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S O U T H E R N VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 PEN I N S U L A TOURNAMENT 24- 25 Cougar News N O V E M B E R Well it has been a very busy month for the Keys- teams. The upcoming season looks to be a very successful one with borough Association with the announce- some very talented players in this group. ment of our new home at Springers Leisure Cen- The 2013 season will see the Cougars enter in the Youth League tre , the launch of the new Keysborough Basketball competition for the first time which will be a fantastic learning experi- FAMILY DAY League Junior Domestic Competition and the ence for our juniors and create a stepping stone to the Big V. @ 2013 Junior Representative Try Outs and of course A lot of work has gone in to getting all these things in place for our the very first Cougars Youth League, all of which kids, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank a lot of very dedi- HEATHERHILL are exciting positive steps for our great family club. cated people whom have made it all possible, Firstly our President 25 Firstly to Springers Leisure Centre, what a great Gary Nichol who does anything and everything, Nathan Vogt who’s NOVEMBER facility for our Big V, VJBL and Junior Domestic presentation at the Youth League interview was outstanding, Maurice players to call home .. Alverez, Chris Demchyshyn, Craig Smethurst, David Cowell, Maurice Mery, Simo Pajdic, Bill Abbott, Steve Tut just to mention a few who

have all contributed in different areas to make this the great club it is, if I have left you out I apologise. Word is spreading fast about what we are doing at this club and peo- ple are very interested to hear what we are trying to achieve and the

way we are going about it. There is a lot of pride around the place and this will make us stronger in the future . This club is growing rapidly and it is a pleasure to be a part of such exciting times. INSIDE THIS Dominic Andre ISSUE:

Quiz 2 “There are plenty of teams in every sport that have great players and Sponsors Page 3 never win titles. Most of the time, those players aren't willing to sacrifice The KBL Juniors are now off and running and for the greater good of the team. The funny thing is, in the end, their don't they look great in their new jerseys. unwillingness to sacrifice only makes individual goals more difficult to VJBL 4 The Junior Rep . Tryouts are now completed with achieve. One thing I believe to the fullest is that if you think and achieve 5 a great turnout. Coaching staff have completed as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." their selection process to create three under 20 , Game Day 6 two under 18 , two under 16 and one under 14 Reports 7

KBL 8 9 A word from the President Advertise 10 The momentum continues at the Keysbor- Don't forget our annual Family Day at ough Basketball Association with the big- Your Business Heatherhill Secondary College on the gest news yet - that our BigV Youth Sunday 25th November, 10am - 12pm. A League team has been approved for the Ladders & 11 BBQ along with fun and games for all 2013 season. Both the BigV squads are Player of the ages where juniors can shoot some bas- up and about right now, putting in the hard "Some people want it to Month yards at pre-season training, somewhat kets with the BigV guys and don't forget happen, some wish it earlier than normal, which shows our inten- the slam dunk competition at the would happen, others Coaches 12 tion to rattle some cages of the opposition end. Unfortunately, clubs like ours just make it happen." Michael Jordan Corner & Quiz in the upcoming season. don’t grow on their own! To make our club Answers In the VJBL, our try-outs are complete, our bigger & stronger we need the voluntary help teams have been selected and training is of as many parents and individuals as possi- also underway with grading games com- ble. Please contact the club if you would like to mencing shortly. We have entered 9 junior help in any way, provide a service we might be teams this year which is the most ever able to use, or may want to “have a say” and entered by the KBA - our growth in this join the committee. Any assistance is very area is fantastic to see, and will show great much appreciated. promise and good numbers for future Youth League teams. Gary Nichol P A G E 2

K.B.L. Domestic Champions are not always the best Competition

Sick of paying $40 , at what they do. They're the ones $45 or even $50 for team sheet? who work hardest &

No more!! persevere when it was Get your friends, Family and work time to be counted. friends down to KBL and get a team started today!!

With a relaxed and family atmosphere NBA Quiz but a very strong competition which 1.: What hoopster scored in double figures in 787 straight games, from December 4, 1977 to Decem- ber 4, 1987? makes it a unique yet enjoyable time!! 2.What NBA team retired jersey numbers 3, 33, 32, and 35 in the ?

