South Charlotte Sports Report “HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS” Volume 3, Issue 10 www.southcharlottesports.com October 23, 2008 - FREE GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE TO HONOR THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CHARLOTTE 2nd annual dinner on January 24th to honor Major League All-Star Bryan Harvey and top prospect Davd Mailman among others

The banquets was a 7th round draft pick of the est silent auction of sports mem- Miracle League of Charlotte. The are held to cel- Boston Red Sox and has what orabilia in the area. The evening Miracle League of Charlotte, a ebrate the game many scouts have described as a will also include the presenta- chapter of The Miracle League, of baseball and “picture perfect swing.” He has tion of awards to the top youth will provide physically and men- to reward those become one of the Red Sox top- baseball and players in tally challenged children a safe in the game that rated prospects and is expected the area. Last year’s winners and spirited program in which contribute to its to one day take to the field at included; Richie Shaffer (Provi- they can hit, run, and catch on success. Fenway Park. dence), Constance Orr (Butler, a baseball field – just like other On January In addition to the speech by UNC-Chapel Hill), Chase Arnold kids. It will offer a unique and 24, 2009 the Harvey, guests will be treated to (Holy Trinity Catholic) and Erin memorable opportunity these 2ND Annual a social hour and autograph ses- Kayton (Marvin Ridge.) children would not otherwise Greater Char- sion with 10-20 current or former We are very proud to an- have. lotte Area Hot major and minor league baseball nounce our charity partner for Stove League players, a sit down dinner, ven- the 2009 Greater Charlotte Area See Hot Stove, Page 14 Dinner, hosted dor displays and one of the larg- Hot Stove League Dinner. The by Carolinas Baseball Center CAROLINA COURTS SET TO OPEN JANUARY 3RD and The South Something big as well as the need Charlotte Sports is about to open! for a new facility in Report will For local this area. Once we Photo Credit: Billy Crowe/Greenville Drive Crowe/Greenville Billy Credit: Photo be held at the and fami- settled on the idea, 25,000 square lies your wishes are we began to travel foot Carolinas about to be granted.. across the country Baseball Cen- A brand new, 44,000 visiting other bas- ter. This first square foot, multi- ketball facilities. We class evening of purpose basketball actually went as far entertainment and volleyball facility as to tape interviews will celebrate is set to open for your with facility owners David Mailman the growth of enjoyment in less in other locations The baseball term “hot stove” youth baseball and than 90 days. on their experiences is affiliated with the time of softball in the Greater Charlotte Barbie Curry and Matt Jones await the opening of Carolina Courts The brand new and what they would year when those associated with Community. Headlining the spe- Carolina Courts fa- as an idea for Co-Founder Ron change the second America’s past time, whether it cial night will be a keynote speech cility, located at 7210 Stinson Esser. A few phone calls later to time around if they could.” is players, managers, front office by former Major League All-Star Hartis Road in Indian Trail, will Co-Founder Scott Chitwood and From these meetings Esser personnel and fans, discuss the relief and UNCC baseball open their doors to the commu- the facility was a fast break away and Chitwood moved forward summer game during the winter alumnus Bryan Harvey. nity on January 3rd. Located from becoming reality. Esser with their idea, hired a con- months. Even before the Boston The Bandys High School inside, active families will find 5 and Chitwood had experience struction company and went Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the graduate played from 1987 to regulation size basketball courts running the one of the largest to work on creating something New York Yankees in 1920, folks 1995 for the California Angels that will double as ten volleyball basketball programs in the state very special for the area, Caro- sat around the hot stove to de- and the Florida Marlins. He was courts. The facility will also in- at a local recreation association. lina Courts. bate and discuss the significance elected to the All-Star team for clude meeting rooms, birthday Their constant battles with find- Once construction began, of their team’s transactions. the in 1991 and rooms, an arcade, a first class ing gym space and dealing with Carolina Courts hired two well Even though air conditioning for the in 1993. parent’s lounge, full screen tele- scheduling surprises helped to qualified individuals to lead the and furnaces have replaced the He led the American League in visions and Wi-Fi throughout the plant the seed of a stand-alone basketball and volleyball pro- iron stove as sources of heat, the saves in 1991 with 46. Harvey building. In addition, Athletic facility into the mind of Esser. grams. term hot stove is still quite com- was named Rookie Pitcher of the Republic will run core strength “Scott and I both learned a mon in baseball vernacular. A Year by The Sporting News. and speed programs for athletes lot about running a large recre- See Carolina Courts, Page 12 place it is used frequently is to Providence High School Class from 8 years old and up. ation association. We saw first- reference baseball banquets that of 2007 graduate David Mailman This unique facility began hand the challenges involved take place during the off-season. will also be honored. Mailman SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT PRESEASON BASKETBALL CAMP BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 5-14 NOVEMBER 7TH AND 8TH SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION Page  South Charlotte Sports Report Volume 3, Issue 10 WEDDINGTON VOLLEYBALL ATTENTION CAPTURES CONFERENCE TITLE, ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS & OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AIMS FOR STATE TITLE

