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Greensboro, North Carolina
Local Youth Sports News
January-February, 2009
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Fencing
They say that necessity is the mother of
invention. A young physical education teacher was
working at his new job with the International YMCA
Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts when
necessity intervened. The head of his department
was concerned
when the class
of eighteen boys
was getting a little
too restless. It
was the middle of
December, too cold to go and play football or rugby,
so the department head suggested that his young
teacher come up with a game, strenuous but not too
rough, that the boys could play indoors. Two weeks
later the young teacher, James Naismith, posted the
original thirteen rules for the game he called “Basket
Ball.” The game involved passing a soccer ball to
one another and tossing it through a peach basket
secured to balcony railings. That was in 1891.
The game spread like wildfire, as YMCAs and
athletic clubs began competing with one another.
Colleges and universities began forming teams.
Soon factories in places like Ohio and Indiana were
forming industrial leagues, and basketball was on its
way. When Naismith got a position on the faculty at
the University of Kansas in 1898, he took his game
with him. While at Kansas, Naismith had a player
by the name of Phog Allen who was interested in
becoming a basketball coach. Though Naismith
discouraged the idea, Allen, who later followed
his mentor as basketball coach at the University of
Kansas, became one of the most successful coaches
of all time and is acknowledged as the “Father of
Basketball Coaching.” During his time at Kansas,
Allen coached a boy named Adolph Rupp, and later
a kid named Dean Smith; both went on to become
coaching icons. When Dean Smith passed Adolph
Rupp to become the winningest college basketball
coach of all time, Phog Allen, was number three on
the list.
Over the years, rules were added and changed
as the game evolved. Early promoters probably
wouldn’t recognize today’s game, but basketball
has become one of the most popular sports in the
world. Naismith himself was to witness the early
growth of the sport he invented; he was even on
hand to award the gold medal to the United States
team when basketball became an official Olympic
sport in 1936. Since then, from youth leagues to the
NBA, basketball is played in nearly every corner of
the world.
Nowhere is its popularity greater than right
here in the Triad. This issue of SportsKidsPlay®
newspaper has a basketball pictured at the center of
the Greensboro Youth Sports Universe - right where
it belongs. Greensboro kids have a lot of sports to
choose from but it’s hard to imagine what these
cold winter months would be like without the sport
invented by that obscure YMCA physical education
instructor. Thank you, Dr. Naismith!
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SK ATING
Godmother of Roll
Skateland USA’s Nancy Easter is Greensboro’s
James Brown may be the Godfather of
Soul, but Nancy Easter of Skateland USA
is Greensboro’s undisputed Godmother
of Roll! Nancy has kept things rolling
in Greensboro since 1974, when she and
her husband, Bub, now retired, began
operating their indoor skating rink in
the city. Since then, the skaterepreneur
and her family have expanded their
rolling empire to include the original
location, Skateland USA West - off Stage
Coach Road; Skateland USA North - on
North Church Street; Skateland USA
of Clemmons - off Neudorf Road; and
Nancy Easter has been a
fixture in Greensboro roller
Skatehaven in Winston-Salem - off Hood
skating since 1974.
Drive.
The family has a long history in the roller skating business. Before
opening up in Greensboro, Bub managed Skatehaven in Winston-Salem
and Nancy worked their part-time. Son, Andy Hawkins, also helped out at
the Winston location. When Skateland USA West was built in 1974 Bub
and Nancy did much of the planning. Andy can still remember Bub “sitting
down at the dinner table and working on the plans.” In 1981 the family built
the Church Street location, which Andy manages today. Later, through its
corporate entities, the family acquired the Winston-Salem and Clemmons
rinks. “You can stay very busy in skating,” Nancy noted.
Not only does the family stay busy operating the rinks, but they
compete in the sport, as well. Nancy was a skater in her younger days
and Andy competed in all types of roller skating competition, from figure
skating and speed skating, to freestyle, dance, fours, and even hockey. “I
had four types of skates for the different events.” He was good enough to
twice qualify for nationals. Nancy’s grandchildren are also accomplished
skaters. Andy’s children, Adam, Daniel, and Jenna have all skated and
both Adam and Daniel are national figure skating champions. Andy’s
sister Angie also has two daughters, Kristina, and Savannah, who have
competed in both pairs and singles.
Greensboro’s most famous skater, Olympic speed skating champion
Joey Cheek, began his skating career on the roller rinks in Greensboro.
Joey skated for Skateland USA’s Piedmont Speed Club for several years.
He still stops in from time to time when he’s in the area. “He’s a nice
kid and a super person,” Nancy commented. Andy laughed about the
morning reporters showed up after Joey won his first Olympic medal.
“They were waiting at the parking lot when I got there. They all wanted
information and pictures. I didn’t have
any pictures. I guess I could have taken
pictures but in those days I didn’t know
which kid was going to be famous.”
But you don’t have to be a great skater
to enjoy Skateland USA. Whether you’re
an experienced skater or just want to learn,
they have a program to fit you. Regardless
of your age or skill level, Skateland USA
provides a great way to exercise and have
fun at the same time! So come on down
and lace up your skates. At Skateland USA
you can either rent your skates or you can
shop their store for a complete selection of
skates and skating accessories.
RINK LOCATIONS
Skateland USA, West
200 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro, N.C.
Phone: 336-855-1669
Gate City
Thanksgiving
Invitational
Skateland USA North
3801 North Church Street
Greensboro, N.C.
Phone: 336-621-5632
Skateland USA in conjunction with the
Piedmont Speed Club hosted the 27th annual
Roller Skating Lessons
Gate City Thanksgiving Invitational from
Are you an adult looking to learn to skate?
November 28-30. 150 skaters of all ages from
Do you have children yearning to skate like
Skateland USA of Clemmons area clubs and some from as far away as Kansas
2512 Neudorf Road
the pros? If so, the top notch instructors at
and Michigan competed in the event. The number
Clemmons, N.C.
Skateland USA would love to teach you.
of participants was down some this year because
Phone: 336-766-6699
For beginners, instruction is focused on
of the faltering economy but the action was fast
the basics. For more advanced skaters, the
and furious.
Skatehaven USA
focus is on proper form, technique and
120 Hood Drive
“Go fast and turn left.” Those were the
Winston-Salem, N.C.
getting you ready to meet your goals. Call
parting words of one coach to some of her younger
Phone:(336) 765-1041
your Skateland location for more details.
skaters. If you’ve never attended a speedskating
event, you should make a point to see one. Even
Speed Skating
the youngest competitors fly around the course
Some say going round in circles is boring - others feel the thrill of flying
at incredible speeds. There are sprints and there
around on the floor at twenty to forty miles per hour and find it exhilarating.
are distance races. Skaters from “Tiny Tots” to
Speed Skating is fast, requires strength, skill, talent and concentration.
“Veterans” compete in both individual and relay
Skateland USA provides speed skating facilities with very fast floors.
events of two, three, and four skaters.
Clubs like Greensboro’s Piedmont Speed,
Birthday Parties and School Fund Raisers
the High Point Speed, the Rolling Warriors of
Why not have your party or event at Skateland USA? The rink and other
Salisbury, and High Performance Inline Speed
facilities are available for birthday parties, holiday parties or corporate
of Indian Trail were among the area clubs that
events. Skateland USA also hosts a lot of school fund raising events. And the
competed in the event billed as “America’s oldest
prices are great! Call Skateland USA to schedule an event. Please call at least
inline speedskating event.” This is just one event
one week in advance to properly schedule your event.
that Skateland USA hosts during the year. Every
other year in June, the regional championships in
Hours and skating lessons vary by location. For current hours of operation,
art skating (figure skating and dance) is held at
information on skating lessons, and directions to the various skating rinks,
the Greensboro location.
