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Traveling around the country competing against top talent is a normal process for a competitive clubbasketball team. “In The Zone” is designed to spotlight and educate the commnity about basketball clubs that is a vital part of the development for youths.

July is the peak season for competitive teams in club basketball. Teams should be playing the best basketball during this month. There are many national tournaments and NCAA exposure eventsfor high school youth.Teams and individuals are showcasing their talents for national ranking positions by demonstrating their talents to be potential college scholarship recipients. The best of the positions by demonstrating their talents to be potential college scholarship recipients. The best of the best are out and it is time to “Bring your A game” or “Don’t come at all”.

It is an exciting time for many of our local teams who have put their hard work to the test, by competing against rivals from previous years, and interacting with youths from different parts of the country. Some tourn aments are held in large cities and some are played in small towns with no bands or c heerleaders. Weekend travel to basketball tournaments can also be very expensive with one family spending an overwhelming amo unt in travel expenses.

Whether the audience is in a large city or a small town, family and friends support these competitiveWhether the audience is in a large city or a small town, family and friends support these competitive clubs. Furthermore, the reward of watching each team progress and improve their level of play is worthy of any expense accumulated.

No doubt, basketball has become a year around sport for leagues throughout many areas. There are also year around basketball academies provided, that focus on the development of basketball skills. Club basketball will be around for many years to come; therefore, I would like to advise each coach of the goal at hand: Make sure each youth maximizes their physical and mental potential to become top student athletes Make sure the life lessons learned could be applied to life challento become top student athletes Make sure the life lessons learned could be applied to life challenges in the future . For now “You Are In The Zone”

Summer BallA LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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“in the zone”EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Roy PinderEDITOR - Kim ThornhillDESIGN & PRODUCTION - GRAPHIN DESIGNER - LaTonya PinderCONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Mary Buford, Dr. Linda Parker, Kycia Davison, Dr. Roy Pinder, Fred Frierson, and Ivan BrantleyPHOPHOTOGRAPHY Forty Photos

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Leaving it on the Floor!

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This is where the love of the game begin for youths!

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Ché Ivy of GTH taking the ball to the hole strong!

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NO BARBIE DOLL HERE


What are some of the first things that come to your mind when you think of the average 8-year- old little blonde girl? Cute? Plays with Barbie dolls, dress up clothes and has tea parties? Jeña Williams is cute and she’s blonde, but she is definitely not your average 8–year-old little girl. She will quickly let you know that she doesn’t play with dolls. She plays with her basketball!

Jeña Kayann Williams is a 2nd grader who has been playing basketball since she could walk and has been playing on a team since the age of 4. When she was 3 she was doing crossovers and by age 4 she was dribbling with her left hand and trying to master the spin move. Currentlhand and trying to master the spin move. Currently, Jeña plays for the Oklahoma Lady Magic and is coached by Myron Milton. She is the youngest player on the team. This is a 4th grade team and it is very common for her to play against 5th graders and sometimes even 6th graders. The question is, can she hold her own competing on a 4th grade team? If you don’t know the answer to this question, then you’ve never seen this young lady play. She is amazing to watch! She’s not just cute…she’s good!

Jeña is a starter on the Oklahoma Lady Magic team and plays the point guard and wing position. She is most known for her ball handling and jump shots. If players leave this girl open on the wing, they should be prepared to see the ball swishing the nets.handling and jump shots. If players leave this girl open on the wing, they should be prepared to see the ball swishing the nets. Most teams probably take her for granted when they first see her, given her size and stature compared to her other teammates. But Jeña quickly earns her respect on the court with her ball handling skills and her awesome jump shot. All this talent doesn’t come without a price: Jeña practices 3 times per week in Tulsa. Monday and Tuesday she has regular practice and on Wednesday she has a team workout at Allied Sports Fitness where she works on agility to help with her coordination.

Did I forget to mention she lives in Bartlesville? She travels 40 minutes each way 3 times per week.Did I forget to mention she lives in Bartlesville? She travels 40 minutes each way 3 times per week. You won’t hear her complain because she loves basketball so much. She loves playing on this team and wakes up every day hoping she has practice or a game.What about her homework? “Since I’m in 2nd grade we just do a lot of reading right now,” explains Jeña. “ I sometimes just do it in the car. I’m either reading or playing video games in the car.” Mom quickly confesses that Jeña has already gone through two Nintendo DS systems.She’ll go to her older brother’s practice and shoot when she doesn’t have her own team practice. “I like playing with my brothers,” Jeña admits. “They’ll play easy with me but if I get ahead they get kind of rough.”practice. “I like playing with my brothers,” Jeña admits. “They’ll play easy with me but if I get ahead they get kind of rough.”When she is not inside a gym practicing, you can find her outside shooting in the driveway. During the winter, she asks her parents to move the cars out of the garage so she can work on her ball handling. When asked what she likes most about basketball, Jeña says scoring. “I like scoring the most but all the kids on the team are nice.”