With a lot of hard work, Weddington High School Volleyball Coach Carrie Powell has built an incredible program. The Warriors just cap- tured the conference title and are now on the prowl for a State Title. The team is well balanced with freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Coach Powell is proud of the efforts of the team. “This has been an awesome season so far. The SCSR Action Photos) senior captains have created an atmosphere that (Photo Credit: Jen Patterson, is fun to play in but competitive. Our defense is tough and that helps the offense get going. Great Weddington High passes lead to great sets and great hits. Hope- School senior Arden fully, we can keep taking one game at a time and Fuller (#13) feeds keep going in the state tournament.” Call the South Charlotte Sports Report to learn more about our affordable the ball to freshman Good Luck to the Warriors in their quest for a photographic services for your team, league, school, tournament or association. 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WEDDINGTON VOLLEYBALL ROSTER Through our award-winning photography division, we offer first class service 13 Arden Fuller Sr 11 Kaitlyn Duckworth Jr and affordable pricing on team, individual and action photography. 14 Jamie Jandrisevits Sr 21 Sarah Harvey So 12 Lara Plattenberger Sr 30 Jordan Davis Fr Our programs are all designed to feed much needed funds back into your organization as well as 4 Claire Veazey Sr 2 Lauren Horrell Fr 10 Alex Kachulis Jr 20/1 Lauren Martin Fr provide no-cost advertising in The South Charlotte Sports Report and other exciting benefits. 22 Allison Rickher Jr 15 Amy Schwartz Jr Managers: Caroline Chambers Do business with a name you have come to trust in the community, 23 Alyssa Springer Jr Kaitlyn Couvillon 5 Rachel Veazey Jr Coach: Carrie Powell The South Charlotte Sports Report 3 Caroline Haugh Fr Assistant Coach: Beth Phifer PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE SOUTH 704-906-5466 or [email protected] CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT AT THESE LOCATIONS South Charlotte Sports Report Play It Again Sports Four Seasons Barber and Salon Covering the Active Children and Families of Our Community Community House Middle School Dunkin Donuts (Highway 521) The South Charlotte Sports Report is published twice a month by The South Charlotte Sports Report, 9901 Zackery Ave, Charlotte, NC Cardillo’s Lax Zone 28277. 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Quimby and Collins - Fountains Run For Your Life Anthony Short, Butler: Anthony helped the Bulldogs in all phases of the game in their big Charlotte All-Stars Good Ol’ Days win over East Meck. He returned a funble 26 yards for a touchdown, ran for another touch- Dilworth Coffee House (Hwy 521) Sports Orthopedic. down and was effective on special teams. Omega Sports Call 704-906-5466 or email [email protected] The Super Seven Poll is updated every Sunday at www.southcharlottesports.com and we will add your location to this list. Volume 3, Issue 10 South Charlotte Sports Report Page  SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT PRESEASON BASKETBALL CAMP

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Tip-off to the 2008-2009 basketball season is just around the corner and the time is now for area boys and girls to tune up on their basketball skills. The South Charlotte Sports Report Preseason Youth Basketball Camp will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church Gym on Friday November 7th from 6:30pm-9:00pm and on Saturday November 8th from 9:00am-12:00pm. The camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 5-14. The two day camp will focus on preparing each player for the basketball season with a focus on developing their offensive skills. Our philosophy is to teach each child how to take their given skill set and raise their talent level to the point of complete enjoyment of the game of basketball. We want each child to find success on the court and continue to grow with the game. Basketball is a wonderful sport, especially when a child can find success in the game. Coach Tripp Roakes and his basketball staff will lead the camp and deliver the same level of first class community service you have come to expect from The South Charlotte Sports Report. In addition to the basketball skills being taught, we will once again place a strong focus on Good Sportsmanship on and off the basketball court. Cost for the two session camp is only $50.00 per child or $90.00 for two children. Each camper will receive a Basketball Camp T-shirt! To register, please visit www.southcharlottesports.com or email [email protected]. Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or by mailing a check to South Charlotte Sports, 9901 Zackery Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277. Page  South Charlotte Sports Report Volume 3, Issue 10

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The Olde Providence Patriots Pop Warner Football Team coached by Lance Lawson has been named the Play It Again Sports Team of the Week. The 2008 edition of the team is having a solid season and recently received an invitation to the prestigious Holly Bowl.

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For additional information, visit our website OR email [email protected] Front Row(L-R) Joshua Tate; Jack Scharf; Zac Hoffler, Alex Marsh; Will Sapyta; Steven Santa Ana; Wyatt Maxey; Billy Senay; Luke Lawson; Garrett Gosnell; Nick Fedchock.

