Sunday, October 31, 2010

You Are What You Eat - Basketball Player



Hey there,

Today, we want to remind you of the very important saying:

"You are what you eat"

In basketball language, we say:

"You perform only as well as you eat".

Its true, what you put inside your body can affect your energy,
endurance, concentration and even strength...

Research has shown that even slight levels of dehydration can
affect motor skills and performance, meaning that your jumpshot or
handle might be a little bit off if you don't have enough water in
your body...

Moreover, you need carbohydrates to fuel your body's energy
processes, including energy for your brain.

Protein helps you build and repair muscle, and fats help provide
energy and assist in other bodily functions that are directly
related to basketball.

Here are some short & sweet tips you can use right away to improve
your eating, and as a result, improve how you play on the court:

1) In every single meal, make sure you have a serving of lean
protein, natural carbohydrate and some fat...aim to eat 5-6 small
meals a day.

Lean protein is meat without a lot of fat, such as lean chicken,
turkey, egg whites or even lean red meat.

Natural carbohydrates are basically fruits, vegetables and
whole-grain breads. AVOID white flour, sugar and artifical carbs by
all means.

Good fats come from olive oil, avocados, flax oil and basically any
natural source. The worst type of fats are typically found in
packaged foods.

2) Never overeat...ever! Overeating crashes your metabolism, robs
you of energy, and just plain slows you down. Eat small, frequent
meals to keep your energy levels high.

3) Before gametime or playing serious basketball, get some fruit
and/or honey in your system for more energy, and drink atleast
24-32 ounces of water.

4) Creatine is a good supplement for athletes. Don't worry, plenty
of research supports the use of creatine and its approved in the
NCAA. Creatine helps you stay explosive for longer, so you may want
to experiment with it.

5) After playing basketball, immediately refuel your body with
plenty of good carboydrates(fruits and vegetables) and have a
protein shake. This helps accelerate your recovery and make you
stronger for next time.

So thats it for today's newsletter...

Eat well and play well.

And check out the Elite Basketball Improvement System to learn all
the workout and nutriton secrets you need:
http://tinyurl.com/improve-now

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Lift, Higher, Higher.

See You at Skills Development Training.


Jump, Higher, Higher.

Number 4 for the 2011 Season - Atlanta Select SILVER


The fourth trophy of the 2011 season was earned for the organization by a combination of players from Atlanta Select 11u, 12u, and 13u SILVER teams. They earned "runner -up" honors as they participated in the championship game at last weekend's NAYBA tournament. Playing against older teams they only lost in the championship game.

These young men, who attended Atlanta Select Skills Development training on Sundays when they are not participating in tournament play, are highly skilled athletes and I am sure that they will be adding to the "Trophy Case" all throughout the 2011 season. Go Select.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Atlanta Select Fantasy Football - Week 7 Results


Standings
East
1. East Atlanta Colts 6-1 W6
2. Eastside of the A 5-2 W3
3. Team Zeigler 4-3 L3
4. Team Blackjack1980 4-3 L1
5. east coast BANGERS 2-5 L2
6. Vine City Rebels 2-5 L4
7. packattack red14U 2-5 W1
West
1. Chi Town Finest Nubian Dove 4-2-1 L1
2. Outta Spacers 4-3 W1
3. Team Do It Walker 4-3 L1
4. Arrowhead Star Hall 4-3 W4
5. Marshall Mi. UBLY BEARCATS 3-3-1 W2
6. shell-shockers Stunners 3-4 W1
7. mt.vernon dolphins 1-6 L3
Updated Thursday, October 28

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary - The BLACK Teams.










The eight BLACK join in the celebration of the Fifth Anniversary, These 80 student athletes represented the organization extremely well with their performances all over the nation.

The BLACK Teams are:
The Mighty 10u Lady Selects
The Mighty 13u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 13u Boys.
The Mighty 14u Boys.
The Mighty 15u Boys.
The Mighty 16u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 16u Boys.
The Mighty 17u Boys.

The over 450 coaches and student athletes of the Atlanta Select Basketball Association would like to thank all that supported us last season.

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary - The WHITE Teams









Eighty two student athletes of the WHITE team join in the celebration of the Fifth Anniversary of Atlanta Select. These team earned their share of trophies last season.

The WHITE teams are;
The Mighty 13u Boys sharing a picture withe 13u Silver.
The Mighty 14u Boys North.
The Mighty 14u Boys East.
The Mighty 15u Boys.
The Mighty 16u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 16u Boys.
The Mighty 17u Boys.

The WHITE teams played a significant impact of the overall success of the 2010 season. Go Select.

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary - The PLATINUM/PRIME Teams










The Atlanta Select PLATINUM/PRIME Teams were a force during the fifth year of operation of the organization. The 11u Lady Selects finished third in the nation in the AAU Nationals.

The PLATINUM/PRIME teams are:
The Mighty 11u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 14u Boys Platinum.
The Mighty 15u Boys Prime.
The Mighty 15u Boys Platinum.
The Mighty 16u Boys Prime.
The Mighty 16u Boys Platinum.

These 61 student athletes offer their congratulations and join in the celebration. Go Select.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary - The SILVER Teams










There were 8 Atlanta Select SILVER teams for the 2010 season. These 74 student athletes, some played up at times, were an integral part of the program success for the 2010 season.

The teams from top to bottom:

The Mighty 10u Boys.
The Mighty 11u Boys.
The Mighty 12u Boys.
The Mighty 13u Boys.
The Mighty 14u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 14u Boys.
The Mighty 15u Boys.
The Mighty 17u Boys.

The SILVER teams are sending their congratulations and thanking all that supported Atlanta Select during the 2010 season.

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary - The RED Teams











Atlanta Select is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary this weekend. During its fifth year there were 37 teams. The teams are designated by the colors (Red, SILVER, BLACK, WHITE, Platinum and Prime)of the organization. There were 8 RED teams.

Pictured above are the RED teams. From top to bottom:
The Mighty 9u Boys.
The Mighty 13u Boys.
The Mighty 14u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 14u Boys.
The Mighty 15u Boys.
The Mighty 16u Lady Selects.
The Mighty 16u Boys.
The Mighty 17u Boys.

You may read more and see more about these teams by reading the older posts in the "Current NEWS" and their achievements in the "Trophy Case".

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...