Holiday Hoopz Blog '11!

*HoopKidz Instructional Sessions on Saturday, 1/21@MD Jr. Sports Center cancelled due to weather. Back on 1/28@9:30 AM. Session will be made up. Drive Safely*

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Another great year of all things Hoopz comes to a close and we can't help but appreciate the opportunities we've had to know and work with your children and families through HoopKidz/HoopElite. Our Best to you and your loved ones this Holiday Season. With our busy schedules and lives, we can often forget to Thank You for your involvement and help in making HoopKidz/HoopElite, the best training and instructional Basketball program in the DMV. Enjoy and appreciate this Holiday, we'll see you in 2012!

Special Year End Thanks to everyone who help make HoopKidz/HoopElite go. Nike, JDS Awards, Atlantic Coast Cotton, Robert Pena and Conscious Eye Design, Papa John's Bowie, Restaurant Depot, Montgomery Co. Facilities, City Of Bowie Gymnasium, MD Jr. Sports Center, and Sweet Potato Kids Center. Much appreciation for your contributions and hard work from the HoopKidz/HoopElite staff.

*Last Chance- End of The Year opportunity to take advantage of our Early Registration for 2012 HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps. Early registration deposits(Just $50) gets you the lowest Camp fee for our annual sold-out sessions! Register and pay your deposit before December 30th, 2011! *See the hoopkidz.com for details*

New HoopKidz/HoopElite sessions for 2012 in Prince Georges County, Laurel/Jessup, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, D.C, Bowie, Randallstown, and Atlanta, GA are being posted on the website before the end of the year. HoopElite HS Senior School Showcases, HoopElite Specialty Basketball Clinics, and our HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps throughout the Spring/Summer '12 will also be available. Register early! And look out for new limited savings & program deals through Living Social and Groupon!

Holiday Hoopz News-

In our Thoughts and Prayers this Season, the Family and Friends of Friend of the Program, Dr. Spurgeon Webber, II. Dr. Webber was a big part of Charlotte, NC community, Philanthropist, and Hampton University community. Our sincerest condolences to his those who loved Dr. Webber. Our appreciation for his inspiration, help, and counsel...Wendy R. Smith, Aunt Charlotte Robinson, Robert Robinson, Denise Reed, Memories of Wanda Reed, William McNair and Sandra Thompson...

Congratulations to HoopElite/HoopKidz Coach, Mark Edwards. Coach Edwards was named Head Coach at Friendly HS in Fort Washington, MD. Coach Edward's was formerly an Assistant at DeMatha, C.H. Flowers, Oxon Hill HS, and Largo HS. Friendly is off to a 5-0 start with 2 overtime wins this season...HoopKidz Coach/Summer Camp Director Coach Dale Lambreth gets off to 5-0 this season at Thomas Stone HS, Waldorf, MD...See our Facebook Page for our Hoopz Radio DMV HS Top 20 Rankings each week. Local HS Girls programs ranked on ESPN Powerade 50: Riverdale Baptist HS(3), St. John's College HS (5), Good Counsel HS (13), & Holy Cross HS(19) Local Boys making ESPN Top 50: Montrose Christian(4), DeMatha HS(10), Gonzaga HS(17), and Paul VI(50)...Year End, Best Of 2011 Hoopz Radio DMV Show on 12/30 at 12 Noon. Don't miss our Coaches Roundtable! Limited number of HoopKidz Elite Socks and HoopKidz Shorts are still available via the the HoopKidz website. New colors & HoopElite logo Elite Socks available in January '12.

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The HoopKidz/HoopElite movement is headed for another full exciting Basketball season. While the NBA and it's Players continue to negotiate, our young Players are getting ready for their 2011/12 campaigns. New HoopKidz Instructional Basketball offerings are upcoming in Silver Spring and in Jessup/Laurel. HoopElite In-Season Training begins in early November to allow Players to continue to train and improve during the season. Perfect for Middle Schoolers not competing in School leagues this season. And Hoopz Radio DMV is off to a great 3rd season already with shows featuring DeMatha's Mike Jones, Gonzaga HS Coach Steve Turner, ESPN's Reggie Rankin, Howard University's Kevin Nickelberry and other area Basketball professionals talking and providing their insight into the world of Basketball. Upcoming Shows will feature the DMV's Best College & HS Coaches plus our HS DMV Boys & Girls Top Rankings, Games of the Week, Player reviews and more! Don't miss the opportunity to occupy the HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball movement this Fall!