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The last article we looked at assessing upper back strength to keep a balanced Figures C,D,and E – “V-push-up”. Again start in the top of a push-up position. Push back to shoulder and preventing shoulder pain. This article, the fifth in a five part series drop your head between your shoulders and form an “inverted V” position. Try to get your will examine how to modify your upper body program to avoid shoulder pain. heels on the ground but do not move the position of your hands. Hold for 5 count and return to the start position. Repeat for 1 minute. If you have trouble with any of previous 5 tests you may need to modify your upper body strengthening routine. Here are three suggestions:

1. 3:1 Pull/Push ratio Because our upper back muscles tend to be weaker than our chest muscles we need to target this area more during our workouts. To do this, you should have a 3:1 pull/push ratio. Simply put, you need to do 3 times as many upper back exercises as chest exercises. For example: If you perform 3-4 sets of bench press then you would need to perform 9-12 sets of upper back exercises. Upper back exercises would include the Y, T, Bent T, one arm row with elbow away from the side, pull down in front, etc.

2. Work chest for endurance along with trunk stability Work your chest muscles for endurance with some bodyweight exercises. These exercises will Figure F - Push up on a gymnic ball. Perform standard also develop some additional core stability if performed with the back in a neutral position (not pushups on the ball. 3 sets of 10 – work up to 3 sets of arched or rounded). Try these three exercises for one minute each with your goal to work up to 30. two minutes

Figures A and B – Start at the top of push-up position. While maintaining one arm 3. Incorporate flexibility into your routines. on the ground, lift one arm Make sure you stretch your shoulders daily and especially after your upper body workouts. and rotate your body so that Remember it is your posture during the day combined with your upper body strengthening your chest is square with the routine that can cause come tightness in your shoulder. Hold your stretches for slightly longer closest wall. Return to the (30 seconds) if you are trying to increase flexibility. start position and rotate the opposite direction. Repeat for one minute.

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THIS IS A BOARD POSITION AND AN IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED. TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON JOINING THE BOARD IN THIS POSITION, PLEASEMARK EMAIL US AT POLLACK [email protected] OVERCOMES INJURY FOR SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO FOOTBALL 13 year old son of Mark and Through all that I feel as though that helps. When I was the pens at the line of scrimmage in Angie Pollack describes a few I am now 100% but am always quarterback I completed quite football.” tense moments from his hospi- looking to get better.” a few passes to Eddie, hopefully Away from the field of play, tal stay. Mark is still searching for he will return the favor.” Mark is an Honor Roll student “I was injured severely back lessons to learn from the injury Mark will move directly from at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle in April in a basketball game. I as it came from no fault of his the football field to the basket- School and his favorite subject made a layup and the next thing own. ball court at the end of the sea- is Math. I remember is an ambulance “I didn’t really learn any- son. He always uses football ride to the hospital. My rehab thing about the injury other to pre- began the moment I left the than never take anything for pare him hospital. When I was able to granted and enjoy the oppor- for the walk again I began working on tunity to compete. I am very roundball my basketball shot. The Neu- lucky that I can still play the season. Starts 11/14/08 - Ends 2/20/09 rologist cleared me to resume games that I love; football, bas- “ Y o u contact sports in late May and I ketball and baseball.” s t a r t went to a few basketball camps As Mark runs further away the bas- Limited and played Babe Ruth Baseball. from the injury, he talks about k e t b a l l Space! I got back on the court and our this season on the gridiron. s e a s o n Holy Trinity Catholic Mid- travel basketball team won the “This fall I am playing tight a l r e a d y Ardrey Kell High School Coaches dle School football player Mark state championship of the 14 end and defensive end. I love in shape 12 Weeks of Indoor Hitting Pollack cherishes the opportu- and under division.” to block and tackle and these f r o m Small Groups nity to play the game of foot- Despite the return to bas- two positions give me an op- p l a y i n g ball. For Mark, nothing beats ketball and baseball, Mark was portunity to do that on every football. Spring Try-out Preparations the opportunity to wear his # 7 still not 100% on the strength play. The tight end position is I play for- Zone Recognition jersey and represent his school meter. a challenge because my assign- ward or Batter & counts on the football field. The com- “I worked very hard to get ment is different on just about center in Breaking Ball, Change up Recognition petition Mark finds every week my conditioning, strength and every play.” b a s k e t - Backside Hitting with middle schools like Mon- speed to where it was prior to The tall receiver is also hop- ball so the End of Clinic Assessment roe, Weddington and Marvin the injury. I was given an op- ing to have a few favors re- c o n t a c t Ridge is such a thrill. portunity to use the Catholic turned to him on the football you get  Last April, Mark came very weight room with my team- field this fall. in the low  close to losing the opportunity mates and that has really “The new quarterback, Ed- post is Email: [email protected] to play football this season for helped. I also rehabbed at the die Hanlon and I have been similar to Phone: 704-281-8336 the Holy Trinity Bulldogs. The Athletic Republic of Charlotte. teammates since 3rd grade so what hap- Volume2ND 3, Issue 10 ANNUAL GREATER South Charlotte Sports Report CHARLOTTE AREA Page Page 27  HOT STOVE LEAGUE DINNER HOSTED BY CAROLINAS BASEBALL CENTER & THE SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT JANUARY 24, 2009 AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF CHARLOTTE BASEBALL SPECIAL GUEST FOR THE EVENING

