Sunday, December 05, 2010

Tis The Season Of Hoopz!











***HoopKidz Session in Bowie for Wednesday, 1/26 Cancelled due to School
Closings. Session extended to 2/9***

HoopKidz/HoopElite Family-


Happy Holidays to you and your Families! What a year! This has been such a full year of great Basketball, Camps, Training, and just plain fun! Much gratitude and Many Thanks to every one who contributed to HoopKidz/HoopElite in 2010... Special Thanks to Nike, City Of Bowie Gymnasium staff, Conscious Eye, Atlantic Coast Cotton, Citywide Designs-Reginald Diggs, Lucian Company, JDS Trophies, New Town/Owings Mills Recreation, Kevin Young, Panera Bread, Pappa John's, Howard County Sports Center and Brand Jordan... Our 6th Annual HoopKidz/HoopElite Nike Holiday GiveAway is full stride this December! Want to win Nike Basketball Shoes, Gear & Nike $50 Gift Certificates ? It's super easy to enter. Just register for any upcoming HoopKidz/ HoopElite session(Summer Camps and Training included) by *December 20th(Extended!) and you're automatically entered! That's all you have to do. Register today before it's too late
here.

The Early Camp Deposit program is still available- Get the lowest Camp prices by participating in the Deposit program. Great for our families with more than one kid or relative in the program. Info and details on the website...


Check the hoopkidz.com site regularly for Program updates, Weather cancellations/make-ups and new sessions. Also don't forget to read our Facebook Fan Page at HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball and follow us on Twitter at HoopKidz to get content & info you won't find any where else! HoopKidz Photos Top Left- Game action from Saturday Fall Instructional League. Center Top- Youngest HoopKidz posing for camera at Saturday Fall Instructional League...

HoopKidz/HoopElite News-

In our Prayers & Thoughts this December- the Memory of Dorothy Banks and her family, Ron Payton and family with the loss of their Father, Mr. Payton, Charlotte & Robert Robinson, the memory of Paul, Celeste, & Pat Blue, Audrey Smith, Denise Reed, Wendy Smith, William Cole, Samuel Yette, the memory of Diana Gaither and the Love of KLaw!...Congrats to the Carters, Johnson's, Reeves, Rose's, & Brown's Families. They are the winners of our Nike PreSeason GiveAway...Need Gift Certificates for Christmas from all the big Retailers and/or Resturants? HoopKidz/HoopElite has them for their face value and you can help send deserving Kids to HK Summer Camp at the same time! Details available 12/9 on our website...


Finally, you can get the new HoopKidz & HoopElite Hooded Sweatshirts and Sweatpants, Adult and Youth sizes. Ordering available 12/10 on the website...Off to great starts this season, Chris Wright & Austin Freeman-Georgetown, Maurice Sutton-Villanova, Darren Clark- Bowie State University, Ayjsa Smith-PGCC, Talib Zanna-Pittsburgh, Ike Tate- George Mason, D'Angelo Johnson, VA State, and Leslie Slayton, VA Union...Hoopz Radio DMV goes into full swing this month with show's focused on the best in Basketball in the DMV! High School coverage, Coaches & Player interviews, plus the great B-Ball analysis with Coaches Panel shows. Miss last week's show with Gonzaga's (DC) College HS's, Steve Turner? Catch it on podcast anytime by clicking on the Player at the top right of this page... The new HD video broadcast of Hoopz TV DMV is coming this month. Check the website for all the details!...HoopElite is still training and doing individual instruction during B-Ball Season. Call for days and times...Our best to you and families this Holiday Season. Thank You all for your continued support of HoopKidz and HoopElite!... Final Thoughts- There is no limit to what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit- John Wooden

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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Lace 'Em Up! November HoopKidz/HoopElite '10













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It's time to lace 'em up!, Basketball season is here! College and NBA has just started and High School and Youth Basketball begin in short order. Are our HoopKidz & HoopElite trainees ready? We sure hope so. Lots of skill work and instruction was put into getting ready for this Fall. There's still time to get on track for our kids who've been playing Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, etc. New HoopKidz sessions in Bowie, Laurel, Owings Mills/B'more, & Silver Spring begin shortly. You can register for the session that fits your schedule/location today@hoopkidz.com!... Just announced, a Saturday HoopKidz Instructional session has been added at the Howard County Sports Center(Laurel/Elkridge) beginning November 13th. The Howard County Sports Center is near Route 1 & Route 175. Space is available, Register today!...You asked us to extend the Nike Pre-Season GiveAway and so we have! Now thru November 5th, Sign up for any HoopKidz/HoopElite session or program and automatically be entered to win pairs of the new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Basketball Shoes ($100 retail value), Nike Jordan True School Backpacks ($55 retail value) and Nike $50 Gift Cards. Winners announced now on November 8th. *Must be pre-registered and session paid by November 5th. Don't miss our Fall GiveAway opportunity! Register here! Also, Parents have called about our HoopKidz Summer Camp dates- They are on the website now for you to make your Summer Schedules! This year for the 1st time, you can now make Early Camp deposits to get the lowest Camp Costs! *Available for all past or current participants only* Registration & Deposits available now@hoopkidz.com...

