Atlanta Select NEWS, Monday, March 14, 2016

Good Day Select Family and Friends,

On our first official weekend in which our goal was to get the season started, we accomplished what was planned. Twelve teams signed up to play in tournaments and eleventh did. The Mighty Lady Select 8th Grade XCLUSIVE was schedule to play in a D1Spects tournament that was cancelled due to teams dropping out. But the other 11 teams played capturing 3 trophies.

The Mighty Lady Select 8th Grade RED in their first tournament of the season was crowned "champions' in an AAU Super Regional. Kudos to Coach McCrae starting off the season as he did last season in which he captured a trophy in every tournament he played. Coach McCrae stated " The ladies worked hard and learned how to play as one. Still a lot of work to do but we are getting there on the road to the AAU and Nike Nationals".

Two for two is the record of the Mighty Lady Select 7th Grade WHITE team. The team finished second at the YBOA March Madness. They have played in two tournaments and earned a trophy each time, thus, undefeated in the weekly trophy count. Congratulations to Coach Lewis and his Mighty team.

At the last minute the Mighty 4th Grade SYNERGY Select was lured to participate in the showcase event in Birmingham, Alabama, the Battle of the Magic City. This showcase tournament brought teams from all over the nation to include Lebron James 4th grade team. Just so happen The Synergy Select finished number one in their pool but not given a BYE in bracket play. After winning their first bracket game they met up with Lebron's team (N.C.B.C.) and lost in the semi finals. However, they won the BRONZE metal. An extremely good show for our Select team that defeated teams from North Carolina, Alabama and Michigan in a major showcase event. Kudos to Coach G and his Mighty team.

Kudos to SYNERGY Select player, Kaden Jamerson, who received a very positive "Write-Up" in the Coast2Coast Prep Stars Player profile. As I always say, "You do not know who is watching".

The Trophy Count as of Monday March 14 is 5.

Coach G Stewart - 4th Grade SYNERGY Select = 2

Coach D. Lewis - 7th Grade Lady Select WHITE = 2

Coach T. McCrae - 8th Grade Lady Select RED = 1

Only 95 more to go.

The other teams that played last weekend fared well, most made  it to Sunday and had a good start in their first or second tournament. Keep pushing. It was good to see so many parents attending rendering support for their team. Below are the parents attending Coach Woods and his Mighty 8th Grade COLLEGE Bound games.

Another highlight of the weekend was the Select Nation Scrimmage coordinated by Coach Burton of the Mighty 10th Grade RED team. Six Select teams participated; Coach Burton's Mighty 16u RED, Coach Morris and his Mighty 16u BLACK "A" and "B" teams, Coach Hall  and his Mighty 15u PRIME team, Coach Richer and his Mighty 17uCLASSIC Team and Coach Odell and his Mighty 17u RED Elite team. The gym at North Druid HS was packed with parents and friends watching their players work hard and having fun. Thanks to Coach Burton for coordinating a very successful event.

Please take note that the Georgia Cup is this coming weekend. Deadline today. 

Georgia Tarheels has offered a discount for all their tournaments this season. Call me for details.

The AAU District/State tournaments begin early next month. Remember deadlines. Register early. Review Memo for Action Number 8 for AAU Rules.

NCAA certified tournaments are also scheduled for next month. Do you have your certification?

Check out our Facebook page. I posted memories on when we were Celtics. Wow, Our old Celtics players are coming out of the woodwork. Glad to hear from them. I am letting them know that we are now the Select Nation.

Remember to post positive and uplifting items on your Facebook page. We are being watched and read.

Let's have another great week. Note, please let me know by Wednesday of your plans for the coming weekend.

Just Go Select!!!

SYNERGY.

Coach Z.

12, Yes 12, Atlanta Select Teams in Action This Weekend, Mar 11 - 13, 2016

Yes 12 Atlanta Select Teams in Action this weekend. They are playing all over Metro Atlanta and we have teams in 

Alabama and Tennessee. 