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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.HOTSTOVEDINNER.COM Page  CAROLINAS South BASEBALL Charlotte Sports Report CENTER Volume 3, Issue 10 Carolinas Baseball Center provides the area youth pitching class is designed for the age level the pitcher is FIELD RENTAL: Inside CBC is a full size infield. The baseball player with facility, programs and instruction competing at. Basic Classes for the younger players onto field area in netted in from top to bottom. Teams have the that compare to no other in The Greater Charlotte Area. the advanced programs developed for the pitchers in high opportunity to rent this space throughout the year. Sever- CBC’s focus has been on the development of the youth school who are preparing for the up coming season and al organizations such as Stealth Baseball, The South baseball players. Over the past year and half CBC’s in- college. Charlotte Panthers, Carolina Reds, 13U Express structors have developed drills, programs, camps, clinics COACHES CLINICS: CBC has held several free to name a few who have trained on the field area to better and classes to enhance the performance of every player coaches clinics over the past year and a half. It is a way for their organizations. This field area rental fills up quickly and team that comes into Carolinas Baseball Center. us to connect with the coaches that sacrifice time and re- during the winter months. Early booking for the field area INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: 1 on 1 instruction from sources to provide a place for the kids to play. It is impor- is encouraged. former Major League Players, Minor League Play- BATTING CAGES: Custom designed cages ers, College Players and Coaches. The individual with Iron Mike pitching machines. Each cage also attention from instructors who have done it brings has an L screen for the players who prefer to take not only the fundamental/technical approach to all live BP. The cages can be rented by the half hour the skills being taught but the mental approach of or hour. The machines can be put on a timer or the game. you can purchase tokens. The speeds range from RBI Lesson Plan: 2 players, 3 players and 4 40-90mph. players lesson plan will allow team members and PITCHING MOUNDS: A three (3) mound individuals to come together in a group instruction ballpen area separate from the rest of the facility setting. Many teams like to place their core players allows pitchers to come in and work on their game. into this type of instruction The mounds are available to rent for the half hour CAMPS/CLINICS/CLASSES: Our camps or hour. are designed for different age group and skill MEMBERSHIPS: 3, 6, 12 month member- levels. ships are available. The membership program al- SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS: (Ages 8-12) lows the member to come in and use the facility The summer camp programs are ALL SKILLS pro- when he chooses. This gives the player the free- grams designed for the younger players in the area dom to come and work on his game when time al- Emphasis on the fundamentals of the game along lows. This is a great bonding tool for father and with just having fun playing baseball tant that we develop the players in the Greater Charlotte son, many of our members parents throw BP, hit fungos ROOKIE CAMP: (Ages 4-7) Rookie Camps are de- area and we want to pass on as much knowledge to the and catch bullpens. signed for tee-ball and coach pitch players. This is Base- guys on the field with these boys as we can. We have had CBC TEAMS: This past summer CBC put together ball 101 teaching the future stars the basic fundamentals several former and current Major League Players speak its first team, The South Charlotte Cougars. We formed of throwing, hitting, fielding and running. This is a fun at these clinics. Look for our next coaches clinic to held this 16U team and went and played in showcase events. way for the kids to learn how the game is played. in January. Currently CBC has 3 teams (2012, 2011, 2010/09). The HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS CAMP: The 2009 High CLASSES: CBC has developed position specific plans for the Spring/Summer of 2009 is to have teams School Skills Camp is being held January 17th. College classes. These classes run for 4 weeks at one hour per from ages 11U-18U. Tryouts will be announced. Coaches and Major League Scouts come to CBC and in- class. Our classes are taught by instructors who played CBC has taken a dedicated approach to giving the struct the players. Last year we had 25 college coaches the specific position. Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Infield youth baseball community a true baseball center run and and 5 major league scouts work this camp. The camp and Outfield classes run throughout the fall and winter instructed by full time baseball people. Our program goes limits each class on that day to 50 players per graduat- months. Classes are limited to 6-10 players and fill up beyond just teaching the basics of the game. CBC brings ing class. This year the event will be open to High School quickly. Check the CBC website at www.cbcbaseball.net to the baseball community a level of instruction that Players graduating in 2010, 2011, 2012. for the fall/winter classes teaches not just how to do it but what it takes mentally HITTING BOOT CAMP: This is an intense 4 week/ SPRING TRAINING: Starting early January CBC to succeed. Our dedication, facility and staff speaks for one hour camp that moves the hitters through stations. holds a Spring Training for the all the high school play- itself. We have been there and done it and now it is our This program will begin in early January and expect to ers. This program preps all the players for upcoming high turn to teach it. see special guest instructors working this camp. school tryouts and season. Spring Training is twice a For information regarding any of CBC’s program call PITCHING CLASSES: (Ages 10-18) The four week week for 6 weeks. 704-499-9040 HOME OF THE PROS MIKE GARDINER PITCHING INSTRUCTOR DAVID MAILMAN Mike grew up in Canada, where he played both hockey and baseball. He came to the United States in 1983 Providence High School Class of 2007 graduate David Mailman is when he was recruited by Indiana State University. Mike was a pitcher at ISU and led the team to its first and busy at work this offseason at Carolinas Baseball Center. The 2007 only College World Series. He still holds the all-time record for career wins and has been inducted into the seventh round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox is coming off a strong Indiana State University Hall of Fame. Mike also played for Team Canada and went to the 1984 Olympics, finish to his season with the Greenville Drive baseball team and is look- where he was the winning pitcher against the eventual gold medal Japanese team. After college, Mike was ing to continue his rise to Fenway Park. David’s swing has been de- drafted by the . He played professionally for 12 years, over 4 of those years in the major scribed as “Picture perfect” by many scouts. He is a great athlete and leagues, with the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, , and . possess a very strong arm. Mike is one of the lead pitching instructors at Carolinas Baseball Center. Many of the top young pitchers David has chosen to train with Carolinas Baseball Center for the in South Charlotte rely on Mike’s expertise to help them become better pitchers. Mike takes a low-key ap- second consecutive offseason. proach to working with pitchers and his number one rule-of-thumb is proper balance for each pitcher. “Jeff Schaeffer runs a first class facility at CBC. His staff are all “Once you have balance, you have a chance to be a good pitcher. From that point, we develop a good former big leaguers and know how the game is supposed to be played. frame of mind for each pitcher. When you are confident, you are going to perform on a higher level.” They are all very knowledgeable and are always willing to assist anyone Mike also works to enhance the given ability of each pitcher. who wants to compete at the top level. I can’t thank Jeff and his staff “We try to enhance and tweak their skills, we make suggestions because in the end, I can’t go out there and enough for all they have done for me and I am looking forward to train- make the pitch for them. They have to take what they have been taught and apply it in the game.” ing at one of the nicest facilities out there this offseason. Mike Gardiner is available for private and group pitching lessons. To schedule a lesson with Mike, contact the Carolinas Baseball Center office at (704) 499-9040

