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“YOU ARE IN THE ZONE”

Dr. Roy Pinder - Editor

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Traveling around the country competing against top talent is a normal process for a competitive clubbasketball team. “In The Zone” is designed to spotlight and educate the commnity about basketball clubs that are a vital part of development for youths.

July is the peak season for competitive teams in club basketball. Teams should be playing the best basketball during this month. There are many national tournaments and NCAA exposure eventsfor high school youth. Teams and individuals are showcasing their talents for national rankingpositions by demonstrating their talents to be potential college scholarship recipients. The best of the positions by demonstrating their talents to be potential college scholarship recipients. The best of the best are out and it is time to “Bring your A game” or “Don’t come at all”.

It is an exciting time for many of our local teams who have put their hard work to the test by competing against rivals from previous years and interacting with youths from different parts of the

country. Some tournaments are held in large cities and some are played in small towns with nobands or cheerleaders. Weekend travel to basketball tournaments can also be very expensive, with one family spending an overwhelming amount in travel expenses.

Whether the audience is in a large city or a small town, family and friends support these competitiveWhether the audience is in a large city or a small town, family and friends support these competitive clubs. Furthermore, the reward of watching each team progress and improve their level of play is worthy of any expense accumulated.

No doubt, basketball has become a year-around sport for leagues throughout many areas. There are also year-around basketball academies provided that focus on the development of basketball skills. Club basketball will be around for many years to come; therefore, I would like to advise eachcoach of the goal at hand: Make sure each youth maximizes their physical and mental potential to become top student athletes. to become top student athletes. Make sure the life lessons learned could be applied to life challenges in the future . For now, “You Are In The Zone”

FALL SEASONA LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

JULY 2009

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“in the zone”EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Roy PinderEDITOR - Kim ThornhillGRAPHIN DESIGNER - LaTonya PinderCONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Dr. Linda Parker, Kycia Davison, Dr. Roy Pinder, Fred Frierson, and Ivan BrantleyPHOTOGRAPHY Forty Photos

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IN THE PAINT.................................8

KEEP TROTT!NG..........................11

EDUCATION CORNER.................12


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PG 26GTH TEAMS

CONTENTS


TIPS FOR PREPARING A TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Prepare the team through identifying the goals

Prepare the team through innovative thoughts

A team who communicates, prepares effectively

A team commitment is a result of their preparation

A team who shares knowledge is prepared for the task

A successful team prepares like they are champions

Finding time to enjoy the moment, allows teams to be excited about preparing Finding time to enjoy the moment, allows teams to be excited about preparing together

Showing gratitude toward team members consistently, is vital to preparation

A team that prepares well together, executes more efficient and effectively

Front Row Left to Right: Tori Thompson, Kelsy Arnold, Miranda Griffin, Syphany Cooke, Second Row: Coach Thompson, Jenny Berry, Carnequa Finch, Amari Dennis, Coach Pinder

OCTOBER 2009

Dominique Rainey (Athletes First) finishes withauthority over Ed Daniels Tulsa Bulldogs), as TrentVogt(Tulsa Saints) enjoys the highlight.

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Published on 9/27/09By: Dr. Roy PinderGTHSR

Many of the elite players in the state of Oklahoma assembled at Rogers High School in Tulsa Oklahoma on September 26; it was one of the better selections of talent from Oklahoma at the same time displayingtheir talent in a long time. The Elite 50 camp is designed to evaluate the top players in the state of Oklahomaand give them the opportunity to compete against each otheand give them the opportunity to compete against each other. Furthermore the participants will be evaluatedby Gym Time Hoops Scouting Report (GTHSR) and Oklahoma Hoop Boys. Many of the players have never met one another, so it gave them a great opportunity to make new lifelong friends and develop new chatterfor the hallways in school.

There was no short of talent in the gym, the young men simply got after it. The session began with skills and drills and the young men transitioned to full court scrimmages. On the court Dominique Rainey of Putnam City demonstrated his high wire act and skill level. Rainey is clearly a high D1 prospect. Quawan Carter (Club team HWPO) of Union High School, Ed Winslow (Club team Gym(Club team HWPO) of Union High School, Ed Winslow (Club team Gym Time Hoops) of Memorial Highschool made some noise at the camp with their spectacular play.

Dr. Roy Pinder talks to the campers about decision making and goal setting

Clyde Hill (Club Team Tulsa) of Tulsa Edison, Mahlon Jones (Club team Oklahoma Orange Ball) of Edmond Sante Fe, along with Ed Daniels (Club team Tulsa Buldogs) of Tulsa Central were the premiere point guards at the Elite 50 camp. Other notable players were Jake Toupal (Club team BA Blaze) of Broken Arrow High school, Oren Faulk (Club Team Tulsa Bulldogs), and Trai Jordan (Club team Oklahoma Magic) of Southeast dazzled his peers with his spectacular dunks in traffic.


In one of the matchups Oren Faulk and Trai Jordan battled for supremacy in the paint and both men left the camp with a respect for each other. Juwan Parker (Club team Athletes First) of BTW one of the youngerparticipants of the camp introduced himself to many of his older peers. This kid has a great upside and willmake a lot of noise in the future.

