… that’s existing in college basketball and on the scholastic level,” Vitale said — taking aim at NCAA eligibility requirements and AAU basketball.
UPDATE: AAU National Office to close for Hurricane Irma
AAU National Office headquartered in Central Florida; in path of Hurricane Irma
The Balance in being Highly Competitive in Youth Basketball – the “I GET TO” attitude.
We asked Aaron Dickson this question:
How do you balance being highly competitive in athletics (and wanting to succeed at the highest level) with values of teamwork, compassion, and humility?
We love his response. Continue reading “The Balance in being Highly Competitive in Youth Basketball – the “I GET TO” attitude.”
Iowa PF Brinkmeyer commits to ISU
He said he didn’t start playing until sixth grade and didn’t play AAU basketball until the summer of 2016 when he played for the Iowa Cornsharks.
MORE THAN 5,500 ELITE ATHLETES SET TO TIP OFF IN ORLANDO AT THE AAU 16U-18U BOYS’ BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Marquee annual older AAU boys’ basketball event returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; event expected to attract hundreds of college coaches from across the nation
Free Throw National Championship
The Elks National Hoop Shoot is this weekend. You think you have what it takes to win? Regional Boys and Girls were hitting up to 23/25 free-throws. Last year’s 8-9 Boys & 12-13 Boys category hit 25 out of 25 to win.
In the Northwest Regional:
| Division | Winner | Lodge Sponsor | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9 girls | Kassie Koski | Raymond, WA, Lodge No. 1292 | 23/25 |
| 8-9 boys | Lincoln Niemi | Shelton, WA, Lodge No. 2467 | 23/25 |
| 10-11 girls | Ally Shelley | Palmer, AK, Lodge No. 1842 | 20/25 |
| 10-11 boys | Nolan McCormack | Tualatin Valley, OR, Lodge No. 2780 | 22/25 |
| 12-13 girls | Alexis Heath | Coeur d’Alene, ID, Lodge No. 1254 | 21/25 |
| 12-13 boys | Housten Kuenzi | Silverton, OR, Lodge No. 2210 | 21/25 |
So stay tuned to hear who won the National Championship!
John Wall gives emotional tribute to his mom at Kentucky Hall of Fame ceremony
I was always getting kicked out, and she had to drive 45 minutes to take me to school. Then all of a sudden I started playing AAU basketball and I met …
Lawrence to look for stories on coaches, teachers who changed lives
Came across a great article that speaks to the heart of what we are trying to do at Tourney.Life. Kevin Lawrence is actively looking for stories of coaches (and teachers) that have had a positive impact on their players & students. Check out the full article.
It started with a realization:
When adults behave like children, the children never learn to behave like adults. So good people don’t want to coach anymore.
Kevin Lawrence
And the problem centers around “looking at the here and now. For most of them, typically tunnel-vision parents, all that matters is either winning or making sure that their child gets enough playing time.”
Email your story to: [email protected]
And read the full article at: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/08/29/lawrence-looking-stories-coaches-teachers-who-changed-lives/1136267002/
Off the Court: Pelicans guard Ian Clark
In the NFL, (former Denver and Baltimore wide receiver) Marlon Brown is a guy from Memphis who I played with in AAU basketball. Also, Bennie …
Memorial Day Classic 2017
This upcoming weekend, AAU will host its annual Memorial Day Classic.