3.What NBA team plays home games in an arena located at Two Pennsylvania Plaza? Contact - Maurice Alvarez 4.What NBA hoopster averaged an amazing 48.5 minutes per game, including , in the 1961- 0419100597 62 season? David Cowell 5.What NBA hoopster is known as "The Worm"? 0438569822 Simo Pajdic 6.: What NBA star retired for the third time on May 14, 1996? 0434187985 Keysborough 7.How many rules did originally write to define basketball --13, 33, or 53? Basketball Association 8.Who led the NBA in hair colours in 1995?

9.What seven-foot-one NBA centre's first name translates as "little one"?

10.What do you have to be in the NBA to win the Trophy?

My attitude is that if you 11. Whose all-time NBA assists record was broken by in 1995? push me towards some- 12.What basketball team had drubbed the Reds 2,495 times straight before losing to thing that you think is a them 100-99 in 1971? weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness 13.What city decided to call its new NBA team the Grizzlies, after much debate? into a strength." 14.Whose 1996 return to the NBA earned him simultaneous Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and Sports Michael Jordan Illustrated covers? 15.What Celtics star of the did the Globe say looked like Herman Munster? 16.What was the first NBA team to win 70 games or more in the regular season?

17.: Who holds the NBA scoring mark for a single half, with 59 points?

18.What nickname did NBA star earn for his ability to deliver in the clutch? 19.:How many NBA titles did help the Lakers win as a player? 20.What former L.A. Lakers guard became the team's general manger?

21.What hoopsters did major league pitches Bob Gibson and Ferguson Jenkins once play for?

THE COUGARS TIMES VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 P A G E 3

Would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support of our club

KEYSBOROUGH P A G E 4 VJBL-Season 2013

Teams have now been finalized for the upcoming VJBL Season with teams already training for what seems to be a promising year for the club. Congratulations and good luck to all players selected to represent the Cougars for Season 2013. Player lists are as follows: Under 14-1 Under 14 - 2 Under 16 - 1 Under 16 -2 Under 18 -1 Jack Farrington Lachy McKillop Ben Barlow Daniel Clark Matthew Fitzgerald David Huezo Lochie Maher Peter Huynn Delvin Doherty Pal Tut Daniel Alverez Liam Scott Seb Mery Andrew Cloosterman Brannon Henricks Isaac Lupisan Clancy Watt Nicholas Gramatakes Somesh Pas Aaron Urrutia Lachlan Scott Ethan Le Kyle Mackay Zion Nandu Shine Diu Tanner Ellis Kristian Escalona Lawrence Pierre Mathew Sandrey Sanjiv Ganesan Liam Leeson Zac David Cowell Brodie Savy Connor Stephens Liam Gill Thoonen Zane Waters Bradley Fitzgerald Jordan Syle Jake Thompson Zac Thoonen Daniel Deed Josh Thoonan Bradley Taylor Reece Collard Jan Bandalan Michael Cowell Mitchell Campain Tate Ward Hayden Thoonan Elijah Elia Kevin Cabezas Michael Balins

Under 18-2 Under 20-1 Under 20 -2 Under 20 -3 Daniel Turner Cameron Andre Cameron Krause Jason Walker Conor MacCurtain Braydon Romer Aiden Serle Orian Selvon Alex Papadopoulos Jordan Masima Adam Baxter Harrison Westall Jamie Astbury Patrick Canfor Gabriel Alvarez Nathan Le "I know fear is an Bilal Momandwall Simon Reed Andrew Carr Nathan Blakeley obstacle for some Deepak Prasad Kyle Humphrey Benjamin Oates Jason Hook people, but it is an Nikola Komnenovic Josh Hearn-Amy Mitchell Knowles Fabian Venegas illusion to me . . . Daniel Tolan Brendan Paiui Kyle Rose Andre Etienette Failure always Cameron McConachy Michael Halverson Ramai Parker Daniel Burgess made me try James Tot Jason Lang Gerard Hussain harder next time." Jarrod Dartnell Staci Richardson Cameron Van Harten Michael Jordan James McEvoy Dylan Thoonen

