ASCEND Basics 101
ASCEND Important Dates/Training
ASCEND Random Facts
ASCEND Coach Facts
Duke Daily Facts
100

True or False

ASCEND is 100% Virtual?

True

100

What day was the Meet & Greet?

April 2nd

100

What is the name of the site used primarily for coaches. Hint: This is where training information is located. 

CANVAS.

100

Including the Lead coach, how many coaches are there?

10.

100

Duke’s Latin motto “Eruditio et Religio” translates to what phrase in English?


"Knowledge and Religion"

200

How many weeks is ASCEND? (Including the catch up week)

ASCEND is a seven-week virtual learning program. Six program weeks and one catch up week.

200

How many total trainings are there?

6

200

What is the name of the outside company for coach hires not in NC?

Aerotech 

200

Which coach is from NYC?

Julia.

200

What was the last year that Duke Basketball won a national championship? 

2015

300

How many tracks are there?

3. Blue, White and Green.

300

What 2 training will Camilla be facilitating?

Training #3 & Training #5

300

How many team meetings should you have during the weekly schedule?

One team meeting per module so you should have two weekly team meetings.

300

What 2 coaches are from Ohio?

Amy and Disha 

300

Who was the first female president of Duke?

Nannerl Overholser Keohane

400

ASCEND 2024 will be the ______ year that the program has been at Duke.

3rd

400

What day is Draft day?

June 20th 

400

What are the 4 steps participants must complete BEFORE the weekly team meeting?

Watch, Adaptive Practice, Application, Read & Reflect.

400

Which coach stated that their favorite place on campus was cameron/Kville on a game day?

Lauren.

400

What year was the Pratt School of Engineering founded?

1939.

500
What does ASCEND stand for?

Achieving Success through Community, Engagement and Networking at Duke.

500

What day is the kick off event?

June 24th

500

What school does Duke borrow the ASCEND program from?

UVA

500

Which coach said that they would bring back the 90's blowout as a fashion trend if they could?

Emma

500

Who was the first Duke Alumni to win a nobel peace prize?

Charles H. Townes

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