Pictures from Hartsville Championship weekend June 2009

Hartsville AAU wins again, 4th tournament in a row

One more time! June 21, 2009

Upcoming Schedule for week of June 15, 2009

We will practice on Monday June 15 @ 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA.

We will practice on Thursday June 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA.

We will play in a tournament in Florence June 19-21. I will post schedules and details as they become available.

Next Practice, Thursday May 28 at 5:30 p.m.

We will take Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day off. Next Practice will be Thursday Night, May 28 at 5:30 P.M. at the YMCA.

Team Meeting and Scrimmage

We will have a team meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30. Meet in the hall outside of the gym and we will find a meeting room. We will then scrimmage Hartsville 13U from 7:00 to 8:30 help them get ready for their tournament this weekend. We will focus on developing our depth in this scrimmage and attempt to give our non-starters more playing time. Please be ready to go all out.

Basketball Summer Camp

The Y will be having Basketball Camp this summer. I hope that all of our team will participate. Coach Aric Samuel Head Coach at Hartsville Highschool will lead the camp.

June 15-18 - Ball Handling Camp
June 22-25 - Shooting Camp
June 29-July 2 - Lay up Camp
July 6-9 - Big Man Camp
July 13-16 - Point Guard Camp

15U will be from 9 - 10:15 a.m.

Cost is $15 per week or $65 for all 5 camps for Y Members. Cost is $25 per week for non-members or $110 for all 5 weeks.

North Myrtle Beach Champions at Beach

Some of the team hit the beach after the games.

Hartsville 14U Basketball Dominates Beach Tournament to win 3rd straight Championship!

Congratulations to the team on winning the USBA North Myrtle Beach Tournament by beating Myrtle Beach, Aynor, Columbia and Wilmington to win the Championship!

Trip Update

This tournament has special rules.

Everyone must turn in a parent/guardian release form.

Patrick, Dominick, Bryson and Trey need to take Phyllis Thompson a copy of their birth certificate to be allowed to play.

Be at the YMCA by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.

My cell phone is 307-7153 if you have questions or have an emergency. If I don't answer leave me a voicemail.

Weekend Beach Tournament Update

Phyllis Thompson emailed me that our first game will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Sportszone. The Sportszone map is on the post below and is located at 304 East Highway 90, Little River, SC. The phone number is 843-249-4386. Please be there by 10:15 a.m.

Our second game will be at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church located at the intersection of 204 Hwy 17 N and 6th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach.

Bracket Play will begin at 4:15 p.m. Our bracket play appears to be taking place at North Myrtle Beach Highschool located at 3750 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River, SC 29566.

If you would like to ride the bus on Saturday you need to be at the YMCA by 7:30 a.m.

Weekend Tournament Information (May 15-17)

I have learned that we will play our games at the Sportszone in Little River, SC. I do not yet know all of the details. We should have them by Wednesday afternoon. I will try to update you as soon as I know the details. A general location map is shown above. You can also check out their website at http://www.sportszonecenter.com/.

As usual wear black shorts and try to wear a black undershirt. You may want to bring some extra undershirts because we will play multiple games on Saturday.

There are 6 teams scheduled to play in our division. This will be a very challenging tournament.

Directions:

From the South (N. Myrtle Beach) Take Hwy 17 North over the Intercoastal Waterway. First exit is Hwy 90. RIGHT onto Hwy 90; SportsZone is 500 yards on right.

From the North (North Carolina / Little River) Take Hwy 17 South to Hwy 90 (Dunkin’ Donuts is on the left). LEFT at the light onto Hwy 90; SportsZone is 1/2 mile on left.

From the West (Carolina Forest / Loris) Hwy. 31 North to Hwy 9 South towards North Myrtle Beach. Pass Sea Coast Medical Center to the Hwy 17 North / Hwy 90 Exit. LEFT at the light at the top of the exit; SportsZone is 500 yards on your right

Next Practice - Thursday May 14 at 5:30 p.m.

There will be no practice on Monday evening due to a meeting I have out of town.

Our next practice will be on Thursday May 14 at 5:30 p.m.

I do not have any information about this weekend's tournament yet but I will post it as soon as it is given to me.

Next Practice - Saturday May 9 at 9:00 a.m.