Special Thanks to all of our HoopElite trainees (& their Parents!) for all of their hard work as we make the push to them ready for the upcoming season... Welcome Coach Jason Richards to our Staff this fall. Coach Richards comes to HoopKidz/HoopElite after a great College career at George Washington University and Law School in Florida... Feature Photos this Blog, Top Left, Gabe Quimby and Kaden Greene in game action, Center- Amir Shaheed & Hunter Harley pose @HoopKidz Laurel and Top Right, Young HoopKidz team up for photo at Fall Saturday League...

HoopKidz/HoopElite News-

In our Thoughts & Prayers this Blog- the memory of Brenda Smith, friend of the Program and dear friend, Samuel Yette, William Cole, Audrey Smith, Charlotte and Robert Robinson, Wendy Smith, Denise Reed, and the Love Of KLaw:)!... Don't sleep on Hoopz Radio DMV, our Internet Radio basketball show this fall! Great Guests, DMV HS Basketball coverage, and fun. Check our podcasts if you missed any shows and look out for 1st HD video broadcast this month. The Podcast player is on the the right corner of this blog ... *Parents-HoopKidz & HoopElite Hooded Sweatshirts and Sweatpants will be available on the website soon, Sorry for the delay, but check the site availability Nov.10th... HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball Tip Of The Month- Young Players should always go through a Stretching routine before playing basketball. There is a new school of thought with many trainers that you can precede stretching with cardiovascular exercise or even skip the process. We don't prescribe to those theories. While we sometimes start workouts with Jumping Rope, the Stretching regimen is very important particularly with Basketball. Many of our kids are coming off Fall sports- Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, and Fall Baseball. The play of Basketball involves the use of a whole different set of muscles. In addition to play on a completely different kind of surface-Wood vs. Grass/Turf. Make sure you spend a least 10 minutes stretching and warming up before the ball bounces! For more info or questions, hit us on info@hoopkidz.com Final Thought: "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail"- John Wooden
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Fall October Nike GiveAway with HoopKidz/HoopElite!












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It's October and we're starting another great Fall and Pre-season of Basketball. Great to hear from all of Young Players and their families about early school progress and the upcoming season's fall preparations... Upcoming HoopKidz Instructional sessions in Bowie (10/28), Owings Mills(11/6), & Silver Spring(10/26) are registering now. It's not too late to get your kids ready for the 2010/11 Basketball season. Fundamental Basketball, Skill Work, Teamwork, and Advance Basketball concepts are covered in our well-coached sessions. Go to our HoopKidz website for details... Our HoopElite College trainees are texting, e-mailing, and calling with updates on how their extra effort and Summer training work is already reaping benefits in the gym. Good luck, we'll be keeping up this season and posting your exploits!... The Bad News- Sorry, there are no more available late slots(5 pm & 5:45 pm) for HoopElite Pre-Season Basketball training. The Good News- There are just a few available early time slots (3:30-4:00 pm) Call for availabilty and details... Announcing our HoopKidz Fall Pre-Season Gear Give-Away Contest!- Register to win one of 3 Nike $50 Gift Cards, one of 3 pair of the new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Basketball Shoes($100 retail value) and one of 3 Jordan True School Backpacks! ($55 retail value). All you have to do to qualify is to register for any HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball session between now and October 22nd, 2010. Nine(9) winning registered participants! Winners will be announced and notified November 2nd. *Must be pre-registered and session paid by 10/22/10. Don't miss your opportunity to get one of these great Basketball gifts. Register Today at hoopkidz.com! ...Feature HoopPhotos up Top- Left HoopKidz/HoopElite Trainee Elijah Burton spent all Summer with us attending every HoopKidz Camp, HoopElite Specialty Camp, & doing individual training and instruction. All while growing 2 inches! Center, Coach Chaz Johnson gives instructions to Campers in Glouster, VA this Summer and Bottom Right, Zoe & Coach Dickerson take a deserving break at the end of the Summer sessions...

HoopKidz/HoopElite News-

In our Thoughts & Prayers this Blog- The Family of Stacy Moody Robinson(Brian Moody), Charlotte & Robert Robinson, the Memory of Charles 'Buddy' Johnson, William Cole, Samuel Yette, the Family & friends of Stanley Bethel, and Wendy Smith...Over the next few weeks, Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet Radio Show on everything Basketball in the Washington, DC will feature the area's Best College Hoop Coaches. We'll also feature the best in HS Basketball coverage again with Coaches, Players, and analysis! Missed Todd Bozeman, Head Coach Morgan State or Bowie State's Darrell Brooks? They're on podcast and you can listen to anytime! Just click the Hoopz Radio DMV Player on this page to hear past shows at your leisure... Very Last Chance opportunity for you to take advantage of every HoopKidz/HoopElite Summer Camp participant receiving a Free Washington Wizard ticket for a game in the 2010/11 season Act fast to catch No.1 Draft pick, John Wall in action. Contact our HoopKidz rep, Myron Goodman at 202.628.3200, ext. 3827 for all of the details... Basketball Question of the Month- "My son/daughter has grown like crazy this Summer. He/she is all arms and legs, having all types of coordination problems, no balance, etc". Answer- This is common. Fast growth can cause young people all kinds of coordination and balance problems. It's not the end of the world(though it might seem like it for your young kids!). Simple solution- Buy a good Jump Rope. Have your young Player begin jumping every day. 15 minutes to start and then work themselves up to 30 minutes. This will help to build strong Hand, Feet, & Balance skills. Add Plyrometric jumping drills and pretty soon, they'll begin to feel like their body actually belongs to them again! For additional questions & answers, e-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com... HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 *HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively*