This October, HoopKidz/HoopElite is giving away 10 pairs of the new Nike LeBron 9's. To qualify to win, just Register for any upcoming or current session of HoopKidz/HoopElite program to be entered or listen to any Hoopz Radio DMV live broadcast and call-in to win!(*Check the broadcast schedule at Hoopz Radio DMV for more details) This is the season's hot new Basketball shoe. Available all month.
New HoopKidz Instructional Basketball sessions are starting in early November in both Laurel/Jessup and Silver Spring, MD. The MD Jr. Sports Center is the site of the Laurel/Jessup of a Saturday morning session beginning November 12th and we begin a Thursday evening session in Montgomery County/Silver Spring at a new location, Woodlin Elementary on November 10th. Space is still available for both sessions. Register today at the website, www.hoopkidz.com

Our In-Season HoopElite Training & Instruction Basketball session was just added to begin on Sunday afternoon, November 5th in response to our Young Players trying to improve in season. Concentration on Shooting, Game Decision Making, Basketball IQ, Offensive work against Zones, Press and Trap Breaking will be emphasized. Intense Basketball training and problem solving to help Players make adjustments and improve game performance during the season. Great for Middle Schoolers not participating in School teams this year (i.e. Prince Georges County not fielding Middle School Basketball teams this year) Registration is available now!

Special Thanks this month to all of our Parents and Trainees who have been patient with all of schedule changes in the past few weeks. Your help and feedback has been especially helpful this fall as we have strived to create more and complete training programs for your children.

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In our Thoughts & Prayers this Blog, the Family and Friends of Cousin, Kevin Dixon of Durham, NC who passed September 17th, 2011. Our sincerest condolences to his Wife and four children and extended Family...Aunt Charlotte Robinson, Robert Robinson, Wendy Reed Smith, Denise Reed, Bob Batten, the Memories of Ursula Benjamin & Hattie James, and Michael Lovings.

Great hearing from all of our HoopElite Trainees & HoopKidz Summer Counselors back in College excited and working hard towards a great 2011/12 Basketball campaign. Good Luck on the Court and in the Classroom... Also, great hearing from all of the Players we worked at Jr. All-American Camps over the Summer. Special Shout Outs to Anton Beard, Little Rock, Ark., Paul White, Chicago, IL, and Jalil Okahfor, Chicago, IL for making USA Basketball Under 17 Team rosters. Locals Beeja Anya (DeMatha HS) and Dwayne Morgan (City College HS, Baltimore) also joined roster. DeMatha's Head Coach Mike Jones is an Assistant Coach with program working out of USA Basketball's Colorado Springs, CO headquarters...

Congratulations to Friends of the Program, Nima Omvidar on his new Basketball staff position at NC State University and John Middlebrooks, who joins the Girls HS Staff at Bishop McNamara... Congrats also in order for Brian Jamison, who joins the staff at Riverdale Baptist HS with Coach Lou Wilson...Special Thanks and acknowledgement to HoopKidz Atlanta Director Aaron Hutchison and Karen Lawson for all their efforts in Atlanta this fall...HoopElite/HoopKidz Summer Counselor, Darren Clark(Largo HS) named Pre-season All-CIAA Conference for Bowie State University...Chris Wright (Bowie, MD/St. John's HS/Georgetown University) playing professionally in Istanbul, Turkey...Congrats to Cousin Alexis Carter(Osborne Park HS Manassas,VA) commits to Hofstra University for 2012/13. Alexis picked Hofstra over VA Tech, St. John's, and James Madison.