Jeña will be quick to tell you that basketball is her life, but she is definitely not selfish when it comes to sharing the glory. Her mom, Kandice Williams, is the assistant coach for the Oklahoma Lady Magic.

She gives her take on her daughteShe gives her take on her daughter’s talent. “Jeña is an asset. It’s her dedication on and off the court. She’s kind of hard edge. She can take discipline, respects it and handles it.” Head Coach Milton doesn’t show any special treatment to her being that she’s the youngest on the team and that her mom is the assistant coach. “He treats her just like the rest of her teammates.” says Kandice. “When he tears into her during practice or a game, she handles it like a player should.”

Jeña says her best basketball game memory was in Oklahoma City. “We were playing an OKC team and were up by 2. I made a left hand lay up and it put us up by 4. I was glad I helped the team win that game and we placed 2nd in the tournament.” a left hand lay up and it put us up by 4. I was glad I helped the team win that game and we placed 2nd in the tournament.” Jeña has tons of trophies and medals. Jeña and her mom both admit she gets a lot of compliments. “I always say thank you for every compliment,” said Jeña.

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But don’t think that Jeña is all wo rk and no play. She also enjoys riding her bike, running and as mentioned earlier, playing her Nintendo DS. She truly loves sports. If her parents would have let her, she would have played football. She sleeps with either a basketball or a football in her bed every night, right beside her favorite stuffed animal. She is planning on running her first 5K very soon. When she grows up, Jeña wants to play in the WNBA and be just like Candace Parker. Her mom admitted Jeña wanted to be Candice Parker for Halloween but decided not to since they didn’t have the same hair color go figure.

Jeña is truly a young girl who loves the game of basketball. SheJeña is truly a young girl who loves the game of basketball. She’s a joy to watch on the court and off the court she can’t wait until it’s time to get back on the court again. Look for Jeña to be making headlines as one of the state’s best players in years to come. College recruiters should look for this athlete when it’s time for her to play college ball.

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a R E YOU N CA A ELIGABLE?

Linda Parker, ED.d

After playing basketball for four years in high school, you are a senior graduating in thetop 25 percent of your class with a 3.50 GPA on a 5.00 scale. Or, you may be a player with a 3.70 GPA. Or, your GPA may not be quite as stellar, however; you have worked hard on the skills needed to excel in your sport. Your number one objective is to participate in sports at the college level. Are you NCAA eligible? The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) serves as the athletic governing body for academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound students-athletes who wish to com pete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. In order for a studentathletes who wish to com pete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. In order for a studentto participate in sports at the college level, the student must meet the academic-eligibility requirements and be certified by the NCAA clearinghouse. Potential participants m ust complete an on-line registration for eligibility during their junior year of high school. If you plan to participate in any athletics and/or receive an athletic scholarship you must graduate from high school in eight semesters with your incoming 9th ggrade class. You may use one core course completed during the summer after graduation to meet eligibility requirements. Division I eligibility requires that students meetcertain course requirements. According to NCAA requirements students must:

“Complete these 16 core courses: • 4 years of English • 3 years of math (algeb ra I or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school) •One extra year of English,math or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)” (Source: 2008-09 Guide for the College-Bound Student- Athlete, NCAA Eligibility Center)

Division I eligibility requires that students earn a minimum required grade- point average incore courses; and earn a combine d SAT or ACT sum score that matches their core-course GPA and test score slidin g scale. For example, if you have a 3.50 GPA you need a combined score of 420 on the SAT or a combined subjec t score on the ACT of 39 (scores for subtests must equal to 39 or above). Eligibility for Division II is slightly different. Information for the Sliding Scale Test Score and/or Division II eligibility may be accessed online at NCAA.org. As a Division I academic qualifier you can receive an athletic scholarshischolarship, practice and compete during your freshman year; as a non-qualifier you will not be able to accomplish these things. Further as a non-qualifier you may be able to playonly three seasons and you must complete at least 80 percent of your college degree requirements before beginning your fifth year of college.

Did you know that some core courses may not meet eligibility requirements? Each high school has a list of approved core courses. For example, special education courses or credit -by-exam courses are not acceptable . See your high school counselor beginning withyyour freshman year to discuss and track your course selection options. Waiting until your junior or senior year may be detrimental to your athletic career.

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