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Friday, September 03, 2010

September '10- Back To Cool! with HoopKidz/HoopElite




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September means Back to School, the end of another a great Summer, and process of getting ready for the upcoming Basketball Season. HoopKidz/HoopElite get started early this month with our 1st Fall Instructional sessions on Thursdays, Sept. 9th in Bowie. The HoopKidz Fall Instructional League begins running on Saturdays, September 11th in Bowie and our 1st HoopKidz Instructional sessions start on Wednesdays at Howard County Sports Center in Elkridge/Laurel, September 15th! The Area's Best Instructional Basketball & Skill Training programs are all available for sign up now. Discount registration is still available... And if that isn't enough, HoopElite Pre-Season Training & Skill Development begins on Monday, September 13th. Boys & Girls, Age 7 thru HS can get ready for the upcoming B-Ball season, develop their Skills to make their School team, Conditioning & more! Offered twice a week, this training is perfect for making the transition from another sport. Intense, skill development work in Ball-Handling, Passing, Shooting, and Defensive Basketball skill. Rebounding, Reads, Reaction & more! Information and registration available now on the HoopKidz website... HoopElite DMV Fall HS Showcase for Boys (Sophs, Jrs, & Srs) will now be held on October 5th. Top DMV HS'ers will play in front of Division 1, 2, 3, & JUCO College Coaches. Call for details, 1.888.466.7549, ext. 701... Feature Photo, Top Center, Coach Guy Nelson gives individual Shooting instruction at a HoopElite Clinic.

HoopKidz/HoopElite News

In our Prayers & Thoughts this Blog, the Family Of Donald Smith with the loss of his Mother, Charlotte & Robert Robinson,William Cole, Wendy Smith, Samuel Yette, the memories of Brenda Smith, Wayne Reed, Sandra Thompson, and Ron Early, Sr... Congrats to Friend of the program, Etan Thomas just signed to the Atlanta Hawks...Want to see No.1 pick John Wall this season? All HoopKidz/HoopElite Summer Camp participants receive a Free Washington Wizards ticket for a 2010/11 season game. To register to receive your Free ticket, go to www.verizoncenter.com/wizards/summerfun Use the Password: HOOPKIDZ. For more info, call our contact Myron Goodman at 202.628.3200 ext. 3827 Register before it's too late... Our best to Quinn Cook, Last season's HS Player Of The Year. Quinn suffered knee injury in Boost Mobile Top 24 game last week in Venice Beach, CA... Questions I'm most often asked this time of year, "Coach, What should I be doing now for my Game/Skills? and "I've been playing B-ball all Summer, I'm tired or I need a break!" All valid questions/comments. With year round B-ball, you can sometimes OD on Basketball. Plus, there can be a lot of stress put on the bodies of growing kids. It's okay to take a break, but you shouldn't completely break your conditioning routine. Jump rope, run sprints, do plyrometric exercises, swim, ride your bike, etc. Most of all stretch, stretch, and stretch! Stay flexible. Most early season injuries come from poor conditioning. Need additional advice, e-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com... Back after Labor Day, Hoopz Radio DMV, our Internet radio comes back in full swing with a full slate of show's with Best in DMV Basketball. New shows featuring the Area's Best College & HS Coaches and Players, Game reviews, Top Teams and more! Missed one of shows? Check out the podcast one the Player at the top right of the page or go to www.blogtalkradio.com/hoopradiodmv Look for our HD versions via coming via the internet this Fall, too!... HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549) *HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively*
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Monday, August 02, 2010

August '10- Summer B-Ball with a dose of Humidity













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It was a blazing July 2010! Record heat and humidity and great HoopKidz and HoopElite Camps. Our second session HoopKidz Camp in Bowie had great collection of kids and the most competitive Camp teams in a long time! Four games plus the Championship Game for Group 4/NBA were decided at the buzzer! A packed gymnasium saw Ahmad Clark (Bowie, MD Age 13) make a game winning three pointer with no time left on the clock. Special Thanks to all of our campers and their Parents for a great week! Special Thanks to Steve Riggins, Brand Jordan/Nike, Etan Thomas, Oklahoma Thunder and Guest Coach/Lecturer, Kevin Johnson, Philadelphia 76'ers... Up next on August 7th, both the HoopElite Post Play/Guard Camp and the HoopElite Shooting Camp with be held simultaneously at the City Of Bowie Gymnasium. This is the last opportunity to get in one of our top instructional Skill Camps before the Summer is over! Registration is still available on the website... Feature Blog Photos-Top Left, Director Dale Lambreth gives out morning instruction. Center Pic, Jonathan McGriff shows off defensive skills with Director Pam Kirkland watching and Top Right, Group 2/NCAA (Ages 7 to 9) Campers pose for picture at 2nd session...

A partial schedule of our Fall and Winter 2010 plus some 2011 dates and registration opportunities are available now. Bowie and Howard County sessions and dates are available at deep HoopKidz discounts. Finalized dates for Baltimore/Owings Mills, Silver Spring, & Gaithersburg to be added this week. Register today for HoopKidz/HoopElite family discounts...

Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet radio broadcasts will come to HDTV and You Tube broadcast this fall. You'll be able to see us as we talk and interview top Basketball Coaches & Players on everything Basketball in the District, Maryland & Virginia. Stay tuned! In the meantime, don't miss our latest shows available on podcast anytime. Just click the show player on this page (upper right hand side) or go to blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv to listen to one of our cataloged shows...