Locals HS picked in the ESPN Powerade Fab 50 Pre-Season Poll-Montrose Christian(Rockville, MD) #4, DeMatha HS(Hyattsville, MD) #13, Gonzaga HS(DC) #19, and John Carroll (Bel-Air, MD) #45...SAT/ACT Prep, plus Catholic High School Entrance Exams prep classes are still available with Educational Excellence(www.educationalexcel.com) Contact Friend of the Program, Dr. Alycia Marshall @240.381.9514 for course offerings...Still a limited number of HoopKidz Elite Socks and HoopKidz Shorts available via HoopKidz website. New colors/HoopElite logo coming on Socks & Shorts in Nov. '11...It's not too early to register for 2012 HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps! Early registration deposits (Just $50!) for our annual sold-out sessions are available at the website now!

HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball Blog Training Tip: The "Real Crouch"- In training our Younger Players, I have to constantly remind them that they can't just bend over while playing Basketball, you have to really adopt a flexible, agile crouch position to dribble, play defense, and make cuts to the basket. Your back should be arched, you should maintain your balance with foot position and you must work off of your toes. Playing flat-footed and on the back of your heels will render you helpless to quick-cutting opponents...

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August HoopKidz/HoopElite Summer Basketball Wrap!

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It's hard to believe that we're in the last few weeks of Summer and that it's almost time for Back to School. While this was a fast Summer season, it was an eventful few months for HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball. Two great HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps, several HoopElite Specialty Skill Camps plus our Individual training programs, the Jr. All-American Camps, and more. Thanks to all of Participants and their Parents for what has been our most successful Summer yet.

We still have a few HoopElite Specialty Skill Camps coming up in August before the sun sets on the Summer of 2011. The HoopElite Post-Play/Guard Camp takes place on August 13th and HoopElite Defensive Basketball Camp is on deck, August 20th. Spaces are still available for the specific Basketball skill work in these areas.

*Schedule Change*- Our Hoopz Linx Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for Friday, September 30th has been moved to next Spring. The new date is Friday, May 25th, 2012 at the same course, Lake Presidential at Beechtree in Upper Marlboro, MD. Scheduling conflicts and other commitments caused us to move the Tournament to next Spring. All of our Sponsors have stayed on board for next May. Early registration discount rates are still available along with great Nike Golf gifts! Mark your calendar and Register today!

Our Fall 2011 HoopKidz/HoopElite Schedule of Events and Training sessions is up and available for registration now. The HoopKidz Instructional League on Saturdays and new Gym locations in Laurel/Jessup and Northern VA are available at early discount registration discounts. Go to the HoopKidz website for details... Pre-Season Basketball Training & Instruction sessions begin in September! Get ready for the upcoming Basketball season with intense skill work, Plyrometrics, Explosion, and Vertical work with HoopElite. Take advantange of the top Area Personal training program to make a difference in your game this season. Special group session pricing available at www.hoopkidz.com

Youth Coaches, Parents, and Players are welcome to join us for our HoopElite Coaches Clinic, Saturday, October 8th in Bowie, MD. Top DMV Area High School and College Coaches will be on hand to teach, instruct, and speak on everything Basketball! Learn new Basketball sets, Defenses, and Coaching methods from our area's best. Speakers include Steve Turner, Head Coach, Gonzaga HS, Tom Crowell, Head Coach, Springbrook HS, Todd Bozeman, Head Coach, Morgan State, Dale Lambreth, Head Coach, Thomas Stone HS, Kevin Nickelbury, Head Coach, Howard University, Chrissy Allen, Head Coach Women's Chantilly HS, Reggie Barnes, Head Coach, Women's Herndon HS and plus more. Come out for a great day of teaching and learning, Lunch and Nike giveaways. Early registration discount available for a limited time only. See hoopkidz.com for details today!* Just added to the Clinic- Mike Jones, Head Coach DeMatha HS and Kevin Johnson, Head Trainer Philadelphia 76'ers*

Top Left Photo, HK Counselor, Sandra Davis and Campers pose for the Camera. Top Center, Philadelphia Sixers Head Trainer, Kevin Johnson gives Campers tips and Shooting Instructor, Joe Dobbins gives instruction on the Shooting Gun...

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In our Prayers & Thoughts this Blog, Kenny & Francine Boone and Family with the loss of their Daughter, Blaire. Our sincerest condolences...Aunt Charlotte and Robert Robinson, Bob & Sue Batten and their extended Family with loss of their Brother, Bill...