Coaching Staff Team Managers U14-1…....Maurice Alvarez U14 -1...... Jo Ellis U14-2…....Neil Liyanage U14 -2...... David Cowell U16-1..…..Maurice Mery U16 -1...... Jodie Campain U16-2…....Brandon Talo U16 -2...... Lyall Ward Assistant Charlie So * U18-1…....Steve Tut U18 - 1...... Sharon Thoonan U18-2…....Matthew Innes U18 - 2...... Des MacCurtain U20-1…....Simo Pajdic U20 -1...... Dominic Andre Assistant.. Brent Russell * U20-2…….Nathan Krause U20-2...... U20-3…….Ned Jusic U20 - 3...... Claudia Venegas

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” Derek Jeter

NEWSLETTER TITLE VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 P A G E 5 Meet Your Cougars—Under 20-1

Head Coach : Simo Pajdic Assistant Coach: Brent Russell

Cameron Andre Patrick Canfor Michael Halverson

Josh Hearn-Amy Kyle Humphrey Jason Lang

Jordan Masima Brendan Paui Simon Reed

Staci Richardson Braydon Romer Dylan Thoonen

Pre-Season Training “One man can be a crucial

ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” Kareem Abdul- Jabbar

Scoring Class: All families are required to score at games, a scoring class will be run before the season starts. Your team manager will be informed of this date in the coming weeks. Generally a family will have to score several times during the season depending on individual team rostering. Generally two parents at a time will be rostered on to score at each game. VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 P A G E 6 Game Day

MMBL-Men Cougars No Article Provided MMBL-Men Blue No Article Provided MMBL-Women Cougars Over the past month the girls we've had a couple of players leave the team, and quickly filled the spots in the roster with Jaimi Lee and Jill Appleton. Jaimi, played her first game for us, after battling an injury since joining the team two seasons. We've played against four very good sides over the passed month and although we only came away with a single win, all four games were close in the final quarter and could have gone either way. We're looking forward to the coming month as the turning to our season, as we look to build a strong foundation heading into the finals. Joint players of the month, Pamela Mery and Natalie Bjelan.

MMBL-Women United No Article Provided

MMBL-Men Silver It’s been a hectic MMBL season, riddled with injuries and training schedule stuff ups. Nevertheless the boys have persevered in trying to get a win. Our game against Salvation Army this week was a close one, with a lot of team work moments. We dropped the ball for a few minutes, and that hurt us, but it seems now that we are all starting to gel as a team and I believe that we can earn a spot at the top end of the ladder by the end of the season. Maurice Alverez-Coach

MMBL Men United No Article Provided

MMBL-Men Red After a horror season last season the boys got of to a good start with a win. Being a young side this season we have a lot to learn, but with the skills we have, we are going to go from strength to strength . Joining this young group are some familiar faces around Keysie. With Moose and Shaun Besim returning after having seasons off. Scott Middleton-Player/Coach

“When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.” Larrry Bird

THE COUGARS TIMES P A G E 7

Family Fun Day

Shoot around with your fellow Cougars in a nice relaxed atmosphere followed by a Family BBQ

Where: Springers Leisure Centre Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

When: Sunday 25th November 2012

Sausage Sizzle Raffle Comp 3 Point Shoot Out

"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome." Michael Jordan P A G E 8 Keysborough Basketball League

The inaugural Keysborough Ignite and one from the are also playing in Under 10 Junior Domestic Season has Dingley Knights. teams. We hope to extend the got off to a very successful The KBA acknowledges the involvement of girls to having start in early October with support of the Dingley Junior some girls teams and eventu- teams competing in the Under Football Club from where a ally a girls competition and 10 and Under 14 age groups large majority of the players encourage any girl siblings or at Springers Leisure Centre on are from and we look forward friends aged up to 11 or 12 to Mondays after school. to growing this relationship get in touch with us if inter- The Under 10s have teams over the years. ested in playing. Those of you called the Knights, Titans, The Under 10 competition is who follow the Big V may also Heat and Jaguars (seen below very even, with all four teams recognise the face 3rd on the in their very colorful uniforms) playing close games most left in the photo above.....it is and the Under 14s have the weeks. The Titans have Paige Jaxon Sliwinski, son of Big V same teams plus 2 teams from and Charlie Bramley and star Adam. Could this be the Tahlia and Judd Moore as first Big V father/son combina- brother/sister combinations tion ? Jaxon’s little brother and Luke and Brooke Francis Kilmer is playing in the Under 10 Cougar Cub program