August HoopElite Training is still available! Check our training and individual instruction schedule for availability on the HE/HK Calendar page at hoopkidz.com.

Want to see John Wall live this season? All HoopKidz/HoopElite Camp participants get a free Wizards ticket for a game in the 2010-11 season! To receive your free ticket, go to www.verizoncenter.com/wizards/summerfun. Your Password is HOOPKIDZ. As an added bonus, friends & family can purchase discounted tickets for $20. For more info, call our guy with the Wizards, Myron Goodman, 202.628.3200, ext. 3827 or e-mail him @mgoodman@washsports.com

HoopKidz/HoopElite News-
In our Thoughts and Prayers this blog, the passing of Ms. Clarita George, Mother-In-Law of HoopKidz Director, Dennis Kirkland. Our sincerest condolences to the Kirkland and george extended family... Condolences also in order for classmate and friend, Joyce Wilson on the loss of her Mother, Ms. Mae F. Wilson... Get well wishes to Aunt Charlotte Robinson and Ayjsa Smith's (HE Trainee/HK Summer Counselor) Mom after short stays in the hospital...Prayers go out to William Cole, Samuel Yette, Robert Robinson, Ron Hayden, and Denise Reed... Congrats to Casey Weitzel, new Asst. Coach at Shepard University, WVA. Casey leaves Bob Huggins staff at WVU... Final Quote- 'The fruit must have a stem before it grows'- JABO proverb

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got skillz? TM

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Independence of Summer Basketball '10!





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It's literally Hotter than July and we're in the middle of a great Summer of Basketball, Training, & Instruction! Two great HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps in Bowie and Gloucester, VA plus our HoopElite Shooting Camp are already in the record books. Many Thanks to the families and kids who participated. We're not finished yet! Upcoming Camps in July include a 2nd HoopElite Shooting Camp(7/31), the HoopElite Defensive Basketball Camp (7/24), and our 2nd big HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp in Bowie(7/26-29). There is space availability in each Camp. Contact us or check the HoopKidz website today for details. *Note- The HoopElite All-Girls Skills Camp will now be moved to 9/25*...
Feature Photos, Top Left, HK Campers at Ware Academy get instructions before Championship game and Top Right, Gabrielle Gill, Miss HoopKidz flashes a smile in 1st Bowie Camp...

We're off to Chicago this week for the Fab Frosh/Jr. All-American Camp with past HoopKidz Camp Director, Clay Dade and a collection of the nation's best rising HS players. Check back on the blog for pictures and a report from the Chicago Bulls Training Facility... HoopElite Basketball Skill Training & Instruction is in full swing this Summer. Top area HS & College Players, and for the 1st time elementary and middle school players are taking advantage of the best individual and small group training available! Sign Up and slots are still available. See the website for details... Attention- John Wall Fans! Every HoopKidz/HoopElite Camp participant receives a Free Washington Wizards ticket for a game in the 2010-11 season. To register for the free ticket, click here. Use the Password, HoopKidz. As an added bonus, Family & Friends can order discounted tickets for just $20! For more info contact, Myron Goodman @ 202.628.3200, ext 3827 or mgoodman@washsports.com...
HoopKidz/HoopElite News-
Great Memories and thoughts of Anthony Becoates, who passed June 7th, 2010. Prayers go to out the Becoates Family, Cousins, and extended Family... Special thoughts of a great man, Manute Bol. Manute, Thank You for all of your contributions, your work in the improvement of the quality of life of the people of the Sudan and for making us laugh. You will be missed!... In our Thoughts and Prayers, Charlotte & Robert Robinson, William Cole, and Samuel Yette... Standout effort and Play from our HoopKidz Ware Academy Camp (6/21) from Marshall Barrack-NBA MVP, Sportsmanship Award- Amani Fields, Most Improved -Medinah Rashid, ShootOut Winner- Augustys Kettle & Carter Records. NCAA MVP- Chandler Records, Sportmanship Award-Sulaiman Rashid, Ball-Handling Award- Colton Bonneville, Most Improved-Abby Blankenship... HoopElite's Leslie Slayton(Wise HS) to Virginia Union University on full Basketball scholarship...HoopElite's D'Angelo Johnson (T. Roosevelt HS) to Virginia State University on full Basketball scholarship...HoopElite's Avery Smith(Hammond HS) to El Camino Junior College, CA...*New 2010/11 HoopKidz & HoopElite schedule up on website on July 5th! New locations in Howard County, MD, Annapolis, and Morristown, NJ!...

Final Thoughts- 'If you're going to play the game properly, you'd better know every rule'- Barbara Jordan

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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

School's Out, HoopKidz Camp's In!




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Hard to believe it's June already, but this month takes me back to all of the memories of my childhood like being out of School, Vacation, Swimming, Cookouts, and more! But mostly, I remember back to my passion for Summer Basketball. My Summer's were consumed with working on my B-ball skills, playing in various Summer Leagues, and going to and later working at Basketball Camps. All these years later, I couldn't have guessed that my Summer's would still be consumed with Basketball! But, I certainly feel privileged to be able say so... There's a great response so far to all of our Summer Camp offerings. There's still time to register, but don't wait too long. The full HoopKidz Summer Camps and HoopElite Specialty Skill Camps will fill pretty quickly. Register today at www.hoopkidz.com...