Our Thanks and Congrats to former HoopKidz Director, Clay Dade for another big Summer of the Jr. All-American Camps in Atlanta. Good luck to all of the top Players from around the Country we had a opportunity to work with at the Camps. Check our Facebook page for the standout Players and performers... Special Shout Out to this Summer's HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp players and top performers. Pictures and info can also be found on our Facebook page...

HoopKidz Camp Shorts and HoopKidz Elite Socks are still available (while they last!) at hoopkidz.com. All sizes for both, but limited quantities...

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August '11-HoopKidz Camp II Photo Gallery

Bruce Black-Outstanding Player (2)


Christa Wright-Miss Hard Work Group 1 right






Jonathan McGriff-
Top Defender(4), Lawrence Humes on the Ball (Right)

Just some of the Sights & Action from HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp II !








Kevin Johnson, Phila. 76's

Shooting Machine Workout, far right


Group 2 Game Action-Malcolm Thomas & Isaiah Woodley
Group 1 Game Action

July HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball!

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Just completed a great 1st 2011 HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp with a full capacity group of young campers! We're appreciative to all the families and basketball participants who helped start our Summer off with a bang! Special Thanks goes to Nike, Papa Johns, JDS Awards, the Johnson's, City of Bowie Gymnasium staff for a big start to our 11th Summer Basketball campaign.

July is full of HoopKidz/HoopElite Camps, Clinics and Events. Are you registered yet? The 2nd HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp is slated for July 25th-28th. Players get better in our Specialty Skill Camps taking place this month. Our July Shooting Camp takes place on July 16th and our Defensive Basketball Camp will be held on July 23rd. August Camps include our Post Play/Guard Camp & 2nd HoopElite Shooting Camp on August 6th. There is still limited space available!

Don't miss the HoopKidz/Washington Mystics Night at Verizon Center on July 29th!. Another great opportunity for our HoopKidz/HoopElite families to experience great WNBA action and join the Mystics on the floor after the game and meet their favorite players. 25 HoopKiz/HoopElite players will receive passes to the post-game autograph session. To reserve your spot in the HoopKidz fan experience program, call our Mystic rep, RaShauna Hobbs at 202.292.1916 or e-mail her at rhobbs@monumentalsports.com

Our 1st Annual Hoopz Linx Golf Tournament, Friday, September 30th! presented by Nike Golf and Wegman's will be held at top-rated Lake Presidential Golf Course at Beechtree in Upper Marlboro, MD. This is the perfect site for our 1st big Links Tourney. Benefiting our HoopKidz/HoopElite Mentoring & Scholarship program. Put this on your Calendar and Register today! Don't Golf? That's okay because we'll have Pros and Clinics to help you get started plus Networking with the Area's Top Professionals and Businesses available too! Gaylord Hotel discount packages available for our out of town participants. Sign up before July 31st for Discount entry fee & great Nike Golf gear today at www.hoopkidz.com.

HoopElite Training & Basketball Skill Development is in full swing for Summer '11. Use this Summer to get better in every aspect of Basketball with the Top Training and Instructional program in the area. Skill Work, Plyrometrics, Speed, Explosion, and Core Strength Training is available to help young players improve their games. Individual and Small group training daily, bi-weekly,and in packages to maximize improvement/development. See the website for details...
Feature Photos above, just some of the pics and action from our 1st HoopKidz Camp sessions...

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Prayers & Thoughts This Blog: HoopKidz Coach Bob Batten(and Sue Batten) & Family lose Brother, William 'Bill' Batten. Our sincerest Condolences to the Family and to all that loved and admired Bill...Condolences to Steve Smith & Family on the recent loss of their Father...Hoopz Radio DMV(see Podcast Player on top right of this page) is still on Summer Hiatus, but tune in the week of July 18th for new shows!...Outstanding 1st Camp participants featured in next Blog...

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May to Summer Basketball Camps 2011!