Wow. 

Just Go Select!!!

The Mighty Lady Select BLACK Diamond group under the coordination of Head Coach Mandeldove (Dove) are playing in the following tournament.

The 4th Grade Lady Select BLACK Diamond Premiere in a tournament in Tennessee.

The 3d Grade Lady Select BLACK Diamond Elite and the 2d Grade BLACK Diamond Classic are playing in a Georgia Pearl tournament.

The Mighty 7th Grade Lady Select BLACK with Head Coach Brown is playing in an AAU Super Regional.

The Mighty 8th Grade Lady Select RED with Head Coach McCrae is playing in an AAU Super Regional.

The Mighty 4th Grade Sons of Thunder with Head Coach Cooke is playing in the Flying High Classic in Douglasville.

The Mighty 8th Grade SILVER with Head Coach Frazier is playing in the Southern Showcase Super Regional.

The Mighty 8th Grade COLLEGE Bound with Head Coach Woods is playing in the Southern Showcase Super Regional.

The Mighty 8th Grade Lady Select XCLUSIVE with Head Coach Jackson is playing in the D1Spects tournament.

The Mighty 4th Grade SYNERGY Select with Coach G Stewart is playing in Alabama at the Battle of the Magic Showcase.

The Mighty 7th Grade Lady Select WHITE with Head Coach Lewis is playing in the YBOA March Madness tournament.

The Mighty 6th Grade BLACK 2022 with Head Coaches Keown and Elston is playing in the Tournament R Us St. Patrick's Day Tournament.

We Are Select!!!

Just Go Select!!!

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Atlanta Select NEWS, Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Hello Select Family and Friends,

I told you we we were going to have a great weekend and we did. The Mighty Atlanta Select 10U SYNERGY with Coach G Stewart won the championship at the YBOA Super Regional In Dalton, GA. The Mighty Atlanta Select 7th Grade Lady Select WHITE with Head Coach D. Lewis, in their first tournament ever, claimed runner-up honors as they competed in the finals and lost by 3 points in overtime. Congratulations to both teams as they earned the first trophies of the official Atlanta Select season.

They celebrated by displaying the Dap but they also took good pictures whereas you can see their faces. No problem having a little fun.

The 2016 "TROPHY Count" is 2.

Coach G Stewart - 10u SYNERGY Select = 1

Coach D. Lewis - 13u Lady Select WHITE = 1

Only 98 more to go.

As teams gather trophies this season they will also be highlighted on our Trophy page on our web site. Check it out.

Now, we want to continue to recognize our teams that competed in the preseason leagues and achieved honors. A shout out to the Mighty Atlanta Select Roswell 10U Boys finished second (Runner-Up) and the Mighty Atlanta Select Roswell Lady Select 5th Grade  earned the championship at the NAYBA Triple Threat Shootout. Both teams coached by Head Coach Krantz. He has ordered the Select uniforms and will be ready to compete in the regular season very soon. Congratulations to both teams.

The Ladies above are not sure that they want to play during the Spring, but we will see. Nothing like being a Lady Select.

Coach Burton (Mighty 16U RED) and Coach Hall (Mighty 15U PRIME) are holding a Select Family afternoon of basketball, Sunday, March 13 beginning at 3:30 PM. The location is Victory Church, 1170 Hairston  Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30038. The tentative schedule  Coach Odell Ferrell with his Mighty 17U RED will meet Coach Jason Ricker and his Mighty 17U CLASSIC at 3:30.  Coach Burton and his Mighty 16U RED will meet Coach Ricker at 4;25. Coach Hall will meet Coach Morris and his Mighty 16U BLACK at 5:10. Coach Odell will meet Coach Burton at 5:55. Coach Morris (1`6U) will meet Coach Hall (15U) at 6:40. Referees will be available and coaches please be prepared to pay the refs $25 per game. The Select Nation is invited to attend and witness the mighty Select teams do battle with each other in preparation to win the war against our outside competitors this year. Fun for all. For more information please contact Coach Burton at (678) 521-6225.