First up in our Camp offerings is our popular HoopElite Shooting Camp on Saturday, June 19th. This Specialty Camp is an intense, one day Camp designed to improve Shooting Skills & Techniques, Shooting Form/Rotation, Offensive Moves for Shooting, 'Muscle Memory' Skill development and more! This is the best Shooting instruction in the DMV! A DVD of each player receiving Shooting instruction, HoopElite T-Shirt, and Expert Shooting Instructor,
Dale Lambreth (Thomas Stone) and Brian Magid(Paint Branch)... Our 1st HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp, for Boys & Girls, ages 3 to 13 begins on June 21st. On the same day, our 1st Summer camp in Tidewater, VA begins in Glouscester, VA at the Ware Academy. HoopKidz VA Director, Charles 'Chaz' Johnson is excited about the response in that area. Four great days of the Area's Best Instructional Basketball and Teaching program filled with top flight basketball instruction, Special guests, and fun!

Other Summer camp Offerings include our All-Girls Skills Camp(7/17), HoopElite Defensive Basketball Camp(7/24), the HoopElite Guard & Post Play Skill Camp(8/7) and our second HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp (7/26-29) and HoopElite Shooting Camp II(July 31). Space is limited!

HoopElite One-on-One and Small Group Basketball Personal Training has begun! Special Summer pricing discount ends June 7th. Additional Skill training also now available for Agility, Explosion, Strength, Vertical and Plyometrics with HoopElite. Enhance your Basketball strengths and improve you all of your Game's weaknesses! Advance training, Ball-Handling, Shooting, Defending and more! New information tab is available, click HE Training & Skill at hoopkidz.com and Register Today.

Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet radio show will broadcast live each day from all of our Camps. We're continuing to broadcast each week in the off-season on a variety of basketball-related subjects. Great Guests and the best in Basketball in the DMV! Missed a show?, Catch the podcast at blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv anytime!

HoopKidz/HoopElite News-

In our Prayers & Thoughts this blog, Charlotte & Robert Robinson, Audrey Smith, the memory of Wayne Reed, Ms. Diane Gaither, Mrs. Ann Batten, William Cole, Samuel Yette and cousin Charles 'Buddy' Johnson, Korean War hero whose story was celebrated at this yr's Memorial Day commemoration on the Mall sixty years after his death... Congrats to friend of the program and new Howard University Men's Basketball Coach, Kevin Nickelbury... HoopElite trainee, Darren Clark (Lincoln, Largo HS) transfer to Bowie State, along with Jay Gavin (VCU, McNamara)...HoopElite HS DMV Showcase, Tuesday, July 6th featuring the area's top HS Boys (Sophs, Jrs. & Rising Srs)... Final Thoughts- 'Game's still the same, dimensions of the court are unchanged, and the basket's still 10 feet high' -Guy Nelson

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Sunday, May 02, 2010

HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball- May'10















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The school year's winding down, the weather's changed, and Summer Basketball Camps are just around the corner! Get your kids ready with the area's Best fundamental and instructional Basketball training all Summer in HoopKidz and HoopElite Specialty Camps! All of our Camp offerings are available for registration now at www.hoopkidz.com Don't miss out, some sessions are approaching sell-out status. Our Bowie-based HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps, Annapolis, and Tidewater VA area HoopKidz in Glouster, VA give us the opportunity to expose young players to a full basketball training experience! Expert Coaching and training from the area's Top HS Coaches, Professionals, and basketball gurus grace our Camps & Clinics! There are still some discounts available, but the those dates will expire shortly. Register today!
For the 2nd Summer, HoopKidz/HoopElite will be partnered with the Washington Wizards for Free tickets to a 2010/2011 NBA Season! All registered Campers at each HoopKidz/HoopElite will receive a free ticket to a NBA/Wizards game at Verizon Center (Choice of games). As an added bonus, friends and family can order discounted tickets for just $20! More Details to come...

Outstanding HS Seniors participated in this year's HoopElite Senior Showcases on April 19th & 20th. Special Thanks to the College, University, and JUCO Coaches who attended these workout and Showcases to give these young players opportunities for College Basketball Scholarships.

HoopElite Individual & Small Group Basketball Instruction and training is already in full swing. Call 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 for schedule and details...

Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet Radio Show and podcast continues this Off-season to feature the best in Coaches, Players, Youth/Grassroots Basketball topics throughout the year. Coming up on Hoopz Radio DMV, our continuing series on Summer Basketball & Off-Season training, plus Live broadcasts from our Summer Camp locations. Check us out at blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv or just click on the player on this page (top right-hand of this blog) to hear the podcast of our latest show...