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Summer Basketball is not just around the corner, it's here! HoopKidz/HoopElite is back for our 10th year of Summer Basketball Camps and Specialty Basketball Clinics. We're pleased to present another Summer of great opportunities to learn and grow in Basketball Skills and knowledge for young players. Our HoopElite Shooting Camp takes place on June 18th and is followed by our 1st session of the HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camp on June 20th. Have you registered yet? Don't wait, our Camps fill fast! Registration and more Camp information available here.

Welcome to our new Northern VA HoopKidz and their Families! The new Herndon, VA location, St. Joseph's Catholic School and session begins Saturday, May 21st. Sessions will be led by new No. Virginia Directors, Reginald Barnes(Herndon HS), Valarie Allen (Chantilly HS)-Shown above, and Chrissy Kelly(Battlefield HS). Space in this great new session is still available. Register today here!

Big News!- Announcing our 1st Annual Hoopz Linx Golf Tournament, Friday, September 30th! Held at the top-rated Lake Presidential Course at Beachtree in Upper Marlboro, MD, this is the perfect site for our 1st Golf Tournament. Don't miss this great new tournament benefiting our HoopKidz/HoopElite mentoring and Scholarship program. Put this on your Calendar and Register today! Sponsorship opportunities for your Employer and Businesses available too! Don't Golf? That's okay because we'll have Clinics to help you get started plus Networking and Seminars in the Clubhouse as well. Gaylord Hotel packages available for our out of town participants. Sign up today here to Golf and mix with the area's Top Business leaders and Professionals in September!

HoopElite Training & Basketball Skill Development is back for May through Summer '11!. Get better in every aspect of Basketball with the top training and instructional program in the area. Skill work, Plyometics, Speed, Explosion, and Core Strength training is available to help young players improve their games. Individual and Small group training daily, bi-weekly, and in packages to maximize improvement/development. See the website for details...

Feature Photos above, top right, The Price Family at the CAA Tourney with Son & Ballboy, DuVall Price and Top Left, two of the new No. Va HoopKidz Directors, Valarie Allen & Reginald Barnes...

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Prayers and Thoughts this Blog: Long-time neighbor and friend, Melitta Cox passes. Our condolences to her family. Cousin Pearl Robinson in Phila./North Hills passes. Family and Friends of the Program, Adia, Verdis, & Victor Stribling and Sandra Torres recovering from Car Accidents...Congrats to HoopKidz Summer Counselor & Intern, Jordan Brooks(CH Flowers). Jordan graduated with Honors last week from Hampton University and had stellar College Basketball career...Congrats also in order HoopElite trainee Isiah(Ike) Tate (DeMatha HS) who graduates from George Mason University after a great College Basketball career as well...Congrats in order Cousin Chanee Torres who completes undergraduate studies at University Of MD...We had a great HoopElite Spring Showcase at the end of April. Several participants have already received College Basketball scholarships, other soon to be announced here in next blog...Hoopz Radio DMV, our internet Radio program is still on in the off-season! Here are 1st remote show from the Jr. All-American Camp in Atlanta, June 3rd & 4th! Plus we'll be broadcasting live each day from HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps in Bowie. Hear us live on-line at blogtalkradio.com/hoopzradiodmv or just call 917.889.9231 from any phone to listen!