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FOOTBALL
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WINDSOR RECREATION CENTER
Champions • PeeWee Division
Champions • Mites Division
Tyriq Beasley, Kameron Gavin, Saunders Joplin, Orlando Hernandez, Deondre Milner, Joel Pulliam,
Ryan Walton, Thomas Young
Tyrel Ragsdale, Jacob Henley, Chrystian Jackson, Jaden Johnson, Roman Pike, Kobe Phillips,
Tom Hale, Will Flannagan
Bobby Stutts, Jack Stephens, Landon Spivey, Alex Michael, Carter Payne, Jalen Morgan
Walt York, Bob Bateman, Everett Meadows, Seward Flannagan, Jerry Stanley, MIke Cranford
Front:
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Coaches:
George McKoy, Caleb Shipman, Jarell Hodges, Jarriet Smith, Deshawn Jordan, Jaetarius Smith,
Shykeem Thornton, Greg Gureton, Jahru Bogans, Montel Williams
Cundarius Shepherd, Curtis Martin, Jermon Henry, Chris Garner, Darius Dean, Cortez Clark, Jarrod Byrd,
Deyquan Miller, Tremayne Garland, Dondre Beasley, Damonte Brimmer
Kameron Dawkins, Christian Shipman
Reggie Little, Lindsey Howard, Kory Robinson, Larry Wary, Melvin Brooks, Jonathan Brooks
R&R Dawgs
LEWIS RECREATION CENTER
Runner-Up • PeeWee Division
Runner-Up • Mites Division
Xavier Morehead, Koby Jean, Barry Turner Jr., Anthony London Jr., Peter Ross, Dylan Murphy, Nigel Slade
Tyler Marrow, Brion Seagraves, Paul Gardin II, Michael Hines II, Jalan Clinard, Dontrae Fuller, Kayvon Brown,
Tyler Hadley, Keith Austin II
Chase Ross, Malik Cousar, Myles White, Patrick Connor
Barry Turner Sr., Rick Powell, Kevin Brown
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Coaches:
Quinn Haris, Christian Britt, Chris Jones, Damarius Monroe, Nick Duehring, Caleb Freeman, Paul Coady,
Tristian Pulliam
Sharaad Fields, Nasir Thomas, Will Edwards, Dylan Mitchell, Ivan Milliken, Connell Young, Chris Ripberger,
Shaquan Fields
Alex Kestner, Jesse Renninger, Tylon Gibson, Bryce Walker
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he City Parks and Recreation football championships were held on November 10 at J.C. Park in Greensboro. The fans were treated to some exciting action in both the Pee Wee
Championship and the Mites Championship games. In the 7-9 year old Pee Wee division, the Lewis Center team repeated as champions by defeating a determined R&R Athletics
team by a score of 27-13. The 10-12 year old Mites Championship featured a rematch between last year’s champion Lewis Center and last year’s runner-up Windsor. In an exciting,
hard fought game, Windsor Center avenged last year’s loss by beating Lewis Center 20-19. Lewis Center fought back to score a touchdown in the final minutes but their attempt to run for
the extra point was stuffed by the rugged Windsor defense. Windsor then ran the clock out to claim the city championship. Congratulations to all the boys and coaches who competed!
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Fencing Program
at Glenwood Recreation Center
Delta H Fencers offers fencing instruction
and activities at the Glenwood Recreation Center.
The center is located just south of the Greensboro
Coliseum at 2010 Coliseum Blvd. The program,
which is co-sponsored by the Greensboro Parks and
Recreation Department offers fencing for family
members from ages 11 and up.
If you’re interested in learning more about the
art of fencing, now is the perfect time to get involved.
A new beginner class is forming on January 29th.
Classes meet on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and
on Fridays from 7:00 - 9:45 at the Glenwood Center.
Stop in if you’d like to see what fencing is all about.
On Saturday, February 14, Valentines Day,
Delta H will host the I Love Fencing event at the
Glenwood Center. The public is invited to attend and
get a taste of what competitive fencing is all about.
For more information, please call Linda Marsh
at 336-373-0268.
YMCA
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BI RTH DAY
At the YMCA
Fitness is Fun at Any Age
YMCA OF GREENSBORO KICKS OFF 120th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION;
Six-Month Campaign will highlight YMCA Programs and History
The YMCA of Greensboro will celebrate its 120th Birthday this year with a six-month campaign focusing
on the organization’s programs as well as its rich history.
Founded in 1889, the YMCA of Greensboro operates YMCA Camp Weaver and six branches in the
Greensboro area: Bryan Family YMCA, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, Ragsdale Family YMCA, Reidsville
Family YMCA, Spears Family YMCA and Stoney Creek Express YMCA.
The six-month campaign is designed to highlight not only the many programs offered by the YMCA
but also the organization’s amazing history. The campaign will utilize multiple media outlets and a different
theme for each of the six months.
“We’re proud to have served the greater Greensboro community for 120 years,” president and CEO
of the YMCA of Greensboro Greg Jones said. “We’ve been a leader in the area of health and wellness for
a long time, and we continue to be an innovator. The YMCA believes in the importance of a healthy lifestyle
for everyone, and we strive to provide that to our members and program participants.”
In addition to the 120th Birthday announcement, January’s focus is fitness and long-term YMCA
membership. In February, the program will focus on diversity for Black History Month, and in March, the
program highlights summer programs and basketball which was created at the YMCA. In April the YMCA’s
spirit endeavors will move to the forefront.
The YMCA has a rich history of assisting members of the military during war times. In May, the 120th
Birthday Celebration campaign will concentrate on the YMCA’s role with the military in the past and present
as a fitting lead into Memorial Day. The campaign will finish in June with Father’s Day and Summer Camps,
both of which were founded at the YMCA. Each story will include a piece of YMCA history and a related
program offered by the YMCA today.
Since its inception 120 years ago, the YMCA of Greensboro has counted on an extremely dedicated
group of volunteers to make all of its programs happen. YMCA volunteers serve as coaches, board and
committee members, fundraisers or in any other area in which a need exists. Simply put, the volunteers
make YMCA programs possible for everyone so that truly all people are welcome.
“We have a large number of committed volunteers who govern the YMCA, run these programs and
help support us financially,” chair of the YMCA of Greensboro board of directors Gary Rogers said. “They
help guide our vision, and that vision has always been one of helping others become the best they can be
– regardless of financial ability. Through our Open Doors and We Build People programs, the scholarship
arms of our organization, we’re able to serve those who need help to participate in YMCA activities.”
In 2008, the YMCA of Greensboro provided more than $460,000 in financial assistance to children,
families and individuals in need. The YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit organization and one of the largest
social-service organizations in the world.
The mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build
a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. For
additional information on the YMCA of Greensboro, please visit www.ymcagreensboro.org.
On just about any spring day, soccer fields
from Jamestown to Stoney Creek can be full of
Greensboro’s smallest children learning one of
the primary sports kids play. It may look like a
swarm of bumble bees following a soccer ball,
but in reality, small children are experiencing the
world’s most popular sport while learning that
fitness is fun, and it’s a vital lesson.
When these Gate City children take to the
fields and courts throughout the city to play sports,
many of those games are played at a YMCA of
Greensboro branch. In addition to team sports
for kids and adults, the YMCA of Greensboro,
celebrating its 120th birthday in 2009, offers
state-of the-art fitness facilities at its branches.
