Monday, March 29, 2010

Towers High School - End of Season Basketball Banquet






The Athletic Department of Towers High School held its End Of Season Banquet for the basketball teams on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Mr Henry "Josh" Goshay, the Booster Club president, invited Coach "Z" Zeigler from the Atlanta Select, to be the "Guest Speaker". He spoke about the "GAME", the game of life, and what it takes to be successful.

After a very scrumptious meal the girls and boys junior varsity and varsity teams were recognized and presented trophies by their coaches, Coach Toombs (Girls) and Coach Woods (BOYS). Several of the players are members of Atlanta Select teams.

The principal of the school, Principal Baker, added closing remarks, highlighting how proud he was of the teams.

The banquet was extremely impressive and Atlanta Select was honored to participate and thanks Coach Goshay (16u Boys Team RED) for the invitation.

Community Action - 16u/17u Boys Team SILVER



Coach Payton, head coach, 16u/17u Boys Team SILVER, has ensured that his teams are heavily involved in community action. His teams participated in tel-a-thon at Radio station 102.5, calling patrons to contribute to the Cancer campaign for St. Judes Children Hospital. The team raised over $200,000 for the hospital, WOW! That's for demonstrating what Atlanta Select is all about. Read more and see more pictures on our facebook page.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Final Tryout - 16u Boys Team Black.


Coach Antonio Hill will hold the final "TRYOUT" for the 16u Boys Team BLACK on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2 - 4 PM at Pittman Park Recreations Center, 950 Garibaldi Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Please contact Coach Hill at 404-379-8665, antoino.hill33@yahoo.com. Final TRYOUT!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Community Service Project - Atlanta Select 16u/17u SILVER


Atlanta Select teams are involved in community action activities throughout the basketball season. The 16u/17u Boys Team SILVER will be answering the phones to accept pledges during PRAISE 105.5 Tel-a-Thon for Saint Jude's Children's Hospital on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. This team under the leadership of Coach Payton has conducted numerous community service projects this season already. Go Select!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Practice - Practice - Practice - Play





The Mighty 15u Boys Team PLATINUM have practice, practice, practice. They are ready to Play. Under the leadership Of Coach La'Teef Pyles and his brother Coach Tahir Pyles, these student athletes have undergone rigorous training in preparation to hit the tournament circuit. Be prepared to deal with these well prepared student athletes.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Trophy Count - Here We Come - The Ladies


Our first tournament, we are champions. The Mighty 13u Lady Selects RED, NAYBA Tournament March 19-21, 2010.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Team Bonding





Atlanta Select coaches sometime get together with their players outside of practice. Pictured are members of the 16u/17u Boys Team SILVER preparing to go fundraising after relaxing at the home of their head coach and the 15u Boys Team PLATINUM watching the film of their last tournament after attending the Converse Open GYM and enjoying a cookout at their head coach's home. Nothing but "Team Bonding". Go Select.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Brothers Battling Brothers







Atlanta Select teams battle each other, sometimes knocking each other out. But our goal is not to win every battle, but to win the overall Youth Basketball WAR.

Results - Select Few Classic.







Atlanta Select would like to thank all the teams, fans and friend that participated and supported the Select Few Classic for Boys 15u only.

Champions - Team Nique

Runner-ups - Team Jarvis

Semi-finalist - ATL Select 15u Boys Team RED

Semi-finalist - ATL Select 15u Boys Team WHITE.

They all played on Sunday. Congratulations to all.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Five Trophies Last Weekend - Go Select







Eight Atlanta Select Teams played in tournaments last weekend, five of them played in the championship game and won trophies. Congratulations to all. You will be included in the "Trophy Count". This is only the younger boys playing. Watch out when the older boys and the "Lady Selects" begin to play. WOW! Go Select!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Here We Are, Here We Come.




The Mighty 15u Boys Team WHITE begin their season tonight, Friday, March 5, 2010, playing in a tournament in Lithonia GA. This team, winner of eight trophies last season, is ready. Here they come.

Atlanta Select Coaches Meeting


Meeting, Atlanta Select Coaches and Team Parent Coordinators.