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February Hoopz 2011

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It's already February already and HoopKidz/HoopElite has great Basketball programs and Events in motion for an exciting year! It might seem early, but our Spring & Summer HK/HE Basketball Camps & Clinics are available for registration now. We're putting the final touches on planning, commitments, and the completion of some our most attended annual events. The HoopKidz Spring Instructional League is now set for Friday Nights beginning May 6th @the City Of Bowie Gymnasium. This League for Boys & Girls, Ages 3 to 13, is a great way for your kids to receive strong Instruction/developmental work and compete in a structured basketball environment...Summer Camp dates are set for the 11th annual HoopKidz Summer Basketball Camps. The 1st session, June 20-23 and 2nd session, July 25-28 are early sell-outs each year! 2011 Sessions are going to be the our best yet with early commitments from great Basketball Coaches, Players, and Speakers/Experts!Don't wait to register for these sessions. Early Registration Discounts are available for a limited time only this year. Full Camp pricing begins in March '11...HoopElite Skill Development Clinics are on the Calendar after B-Ball season to continue your young Players development in specific skill areas. Ball-Handling. Shooting Camps, Passing/Shooting, plus Defensive Basketball/Rebounding skill sessions are all available beginning in March. We've got top Area HS Coaches coming in to help instruct in these sessions... HoopKidz/HoopElite Spring Fundraiser-We're on our way again to Broadway/NYC! Last year it was Fences with Denzel Washington. This year to see the Hottest New Musical of the season, Sister Act at the Broadway Theatre, Saturday, April 23rd, 2 PM. Based on the Hit Film, Sister Act features a a score by 8-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken and stars Broadway's newest Star, Patina Miller! We'll take the trip up in new fully equipped Luxury Coach Bus with Flat screens. Food is provided on the trip up and we'll do Dinner at a great NYC restaurant. We have Front Orchestra seats! We had a great time last year. A great price for tickets and Roundtrip transportation- just $150 per person(the cost of a regular ticket by itself). Deposits are ($85) due February 24th. Limited number of seats available. This is open to Family & Friends of HoopKidz/HoopElite and benefits area kids unable to afford participation in our programs. Don't miss what promises to be a great trip! Sign up on the website today...*For HoopKidz/HoopElite Families & Friends only*-In partnership with the Washington Wizards we've arranged a Special Ticket Insider Reward Program- A Night at Verizon Center, Friday, April 1st vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. Here's the offer: HoopKidz/HoopElite Wizards Rewards Program- The first three(3) kids to order their tickets will be Co-Captains for the game and get to go into the huddle on the floor with the Players & Referees! Additionally, the next 40(forty) kids to sign up get to set on the bench during pre-game warm ups! The Wizards are offering us deep discounts with Lower Level tickets starting at $35 and Upper Level tickets as low as $17. This On The Floor opportunity with John Wall & the Wizards will go quickly! Click www.verizoncenter.com/wiz/hoopkidz to order your tickets or you can contact our Wizards Insider-RaShauna Hobbs at 202.292.1916 and rhobbs@monumentalsports.com by e-mail...

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In our Thoughts & Prayers this month, The Family of Samuel Yette, the great American, Journalist, and Professor. Sons, Frederick and Michael and extended family have our sincerest condolences... The Family of Ronald 'Scoop' Russell, the former PG County Councilmen and Friend/supporter of HoopKidz...The Family Of University of Kansas player, Thomas Robinson(Riverdale Baptist) and sister, Jayla on the the loss of the mother, Lisa and their Grand Parents as well... Aunt Charlotte Robinson, Robert Robinson, Archie Twyman, Wendy Reed Smith, The Family of Anthony 'Tony' Mills and The Memory of Brenda Robinson Smith...HoopKidz/HoopElite is involved in Women's Colonial Athletic Association(CAA) Basketball Championship, March 10-13, 2011 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. Great Women's College Basketball action right in our back yard! See top ranked Old Dominion, George Mason, & James Madison battle conference rivals Delaware, Drexel, William & Mary, and VCU! Winners move on to the NCAA Tournament. We giving away tickets! Just send us an e-mail at info@hoopkidz.com to qualify to win(1st come, 1st serve!) and listen to Hoopz Radio DMV to call-in & win live on-air!Schedule of games at www.caasports.com ... Speaking of Hoopz Radio DMV, Thank You all for the great support and feedback from the show. Listenship this season has really exploded. The show is most often broadcast live during the Noon time hours, but can always be heard later on Podcast, 24/7... HoopKidz/HoopElite Friend of the program, Educational Excellence LLC, run by Dr. Alycia Marshall will begin hosting SAT Prep classes in February at the Bowie Public Library. Course will cover SAT Mathematics, Critical Reading, & Writing. For more info, call 240.381.9514 or go to www.educationalexcel.com ... We put exclusive info, Scores, & Basketball Updates on our Face Book page and Twitter feeds. Follow us to get our Insider Exclusives! See this Blog, right hand side of the page... Final Thoughts: Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently- Henry Ford

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Tis The Season Of Hoopz!

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

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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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.

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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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