We will practice on Saturday morning, May 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the YMCA. We will practice until approximately 10:30 a.m.

Practice - Thursday May 7, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m.

We will practice on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the YMCA.

Champions again!

Rumble at the Y 14 U Champions 2009

Another schedule change for the weekend

(9:00 p.m. on April 30) I just received another email notifying me of additional changes to Friday's schedule.

We will play the Dillon team at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night at THA. We will only play one game now at THA on Friday night.

We will play our second game on Saturday afternoon against the SC Runners at 3:30 p.m. at THA.

If we are in 2nd or 3rd place we would then have to play again on Saturday night at 9:45 p.m. at THA.

The championship game would be held on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at Hartsville Highschool.

Sorry for the confusion and I will continue to update you.

Slight Schedule Change

Phyllis Thompson emailed me last night to tell me that our second game will be approximately 30 to 45 minutes later than previously posted. They are projecting our second game to tip off at 9:45 p.m.

Tournament Schedule for May 1-3

Friday - May 1, 2009 Game 1 at 7:15 p.m. at Thomas Hart Academy. Come to Thomas Hart Academy by 6:45 p.m. to warm up. We will play the Dillon Intimidators #1.

Game 2 will be at 8:45 at Thomas Hart Academy. We will play the SC Runners.

Our Friday night record will dictate what time we play on Saturday.

Wear black shorts and black undershirt if possible.

Scrimmage Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m.

We have been invited back to Thomas Hart Academy to scrimmage at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. Please come early to warm up. I will provide jerseys. We will play 3- 20 minute halves.

Parents you are invited!

I will post the tournament schedule later in the week when it is released. I have been assured that it is only a two day tournament and there will be no games on Sunday.

Schedule Update for Week of April 27

Our next practice will be Monday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA.

We will attend a scrimmage on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas Hart Academy. Please be on time. This scrimmage will consist of at least 3 20 minute halves.

The tournament in Hartsville begins next Friday and I will post updates when the schedule is announced. We will again wear black shorts. Wear a black undershirt if possible.

Next Tournament - Hartsville (May 1 & 2)

Our next tournament will be in Hartsville on May 1 & 2. There will be games at the Hartsville YMCA and Hartsville Highschool. There may also be one additional site. I do not yet have game times or a schedule but will post the games here as soon as the details are available.

Next Practice Thursday, April 23 @ 5:30 p.m.

Our next practice will be Thursday, April 23 @ 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA.

Practice Cancelled for Thursday, April 16

Due to spring break and the low turnout we had on Monday we will not practice on Thursday. Next Practice will be Monday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA.

Turn in your raffle ticket money at the front desk by April 16!!!!!!

Raffle Tickets/Money due on April 16

Don't forget to sell your raffle tickets this weekend. I will need the money you have collected and the stubs to be placed in the drawing or your unused tickets back by practice on Thursday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Happy Easter!

Next Practice Monday April 13 at 6:00 p.m.

We will not practice on Thursday or Saturday. Next practice will be Monday, April 13, 2009 at 6:00 at the YMCA.

Please run and shoot as many freethrows as possible during the break.

More Pictures from Magic City Jam Championship Game

Practice - Monday, April 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

We will practice Monday night at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA

Hartsville Boys 14U AAU win Magic City Hoop Jam

The Hartsville Boys 14U AAU team based at the Hartsville YMCA won the Magic City Hoop Jam on Sunday, April 5, 2009 to clinch their first tournament championship of the season.

Back row (left to right): Shay'ron Jett, Bryson Caldwell, Kashawn Byrd, Jalen "J-Boy" Shaw, Jake Lyles, Devontae Washington and Desmond Graham

Front row (left to right): Tony Floyd, Coach, Treyvon Sellers, Banks Ward, Dominick Robinson, Zack Davis and Trey Gaddison.

It was a hard fought game with J-Boy Shaw, Banks Ward and Treyvon Sellers clinching the victory in the last minute at the foul line. There was strong inside play Devontae Washington and Kashawn Byrd. Dominick Robinson stood out on defense.

Pictures from April 4 win against Florence 14U

Jalen "J-Boy" Shaw iced the game at the line inside the last two minutes and played solid defense.