Last April Coach Larry Thompson of the Mighty 8u BLACK team with Coach Stephens alerted me that he was offered the Head Coach job at Greenforest Christian School and that he would not be able to coach AAU for the 2016 season. I congratulated him and wish him the best of luck. His hard work made good luck as his tenure as the first year head coach, he lead his high school team to the State championship last weekend. Larry played for coach and and me when we were Celtics in the mid "90. and of course he coached with us for two years. I am proud of Larry and we all want to congratulate him on his success.

It feels real good to see a former player and coach excel.

If you check our "Calendar" on our web site you will see several teams scheduled for tournaments this coming weekend.  Of course that is a tentative schedule. To make sure that I announce that you are playing the coming weekend, I need all coaches who are playing to notify me on Wednesday evenings that you are. On Fridays I like to alert the nation who is playing and where. EXPOSURE Baby!!! We want the Select Nation to come out and support each other. Why? Because we are SELECT.

I a proud to be an Atlanta Select. I hope that you ate too.

SYNERGY

Coach Z.

P.S. Please share this email with your parents and players.

The Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select 7th Grade WHITE Team Earned Their First Trophy of the 2016 Season

Congratulations to the Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select 7th Grade WHITE Team. In their first tournament of the season they made it to the championship game, losing by 3 points in overtime. Kudos to Head Coach Lewis and his Mighty 2016 Lady Select team. 

Just Go Lady Select!!!

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The Mighty Atlanta Select 9u/4th Grade Earned their First Championship Trophy of the 2016 Select Nation's Season.

Champions,  The Mighty 9U SYNERGY Select

YBOA Super Regional, Dalton GA, March 6, 2016.

Just Go Select!!!

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Congratulations to Coach Larry Thompson and the Green Forest Eagles - Champions.

Atlanta Select congratulates Coach Larry Thompson and his Green Forest Christian Academy Basketball team winning the Georgia High School State Championship.

Larry is a former head coach with the Atlanta Select. During his tenure he won numerous championships on the AAU youth basketball circuit.

We wish him continued success and to win numerous championships as the Head Coach of the Mighty Green Forest Eagles.

We are proud of you.

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Presenting The Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select 7th Grade

Presenting the Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select 7th Grade with Head Coach Dhati Lewis. The team is making their debut this weekend by participating in the YBOA Super Regional in Dalton GA. Please follow these ladies as they maneuver through an exciting season. 

Just Go Select!!!

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The Mighty Atlanta Select 17u/11th Grade 2016 RED Elite Team

Head Coach Odell Ferrell has Selected his 2016 team.

The Mighty Atlanta Select 17u/11th Grade RED Elite

Tremayne Anderson

Spencer Benford

Martin Cumberbatch

Odell Ferrell

Miles Gatlin

Jalen Knowlton

Quentin Palmer

Tariq Patterson

Amir Patton

Dazz Riggins

Glenn Robinson

Terrance Rose II

Khalil Foster-Scott

Darrin Thompson

Jibril Wyckoff

Just Go Select!!!

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More BADD 2016 Atlanta Select Uniforms and Accessories. Just Go Select!!!

We BADD, We BADD!!!

Just Go Select!!!

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Dressed to Kill!!! A Sample of Atlanta Select 2016 Uniforms. Just Go Select!!!

The Atlanta Select / Select Nation Teams are allowed to wear any uniform approved by the Senior CADRE. The design can be unique with an approved Select copyrighted logo. 

The uniform must be in the colors of RED, BLACK, SILVER or WHITE. 

We wear Nike, Adidas, UNDER ARMOUR, Point 3 or any custom designer approved brand. 

This is the uniqueness of our organization, allowing our  teams to individually express themselves as part of the overall Select Family. 

We tend to Look Good, Feel Good and Play Outstandingly. 

Just Go Select!!!

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