Skills Development Camp - Ends This Sunday

Another great season of skills development training. It is good to report that the majority of trainees made their school's team. Others are preparing to tryout for the summer leagues. We are confident that they all will be successful.

Coach Tony Hill and his cadre of coaches have done an outstanding job. We had over 130 skills developers this season. We thanks them and their parents who came out no matter how the weather, hot or cold.

This Sunday, January 23, is the last session for this season. Tryouts will begin soon. You are invited to attend this weekend. It's Free.

Atlanta Select "Select Few Classic" March 18 -20, 2011

2011 Schedule - Atlanta Select 8th Grade Boys Team BLACK 8732

Coach G Stewart announces the 2011 tentative tournament schedule for the 8th grade Boys Team BLACK 8732. Coach G, known by his contemporaries, 13u Boys team last season earned an AAU Power Ranking as the 17th best in the AAU Nation. Thus, he has selected to play primarily in major invitational and AAU tournaments this season. We are confident that his team will be a strong competitor in each tournament in which they participate. They begin their official AAU season on February 25.

AAU Super Regional --- LaGrange, GA --- Feb 25 - 27, 2011

AAU Super Regional --- Macon, GA --- Mar 4 - 6, 2011

AAU Super Regional --- Atlanta, GA --- Mar 11 - 13, 2011

Atl Sel Select FEW --- Atlanta, GA --- Mar 18 - 20, 2011
or
AAU Super Regional --- Lithonia, GA --- Mar 18 - 20, 2011

Knox Vegas Heat --- Knoxville, TN --- Apr 8 - 10, 2011

Real Deal on the Rock --- Little Rock, AK --- Apr 15 - 17, 2011

Wallace Prather Memorial --- Atlanta, GA --- May 6 - 8, 2011

AAU D1 State 8th Grade --- Atlanta, GA --- May 20- 22, 2011

AAU D1 State 9th Grade --- Atlanta, GA --- May 27 -29, 2011

Atl Sel Warm Up for the Nationals --- Atlanta, GA, June 16 -19, 2011

AAU Nationals --- Orlando, FL --- July 14 - 21, 2011

Adidas 64 Showcase --- Las Vegas --- July 22- 26, 2011

Point 3 Skills Challenge - Saturday, January 15, 2011

On Saturday, January 15, 2011 Point 3, a new basketball only apparel company based in Atlanta, GA conducted a Skills Challenge contest across the street from Walter's Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta. Participants had a timed drill in which they had to dribble, pass and shoot. The participant with the best time was awarded $350 in prizes and gift certificates.

Point 3 has selected Atlanta Select as a partner in supporting youth basketball. Atlanta Select student athletes from 8 to 18 participated in the event along with guests from the surrounding community.

Point 3 performance gear such as the new basketball unique hoodie, sleeveless shooting shirts and shooting sleeves were won and/or purchased by the athletes. Several Atlanta Select coaches also test their skills in the event.

Top times in the skills drills were earned by Divine Marchany (9.4 sec), Chwaquarius Jones (9.5 sec) and Jordan Enadeghe (9.7 sec), all team members of the Atlanta Select Boys 11th/12th Grades SILVER team. Congratulations to all.

Atlanta Select would like to thank Michael Luscher, founder and CEO of Point 3 and Walter's Sporting Goods for sponsoring and supporting this activity. Can not wait until the next event.

We Celebrate, We Reflect, We Carry On.

Atlanta Select ask all to celebrate, reflect and carry on the work of Dr. King.

Remember, "a people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots".

This is what we must do, all citizens of this nation. Let's Keep the Faith!

Skills Development Training for January 2011

Only two more Sundays for Atlanta Select Skills Development Training this season, Sunday, January 16 and Sunday January 23. Training for all age groups begin at 2 PM. Work on the last minute skills in preparation for "Tryouts". Please be on time.

Tryouts for Atlanta Select teams will begin the first of February and end mid March. Please visit the "Calendar" or "Guest Book" for "Tryout" announcements.