Fun fitness alternatives are available for members
of any age.
Among the other activities offered at
YMCA branches are fitness centers, swimming
pools with youth and adult swimming programs,
aerobics classes, cycling classes, yoga classes,
youth basketball, adult basketball, flag football,
tackle football, soccer, indoor soccer, baseball,
cheerleading, wrestling, self defense/karate,
running programs and volleyball.
“We have kids as young as five and adults
as old as 90 working out at the Y,” Spears Family
YMCA Teen Director Harvey Floyd, II said. “On
a day-to-day basis, I see a huge number of people
of all ages coming through the facility.
“I have five year olds who are just pounding
away at Dance, Dance Revolution, an arcadestyle game that’s non-stop movement stressing
hand-eye and hand-foot coordination. We also
have Cat Eye game bikes, video games kids can
play head-to-head - - pedaling a stationary bike
while steering an ATV or a Sea Doo. The kids are
pedaling while they’re playing so they get a great
workout. They leave drenched in sweat and don’t
even realize they’ve worked out while they’ve
played.”
While kids may focus on team sports and
other kinds of fun fitness, older YMCA members
might use these programs to assist with annual
New Year’s resolutions to get in better shape
while others have long-term commitments to their
fitness goals.
“In one couple, she is 84, he is 90, they work
out together at least two days a week,” Floyd
said. “It’s amazing to see them. Also, when the
parents come to pick up their kids, they frequently
go into the fitness center to work out first, and
they might ride a stationary bike called Expresso
and participate in a race with other computergenerated riders. So we are truly making fitness
fun for YMCA members of all ages.”
Initially YMCAs did not include a physical
dimension. The first gym was installed in New
York in 1869, and at that time, exercise resembled
current-day gymnastics. There was no such thing
as a “gym” as we know it back then, but the
YMCA created the concept.
The YMCA of Greensboro, established in
1889, constructed its first permanent facility at
Guilford College in 1890; it was a meeting house
for Bible study, but it evolved into a place that
included physical activities. The term “Body
Building” was first coined at the Boston YMCA
in 1881 when staffer Robert J. Roberts developed
exercise classes that somehow anticipated today’s
extensive fitness workouts.
Back on the YMCA soccer field, kids in
the bumble bee swarm might glance over at an
adjacent field and notice the adult league players
spread out across the entire field passing the ball
to each other. The bumble bee swarm begins to
spread out as the players imitate the strategy used
by the adults. The young players have learned a
bit more about playing the game from their older
counterparts who probably started playing at the
Y when they were small children. They’ve also
added an important life lesson: fitness is fun at any
age.
For more information about the YMCA of
Greensboro and its branches, please visit www.
ymcagreensboro.org.
Spears Family YMCA Breaks Ground on Expansion Project
The $3 million expansion of the Spears Family
YMCA was officially kicked off on Thursday,
January 8, 2009 at the facility located at 3216 Horse
Pen Creek Road in northwest Greensboro.
On hand to turn the shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony were Greg Jones, President &
CEO of the YMCA of Greensboro, Gary Rogers,
Chair of the YMCA Greensboro Metropolitan
Board of Directors, Gill Vaughan, Chair of the
Spears Family YMCA Board of Management and
Joe Hennigan, Vice President & Executive Director
of the Spears Family YMCA.
Scheduled to be completed later this year, the
expansion project includes a new 2,000 square foot
Aerobics Room, a new 1,500 square foot Health &
Wellness area and a new 1,500 square foot Teen
Center.
“As our membership has grown and the needs
of our members has grown, we saw the need to
expand the facility and accommodate that growth,“
explained Joe Hennigan, Vice President & Executive
Director of the Spears Family YMCA.
According to Hennigan, the building’s main
entrance will be relocated closer to the center of the
facility to provide more working space for the staff
and a bigger lounge area for members and visitors.
In addition, the current Child Watch Center will also
be renovated.
This is the third renovation or expansion of the
Spears Family YMCA since the facility first opened
in 2002. Membership has increased to 14,000
current members in the past 6 years.
For more information about the Spears Family
YMCA expansion project, contact Joe Hennigan at
(336) 387-9622 or visit www.spearsexpansion.org.
The mission of the YMCA is to put JudeoChristian principles into practice through programs
that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
We build strong kids, strong families, and strong
communities.
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MIND
AND
NEVER GOOD ENOUGH:
Indentifying and Confronting
Perfectionism in Youth Sports
by Jennifer Gapin
“Tiger Woods may not have shot the best round of his life to win a major tournament,
but when he is asked, he is still happy he won… A maladaptive perfectionist would
not be able to enjoy that victory because he would be concentrating on a missed
putt.”—John Dunn, sport psychologist at the University of Alberta
Most recently, research in sport psychology has found that there are two types of perfectionism:
adaptive (healthy) perfectionism and maladaptive (unhealthy) perfectionism. Athletes with an
adaptive motivational pattern set moderately high personal standards and perceive low parental and
coach pressure and concern over mistakes. In contrast, athletes who had high personal standards and
high perceived parental pressure, concern over mistakes and perceived coach pressure have the most
maladaptive motivational patterns. In other words, maladaptive perfectionists work very hard and are
highly motivated, but usually for the wrong reasons. They motivated by failure and fear of not messing
up. Rarely are they satisfied with their performance, which leaves them feeling drained from all the high
expectations. Their great work ethic is often compromised because perfectionists may try too hard and
become overly fearful of making mistakes. When facing pressure situations they often hold back from
fear of making mistakes, overthink situations, and underperform.
Below are some characteristics of perfectionistic young athletes:
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Usually perform better in practice than game situations.
Harbor an intense desire to achieve success and avoid failure.
Have a strong fear of making mistakes.
Worry too much about what others (coaches, parents, teammates, peers) think
Lacks trust/confidence
View performance as either good or bad, with no middle ground.
Have unrealistic and/or strict expectations about their performance.
Worry they will let others down if they make mistakes.
Usually have a “more is better” mentality which can result in overtraining, injuries, etc.
So what can parents and coaches do when young athletes demand a perfect performance, are too
hard on themselves, and fall apart when they make mistakes? Parents can help perfectionistic kids by
encouraging them to redefine success. For example, often success is equated with winning, but a more
effective way of looking at success could be in terms of learning, improvement, love of physical activity,
health, fitness, developing desirable personal qualities (e.g., confidence), and building friendships, having
fun, or making good memories. On the flip side, assign fewer meanings to failure. For example, failure
could be not trying hard or giving up, and displaying poor sportsmanship. Also make sure athletes set
realistic goals. What kind of performance will leave the athlete satisfied? Examine their long term and
short-term goals and see how they fit in relative to their abilities and watch out for any big discrepancies.
Make sure the athlete can identify goals that are not just related to outcome and performance, but also
reflect effort and the process. Encourage them to keep a small journal where they write down positive
things that happened in practice or competition that day. This gets them focused less on mistakes and
more on things they are doing well. Feel free to add some positives in there yourself!
One effective strategy athletes can use to cope with mistakes is to have them focus on coming back
by doing 2 or 3 good things to make up for their mistake. Often when mistakes happen, athletes focus
so much on the mistake (e.g. missing a tackle in soccer) they just made and engage in negative self-talk
that they don’t focus on what they should be doing next. Shifting the focus on doing 2 or 3 positive
things immediately after that mistake (sprinting down the field; making a strong, solid pass) is a much
more productive strategy.
Jennifer Gapin is a sport psychology consultant and a doctoral student in the Department of
Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is one of
a series of articles on mental skills that athletes can develop to enhance performance.