Banks Ward played solid press defense.



We struggled at the line but made them when they counted at the end.



Bryson Caldwell played solid at the end of the first half. Bryson played the middle of the 2-3 zone.


Pictures by Angie Ward and special thanks for the cupcakes!!!!!!!!!!!

Pictures from April 3 game against Florence 15U

Pictures by Angie Ward.

Hartsville Wins!

The Hartsville 14U team advanced to the Championship game this morning (Saturday) morning with a win over Florence 14U. The score is shown to the left of this post, 53-38.

The Championship game will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Please be at the gym by 10:00 a.m.

Emergency Contact info and directions

Directions to these gyms are posted at www.fibasc.com

Emergency Contact information

YMCA 383-4547

Coach Aric Samuel 843-992-5335

Tony Floyd 843-307-7153

Saturday's Schedule (April 4, 2009)

Report to the YMCA on Saturday morning at 6:45 a.m.

Bus will leave at 7:00 a.m.

We will play at 8:00 a.m. at South Florence Highschool. I believe that is the only game that we will play on Saturday.

Bring enough money to eat twice in case something changes.

Let me know on Friday night if you will be riding on Saturday morning with a family member.

Instructions for Friday afternoon (April 3, 2009)

Report to the YMCA at 4:45

Bus leaves at 5:00 p.m. and will take everyone to South Florence Highschool.

If you are riding directly with a parent or family member please let me know. My cell phone is 307-7153.

Our game will be at 9:45 p.m. at Southside Middle School.

Bring enough money to eat supper.

I will drive directly to Southside Middle School and arrive at 8:45.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** You must be up to date with your payment of fees. The 2nd installment was due today of $65 for Y members and $93 for non-members. The memorandum that I gave you earlier in the week from Phyllis Thompson says that you will not be allowed to go on this trip and participate in the tournament unless your fees are up-to-date. If you have not yet paid please come to the Y early on Friday and get everything straight at the front desk.

Preliminary Tournament Website information for April 3-5

The Florence Tournament schedule this weekend can be viewed at http://www.fibasc.com/. Go to the Tournament Schedule link at the top of the home page and you can open an excel spreadsheet with all of the information.

It looks as though we will play our first game on Friday night at 9:45 p.m. at Southside Middle School located at 200 Howe Springs Road, Florence. We will play the Florence International 15U team. This will be a tough game against older players.

The second game appears to be at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning at South Florence Highschool located at 3200 South Irby Street, Florence. This game will be against the Florence Patriots which is a 14U team.

If we make it to the championship game it would be at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at South Florence Highschool.

I will post the bus schedule for you tonight when I get home around 9:00 p.m.

Bring enough money on Friday night to get something to eat and bring enough money on Saturday to eat at least twice because the schedule may change.

Wear Black Shorts.

Special Thanks to Thomas Hart Academy!

I would like to thank the group from Thomas Hart Academy for inviting us to use their gym, for competing against us and helping us get ready for this weekend.

AAU parents - please thank them if you see them. This group also paid for us to have a referee for the game.

Practice - Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 at Y

We will practice for 1 hour on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA.

I will have tournament instructions for you at practice for this weekend's competition.

Raffle Ticket Sales

Each player is being asked to sell 15 tickets. Tickets are $1 each. The drawing is on Friday, April 17. The proceeds go toward all 5 AAU teams and helps to keep the cost of the program down for the players.

What to do: Sell the tickets. Get the purchaser to fill out the stub. Keep the stub and turn them in to me with the money.

You must either turn in the money or the unused tickets to me. Try to sell them if you can because it is important to the YMCA for this to be successful.

Scrimmage Wednesday April 1 at 6:00

We will scrimmage a local team (put together by my law partner) in the gym at Thomas Hart Academy at 6:00 p.m. I will try to be there ahead of time so that you can warm up. Please be on time.

Wear black shorts. I will provide the game jersey. We will play a simulated game and may practice some after the game if time permits.

I would estimate that we would finish no sooner than 7:30 p.m. for those picking you up.

Tell your parents that we will also practice tomorrow at the YMCA from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Schedule for week of March 30, 2009

Practice Monday, March 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA

Scrimmage Wednesday April 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas Hart Academy

Practice Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA

Tournament in Florence Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 (details and travel schedule to be announced later in the week)

Practice - March 28 at 9:00 a.m.