KEYSBOROUGH which is a great program we and Xeureb families all part of tact. The Dingley Knights are are running for 4-8 year olds the KJBL in addition to the dominating the competition, on Thursday nights at Hea- families mentioned above. closely followed by the two therhill from 5 pm. New play- The Under 14 competition Ignite teams. A great output of ers are always welcome and has seven teams but is a little this competition is the fact all new players receive a bas- uneven as it contains two or that the Cougars have two ketball and Cougars reversi- three Under 12 teams who Under 14 rep teams, largely ble training singlet.We are are no match for the bigger consisting of players from our also turning into a great family Under 14 teams. Our primary own competition which a club with siblings, including objective after Christmas is to great sign for the club. Cougar Cubs, of the Waring, launch an Under 12 competi- There are several parents McKillop, Cowell, Clark, Con- tion so, again, if you know of who are helping make this nell, Bright, Giustiniano, Bo- any boys or girls in this age successful such as Jo Ellis, chel, Hately-Fenton, Rudan group, please make con- Cherie Waring, Kate Moore

and Jane McKillop who are interested in joining, please the parent group are very coaching teams and Dee contact a member of the thankful for her contribution. Cowell who runs the door and Committee. Elise is coaching three teams we thank them very much for Finally, a very special thanks on Monday nights as well as their contribution. Next steps to Elise Ford who has been a coaching every Thursday and for the competition will hope- terrific addition to the coach- growing in confidence and fully see the expansion of the ing ranks of several domestic stature each week. The boys Under 10 and Under 14 com- teams. Elise started helping to really respond to her and we petitions and the introduction gain some experience for a hope that Elise is able to con- of an Under 12 competition course she is doing but it tinue supporting Cougars after Christmas. If you know quickly blossoming into a basketball for quite some of any teams who may be great coach of children and time. Thank you Elise

NEWSLETTER TITLE VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 P A G E 9 Keysborough Basketball League

The KBL (Keysborough Bas- years the competition was basketball please contact the ketball League) runs on a Mon- solely dominated by particular KBA in regards to entering a day night and has been running teams. However the KBL Sum- team. for a few years at the Banksia mer 2012/13 season has seen a campus of Keysborough Col- even level of competition dis- lege. The skill level of compe- played with teams from tition and overall success has previous years making a dramatically improved in the return and new teams last twelve months. In previous entering with great suc- cess. The competition is now into its 10th Round with a majority of the teams very close in terms of wins/losses. If you're a person who has a bunch of friends who would like to have a great night out playing social

“The idea is not to every BIG V UPDATE shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.” Big V training has officially tion group. These injured players asked of them. These training started with a hard workout at were also provided with multiple sessions will be continued in Burden Park in Springvale with exercises that allowed them to hope of getting a fitness advan- the returning Tim Brooks leading further increase their fitness levels tage over any other side in the the way. Tim put the players and improve muscular strength competition. through some rigorous condition- without placing any strain on their ing exercises as well as placing an individual injuries. Throughout the emphasis on team work. It was session the players worked ex- pleasing to see the commitment tremely hard, willingly and deter- shown by all players including minedly pushing through the pain those who were in the rehabilita- to complete the task that was

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"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." Michael Jordan VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 P A G E 11 Ladders MMBL-Premier Men MMBL-Division 1 Men

Ladders "I've always believed that if you put in the work, the

results will come. I don't do MMBL-Premier Women KBL-Summer Men things half-heartedly. Because

I know if I do, then I can

expect half-hearted results."

Michael Jordan

TRAINING TIMES: Senior Rep.