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2009 New Years Resolution:
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by Gabe Staub MS,RD,CSCS
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Many
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smoking, or pay off a credit card or college loan
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week in January, but then slowly the newcomers
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have never been through a movement screen?
Many athletes need to improve their nutrition
too, but they do not know how, or think it is too
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It’s been 37 years since my last dunk. I recently challenged John Meeks, a trainer at the Greensboro Sportsplex,
to help me dunk again. If the training helps me, just think what he could do for a young athlete.
My Last Dunk
It was 1972. Michael Jordan was only nine years old. Richard Nixon
was the president. The term “slam dunk” had just recently been introduced
to our vocabulary by Los Angeles Lakers’ legendary announcer, Chick Hearn.
Dick Vitale was the new basketball coach at the University of Detroit and his
colorful “dipsy-doo dunkeroo slam-jam-bam, baby!” shtick was still years
away. Dunking in college wasn’t even allowed. Dunking had been banned
by the NCAA from 1967 to 1976. The so-called “Lew Alcindor Rule” was
enacted when the 7’1” Alcindor, who later became known as Kareem Abdul
Jabbar, was poised to dominate the college game. Ironically, many felt that
the rule penalized smaller players, whose quick dunks protected the ball from
taller shot blockers. The new rule worked out fine for Kareem, who was
much more than a dunker. Jabbar had a full arsenal of shots, including an
emerging “sky hook” that he later perfected as a pro. He didn’t need to dunk.
But I sure wanted to.
I dunked a lot in high school. I could dunk with one hand, both hands,
backwards, tomahawk, you name it. But I used the wall. Our gym had a
practice basket attached directly to the wall and we soon learned how to run
up the wall, jump back and “slam it down,” though that phrase hadn’t yet
become part of the basketball lexicon. I was a decent player in high school,
and I jumped fairly well, but I couldn’t really dunk (without a wall). I could
reach my fingers over the rim, but that was about it. No one from my small
school’s team could dunk. We tried. Most of the time we ended up slamming
the ball against the rim. I don’t remember anyone ever succeeding. Our rival
school, a basketball power in the area, had three kids who could dunk - easily.
It was intimidating to watch them dunk during warm-ups. Then they came
out and routinely destroyed us.
I was in college in 1972. A group of guys I had played against in high
school formed an intramural team and asked me to play. Though barely six feet
tall, I was a little stronger than I’d been in high school and played a lot of pickup games. I ran track the year before, so I was still in fairly good shape. The
details of that season, that team, and that game are all pretty fuzzy but I vividly
remember one play. We were playing at the old Coliseum at the University of
Nebraska. A few year’s earlier, Nebraska upset Cazzie Russell’s No.1 rated
Michigan team on the same floor. Wilt Chamberlain had dunked there – many
times - when he played for Kansas. More recently another Kansas player, Jo Jo
White, had worked his magic in the “old barn.” But this was my time.
One of my teammates had been fouled, and was at the line. I was
positioned in the lane, ready to rebound a missed shot. I’ve replayed what
happened next, a thousand times in my mind. I swear it happened – though
I’m sure I could never find anyone to corroborate my story. It was like one
of those slow motion sequences in a sports movie. My teammate’s shot came
off the back of the rim. Timing it perfectly, I beat my man into the lane,
jumped up, grabbed the ball as it was coming off the rim, and slammed it
down. Actually it was more of controlled put-back than a monster slam – but
it was a dunk. I remember my fingers hitting the rim on the way down. By
today’s standards, my dunk was probably pretty weak; it might not even be
considered a real dunk. But by my standards, it was awesome. I vaguely
remember some surprised faces as we headed back down the court. The game
continued as if nothing had happened – I don’t even remember if we won.
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Three years before my last dunk, I could get off
the ground, but not high enough to jam it.
My Next Dunk
We all have dreams. I still dream of dunking a basketball. There are,
however, a few obstacles in my way. Some of the problems are related to age.
At 56, my vertical jump isn’t what it used to be. I also have a little more weight
to propel upward, although my height stabilized at an even six foot about forty
years ago. And while I’ve gotten bigger, my hands haven’t, so I still can’t palm
the ball, and palming the ball is very helpful in dunking. Another concern is
landing. If I jump too high, I risk injury coming down - and my injuries don’t
heal as quickly as they once did.
I decided to pursue my dream with the help of John Meeks, a trainer
in plyometrics at the Greensboro Sportsplex. I met John a couple of years
ago when he trained my son’s baseball team. We were talking one day and
I asked if his training would work on someone my age. John, who can jump
really high, accepted the challenge and agreed to help me “elevate my game.”
I, in turn, agreed to train for six weeks with a goal of increasing my vertical
jump. Though I represent a unique challenge for John, if his training works
for me, just think what it could do for a real athlete. John’s PlyoCity program
trains primarily young athletes to improve their overall athletic development
– unfortunately I no longer fall into that category. I met with John for an
appraisal, he set up a training program and will chart my progress.
My training program includes stretching exercises to warm up, exercises
to strengthen my core, exercises to improve my form, exercises to improve
my explosiveness, and some weight training. After the first few training
sessions, I realized that this was different from the cardiovascular workouts
that I’d been doing for the past several years. These workouts are much
more intense and focused. I’ve got a few new aches and pains but nothing
too bad. John is very careful to avoid overuse and let the body recover.
I’ve always heard that goals should be realistic. We’ll see how it goes,
but the fact that my benchmark is six inches below the rim may force me to
adjust the goal - literally. I’ll need to be at least six inches above the rim to
have a chance. Adding 12 inches to my vertical jump is probably a stretch
- but that’s what I’m shooting for. Just touching the rim or even dunking on
a 9 ft. basket would be an improvement. Wish me luck! I’ll let you know
what happens in the next issue.
John Meeks operates the PlyoCity speed
and agility training program at the Greensboro
Sportsplex at 2400 16th Street. PlyoCity is a
youth training program started by Mike Rangel,
the exclusive trainer to two-time Olympic Beach
volleyball Gold Medalists Misty May, Kerri
Walsh, and three-time Olympic Volleyball player
Karch Kiraly. John was mentored directly by Mr.
Rangel in California before bringing PlyoCity to
the Greensboro area.
John has trained athletes in several
sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball,
basketball, football, track and field, lacrosse,
hockey, speed skating, and swimming. In
three years, over 30 athletes trained at PlyCity
have earned college scholarships. In addition,
John has trained professional volleyball and
basketball players. He has also trained high
school football players preparing for college
and college players training for professional
tryouts. He even trains the City of Greensboro
fire combat team which has placed as high as
5th in the world!
John works with athletes from 7-years-old
on up. He is also certified in Crossfit and does
individual Vertimax training. You can learn a lot
more about Plyocity training on its website at:
www.plyocity.com. or you can call John at the
Greensboro Sportsplex at 373-3272.
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It’s easy to see why there’s a basketball at the center
of the Greensboro youth sports universe on the cover of
this issue. School teams, YMCA leagues, city recreation
leagues, private leagues, and travel teams provide yearround hoops action for anyone who wants to play. And the
quality of basketball in the area is exceptional. Year after
year, area schools and travel programs produce players who
end up on rosters of some of the top basketball teams in
the country. Greensboro kids have been known to make
it big in the ACC, others have gone on to enjoy successful
careers at UNCG, Greensboro College, NC A&T, Guilford
College, Elon College, High Point University and colleges
throughout the country.
But basketball certainly isn’t the only game in town.
