Tom Konchalski Classic
By Margaret Kelly (Class of 2022) and Nicholas Seibert (Class of 2025), Archbishop Molloy High School here. The late Tom Konchalski remains a well-known name in the world of high school and college [...]
The importance of shaking someone’s hand and looking them in the eye.
Anderson said he learned from Konchalski as a young man about the importance of shaking someone's hand and looking them in the eye. Longtime St. Thomas More(CT) coach Jere Quinn passionately recalled his [...]
Bob Hurley Sr. says legendary basketball scout Tom Konchalski ‘should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame’
NEW YORK -- Bob Hurley Sr. is already a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Now he wants his longtime friend Tom Konchalski to join him. "Tom should be in the Hall [...]
Values of the Game Award
Foundation President Coach Steve Konchalski (I) presents the first Thomas C Konchalski "Values of the Game Award" to legendary St Anthony's and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley
Molloy Gang Impressive
Pictured above (l to r) Asst. Coach Edwidge Turenne, Asst. Coach Donald Francois, Konchalski scholar Josh Powell, Superstar alum Kenny Anderson, mastermind and AD Michael McCleary
Hospitality Sponsors
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Celebration of Basketball
Kenny Anderson, Jere Quinn and Bob Hurley Sr headline the "Celebration of Basketball" Photo credits and many thanks to Gregory A. Shemitz Photojournalist Three Village Photo, LLC [...]
Fordham University varsity basketball team
Cheers for the Fordham University varsity basketball team ascended from the historic Rose Hill Gym as a prelude to the Thomas C Konchalski Foundation's "Celebration of Basketball" party and fundraiser. The [...]
Almost everyone in the gym knew Tom’s phone number by heart as we have dialed it repeatedly. That familiar number, the friendly, distinctive voice on the other end of the line, that gentle, contemplative visage on the top row of the stands are all gone now.
We knew that as we filed onto the hallowed gymnasium floor at Archbishop Molloy High School on September 10. Yet, the spirit of Tom Konchalski is very present. Palpably so. Solemn at first, the mood turned joyful as we shared stories and celebrated the extraordinary life and legacy of this remarkably modest man.
“Tom made people better every day of his life. He gave thousands of youngsters the opportunity to make their lives better.” We got a rousing send off and call to action by Coach Mike Krzyzewski via video. “It’s an honor to be part of Tom’s Team.” Coach K video
Thanks to all the speakers who made the evening a very special occasion.
And a HUGE thank you to Mike McCleary and his team at Molloy for all the setup, food service, bar and many game-day details. We could not have done this without you.
Through your generosity, we pledged $10,000 to Molloy as a scholarship for deserving students. Our ultimate goal is to fund a perpetual Molloy scholarship in Tom’s name. As we meet with continued success, with the charity of the people in Tom’s orbit, we hope to fund additional scholarships and assistance to worthy youth at schools throughout the city.
L-R Richard Karsten, President Molloy; Joe Dunleavy, VP TK Foundation; Steve Konchalski, President TK Foundation
CHSAA Senior Showcase 2021
Pictured: Nathaniel Morris of Xaverian High School receives a sportsmanship trophy from Foundation VP Joe Dunleavy.
For many years Tom helped with the Senior Showcase which features the best players from NYC Catholic high schools. With his knowledge of all the city players, Tom put together the teams to assure parity.
The Showcase has now been named for Tom Konchalski and the Foundation awarded sportsmanship trophies for each of the 8 games
Testimonials
Tom is the most honorable, hardest working and kindest person I’ve ever met in my life.