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The first annual South Charlotte Sports Report Basketball Boot Camp for sixth-ninth graders was held this past weekend at Com- munity House Middle School. The camp was designed to provide a boost to area students before they enter their school’s basketball tryout process. In addition to working on their basketball skills, the campers received first class instruction on physical condition- ing from Velocity Sports Performance as well as lectures from former pro basketball player Sean Kilmartin and his son Ryan, Sports Performance Coach Jeremy Boone and Peak Performance Specialist Erik Dunlap. “After learning more about the turnout levels for some of the area schools, I wanted to develop a program that would help bas- ketball players prepare for both the mental and physical aspects of their tryout,” said Tripp Roakes. “Along with Mike Craft (Ardrey Kell Basketball Coach) and many other great coaches in the area, we put together this program and feel really good about the infor- mation we were able to share. Any sports tryout can be a scary situation, but our campers will enter their tryouts with an extra Front Row: Maggie Cotter, Sarah Martin ounce of confidence following the camp.” Row 2: Morgan McCalla, Rachel Barber, Dharma Rosbrugh, Chelsea Krider The Basketball Boot Camp is one of many youth sports pro- Row 3: Emily Clinton, Chelsie Grazier, Carrie Eberle grams operated by Tripp Roakes and his South Charlotte Sports Back Row: Head Coach Adam Martin, Assistant Coaches Chris Grazier, TJ Eberle, Report staff. Each camp is designed to improve the skills of local and James Hamby youth student-athletes while maintaining a focus on good sports- manship.