Soccer is huge in the Triad area, too. Visit Bryan Park,
Jamestown Park, or any of the other soccer facilities on
almost any weekend during the season and you’ll be amazed
at the numbers. The soccer crowd is a loyal and dedicated
bunch and the sport continues to grow in popularity. Like
their basketball counterparts, local soccer players benefit
from the expertise of regional and local colleges which
have some of the top programs in the country. Several
area college coaches are involved with youth programs in
Greensboro.
Lacrosse and field hockey may be new kids on the
block but both are up-and-coming sports that have gained
tremendous momentum in recent years. Again, the support
of local college coaches and players has been important in
building the success of these programs.
Messiah Henderson
Sport: Baseball
Age: 12
School: Westchester Country Day
Favorite Coach: Don Henderson
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Favorite College Team: UNC Tarheels
Favorite Movie: Hancock
Favorite Music: Hip Hop
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Jefferson
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Favorite Pet: Dog
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Achievement: My first home run at
Pleasant Garden
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Youth football leagues, helped by the tremendous
popularity of the NFL and NCAA football, continue to draw
record numbers of players and cheerleaders. Photos of this
year’s city league champions and runners up are pictured on
page 5. The Oak Ridge Colts midgets, featured on page 15,
recently played in the finals at the Pop Warner Super Bowl
in Orlando. The Southeast Sharks and other area youth
programs offer kids the opportunity to participate in both
tackle and flag football, as well as cheerleading.
The large area swimming community, growing larger
with the phenomenal success of Michael Phelps and the
U.S. Olympic team, welcomed overwhelming citizens’
support of the Parks and Recreation bond issue. Passage of
the bond issue gave new life to a sport struggling with scarce
and outdated swimming facilities. Over twenty local swim
teams compete during the busy summer league season.
Tennis, martial arts, track and field, golf, baseball, crosscountry, softball, volleyball, and hockey also attract a lot
of young athletes. Racing is big, too. Here in the heart of
NASCAR country, sports like speed skating, bicycle racing,
go cart racing, and motocross have very strong and passionate
followings. Whatever your favorite sport happens to be, you
can read about it in the pages of SportsKidsPlay® newspaper.
To find out more, visit the SportsKidsPlay® website, click on
Sports Links and get contact information on most local and
area youth sports organizations. If your league or sport isn’t
listed, contact SportsKidsPlay® newspaper and we’ll add it to
our website. Also, if the contact information is incorrect or
outdated, let us know and we’ll update it for you.
Emily Schoonhagen
Sport: Swimming and Tennis
Age: 9
School: Caldwell Academy
Favorite Coach: Nathan Durrell at Star Aquatics
Favorite Pro Team: Carolina Panthers
Favorite College Team: Wake Forest
Favorite Movie: The Ultimate Gift
Favorite Music: Let it Rock
Favorite Subject: Geometry
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Veneto
Favorite Book: Judy Moody Gets Famous
Favorite Pets: Vizslas named Ginny and Kota
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Achievement: Golden Swimmer Award
Explore the Sports Universe!
To learn more about youth sports organizations in Greensboro
and the surrounding area, visit the SportsKidsPlay® website
at www.sportskidsplay.com and click on Sports Links. There
you can find contact information for various youth sports
organizations throughout the area. If your organization is
not listed, send us an e-mail at sportskidsplay@bellsouth.net
and we’ll add your information.
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CWC Cougars
local group promotes youth development through sports
The CWC (Change Will Come) youth
foundation is a “community outreach program,
focusing on the development and empowerment
of inner-city kids through community service,
mentoring, educational assistance, youth
sports activities, and economic development
strategies.” Their goal is to promote a desire for
self-improvement and achievement. Through its
sports programs, the group provides mentoring in
all aspects of life, which positively impacts school
behavior, leading to greater academic success.
Long term, the group hopes to develop “smart,
healthy, financially sound kids who grow and
mature and give back to their community.”
What started out as one 7-8 year old coach
pitch baseball team with about 16 kids has evolved
into an organization of four baseball teams with
around 65 kids, and four basketball teams with
roughly 50 kids participating. Founders Don
Henderson and Shawn Guy have enlisted the help
of 15 baseball and 10 basketball parent/coaches to
assist them in their efforts. Henderson and Guy
were originally part of another youth organization
until they formed a team of their own. They then
formed their own 501(c) non-profit group, which is
funded primarily by registration fees and business
sponsors.
Last year, CWC was officially recognized
by the city and had four baseball teams playing
under the CWC Cougars’ banner. Its 9-10 year-old
team finished 13-1 before falling in the playoffs.
The 11-12 year-old team finished 15-0 and won
the city championship! The Cougars also had
two teams playing in the Pleasant Garden Fall
league. Both finished second during the regular
season with the Bronco team finishing second in
the tournament and the Pony team finishing first!
The CWC basketball program has also produced
some outstanding teams. The Cougars have played
in both YMCA league and City Recreation League
programs winning championships along the way.
The Greensboro Community YMCA Swim
Team (GCY) hosted the Fall Festival Invitational
Swim Meet on November 7-9 at the Bryan YMCA
Swimming Pool. Two sessions per day were held
for swimmers in four age groups; 8 and unders, 9-10
year olds, 11-12 year olds, and 13 and older. Boys
and girls from ten swim regional clubs gathered
at the YMCA pool for great fun and tremendous
competition. GCY team volunteers worked hard to
make this annual event an outstanding success.
Local swim teams, Greensboro Swimming
Association (GSA) , the High Point YMCA (HPY),
and the Winston-Salem YMCA (WSY) were
among the clubs that brought swimmers to the meet.
Swimmers turned in some tremendous performances
throughout the weekend. Congratulations to all of
the swimmers, coaches, and volunteers who joined
together to make it all happen.
For more information on the Greensboro
Community YMCA Swim Team, contact
coach David Teel or visit their website at www.
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Karate International opens
new Greensboro location
With the world becoming increasingly
dangerous, people of all ages need to learn how
to defend themselves. Our society, especially
children, also need to learn key values that will
follow them for the rest of their lives. These
values include Honor, Respect, Confidence, and
Discipline.
Karate International prides itself in its ability
to teach students how to “fight” for whatever it is
they want out of life. Whether it is the confidence
to become a public speaker or the security of
knowing that you know how to defend yourself if
needed, they provide training through a variety of
courses including Little Dragons (3-5 year-olds),
Stranger Danger, Family Classes, and Personal
Training.
Karate International of Greensboro is the
newest school in one of the largest and fastest
growing unified martial arts organizations. With
15 schools throughout the Piedmont Triad, Karate
International continues to maintain a family
atmosphere. The instructors and black belts are
good friends and the schools come together several
times a year for fun events like Christmas parties,
summer pool parties, belt tests, and tournaments.
Karate International of Greensboro is opened
and licensed under Shane Williams, 9th Degree
Black Belt and CEO of Karate International of
North Carolina, LLC. Williams has over 30 years
with Karate International. Karate International
of Greensboro is led by Sensei Matt Matney who
has over 12 years of martial arts experience.
Sensei Matney hopes to quickly become a part
of the Greensboro community and bring that
same family atmosphere of all the other Karate
International locations to the community.
Karate International teaches a mixture of
styles, including American Karate, Isshinryu, Tae
Kwon Do, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Weapons Training and
more. Karate International’s AMAA (American
Martial Artists Association) Certified Instructors
specialize in teaching high-energy classes that
make learning the Martial Arts safe and fun.
Contact Karate International and schedule a
time to take a free class and meet some of its
instructors. While all ages are welcome, children
are their specialty.
You can contact Karate International at:
336-855-5255 or visit their website at www.
karateinternational.biz.