KBL-Under 14 KBL-Under 10 MMBL ...... Tues. 6.00pm-7.30pm Heatherhill. Crts 1&2 Big V / YL ...... Tues. 7.30pm-9.30pm Heatherhill. Crts 1&2

Junior Rep.

Under 14-1...... Sun. 11.00am-12.30pm HH Crt.1 Thurs. 6.00pm-7.30pm HH Crt2 Under 14-2...... Sun. 11.00am-12.30pm HH Crt.2 Thurs. 6.00pm-7.30pm HH Crt2 Under 16-1...... Sunday 9.00am-11.00am HH Crt2 Wed. 4.30pm-6.00pm SPR. Crt2 Under 16-2...... Sun. 11.30am-1.00pm SPR Crt.1 Wed. 4.30pm-6.00pm SPR Crt.2 Under 18-1...... Sun. 9.00am-11.00am HH Crt.1 Junior: Mon. 5.00pm-7.00pm HH Crt.1 Player of the month Under 18-2...... Mon. 5.00pm-7.00pm HH Crt2 This month’s player of the month is shared Under 20-1...... Sun. 10.00am-11.30am SPR Crt.1 Senior: by the two stars of the Under 10 Titans who Under 20-2...... Sun. 11.30am-1.00pm SPR Crt.2 happen to be girls. Paige Bramley (left) and KBL. Domestic Competition: This month’s player of the month is Tahlia Moore (right) have helped the Titans

Kyle Humphrey from Keysborough remain undefeated. Both girls have shown Juniors...... Tues.7.30pm-9.00pm Blue. great skill and determination Heatherhill. Crts.1&2. and are not afraid to mix it in A hard working not with the boys. We look for- afraid to take on the big boys when ward to the girls perhaps necessary to get the job done. playing for the first girls Cou- gars domestic and/or Rep Kyle has a great work ethic at train- team soon. ing and on game day . Well done girls Well done Kyle

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Free-Throw Shooting This is a shot more players should develop. so you can't be pushed off the low block Former NBA player , a You have to have the ability to score around and you can actually make your way to career 86-per-cent free-throw the rim. It's important to use your body to the basket. At this level, if you can get a shooter, on free throws: protect the ball. You shoulders are perpen- guy under the basket, most players have Know you're going to make it. The prob- dicular to the defender rather than facing the ability to jump up and overpower you lem with a lot of players is they are the defender's shoulders. to the basket. thinking so much about the fundamen- Jumping Moving Without the Ball tals of the shot that they are not confi- NBA great , slam NBA great , three-time All- dent that they will make the shot. With a dunk champion in 1985 and 1990: NBA second-team player, on moving free throw, you should be telling the ball Aside from God-given talent, I used to work without the ball: there is nowhere to go but in the hoop. on my timing and my explosiveness. I used I would never stop moving. If the defender Then it will go in to have a bench, about two feet high and can't touch me or cover me, then I've won eight to nine inches wide. I used to jump part of the battle. I would run my defender Winnipeg, MB native and over it back and forth for 50 times. We used and never stop moving. When I had a big 76ers centre Todd MacCulloch, who to do that when I was in high school four to guy on me, I would just run him – take had a .517 percentage in five times a week. In addition to this, I did advantage of cutting. I pride myself on not 2002-03: leg extensions and leg-strengthening exer- being a selfish player and passing the A hook shot is always good because it's cises. Stretching when you're tired can im- ball. If the shot wasn't there, I'd give it up. an unblock able shot if done properly. prove stamina and strength. Guarding me, they either had to put a guy It's just a matter of if you make the shot Low-Post Play that was quick and had leaps like Michael or not. The percentages should be in Winnipeg, MB native and Philadelphia Jordan or a guy that was taller, agile and your favour because there is no reason 76ers centre Todd MacCulloch, who av- long like a Kevin McHale. why a defender should be able to get his eraged 4.7 rebounds per game in 2002- hand on your shot. 03: Former NBA head coach , The biggest thing is to get low because who has more than 15 years of NBA there is a lot of pushing and shoving in the coaching experience: post. You need a nice low centre of gravity