We will practice on Saturday morning March 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the YMCA.

Florence AAU Tournament April 3 & 4

Mark down on your calendar an upcoming tournament in Florence on April 3 & 4, 2009. No details or travel times are available yet. As soon as Coach Samuel makes this available to me I will post it.

No Practice on Thursday, Next Practice Saturday March 28, 2009 at 9:00

Due to a scheduling conflict with my job we will not practice on Thursday night.

Next Practice will be Saturday Morning at 9:00 a.m. at the YMCA.

Practice Monday, March 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

14U will practice Monday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hartsville YMCA.

Dillon Tournament Pictures

Banks Ward (Ball), Jaylen Shaw (5) and Kashawn Byrd (2) on fast break against Dillon



Evan Baker takes the ball inside against Dillon



Jaylen Shaw (5) drives the lane with Devontae Washington and Banks Ward (9)



Shayron Jett (12), Devontae Washington (ball) and Kashawn Byrd (2) against Dillon

Evan Baker fights for position along with Devontae Washington and Jake Lyles against Dillon #1 on March 21, 2009

Dillon Tournament Results

Our 14U team made a strong showing in the Dillon Tournament.

Hartsville defeated Dillon #2 44-26 on Friday night and the lost in a close one to Greenville, NC 56-50 in a second game on Friday night.

We entered bracket play as the third seed on Saturday and lost a close one to Dillon #1 by two points. We had a chance to win with .07 seconds left but came up just short.

Pictures by Angie Ward.

Picture from March 20, 2009

Dillon Tournament March 20, 2009

March 21, 2009 Tournament

Be at the Wellness Center in Dillon by 10:30 a.m.

We will play the loser of the 9:00 game at either 11, 12 or 4:00 p.m.

We are not sure what time we will be assigned.

Wear Black Shorts

Bring enough money to eat twice.

March 19, 2009 Schedule

We will practice at the Hartsville YMCA at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

You must get a parent or guardian to fill out the form at the front desk.

You must pay the first payment before we leave on Friday afternoon.

Friday - March 20, 2009 Tournament Schedule

Schedule for Friday March 20, 2009

4:00 p.m. Meet at the YMCA if you want to ride the bus

4:15 Bus leaves for Dillon

5:30 Bus arrives at Dillon High School located on Highway 301 N

6:30 Boys 14 U play game at Gordon Elementary located at 926 Perry Avenue (Hopefully we will be given time to warm up so get there early if you do not ride the bus)

8:45 Boys 14 U play game at Wellness Center located at 1647 Commerce Drive

12:00 midnight Bus will arrive back at the YMCA

WHAT YOU NEED FOR FRIDAY'S TRIP

Wear black shorts

Bring $7 for a meal on Friday night

****We do not yet know Saturday's Schedule****

Tournament Schedule

Upcoming Tournament Schedule

March 20-22, 2009 Dillon AAU

April 3-5, 2009 Florence AAU

May 1-3, 2009 Hartsville YMCA (we are hosting tournament)

May 15-17, 2009 Myrtle Beach AAU

June 19-21, 2009 Florence AAU

I do not yet have the locations, directions or times but will post those as soon as I get them.

Regular Practice Schedule

We will practice every Monday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hartsville YMCA Gym

We will practice every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hartsville YMCA Gym

Except for tournament dates we will practice on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

March 18-22 Schedule

Our Schedule for March 18-22, 2009 is as follows:

March 18, 2009 AAU Scrimmage vs. Florence AAU 13 7:00 meet at Y Gym Scrimmage begins at 7:30 p.m. Parents and family invited. Admission is $3 adults and $1 kids

*** VERY IMPORTANT - Must pay and get parents to sign forms by March 18 to get to go to tournament in Dillon.

March 19, 2009 Practice at Y Gym from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

March 20-22, 2009 Tournament in Dillon, SC I have not yet received the schedule from YMCA staff. Will post as soon as I have it.

I can be reached at:

Office 383-5834
Home 383-9684
Cell 307-7153

Email/Blackberry j426@bellsouth.com