Alamance Little League
Baseball Registration
Spring 2009
Saturday,
Tuesday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Feb. 7
Feb. 10
Feb. 13
Feb. 14
10 am -1 pm
7 pm - 9 pm
7 pm - 9 pm
9 am - 1 pm
Alamance American Little League is located in
Southeast Guilford County on Williams Dairy Rd
(in between 421 and Alamance Church Rd). The
program includes T-Ball (5-6’s), Coach Pitch (7-8’s),
Minors (9-10’s), Majors (11-12’s), and Juniors (1315). Greensboro’s only official Little League offers
a balance between competition and instruction.
For more information visit www.eteamz.com/
AlamanceLL or contact Elso DiFranco, 697-2924.
Indoor Field Hockey
Triad Youth Rugby
The Triad Youth Rugby team of U15-U19’s
begins its season in January with a scrimmage
at Raleigh. The group has partnered with both
UNCG and Wake Forest University. Wake Forest
hosted a clinic on January 11th and is hosting a
game against Chapel Hill on January 31st.
The team is a member of the Carolina Youth
Rugby League and competes in the Northern
Conference with teams from Chapel Hill,
Wilmington, and Raleigh. The season runs from
February 14 - May 2.
If you are interested in learning more about
the team and about rugby, contact Richard
Ridewood at richard.ridewood@coats.com.
A winter/spring indoor private field hockey training
camp will be offered to players ages 10 to 18
beginning in February 2009. The training camp will
last for 10 weeks and offer 45 minutes of specific
skill development, followed by 45 minutes of game
play on Saturday mornings. The cost of the league
is $100 and will be hosted by Jana Benscoter,
director of GYFHL and head field hockey coach at
Northwest Guilford High School.
Details:
When: February 28; March 1, 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4,
18, 25; May 2
Where: Greensboro Sportsplex, 2400 16th St,
Greensboro
Time: Ages 10 to 13, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;
Ages 14 to 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
*To register, contact Jana at info@gyfhl.com.
Camps are limited to 20 girls in each age bracket.
Partnership promotes positive values
Triad Youth Lacrosse Association (TYLA) has
completed its first full year in partnership with the
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), an organization
based at Stanford University dedicated to creating a
positive, character-building youth sports environment.
TYLA held its first ever PCA workshops for our board
leadership, coaches and parents before the spring
2008 season.
TYLA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dedicated to establishing the game of lacrosse as
an expanded athletic opportunity for participation,
teamwork, and commitment to excellence for all
young people, regardless of gender, ethnic origin,
size, age, weight, or skill. TYLA is committed to equal
participation and to the view that to play the game is
great, to win the game is greater, to love the game is
the greatest.
Given those goals, a partnership with the PCA
was a natural fit. But what brought the need for
change home to us was a realization that giving the
game back to the kids and promoting respect for rules,
officials, opponents, and teammates among players,
coaches and parents should be our primary goals.
Too many times we saw inappropriate behavior
exhibited by the kids on the field. And just where did
they learn that behavior? From the adults charged
with giving them a positive sports experience!
Too many times, we witnessed parental
behavior that negatively affected a child’s enjoyment
of a youth sport.
Too many times we saw coaches arguing with
referees over calls.
by Billy Hook
What kind of message were we sending to the
kids?
We knew we needed to take a new direction.
One that would give the game back to the kids, and
let them learn to love sports. One that would give
them an opportunity to learn valuable life lessons
through participation in sports, all the while having a
great time. With the help of a grant from US Lacrosse,
the sport’s governing body, we partnered with PCA to
create this culture throughout our organization.
And you know what? The support we received
for our stance was overwhelming! Parents, coaches,
game officials and program administers all applauded
what we were doing. We supported the PCA values
throughout the regular season, as well as during
the Greensboro STX LaxFest. We took the time to
explain why we believed in the PCA to any spectator
willing to listen (and of course, rather forcefully to
anyone exhibiting unacceptable behavior!). We
notified the 32 teams participating in the LaxFest that
we were determined to uphold PCA principles during
the event.
The level of unacceptable behavior dropped
dramatically over the course of the 2008 regular
season and during the 80 games played at LaxFest,
we had exactly one incident involving unacceptable
behavior!
As an organization, the PCA has our unwavering
support, and we will continue to promote its principles.
By partnering with the PCA, we are giving the game
back to the kids!
Billy Hook is the Director of Coaching for TYLA Lacrosse. He played college lacrosse at Villanova and graduated
as the school’s all time leading scorer. He was the first lacrosse player to be inducted in the Villanova Athletic
Hall of Fame. He has also been inducted in the the North Carolina Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
TYLA Lacrosse registration information
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Spring 2009 Leagues (Winston Salem and Greensboro)
Prior to registering online, please ensure that you
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and Expiration Date. You can apply for or renew your
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Girls’ Teams: 5th through 8th Grade
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savings through February 1, 2009. Scholarships are available. Other Fees:
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at each level. Therefore, registration may be closed
before walk-up registration or before the official end
date of online registration. Register early!
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SPORTS
LEGENDS
UNCG Basketball Coach
Local
sports
Legends
Lynne
Agee
By Bill Martin
Lynne Agee has been the UNCG women’s
basketball coach for the past 27 years. During that
time she has become one of the most successful
and respected coaches in the country. UNCG
has enjoyed consistent success during her tenure,
including sixteen seasons in which her squads have
won 20 or more games! The Spartans’ women’s
program has won nearly 70% of its games and 13
conference championships with Coach Agee at the
helm. In 1998, Agee became the first women’s
coach to reach the NCAA tournament in all three
divisions, when her UNCG team won the Southern
Conference tournament to earn a NCAA Division I
tournament berth. (Her first UNCG team, in 1981,
finished 24-3 and was runner-up in the inaugural
NCAA Division III tournament. Her 1990-91 team
qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament.)
Coach Agee has won Coach of the Year honors
in both the Big South Conference and later in the
Southern Conference. An original member of the
NCAA Basketball Rules Committee, Agee has
also served as a member of the NCAA Division I
East Region Selection Committee.
Coach Agee was born in Roanoke, Virginia.
Athletic competition has always been an important
part of Agee’s life. She came from an athletic
family. Her mother was a volleyball player, her
older brother played sports, and her father was a
baseball player - good enough to travel to Florida
for a professional tryout. “I was always around
athletics. I thought it was great fun,” Agee said.
Growing up in the 1960’s, there weren’t a lot of
organized sports for girls before junior high but
Agee enjoyed swimming, tennis, golf and any
other game that came along.
In junior high school, Agee played volleyball,
basketball, tennis, softball. She also has fond
memories of the city-wide Field Days competition
when kids from all of the local schools would
gather to compete in track and field events and
other competitions. Her love of sports was
reinforced by some of her teachers and coaches. It
was while she was still in junior high, influenced
by outstanding role models like Louise Thompson
and Earline Queen, that Agee realized that she
could build a life around athletics.
While in high school, Agee was an allaround athlete. She continued to play volleyball,
basketball, tennis, and softball and even competed
in the state gymnastics tournament. She was a
very successful high school athlete and decided to
set her sights on a teaching and coaching career.
Longwood College (now Longwood University)
in Farmville, Virginia offered an excellent
physical education program that matched her
career goals so Agee enrolled in Longwood. She
played both basketball and tennis during her four
years at Longwood. Student-athletes aspiring to
become coaches often have to juggle sports and
academics, along with student teaching. Agee was
no exception.
