By Meet Al Attles

Sunday is Golden State Warriors Day at the Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto. Al Attles, Warriors vice president and former coach and player for the NBA team, will appear at the JCC’s basketball facility 1-3 p.m. He will put on a demonstration and basketball clinic. The event is free, but reservations are encouraged because space is limited. For more information, call 493 9400, ext. 228, or send an e-mail to Arnold2r@hotmail.com.

Coach kudos

A program that benefits schools and honors NFL coaches has kicked off its sixth season. The Staples Coach of the Week program awards 17 K-12 schools a $5,000 gift certificate and a visit from the head coach of their region’s NFL team. Each week during the season, a panel of NFL representatives will choose one coach whose leadership proves exemplary and merits the honor of “Staples Coach of the Week.” One random entry submitted on behalf of a school in the winning coach’s region will be drawn. The coach and the school will be announced the following Sunday during “The NFL Today” on CBS. For an entry or more information, logon to www.nfl.com/staples.

Sports grants

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame’s 2002 Youth Fund grant applications are now available. Non-profit youth organizations and schools may apply for the grants, which provide needed sports equipment. Deadline for returning completed applications is Jan. 31. Grants will be distributed in the summer. For an application, call (415) 352-8827 or download the application from www.bashof.org.

Sports watch

If you have an idea for a local sports story, call sports editor Pete Borello at 948-9000, ext. 315; e-mail peteb@latc.com; or send a fax to 948-6647.