HoopKidz News-

In our thoughts and Prayers this blog, the Batten Family- Bill, Sue, & HoopKidz Coach Bob Batten on the loss of their Mother, Mrs. Ann Batten, Aunt Charlotte Robinson recovering from a recent stay, HoopKidz Coach Justin Ellis and Family on the loss of Mother, Mrs. Pauline Ellis, Denise Reed, Wendy Smith, Tyrena Spry, William Cole, Robert Robinson and Samuel Yette... Will Udoh(Laurel HS) to NYIT on full Basketball scholarship, Jared Carithers (Bowie HS) to Frederick CC(MD) on Basketball scholarship, David Naves(DeMatha HS) to Howard University on full Basketball scholarship... Final thoughts- 'The majority of people in the world don't do what it takes to win. Everyone is looking for the easy road' ... Charles Barkley

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Thursday, April 01, 2010

April 'Basketball' Foolz! with HoopKidz/HoopElite





'You have everything you need and most of the things you want'- My Dad, S. F. Dickerson


* Saturday's (5/1) Instructional League session in Bowie has been postponed
until next week due to Volleyball tournament. We will be back next week, 5/8 at
9 AM. Session will be extended to one week for League session... *


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It's officially Spring and we aren't 'April Fooling' around with our Instructional Basketball & training scheduling for the start of the official 'skill improvement' season. We're excited to be able to see all of our past and new HoopKidz/HoopElite trainees in our various upcoming programs again. We just started our Spring Instructional League on April 3rd and we begin a new HoopKidz Thursday session on April 8th. Still not registered? Go to the website to do so today! ... We're back in the Gym for Individual and Small Group Skill Instruction & Training! Call for details and schedule. This year, we've got tremendous demand for limited time, so get your scheduling in with us early... All three HoopKidz who advanced to the iHoops Skills Challenge Regionals in Manassas, VA placed Second on March 27th. Great effort, Kids! We're proud of the work and committment you made to this year's inaugural competition: Paige Wells(Annapolis), Zachary Boston(Severn) & Aaron Byrd(Hyattsville) ...





HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps and our HoopElite Specialty Skill Camps are registering now! We're excited about our Summer Camps offerings this year and they're just around the corner. Committments are coming in from the Coaches, Pro Players, College Athletes, and Basketball experts who grace our Camps and Clinics. Summer Camps this year in our Bowie Home, Annapolis, & the Tidewater VA area at Ware Academy in Glouster, VA! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enroll in kids into the Best Teaching & Instructional Basketball Camps in th DMV! You can still save on Early registration discounts for Summer 2010. Register here today!


We're getting set for our both our HoopElite Senior Open Showcases on April 19th & 20th this month. The rosters are almost set for some of the best graduating HS Seniors who are uncommitted and still seeking next level Basketball opportunities for College, University, Junior College, and Prep/Post Grad schools. Over 300 College College for both showcases invited. Players must be recommended/approved by HoopElite Coaching staff. For more information, call us at 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701





Upcoming topics on Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet Radio Show and podcast include the AAU & Grass Roots Basketball experience, What to expect from Summer Skill Camp, and Interviews with top College Coaches, Professional, College players and more! Missed our recent shows? Check out shows at your leisure on podcast by using the Hoopz Radio DMV Player on this page(top right-hand side) or listen at blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv ... Follow all of the latest HoopKidz/HoopElite news and updates on TWITTER (display on our blog) at HOOPKIDZ . Want even more info, articles, and the HK/HE latest? See our FACEBOOK Fan Page at HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball...





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In our Thoughts & Prayers this edition, our hearts are saddened by the passing of Ms. Diana Gaither, Coach/HK Director, Guy Nelson's Mom. We'll always remember and celebrate her support of her Sons and extended family... Our condolences to long-time Friend of the program, Patrick Sutton & family on the loss of his Mother...Charlotte Robinson, recovering from recent hospital stay-Get well soon, Mrs. Ann Batten, Mrs. Ellis, Tyrena Spry, Denise Reed, Wendy Smith,William Cole, Samuel Yette, In Loving Memory- Wayne Reed, Anisa Dade, Ms. Alice Tennille, and Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe and Dorothy Banks...


Congrats to Nolan Smith(Duke) , John Flowers(WVU), Maurice Sutton(Villanova), Givon Crump(Baylor), all local kids on their schools run in this year's NCAA Tourney. Congrats are also in order for 2010 Women's Ivy League Player of Year, Columbia's Judie Lomax(Bullis, DC native). Judie also lead the College ranks this year in Rebounding... Bowie's Ben Hazel (Good Counsel) to Princeton on full Basketball scholarship, Ahmad George (Carroll) to Pace University on full Basketball scholarship... HoopKidz Summer Counselor, Ayjsa Smith(PGCC) was the JUCO 2nd leading scorer in the country this season, 26 ppg...Congrats to Cousin Rueben Frank to UConn on full Football scholarship...


Final Thought: "Funny is an attitude"- Flip Wilson


HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 for DC/MD/VA area Ext. 702 for Tidewater VA, Director Chaz Johnson


* HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively*

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

March Madness! HoopKidz/HoopElite













"I Can Coach!"- Charles 'Lefty' Driesell


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We're in the stretch run of Basketball season and many of our young have just completed their seasons. We hope that they had success and made progress this season. College March Madness begins this month and we're excited that our bracket will be completely correct all the way through the Finals!(We can only hope!) ... Thanks to all of the Kids and their Families that came out on Feb. 20th for the iHoops Skills Challenge. Congrats to iHoops Winners for the HoopKidz-held competition: Zachary Boston (age 10), Severn, MD, Paige Wells (age 9), Annapolis, MD (pictured above left), Kenneth Edwards (age 11) Bowie, MD, and Aaron Byrd (age 13), Hyattsville, MD (pictured above right). Winners move on to the Regional competition at the Verizon Center hosted by the NBA Washington Wizards...