Although it disrupted her basketball career at
Longwood, Agee couldn’t pass up an opportunity
to return to Roanoke to student teach at a local
junior high school. With that experience in her
pocket, she received an offer the following year to
teach at William Fleming High School, where she
had graduated four years earlier. Though it was
a little awkward at first, working with her former
teachers and coaches, Agee soon settled in as a
teacher and coach for the next seven years. After
a very successful coaching debut at Fleming,
Coach Agee was presented with an opportunity
to become a college coach at Roanoke College.
During the next three years, Agee, who was now
married, had a part-time position as basketball
coach at Roanoke while she earned her masters
degree from Radford College. She continued
with the same kind of success she’d had as a high
school coach. Her 1980 team won the Virginia
college state championship and qualified for the
Division III national championship tournament in
Texas. It was a bittersweet experience for Agee
and her team. The school wouldn’t pay for the
team to travel to the tournament, so the parents
paid the way. The team flew out of Greensboro at
6 a.m. on a flight to Dallas. Once in Dallas, they
had to drive for two hours to a luncheon and then
lost by ten points to the University of WisconsinLacrosse, the eventual champions, later that same
afternoon.
Though the school’s lack of support had left
the team disappointed and frustrated, Agee hoped
that her coaching success would lead to a fulltime position at Roanoke. She approached the
school, with the support of her athletic director,
Paul Griffin, about a full-time position. When the
school balked, Mr. Griffin suggested a possible
alternative. The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro had announced a search for a new
women’s basketball coach, a position that also
included coaching the men’s tennis team. Though
Griffin assured her that her qualifications were
perfect for the job, Agee felt that the position
would likely go to a man – because it included the
men’s tennis job. Agee was obviously qualified
as a basketball coach but as a well-known and
very competitive amateur tennis player – she was
qualified to coach tennis, too. Her interview went
very well and Lynne Agee was selected as the new
women’s basketball coach and men’s tennis coach
at UNCG. It proved to be a wise choice.
In her first year, with the help of a recruiting
class that included two players who transferred
from Roanoke, Agee began what would become
a hall-of-fame career at UNCG. That was the
team that finished as runner-up in the first NCAA
Division III tournament. After a couple of years,
the tennis duties were lifted, and Agee was able to
dedicate all of her time to basketball. She attributes
her success to a lifetime of learning. “You learn
both good and bad. I learned a lot from all of my
experiences and from the people I’ve met along
the way.”
Coaching is a tough business and the hard
work never stops for Coach Agee and her staff
- even during the off-season. “Recruiting has
become more and more difficult and demanding.
The amount of time spent recruiting and the
recruiting window seem to be longer.” Agee noted.
This season, a rash of knee injuries has depleted
the UNCG squad, creating some new coaching
challenges. But despite the adversity, Coach Agee
and her team continue to work toward another
successful season.
While winning and success on the basketball
court are important to Coach Agee, she advises
young athletes, coaches, and parents to keep
sports in the proper perspective. “Sometimes you
have to take a step back and realize that it’s just a
game and games are created for fun. If you’re not
enjoying it , you shouldn’t be out there. A lot of
times, it’s easy to lose sight.”
Lynne Agee has certainly had her share of
fun in sports, both as a player and as a coach.
Her dedication to excellence, and the lives she
has touched along the way, make her a true sports
legend.
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TEAMS
The Boys of Summer(field)
2008 Summerfield Blue Coach Pitch All-Star Team
Front: Jarrod Coleman, Matthew Schmidt, Jovonte Coleman, Max Leftwich, Caleb Crosby, Ty’Juan Whitaker, Eric Greene
Middle: James Abernathy, Tyler Truini, Reid Flippin, Andrew Schultz, Mike Churchill, E.J. Hood, Ian MacIntosh, Taylor Schmidt
Back: LeWun McCoy, Blake Barefoot, Aaron Reavis, Dylan Burton, Daniel Abernathy, Braxton Daye, Mike Toliver, Josiah Lovick, Reed Stahl
Coaches: Coach Ricky, Coach Ed Stahl, Head Coach Mark McDaniel, Coach Lane Abernathy
The 2008 Summerfield Blue Coach Pitch All-Star Team finished the All-Star season with a 35-2 record.
The group won tournaments in Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Pleasant Garden and Colfax.
Congratulations on an outstanding season! Team members from left to right are listed below.
Front:
Bryant Carrey, Beck Foster, Andrew Arledge, Adam Lewis, Jordan Kilpatrick, Cade Darnell
Back:
Matthew Shields, Jake Meyer, Holden Lewis, Davis Streuli, Luke Pegram, Brandon Bledsoe
Coaches: Jeff Lewis, Coy Shields, Bo Arledge, Jason Darnell
Oak Ridge Colts
in Pop Warner Super Bowl
and...The Girls of Autumn
Regional champions win two more in Orlando, play in finals
The Oak Ridge Colts Midgets capped off a
tremendous season by earning a trip to Orlando,
Florida to compete in the Pop Warner Super Bowl.
The Midgets were the first-ever Oak Ridge Youth
Association football team to qualify. On its way,
the team finished the 12-0, including a 30-8 win in
over the Freedom Drive Broncos at East Gaston
High School in the regional finals. That game was
played in poor weather conditions but neither the
weather nor the Broncos could stop the powerful
Colts rushing attack. The Colts defense chilled the
Broncos all night limiting them to only 8 points in
the game. Despite the cold and wet conditions the
Colts had outstanding fan support and almost filled
up the entire visitor’s side of the stadium.
The Colts were one of eight Midget Division
regional champions to make the trip to Orlando.
On Sunday, Dec. 7th, the Oak Ridge team beat
the Dorchester Eagles (MA) by a score of 28-20.
The Colts scored all of their points in the second
half, including 22 in the fourth quarter to claim the
victory.
Three days later, in the semifinals, the Colts
beat the Grand Park Panthers 28-12 in the 85 degree
Florida heat. The Panthers were the Florida State
champs and the Southeast Region Pop Warner
champions. If anybody knows the football talent out
of Florida, then they know that this was no easy task
’97 Guilford United Futbol Club Courage White
The championship game, played the following
Saturday was the Colts’ third game in seven days. The
game, which was aired on ESPN on December 27th
and on the NFL Network on Christmas Day, paired
up the Colts with the Eastern Regional champion,
Frankford Chargers from Philadelphia. The Chargers
beat the Detroit Hurricane 41-12 in their semifinal
game. In the championship game, complete with
pre-game fireworks and a dash through a smoke-filled
tunnel, Frankford scored first. Oak Ridge came back
to tie the score 6-6 but that was the end of their scoring
as the Chargers won 37-6.
The Triad area can be proud of this group of
13,14, and 15 year olds who worked so hard during
an incredibly tremendous season!
Colts Cheerleaders in Finals - Again!
The Jr. Midget Oak Ridge Colts Cheerleaders
defended their Mid-South Regional Championship
on Friday and again came away with the 1st place
trophy. The championship qualified the Colt
Cheerleaders to travel to Orlando where they
competed in the cheer and dance competition on
December 10th. The Oak Ridge girls performed
very well, placing 8th in the nation. Congratulations
on an outstanding job in reaching the finals two years
in a row!
The ’97 GUFC Courage White were finalists playing up an age bracket, in the U-12 division, at the Charlotte
United Cup, November 15-16, 2008. They also finished the Fall Season undefeated in the Classic U-11, 1st
Division Open East and were the semi-finalist in the top elite bracket of the November 8-9th CASL Shootout
losing 1-0 to the eventual champion, from Atlanta.