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With the commitment, in the rear view mirror, Shane his final season of high school “The last couple of years I Shane goes down in history as has had some time to reflect on baseball. The Mavericks will be started to think about college the first ever athlete to make a all the people that have helped loaded with talent and Shane and wanted to play at a school college commitment at Marvin him make it to this level. hopes to lead them deep into with challenging, reputable Ridge High School! “I would first like to thank the state playoffs. academics and a highly re- Shane has built a reputation my Mom, Dad and sister for “As a team goal we plan to garded baseball program. UNC as a quality player across the coming to all my games and en- win conference and make a Charlotte fit all of these. They area by traveling with the South couraging me to keep practicing push for the state champion- have one of the best baseball Charlotte Panthers the last few and working hard in everything ship. I believe with the team we programs in the country and it seasons. The Panthers are one from academics to athletics. have we should be one of the is improving every year. After of the top showcase teams in Also, I would like to thank strongest teams in the state. (Rich Bolen, SCSR Action Photos) Action SCSR Bolen, (Rich visiting and talking to coaches the state. Coach Mennitt, Hammers, The thing that helps us so much Hibbs, Hall and Durkac last “Playing with the South and DeMaine from Marvin is that the coaches make it en- Wednesday I was even more Charlotte Panthers has been a Ridge for helping me improve joyable to come and play every excited about their program.” huge role in my development. my game so I could play at a day and the players really enjoy Shane also had offers from Not only did Coach Hutchins Division 1 school. Also, Coach playing together and are always Local baseball fans will be UNC Asheville and Wingate in talk to many coaches for me and Mennitt helped big time in the there for each other.” able to drive up I-485 thirty hand at the time, with more ex- to have them come out and see recruiting process. Everything Congratulations to Shane minutes to follow the college pected to come. me play but he also helped me they did means so much to me, Basen on his commitment to career of Marvin Ridge High “I decided to go to UNCC gain the confidence I needed they saw me as a person rather UNC Charlotte. The South School infielder Shane Basen. because it’s far enough away to play at a higher level. Also, than a baseball player and got Charlotte Sports Report wish- The 17 year old son of Bruce from home that I can have a the South Charlotte Panthers to know me for who I really am. es him the best of luck this and Debbie Basen made a ver- college life and close enough allowed me to play teams of Also, my closest friends have spring. bal commitment to UNC Char- to see friends and family. Also, the highest caliber around the supported me throughout the lotte head baseball coach Loren UNCC was very appealing be- country and to play with some recruiting process and endless Hibbs last weekend. Shane will cause they are very competi- of the best players in this area. seasons of basketball and base- follow former South Charlotte tive every year and have great We not only play together but ball. I appreciate all that they BEYOND THE GAME WITH JORDAN ALLEN for six years. I have played Li- Juniors Volleyball since the for a deep cut on my forehead bero for my club team the past seventh grade. That has been a and a large knot on my leg. four years but I played outside great experience and I recom- I was taken to the hospital hitter and right side for school mend it to anyone who loves for stitches, and I still don’t this year. It has been fun volleyball.” have feeling in parts of my playing on the front row some forehead. My friends call me this year since I am usually a “There were days last year Harry Potter because of the defensive player.” when I would go to cross scar on my forehead.” country practice at school “Although I have played for until 5:00, then drive to club What does it mean to you the club team every year, I volleyball practice, and then to be a good leader? have had an unusual school get home around 9:30 to eat “For me, being a good leader volleyball career. I made dinner and do homework. It means being a good example (Jen Patterson, SCSR Action Photos) South’s volleyball team as a has been a very hectic sched- for my teammates by working freshman and was the starting ule.” as hard as I can, pushing them Jordan is a senior volleyball “The season started off a little libero. We had a very strong to be the best players they player at South Mecklenburg slow because we did not have team that season with mostly What is your favorite can be, and being supportive High School. She plays many a coach. Coach Berens agreed seniors except Jen Wiker and volleyball memory? of them. You have to be very different positions for head to coach us and she has been me. My sophomore and junior “My best memory is when my positive in volleyball or else coach Leslie Berens. The great. The team was rebuilding years, however, I decided to club team finished second in every mistake plays with your daughter of Mike and Alison after losing player of the year follow my love of running and our region last year. My most mind.” Allen, is an accomplished run- Jen Wiker from last year’s ran on the cross country team vivid memory, however, is ner as well. She has competed team. We have steadily im- instead of playing volleyball. an accident in a club tourna- How well do you do in in the state championships in proved, and played very hard Although I loved cross country ment in Atlanta last Easter. I school and what are your cross country, indoor track, all season long.” and did well, I decided to re- was going for a ball that had college plans? and outdoor track. turn to volleyball for my senior been shanked to the side, and “I am an A/B student and How long have you been year.” while looking up for the ball I ranked in the top ten percent Tell me about the season playing Volleyball and ran into the chairs for specta- of my class. I am hoping to for South Meck this year, what position do you What club team do you tor seating. I was knocked out attend UNC Chapel Hill or NC how has it gone, what play? play for? for a few seconds, and when State next year with a major in have you learned? “I have been playing volleyball “I have played for Carolina I awoke I was being treated computer science.” Volume 3, Issue 10 South Charlotte Sports Report Page 11

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SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

KEITH PITTMAN ABBY HARRILL

(Jen Patterson, SCSR Action Photos)

Age: 17 Age: 17 School: Covenant Day School School: South Mecklenburg High School Grade: 11 Grade: 12 Parents: Keith and Sharon Pittman Parents: Robin and Jim Harrill Words people use to describe me: Determined, Humble Words people use to describe me: Outgoing, Responsible, Respectful, Hard-working, Dedicated Hobbies: Soccer and youth group Hobbies: Volleyball, swimming, singing and cooking I am most proud of: I am most proud of my soccer team, Covenant Day School I am most proud of: Winning the Carousel Nominee title of Miss South If I could travel anywhere: I would travel overseas to England this year. Best Advice I was ever given: Don’t waste your talent If I could donate $100,000: I would donate it to the Emergency Men’s Shelter because Favorite Subject: Anatomy I have worked there and seen the good it does for the home Favorite Jersey #: 8 less is our community. If I could travel anywhere: I would go on a cruise to Greece and the Mediterranean Athletic Accomplishments: Keith is a three time all-conference soccer player at Covenant Day Best Advice I was ever given: Do it right the first time so you aren’t left with any regrets School. He has also been named to the 2A All-State Soccer Team. His resume includes a State when it’s all said and done. Championship with Covenant Day, where has also been named a two time Most Valuable Player. Favorite Subject: Math Favorite Jersey #: 1 Last week, Keith led his team to a 3-0 win over Gaston Christian to claim the MAC Conference Championship. Following the win, Covenant Day has a 16-1-3 record for the season. Athletic Accomplishments: Abby is one of the leading players on the South Meck Sabres Volley- ball team. She is serving as captain this season and last year was named the Outstanding Setter for the Academic Accomplishments: Keith is a good student at Covenant Day and enjoys Anatomy Sabres. Abby has played varsity volleyball for three years. class. Abby is also a very dedicated swimmer and is scheduled to earn her fourth varsity letter in the pool this winter. She finished in 12th place in the 200 Free Relay at the North Carolina High School State Championship. Abby also qualified for the Conference, Regional and State meets the last two seasons at South Meck.