POINT 3 and Walters's Support Youth Basketball in Atlanta

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2011
POINT 3 AND WALTER’S SUPPORT YOUTH BASKETBALL IN ATLANTA
POINT 3 Skills Challenge at Walter’s commemorates retail launch; serves as youth basketball fundraiser
ATLANTA, GA (January 10, 2011) – POINT 3 Basketball (www.point3basketball.com), a new basketballonly
apparel company based in Atlanta, GA, today announced the POINT 3 Skills Challenge, to be held on
Saturday, January 15th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm just outside of Walter’s Clothing at 66 Decatur Street in
Downtown Atlanta.
Walter’s is the first retailer in the country to carry POINT 3 and to commemorate this retail launch, POINT 3
will host its first ever Skills Challenge just outside the famed storefront. Open to the public, all participants are
invited to run the POINT 3 basketball obstacle course and test their ball handling, passing and shooting skills.
Entry is $1 with all proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Select Youth Basketball Program and the Team Forrest
MLK Tournament. POINT 3 will match all entry fees received from the Skills Challenge.
“With their long standing tradition in basketball and urban fashion, Walter’s is an Atlanta landmark,” said
Michael Luscher, Founder and CEO of POINT 3 Basketball. “We could think of no better way to launch
POINT 3 at retail than by partnering with Walter’s to support youth basketball in our hometown.”
The winner of the POINT 3 Skills Challenge will receive a POINT 3 Prize Pack, valued at $250, and a $100 gift
certificate to Walter’s. All entrants will receive a POINT 3 Balance bracelet for participating.
“We are excited to be the first retailer in the country to carry POINT 3,” said Jeff Steinbook, Owner of Walter’s
Clothing. “Working with POINT 3 to support youth basketball in Atlanta is a great way to launch this
partnership.”
Starting January 15th, Walter’s will carry the full POINT 3 line including: BASE (Snug Fit Undershirt),
BALLER (Performance Game Shorts), FREE (Sleeveless Shooting Shirt), HOODIE (Outdoor Training Top),
SAK (Basketball Gear Bag) and SHOOTER (Shooting Sleeve). Several styles incorporate POINT 3’s Patent
Pending DRYV Moisture Control technology, designed to absorb moisture where basketball players need it
most.
Any customer who purchases POINT 3 merchandise at Walter’s will receive their choice of a POINT 3 Limited
Edition T-Shirt or SHOOTER (Shooting Sleeve).
About POINT 3 Basketball (www.point3basketball.com):
Founded in 2010, POINT 3 is the only performance apparel company dedicated exclusively to evolution in basketball gear.
POINT 3 (:00.3) is the shortest amount of time during a basketball game in which a player can receive an inbounds pass
and attempt a shot. Every POINT 3 matters.
Contact:
Melody Edwards
Director of Marketing
POINT 3 Basketball
Ph: 855-POINT03 (746.6803) x. 102
Email: melody@point3basketball.comFriends and Fans of Youth basketball and supporters of Atlanta Select are invited to attend.

Atlanta Select's "Coach Of The Year" - Dionne Mason

Atlanta Select "Coach of the Year" is Dionne Mason, head coach for the 2010 season's 15u Boys Team RED. Coach Mason lead her team to the only National Championship (YBOA Div II) earned by the organization during the 2010 season. En route to the national championship Coach Mason's team won several local and regional championships in AAU, YBOA, NSABA and USBA tournaments. Congratulations from your Atlanta Select Family and Friends.

Atlanta Select 16u BLACK (9th &10th Graders) - Looking for Key Players

Atlanta Select 16U Black (current 9th and 10th graders) is currently looking for 2 players that play the 4 & 5 positions and 1 player with excellent ball handling and scoring skills at the 2 or 3 position. If interested please contact Coach Walker at 404-597-7446 or email owenswalker@aol.com
Thanks.

Atlanta Select Coaches Meeting - Saturday, January 8, 2011

A reminder, Atlanta Select Coaches meeting, Saturday, January 8, 2011, 7-8:30 PM. Note: change in start time from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Purpose: Review 2010 season, Discuss coaches requirements,View new uniforms, Recognize achievement from 2010, Announce Coach of the Year, Fellowship, Refreshments.

Pictured above from top to bottom, Spring 2010 coaches meeting, Spring 2009 coaches meeting, With cake 2007 Fall coaches meeting, With awards Fall 2008 coaches meeting, bottom picture Spring 2008 coaches meeting.

Happy New Year !!!!

Happy New Year, Happy New Year !