Front: Morgan Fiske, Nichole Smith, Amelia Fox, Maci Griggs, Kurtlyn Gurley, Kara Wood, Frances Henshall
Back: Ellen Harris, Olivia Neeble, Josie Geiger, Emily Lippitt, Logan Spainhour
Coaches: Chad Heinicke and Chris Neeble (not pictured)
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H E A LT H
MANAGING ANKLE INJURIES
by Kevin Supple, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. Sports Medicine
Ankle sprains are one of the most common
tightest at the toes and wrapped progressively looser
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As the initial pain and swelling subside it is
injuries sustained by volleyball players. An analysis
of injuries at a recent USVA national tournament
as it proceeds up the foot and ankle. The bandage
should be tight enough to help reduce swelling, but
down hill, so it is important to keep the ankle above
the level of the heart to minimize swelling.
important to begin moving the ankle, since joint
motion helps decrease swelling and stiffness.
found that middle blockers/hitters and strong side
hitters had the highest rates of ankle injuries. This
not so tight that blood flow is cut off.
Emphasis should first be on regaining flexion and
extension in the ankle, and as pain improves begin
most likely results from the close contact that results
side to side motion.
with multiple blockers as well as contact under the
net. Half of the players who sustained an injury
A number of ankle braces are available which
can allow an earlier return to play. The braces
reported contact with a teammate or an opponent.
serve to limit side to side motion while allowing full
The most common type of ankle sprain
involves an injury to the ligaments on the outer
flexion an extension. Taping is also effective for
protecting the recently injured ankle.
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or partially torn (frequently), or completely torn
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When an ankle sprain has occurred, the initial
treatment should include the RICE modalities:
REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, and ELEVATION.
Preferably these begin immediately after the injury.
REST: Relative rest is important to prevent further
injury and minimize inflammation. However,
for most sprains, complete immobilization is not
indicated. Studies have shown that ankle sprains
treated with early protected motion and exercises
allowed earlier return to sports activity with better
function than ankle sprains treated with prolonged
immobilization. A short period of non-weight bearing
using crutches may be necessary. Crutches are
discarded as the ankle pain allows.
JAMES P. APLINGTON, M.D.
JAMES P. APLINGTON, M.D.
RONALD A. GIOFFRE, M.D.
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also helps control pain. It should be continued as
long as swelling and pain persist. Ice should also
be used at the end of exercise sessions as the
athlete rehabilitates the ankle.
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to help reduce swelling. It can also serve to hold an
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rehabilitation is regaining adequate strength.
Even short periods of immobilization can lead
to deconditioning of the major muscle groups
that control ankle motion. Ankle strengthening
exercises are easily performed with a short section
of surgical tubing. These should be performed both
at the beginning and the end of practice.
As pain resolves the activity level is progressed
to include brisk walking, jogging, and eventually
“figure 8” and backward running. Ultimately sports
specific skills are incorporated.
Activity modification and cross training can
allow the injured athlete to stay active and maintain
fitness during recovery from an injury. The key is
to work within the limits of pain. Some pain is to be
expected during recovery, and this must be worked
through. Severe pain, however, is an indication that
the athlete is pushing too hard, and the intensity of
the rehabilitation should be reduced. A general rule
of thumb is that during recovery, pain should not
exceed a level of 3 or 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 (1
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Grimsley High School.
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H E A LT H
in youth sports
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the
head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump
or blow to the head can be serious.
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up
right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after
the injury. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the
symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away.
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD PREVENT A
CONCUSSION?
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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A
CONCUSSION?
Every sport is different, but there are steps your children can take to
protect themselves from concussion.
Ensure that they follow their coach’s rules for safety and the rules of the
sport.
Encourage them to practice good sportsmanship at all times.
Make sure they wear the right protective equipment for their activity
(such as helmets, padding, shin guards, and eye and mouth guards).
Protective equipment should fit properly, be well maintained, and be
worn consistently and correctly.
Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Signs Observed by Parents or Guardians
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If your child has experienced a bump or blow to the head during a game or
practice, look for any of the following signs and symptoms of a concussion:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD
HAS A CONCUSSION.
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Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about assignment or position
Forgets an instruction
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Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows behavior or personality changes
Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
Can’t recall events after hit or fall
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Headache or “pressure” in head
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or blurry vision
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Sensitivity to noise
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Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Does not “feel right”
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1. Seek medical attention right away. A health care professional will be
able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your child to
return to sports.
2. Keep your child out of play. Concussions take time to heal. Don’t let your
child return to play until a health care professional says it’s OK. Children who
return to play too soon—while the brain is still healing—risk a greater chance
of having a second concussion. Second or later concussions can be very serious.
They can cause permanent brain damage, affecting your child for a lifetime.
3. Tell your child’s coach about any recent concussion. Coaches should
know if your child had a recent concussion in ANY sport. Your child’s coach
may not know about a concussion your child received in another sport or activity
unless you tell the coach.
It’s better to miss one game than the whole season
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H E A LT H
What you should know
about MRSA
by Dan Henley
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generally MRSA is well controlled. In the sports
Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA
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is a strain of the bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus and
gets its name because this strain
of bacteria is resistant to the
antibiotic methicillin. It has since
become resistant to a number
of other types of antibiotics.
Staph
infections,
including
MRSA, most frequently affect
people who have weakened
immune systems but over the
past several decades, MRSA has gone from
being a controllable condition limited mostly to
hospitals and healthcare facilities to a serious
public health concern. These infections are
now showing up in schools, dormitories, military
barracks, households, correctional facilities, and
daycare centers.
MRSA is contagious and can be spread
between individuals. This transmission normally
occurs through direct skin-to-skin contact or
contact with shared items or surfaces that have
come into contact with someone else’s infection
(such as towels or used bandages). MRSA most
often enters the body through a cut or scrape,
and appears as a skin infection. It can often
be confused with a spider bite in appearance.
Common symptoms and signs of this infection
can include a single red bump that resembles
a pimple, pustule, or boil. It may also look like a
cluster of red bumps. The involved site may also
be red, swollen, warm, painful, and have pus or
other drainage.
Reports of MRSA outbreaks at a school
or on sports teams are alarming to parents but
contact, shared towels, soaps, improperly treated
whirlpools, and equipment (mats, pads, surfaces,
etc). While the incidence of MRSA in youth sports
is low, kids who participate in sports involving
direct physical contact, and those who share
their workout areas, should follow the health and
hygiene practices listed below.
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association
(NATA) recommends that health care personnel
and physically active participants take appropriate
precautions with suspicious lesions and talk with a
physician. Maintaining good hygiene and avoiding
contact with drainage from skin lesions are the
best methods for prevention. Proper prevention
and management recommendations may include,
but are not limited to:
1. Keep hands clean by washing thoroughly with
soap and warm water or using an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer routinely.
2. Encourage immediate showering following
activity.
3. Avoid whirlpools or common tubs with open
wounds, scrapes or scratches.
4. Avoid sharing towels, razors, and daily athletic
gear.
5. Properly wash athletic gear and towels after
each use.
6. Maintain clean facilities and equipment.
7. Refer suspicious active skin lesions or those
that do not respond to initial treatment to a health
care provider.
8. Administer or seek proper first aid.
9. Encourage health care personnel to seek
bacterial cultures to establish a diagnosis.
10. Care and cover skin lesions appropriately
before participation.
This column on health and fitness is provided by the professionals at the four divisions of Southeastern Orthopaedic
Specialists, serving the Triad Region. Dan Henley is a Licensed, Certified Athletic Trainer with a masters degree in
health and physical education and over 35 years experience in the field. Please note that the information provided
is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice.
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