Last Chance- Just a few more days to sign up to go with HoopSelect, our Families, and friends to to Broadway for Denzel Washington's return to the stage in the classic August Wilson's FENCES! Saturday, May 8th, we're headed to NYC via Luxury Motor Coach with Media Center, Big Screens, and WiFi to a Matinee production of this great play with Denzel and Oscar-nominee Viola Davis. Food will be provided on the way to NYC. After the show, we'll have Dinner at BICE (not provided in cost), then cruise back to MD before the day is done. The cost for the outing is only $140 per person (includes tickets/premimum seating, food, & round trip travel. The $75 Deposit is due now and can be paid at www.hoopkidz.com(Register Now! page) Limited number of tickets and seats available. Family & Friends welcome. Act Now before it's too late! Sign up today! Call us at 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 for more info...

HoopKidz & HoopElite Summer Basketball Camp Early Registration is underway! Discounts up to 15% are still available. Camp rosters fill up quickly. Don't miss out on early registration! New Camp Locations this Summer! Top Coaches and Pro Players already committed. Go to the Register Now! page here *$10 from each Summer Camp registration will be donated to the American Red Cross/Haitian Relief.

* Just Added- HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp at Ware Academy June 21st -25th in Glouster, VA. VA Camp Director, Charles 'Chaz' Johnson will run this location. We're excited to bring HoopKidz to the families in Glouster. Register today at the website here.

HoopElite Senior Open HS Showcases for Boys & Girls will be April 19th(Girls) and April 20th(Boys). Graduating Seniors uncommitted and still seeking next level Basketball opportunities for College, University, Junior College, and Prep/Post Grad Schools. Over 300 College for both showcases invited. Players must be recommended/approved by HoopElite Coaching staff. For more information, call us at 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701

Been missing our Radio Show? All of the Hoopz Radio DMV shows are podcast and you can go back and listen to interviews with Gonzaga Head Coach, Steve Turner, our own HK Director & Thomas Stone Head Coach, Dale Lambreth, DeMatha's Mark Edwards, Herndon's Reggie Barnes, plus you can hear our HS Top 20 lists, AAU Coaches Eric Dozier and Leon Rivers and more. Go to www.blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv or just check out the player on the top right of this page...

Attention Parents & HoopKidz- There's still time to get involved in the Television Production Training & Workshop for Middle School & HS Schoolers while earning Community Service credits towards HS graduation. Great program and training opportunity being offered by Gregory Hamilton through Montgomery County Cable. Hands on training, in front of camera, Studio, editing, post-production, etc. Saturday classes. Call Gregory Hamilton at 240.777.2709

HoopElite Basketball & Skill Training -Individual & Small Group workouts begins March 29th. Call us for schedule and costs, 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549) ext. 701

Hear everything about HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball by checking out our Fan Page on FaceBook and you can follow us on Twitter @ HOOPKIDZ


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In our Thoughts and Prayers this blog, the people of Haiti and Chile, Michael Lovings, Ms. Diana Gaither, Mrs. Ann Batten, Tyrena Spry, Randall & Richard Washington Family, Cedric Boatman and Family, Denise Reed, Wendy Smith, William Cole, Samuel Yette, Michael Cartwright, Charlotte & Robert Robinson, and Geneive Edmunds... Answer to HoopKidz, Do The Math:111,111,111 x 111,111,111= 123,456,789... Final Thoughts- 'Don't Ask Time Where It's Gone; Tell It Where To Go"

HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 for Washington, DC/MD/VA area programs
Ext. 702 for VA Summer Camps-Ware Academy/ Coach Johnson

www.hoopkidz.com e-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com

*HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball uses NIKE Basketballs and Equipment exclusively*

Friday, February 05, 2010

Denzel, iHoops, Haiti & February Snow!





It's what you learn, after you know it all, that counts... John Wooden


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It's been almost a month since the devastating Earthquake in Haiti and it is with a deep appreciation for the people Of Haiti and their strength that the staff at HoopKidz/HoopElite asks you to keep their well-being in your thoughts and prayers this month for their continued struggle to recover...

Can anybody remember this much snow this soon into a new year? I can't! The weather has played havoc with the athletic schedules all over the region including ours. Check our web page, Follow us on Twitter (see the Twitter Scroll, right margin), and check your e-mail for schedule changes... * Feature Photos, Two-Time Oscar Winner, Denzel Washington and Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee, Viola Davis (Doubt)*

Did you sign up your HoopKidz for the iHoops Skills Challenge yet? HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball is presenting an official area-wide inaugural iHoops Skills Challenge, Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 6 PM at Silver Spring International Middle School, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

It's free to participate! This national basketball Skills competition for Boys & Girls, ages 9 to 14, is an opportunity to showcase their B-Ball abilities in a time-based, half-court obstacle course-similar(less complicated) to the NBA Skills contest held at the All-Star Game each year. The iHoops Skills Challenge focuses on b-ball skill development while encouraging participation in the game. Kids from all over the DC Metropolitan area will compete.

