Steve Witty had a fabulous run at Indianapolis Ben Davis High School from 1990-2002 where his teams went 266 & 68 (80%). Steve was the only Indiana coach in the 87-year history of “non-class “basketball to lead teams to four consecutive Final Fours. Ben Davis was back-to-back state Champions in 1995 & 1996 and were runner-up in 1993. His teams averaged 20 wins a season and were ranked #1 in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002. Steve received Coach of the Year recognition 11 different times and was a two- time finalist for NFHS National Coach of the Year. Steve is the author of eight basketball strategy books and produced instructional DVDs while doing clinics in Australia. After retiring from coaching Steve became the Executive Director of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). During his tenure as Executive Director, the IBCA has become more active and innovative including taking over the production of the Indiana Kentucky All Star Games that have been played since 1940 and the creation of The Top 100 Boys and Girls Showcases that have been adopted by other states across the country. Steve is one of the co-founders of the NHSBCA and in the past has served as Vice President/Treasurer. During the formative years of the NHSBCA Steve and the IBCA hosted many yearly conferences in Indianapolis. Steve is the Past President of the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors (NOCAD) and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1997 Steve was awarded The Sagamore of the Wabash honors by Indiana Governor Evan Bayh. Steve was inducted into the Franklin College Hall of Fame in 2007. In March 2012 he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and in July 2012 he was inducted into the NHSBCA Court of Honor. Steve holds three degrees from Franklin College, Indiana University and Butler University. Steve and his wife Jeanie are the proud parents of son Derick and daughter Kara and four grand- children Gracie, Cooper, Jack and Ava.
