Wendy`s Elite ?

[PANTHER2331]

With all due respect I have found the Xtreme out of Cleveland to be a very solid program with a solid history of working with kids and providing opportunities and Exposure. I trust the Attack, Hustle, and Select will follow that same path but the truth is that the Hustle has been around for just under 2 years I thing, the Attack is just a few months "old" and the Select was formed in 2007 according to their website. Not sure that it can be said YET that programs that young have "taught kids all the way though". Hopefully there are a lot of good options for kids which can only strengthen the girls game in this area. Hopefully that's what it's about.

[gledbetter]

We are curious what "bad problems" and "rules that are not being followed" if you would like to elaborate.

 

If people, schools, etc...are telling you that TSSAA rules are being broken then I really recommend that they file a petition with the TSSAA instead of spreading rumors.

 

We wish your daughter the best.

[BigDaddy_1]

We are curious what "bad problems" and "rules that are not being followed" if you would like to elaborate.

 

If people, schools, etc...are telling you that TSSAA rules are being broken then I really recommend that they file a petition with the TSSAA instead of spreading rumors.

 

We wish your daughter the best.

 

I don't know anything about LC High or how their athletics are run...But my kid has played on a team that participated in the Wendy's tournaments you put on and always found things in order and IMO done right. Hear say aint always the way. I hope you get your answers.

[TennesseeSelect]

Need to read our site a little closer as we have been around longer than 2007. We are also very proud of the fact that we have had 15 kids in our organization sign college scholarships that last two years. There are many good ones around here to choose from, but they don't all put there best teams in aau, so just basing your decision soley off that alone is not the only answer. We don't but maybe we need to get back to doing that to further showcase our kids in this area.

[robpride]

I think what it all boils down to is finding the best fit which could any of the above mentioned programs. The best advice received so far is do your homework!!!!

 

Find out at tryouts or if arriving onto the team late what is the make up of the team....Are there participants that would destroy a good learning situation.

 

Are there teaching coaches and have the girls become better basketball players or is it just a matter of throwing the best together.

 

 

Important for younger ages

 

Will the coach allow the freedom to make mistakes on the floor in order to develop new skills?

 

Does the Coach encourage or is he a threaten and scream personality?

 

At the older ages players must adapt to all kinds of coaches but the young ones need to develop confidence in their abilities.

 

How does the coach react to officiating? Does he teach players to respect the game by teaching his players to adapt to the calls without drama?

 

Tough decision to pick a team that your going to be around for a long spring and summer.! Good Hunting!

[PANTHER2331]

TS, I know about your program without reading your website. I applaude your efforts and donating your time to help kids. BUT, I give more credit to the programs that have younger teams and develop those kids into college players and not just wait until they are developed and already being looked at. I'm talking about taking a team that's 11 or 12, taking your lumps, building the team and then seeing those girls through HS and then seeing that girl sign to play. I don't know specifics about your teams because a lot of programs don't even list their rosters but you know as well as I do that many times "Former Players Who Signed Scholarships" are players that maybe played on the team one season or even part time. There are players who could be listed on 5 or 6 different websites. Players jump around all the time. I see that you and the Attack are working together and have teams all the way down to 10 I think- That is the way it should be- at least in my opinion! I guess my biggest gripe is that the perception is out there- and we know where it comes from- that your kid won't get the Exposure unless they play for this big name team or that big name team. You get the most exposure from playing on one of the top 10 or 20 teams in the nation (like the top Flight team who has an incredible lineup from several states and coast to coast) and if you can get on that team you would be crazy not to. But after that, you just need to find the right fit, do your homework, make sure the team goes to the proper events, and next thing you know you'll be playing against that organization that is telling parents that they can get the best exposure playing for them, in front of the same college coaches and scouting services! If you can play and you are in the right events you get the Exposure whether the word "Flight" or "Elite" is in your team name.

[HOOPSGURU]

Im sorry but your crazy....Attack has worked there butts off to teach my child how to play ball and now no one can stop her. This two progams along with a few others work with what they are given. If they have enogh coaches to do younger teams thn they do. But I know for a fact alot of our girls only played rec basketball at a young age and look at them since we got them...they are amazing! Not many team can go to a tourn. with 4or 5 gyms and all the other gyms be empty because they are watching are girls play. I'm sure any aau is better than not playing but this teams are commited to getting there girls to college.

 

Who is your daughter so we can end this discussion. Maybe we can do a before and after picture for the attack using your daughter as their poster child. What's her name and where does she play?

[BallerZ]

My daughter isn't the only one...the whole team is amazing. They have lost 2 games out of maybe 30. And that wasnt by a better team...just payed refs.

 

 

 

What age does your daughter play?

[TennesseeSelect]

I think what it all boils down to is finding the best fit which could any of the above mentioned programs. The best advice received so far is do your homework!!!!

 

Find out at tryouts or if arriving onto the team late what is the make up of the team....Are there participants that would destroy a good learning situation.

 

Are there teaching coaches and have the girls become better basketball players or is it just a matter of throwing the best together.

 

 

Important for younger ages

 

Will the coach allow the freedom to make mistakes on the floor in order to develop new skills?

 

Does the Coach encourage or is he a threaten and scream personality?

 

At the older ages players must adapt to all kinds of coaches but the young ones need to develop confidence in their abilities.

 

How does the coach react to officiating? Does he teach players to respect the game by teaching his players to adapt to the calls without drama?

 

Tough decision to pick a team that your going to be around for a long spring and summer.! Good Hunting!

 

Rob enjoyed the conversation this weekend up at Jeff Co.

[TennesseeSelect]

Sorry rob, did not mean to add that to your post.

 

Just wanted to say enjoyed the conversation up at Jeff Co.

[Indian]

My daughter isn't the only one...the whole team is amazing. They have lost 2 games out of maybe 30. And that wasnt by a better team...just payed refs.

 

 

 

This girl must be the next Maya Moore.

[robpride]

What age group is this?