Academic Accomplishments: Abby excels in the classroom at South Meck. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society and served as a Junior Marshal. To nominate a Student-Athlete, please visit our website, www.southcharlottesportsreport.com

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On the basketball side, a for- MBA. While at Wingate, Barbie how to play un- mer local basketball star, Matt was a 4 year starter, two time selfishly and for Got Game? Jones was hired as Basketball team MVP and 1st team all con- something big- Operations Manager. Matt will ference her senior year. Barbie ger than yourself run all youth basketball pro- played her HS & JO Volleyball and learning to Bring it to our grams at Carolina Courts and in Ohio. In addition to playing give 100% all the oversee all instruction. In addi- Volleyball, Barbie has 8 years of time, are what tion, Matt will chair our basket- coaching experience (from youth we aim to teach Elite Basketball League! ball board. Matt is a graduate of to college to Jr Olympics). The over the season. Charlotte Christian and Appala- past year, Barbie worked as a Tryouts are cur- chian State University. He has grad assistant coach to current rently being held a Business Management degree Wingate head coach Shelton Col- for volleyball and from ASU and earned a full bas- lier. Barbie and her husband will be held for ketball scholarship on the men’s Mason reside in Charlotte. basketball in the basketball team, finishing 3rd all Jones and Curry will lead near future. time in steals for his career. Matt up many different basketball C a r o l i n a was invited to play professional and volleyball programs in the Courts is also basketball overseas for the Wel- new facility; including summer offering Family lington Saints in New Zealand. camps for both sports as well as and Individual Over the past 2 years, Matt was fun camps that feature different Memberships. with 2XSalt as their Director of activities all day long. Jones These member- Why Carolina Courts? Basketball Operations. While at and Curry will oversee a full staff ships will grant 2XSalt, Matt worked with youth of instructors that lead clinics, the user priority Pricing/Value • Facilities – Best in Charlotte! from 6 years old to 18 years old academies, and group instruc- access to all open on basketball skill development, tion for volleyball and basket- gyms for basket- running leagues, academies, ball. Registration is now open for ball and volley- Equipment (get 300 shots in an hour) • Register Teams or Individuals camps and clinics, as well as pri- youth basketball leagues, elite ball, invitations vate lessons. Matt is the son of youth leagues, Winter Basketball to special events, Membership during program timeline former UNC Tarheel, 1972 Olym- Academy, Adult leagues. Volley- and discounts on pian and NBA defensive star ball players can also register for all birthday party Bobby Jones. instructional, recreational, chal- and special group For volleyball. Barbie Curry lenge and adult leagues. events hosted at 7210 Stinson Hartis Rd • Indian Trail, NC 28079 was named Program & Events Both sports will also serve as Carolina Courts. Director. In addition to her re- home to the Carolina RISE Trav- C a r o l i n a 704-907-1004 sponsibilities as our Program & el Programs. RISE stands for Re- Courts website, Events Director, she will over- spect, Integrity, Strength & Ex- www.carolina- see our volleyball programs and cellence. Learning each of these courts.com is In just a little more than two volleyball communities are buzz- form a volleyball board in which traits, on and off the court, will loaded with additional informa- months, Ron Esser and Scott ing with excitement. Something she will chair. She is a graduate help develop/mold the character tion on all the programs offered Chitwood will open the doors of special is coming to town and I of Wingate University with an for our kids for their lifetime. Life at the facility as well as photos Carolina Courts for the entire think you are going to like what undergraduate degree in Sports lessons, like learning how to win and artist renderings of the com- area. The clock is ticking down you see! Management and earned her with class & lose with dignity, pleted facility. to tip-off and the basketball and

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Page 14 South Charlotte Sports Report Volume 3, Issue 9 MATTHEWS BASKETBALL UNDERWAY! MARA Basketball sign-ups in process