1st Place Champions from our competition will have the opportunity to advance to one of the 29 Regional competitions occurring in NBA team markets with those winners advancing to the National Finals in Orlando, FL (Disney Complex). We'd like all interested and eligible HoopKidz (past & present) to sign up and represent! iHoops is the new joint Youth Basketball initiative of the NCAA and NBA. Sign up on the website today! Silver Spring International Middle School (the Old Montgomery Blair HS) is conveniently located at 313 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, near 495 and Colesville Road(Rt.29)

It's official, we're going to Broadway in May for Denzel Washington's return to the stage in the classic play, August Wilson's FENCES! Saturday, May 8th, we'll head up to NYC in a Luxury MotorCoach with Media Center, Big Screens, and WiFi to a Matinee production of this great play with Denzel and Oscar-nominee Viola Davis. Food will be provided on the way to NYC. After the show, we'll have Dinner at BICE (not provided in cost), then cruise back MD before the day is done. This trip is our fundraiser for the HoopSelect Training & Development program and will assist to defer gym costs and training time . The cost for the outing is only $140.00 per person (includes tickets/premimum seating, food, & round trip travel) Dad's /Boyfriend's -make this an early Valentine present or Date Saturday away from the kids! Or if your young teens have never seen or had the experience of a Broadway play before, come with us. Deposit is $75 per person due February 20th. Balance due April 10th! Limited number of tickets and seats available. All Family and friends are welcome! Sign up on the website today. Call us at 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549) for more info or questions...

Early Summer Basketball Camp registration is upon us! Discounts at up to 20% is still in effect until February 20th. Don't miss this opportunity to save on what promises to be our biggest Summer yet. New camp locations in Annapolis and Tidewater VA. We've already got committments from our HoopKidz/HoopElite staff, Top WCAC (Catholic League), PG, Montgomery & Fairfax County HS Coaches, and Professional players to teach and visit our Camps this Summer. * Remember that $10 from each Summer Camp registration will be donated to the American Red Cross/ Haitian Relief Fund*. Register at the website today...
*Attention Parents & HoopKidz: Television Production Training & Workshop for Middle School & HS Schoolers while earning Community Service credits towards HS graduation. Great program and opportunity being offered by friend of the program, Gregory Hamilton. Training takes place on Saturdays for 8 weeks. Students get hands on training, in front of the camera, studio, editing, producing PSA's, etc. Held in Rockville, MD. Contact us at for info@hoopkidz.com or call 1.888.HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext. 701 for more details. *Deadline Feb. 18th!*
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In our Thoughts and Prayers this Blog, the people of Haiti, Mr. Michael Lovings, Mrs. Ann Batten, Ms. Diana Gaither, Ms. Tyrena Spry, The Family Of Tom 'TJ' Jones on the loss of his Dad, Denise Reed, Lakeisha Reed on the loss of her Husband, Samuel Yette, Charlotte Robinson, Wendy R. Smith, Robert Robinson, William Cole,and Ms. Geneive Edmunds... Check the Facebook Fan page for HoopElite Honor Roll of our Players standing out this season in HS and Colleges... *Okay, HoopKidz, Do the Math: 111,111,111 x 111,111,111= ? (Answer next Blog!)... Heard Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet Radio Show yet? Check out the player on this page to the lastest installment (Top Right) Always on, listen to shows live or at your convenience... Final Thoughts: The fruit must have a stem before it grows- old JABO proverb
HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1.888.HOOPKIZ (466.7549), ext. 701 for Washington,D.C./MD/VA area programs... www.hoopkidz.com...e-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com... HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively

Monday, January 04, 2010

New Year, New Decade Of Hoopz!



"Finally, a slap in the face, a kick in the butt and sign on the wall: The Play-Defense Bus leaves at dawn. Be on it or under it"... Thomas Bowell on Flip Saunders taking a stand on the Wizards defensive woes


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Happy New Year! What a decade we had! Many of the kids we work with were born after 2000! We're looking forward to a great year of continued Basketball training excellence and instruction with you and your Families... Our 2010 Schedule of Sessions, Camps, and Specialty Camps are up on the website. Already, in effect this year is the Early Summer Camp Discount program. Go to the website and register before January 20th for the deepest discounts (Prices go up after 1/20) and save on your Camp and Specialty Camp costs. Camps this Summer in Bowie & Annapolis!... We're having fun with doing Hoopz Radio DMV, our Youth/HS Basketball Radio show. If you missed our shows live, click here to listen to our shows podcast anytime. Make sure you listen to our Year End Basketball Show with staffers, Pam Kirkland, Guy Nelson, and Dennis Kirkland!

New sessions in Silver Spring(1/25) and Rockville/Germantown(1/26) begin this month. Registration is available now, click here to Register... Up Top Feature Photo, HoopKidz Fall League players take a break after a tough game!

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As always, we acknowledge the names of Friends and Family of HoopKidz/HoopElite in Our Thoughts and Prayers who special meaning to us; the Family of Divead Weedon, Mr. Michael Lovings, The Family of Nell & James Patterson on the loss of Nell's Mom, Mrs. Eaves, Bo & Wayne Neal on the loss of the Mother, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Ann Batten, Ms. Diana Gaither, Ms. Tyrena Spry, Wendy R. Smith, Denise Reed, Genieve Cummings, Charlotte Robinson, Robert Robinson, Samuel Yette, and Mr. William Cole...Next Blog, an Update on Area HS Teams, Play and Players... Final Word: "I've had so many downs that I knew the law of averages would be in my favor one day"- Doug Williams

HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1-888-HOOPKIZ (466-7549), ext. 701 for Washington/Baltimore Area Director & Programs... hoopkidz.com e-mail us info@hoopkidz.com HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively... Follow us On Twitter @ HoopKidz and Find us on Facebook @ HoopKidz-HoopElite Basketball...