All Coaches and Team Parent Coordinators are to attended. No Student Athletes.


What: Annual LIP, CHIP & SIP Session

Where: Marbut Elementary Theme School, 5776 Marbut Road, Lithonia GA 30058

When: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 5:30 PM.

The Agenda.

5:00 PM Arrival and Warm-up, Gift for the first 40 to sign the scorer's book.

5:30 PM Tip Off, First Quarter, Checking each other out. What's your game?

5:50 PM, Second Quarter, Finding out what's going on. Substitution.

6:10 PM, Half Time. Fuel up (Chip), Water Break (Sip).

6:20 PM Third Quarter. Making adjustments (New Plays/Players).

6:40 PM Fourth Quarter. Show Time. See the picture. Displaying SYNERGY.

7:00 PM Game Over.

7:01 PM Coaches Critique, Discuss the game, (A lot of Lip).

7:30 PM Facility Cleared. (Lights out)

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

On the Court, In the Classroom.


Derrick Lottie Jr. (DJ) was recently awarded the Silver Medal in the Atlanta Public Schools, 5th grade Science Fair, District Competition. The District Competition is the highest level attainable for the 5th grade. Derrick is a honor student at Brandon Elementary School. Derrick is a member of the Atlanta Select 11U basketball and is currently enjoying his 4th year with the organization. On February 28, 2010, his team won the Georgia Tarheel, Peach State Classic and he was awarded the Most Valuable Player honors for his leadership at point guard and defensive prowess. Derrick aspires to be an attorney and agent for professional ball players and stage performers. We expect Derrick will achieve his career goals because he is building a stellar, personal portfolio of assets. Derrick’s achievements personify the profile that we seek to attain for student athletes who are affiliated with the Atlanta Select Basketball Association

Grown Man Business


I want to congratulate MICHIAH JEREMIAH of the Atlanta Select 9u RED for making the QCAA Invitational All-Tournament Team in Charlotte, NC February 19th-21st. He was one of 5 student athletes selected. It is an honor and a privilege to coach him. He not only represented the team and organization well but as the only team not from NC he represented the entire state of GA. This was teams 1st of many out of town trips to come. Look for many more good things to come. I want to congratulate the entire team for their hard work and dedication all of you make me proud to honored to coach you all. Last but not least with out the support of my parents none of this would be possible so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!

Coach "KJ" James.

Get Ready - Here I Come.


Get Ready -- Here I come!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tryout - 16u Boys Team PLATINUM




Coaches Hill, Brown & Hollis announce "TRYOUTS" 16u Boys Team PLATINUM, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 6 PM, Carver Bible College, 3870 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA. POCs are Coach Hill at 404-313-9556, Coach Brown at 770-639-3096 or Coach Hollis at 678-733-5382.

Tryouts _ 14u Boys Team RED


Coach Tony Burton announces "TRYOUTS" for the 14u Boys Team RED, Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 2 PM, Snellville Church of GOD, 2770 Centerville Highway, Snellville, GA 30039. Please contact Coach Tony at 678-823-5770, burton_805@yahoo.com

Tryouts - Lady Select 15u/16u BLACK


Coach Hollaway announces "TRYOUTS" for the Lady Select 15u/16u BLACK Team, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 4 PM, Bethune Middle School, 3200 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA. Please contact Coach Hollaway at 678-616-6367, chollaway30@yahoo.com.

Atlanta Select 15u Boys Team BLACK 2010 Roster



Coaches Moore and Walker announced the 2010 Atlanta Select 15u Boys Team BLACK.

This mighty group of young men are ready for "SUMMER MADNESS"

DeAndre Mack
Quintin Walker
Jalaan Moore
Junior Nii-Kotei
Marcus Alford
Ronald Moore
Corey Mohale
Tim Favors
Travon Owens
Christopher Johnson
Terence Higginbotham
Baron Poole
Winston McNair
Nigel Mbongo
Damien McGuire

The Mighty Atlanta Select HEAT - Champions

Congratulations The Mighty Atlanta Select HEAT are Champions. The team won the championship in the All Georgia Summer Showcase Va...