Tim Smallwood (Oklahoma Magic) goes up with authority during the Elite 50 basketball camp at Rogers High School

There were some players who came in under the radar and left with a sound level of respect from their peers. Sean Young 6’10 (Club team Oklahoma Magic) sophomore from Bixby showed that he can get upand down the floor well. Alex Miller demonstrated he can shoot the ball with the best of them. Brandon Brantley (Club team Gym Time Hoops) of BTW showed he is a point guard of the future with his soundplay and good decision making. Alex Stanley probably one of the top leapers in the camp dazzled the crowd with a few spectacular dunks.



Your Coaching Philosophy Contributes to Synergistic Results By: Dr. Roy Pinder CEO M!nd TrottersUOP Instructor

What comes to mind when you hear names like John Wooden, Pat Summit, Tom Landry, or Phil Jackson? I’m sure most of you think of their X’s and O’s, and all their championships. But if you really study what made them successful, you’ll find that the answer lies in their coaching philosophy. Your coaching philosophy is like your mission statement.

A coach needs to be a true student of their sport. To become successful as a coach you must first develop a coaching philosophy, which requires understanding of the game of interest.Naturally you will not wake up tomorrow with the ideal coaching philosophy, but time andNaturally you will not wake up tomorrow with the ideal coaching philosophy, but time andpatience are great contributors to the cause. This is something that takes years to develop. But the good news is that you have already begun.

Think about it the moment you begun participating in sports you started your journey to discovering your coaching philosophy. Your own experiences as a player, observer and lover of the game, will allow you to develop your own philosophy, just as the great coaches previously mentioned how they developed theirs. Your combined knowledge and experience will also contribute to your coaching philosophy. will also contribute to your coaching philosophy.

Characteristics of coaches that evolve into leaders:

They decrease the power differential between self and team members. They create conditions for distributing the leadership function throughout the group. Respect is shown for all team members. Coaches show respect for team members as individuals who are different from the leader. Coaches understand that people aren't there to be used, directed or influenced to accomplish only the coaches’ goals. Coaches listen with empathy. Coaches express his or her own beliefs, needs and ideas honestly, clearly and without blame. Courage to make the right decision

Coaches throughout your journey there will be moments you question your approach and Coaches throughout your journey there will be moments you question your approach and ask yourself many questions. This is healthy, because at some point you will ask the right questions and get the appropriate responses. The goal is not to stop the journey even after you identify your journey because change should be factored into your philosophy. Remember your philosophy should be centered on helping each individual maximize their experience.

Keep Trott!ng - Never give up on your pursuit of success

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a R E YOU N CA A ELIGABLE?

Linda Parker, ED.d

After playing basketball for four years in high school, you are a senior graduating in the top 25 percent of your class with a 3.50 GPA on a 5.00 scale. Or, you may be a player with a 3.70 GPA. Or, your GPA may not be quite as stellar, however; you have worked hard on the skills needed to excel in your sport. Your number one objective is to participate in sports at the college level. Are you NCAA eligible? The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) serves as the athletic governing body for academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound students-athletes who wish to com pete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. In order for a student to participate in sports at the college leparticipate in sports at the college level, the student must meet the academic-eligibility requirements and be certified by the NCAA clearinghouse. Potential participants must complete an on-line registration for eligibility during their junior year of high school. If you plan to participate in any athletics and/or receive an athletic scholarship, you must graduate from high school in eight semesters with your incoming 9th grade class. You may use one core course completed during the summer after graduation to meet eligibilito meet eligibility requirements. Division I eligibility requires that students meet certain course requirements. According to NCAA requirements students must: “Complete these 16 core courses: • 4 years of English • 3 years of math (algebra I or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school) • One extra year of English, math or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) (Source: 2008-09 Guide for the College-Bound Student- Athlete, NCAA Eligibility Center)

Division I eligibility requires that students earn a minimum required grade-point average incore courses; and earn a combined core courses; and earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches their core-course GPA and test score sliding scale. For example, if you have a 3.50 GPA, you need a combined score of 420 on the SAT or a combined subject score on the ACT of 39 (scores for subtests must equal 39 or above). Eligibility for Division II is slightly different. Information for the Sliding Scale Test Score and/or Division II eligibility may be accessed online at NCAA.org. As a Division I academic qualifier, you can receive an athletic scholarship, practice and compete during your freshman year; as a non-qualifier you will not be able to accomplish these things. Furthenot be able to accomplish these things. Further, as a non-qualifier, you may be able to playonly three seasons and you must complete at least 80 percent of your college degree requirements before beginning your fifth year of college.

Did you know that some core courses may not meet eligibility requirements? Each high school has a list of approved core courses. For example, special education courses or credit-by-exam courses are not acceptable. See your high school counselor beginning withyour freshman year to discuss and track your course selection options. Waiting until your junior or senior junior or senior year may be detrimental to your athletic career.

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