Matthews, September 29th - Basketball signups have been brisk for the 2008 - 2009 edition of MARA Basketball. With over 500 players last winter, the league has doubled in size in the last four years. MARA Basketball is becoming one of the dominant recreation leagues in the southern part of Charlotte. “Basketball interest has peaked over the several years with the ACC in our backyard as well as the emergence of the UNC Charlotte, Winthrop and Davidson basketball programs” mentioned Jeff White, MARA’s Basketball Commissioner. Last year MARA fielded over 60 teams. “We’re putting out a really good product inside what is already a strong athletic organization” White stated. MARA basketball has become a teaching and developmental league without losing it’s competitive spirit. “We’re very competitive, we have more practice time, more games, longer games as well as professional referees and great facilities. MARA also has an all-star program and holds a Southeast Charlotte All-Star Tournament (The SCAT) that attracted 24 teams last spring. ” We have gotten tremendous support from the Principals, Faculty and Athletic Directors at the schools we use. As busy as they are, they always find a way to partner with us and make sure they support their students and local association. Providence, Butler and East Mecklenburg High Schools as well as Jay M. Robinson, South Charlotte, Community House and Crestdale Middle Schools and Mat- thews, Elizabeth Lane, McKee Road and Endhaven Elementary Schools have all partnered to make thisCovenant happen”. Day The School kids are clinched the benefactors. both the regular It gives season them andopportunity the MAC to conference learn a team titles sport for andsoccer all thewith lessons a record that ofcome 16-1-3. with it.

MARAThe team participants defeated also Gaston benefit Christian from their3-0 on association Friday, October with the 10 jr.nba/jr.wnba to win the championship. as well as their par- ticipation in the Charlotte Bobcat Youth Basketball network. Benefits of the Bobcats network are coaches,Seated: player Carl and Cedarholm, referee clinics, Stephen Bobcat Little, uniforms Alex Daniels, as well Joe as Simmons, group ticket and opportunities. Jack Hill MARA offers2nd leagues Row: Davisfor boys Toney, and girlsKeith from Pittman, ages 5Brad - 17. Michelle, Brandon Wissbaum, Grayson Owen, Matt Mercado, and Troy Welty InLast person Row: sign-ups Head will Coach continue Tom Engstrom,on Saturday Ross 10/4 Anthony, and 10/11 Parker from Ulry,9:00am David - 12:00pm Loman, andAaron Tues Hill,- day,John 10/14 Varol, from Aaron 6:00pm Love, - 8:00pmStephen atBoatman, Arthur Goodman CJ Donahoe, Park, and 120 Michael South TradeRitch Street in Matthews. Online is open now at WWW.MARASports.Org. Space is limited. Call Jeff White at (704) 579-1061 for more information SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT SUPER SEVEN FOOTBALL POLL October 11, 2008 RANK HIGH SCHOOL 1. Butler Bulldogs MARA Basketball 2. Charlotte Catholic Cougars 3. Charlotte Christian Knights 4. South Mecklenburg Sabres 5. Charlotte Latin Hawks 6. Ardrey Kell Knights Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association 7. Providence Panthers Recreational Basketball League Sign-ups Player of the Week: Luke Bard Boys and Girls Basketball Ages 5 - 17 Luke led the Charlotte Christian Knights to a big win over Charlotte Latin with a Call 704 579 - 1061 rushing and a passing touchdown. The Super Seven Poll is updated every Sunday at www.southcharlottesports.com Sign-ups: On a 6 issue introductory advertising package Saturday, October 11th 9:00am - 12:00 noon with The South Charlotte Sports Report. Tuesday, October 14th 6:00pm - 8:00pm Starting a new business? Arthur Goodman Park Save Looking for new ways to market your business? 120 South Trade Street, Matthews, N.C. Want to show your support for youth sports?

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BEYOND THE GAME WITH CASEY POWERS Do you have a favorite great friends with many of memory on the football my teammates.” field? “It would probably be two What does Good Sports- ON DECK things; the first would be our manship mean to you? first win this season against “Basically to me it means just BASEBALL / SOFTBALL West Meck after going 0-10 having class on the field (or last season. And the second court). Just keep your cool is when I played for the and play the game.” TRAINING ACADEMY South Park Falcons in 2005 and won the Optimist Bowl. If you could play one That is still the most fun I game in the NFL, what have had on a football team team would you want to and I am still good friends play for? with a bunch of guys from “If I could play one game it Tenth grader Casey Powers that team. We look back and would not be for a pro team. is a multi-sport athlete at reminisce on that season all I would play for the Univer- Ardrey Kell High School. He the time.” sity of Notre Dame. is a versatile member of the football team and also plays What has been the big- How do you do in school basketball for the Knights. gest obstacle for you to and what is your favorite Casey is the son of Kevin and face in sports and how class? CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL Katie Powers. did you overcome it? “Right now my GPA is some- “The biggest obstacle I have where around a 4.3 and my AND TEAM TRAINING LESSONS How long have you been faced playing football is defi- favorite class is science of vi- playing football? nitely going to team camp for sual technologies because we 10229 Rodney Boulevard “I have been playing football Ardrey Kell this summer. It are learning to use different since I was 11 years old in was four hours away in the software on computers. In Pineville, NC 28134 the sixth grade for the South middle of nowhere at a place this class I am learning how Park Falcons By the way I called Camp Chatuga. We to do things like create imag- 704–889-2287 would like to give a shout out didn’t even get cell phone es and we are going to learn to coaches Register, Thorn- service. The week of noth- how to create 3D shapes and [email protected] ton, and Campania” ing but football and sleeping animations. I might actually was tough but it definitely try to enter a job that does www.ondeckbaseball.net helped me out on and off the things like this.” football field. I also became

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