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  1. That one game scenario is better than any evidence you can show me that would change my mind. There may be a couple players better on Matt’s and CKY. But, I don’t think either team has the depth the Defenders do. The players off that Defenders team have been winning in this state for years. Most of them grew up play and winning my in Cincy as well. You tell me why those other two teams are better (despite losing)
  2. That rumor has been there for two years now. I like it better when Tom was there. But, KBA isn’t going anywhere. When it’s gone then I’ll eat the crow. Give the refs credit. In many games they pulled teams in and explained, one hand is NOT a foul but two hands will be called a foul. Btw, I have No doubt the best team in 10thbgrade won it all. Those kids have been winning since the day they picked up a basketball. For the most part as youth players they were all winning all over Greater Cincy. Probably the most unselfish group of kids I’ve watched this season.
  3. Indiana Elite provides the most exposure on the best team for the least amount of money. These kids get an all expense paid experience to compete at the highest level. However, at this age it is not about player development. They have a combine weekend early in the season where the team is together for an entire weekend. They install all of their stuff. That is basically it. One big problem is Greater Cincinnati doesn't have an Elite program like this. Many of these Kids should stay local. But, there hasn't been a group that can keep the kids together. The 2020 class in Greater Cincy has kids going all over to play. If they'd just join forces there'd be an option. The problem is the shoe companies haven't recognized this region and supported a program.
  4. Correct! Was just about to post that update along with. White going to Moore then possibly 22ft Academy. Caleb Brown going to Eastern.
  5. 1.) Justin Powell - Celtics - Trinity 2.) Vitow Tisdale - WACG? - Bowling Green 3.) Colton Fraley - Lou Magic - Pulaski 4.) Caleb Jefferson - NKY Legends - Beechwood 5.) Roger Mcfarlene - Lou Magic - North Hardin 6.) Amari Taylor -CKY Magic - Dunbar 7.) Mark Goode TBD - Larue County 8.) Makhi White - Hoop Dreams - Taylor County or Trinity ?? 9.) Michael Mayer - None - Cov Cath 10.) Reece Smith - Lou Magic - Boyle County 11.) Caleb Brown -The Ville - ?? No Idea 12.) Neal Green - NKY Legends - Cov Catholic 13.) Jared Courtney - OKU - Franklin County 14.) Kevin Centers - OKU - Cooper 15.) Robert Kinnard - The Ville - Lexington Christian 16.) Kameron Gehrig - KY Premier (Woods) - Wayne County 17.) Jr Taylor ?? (Some where in Louisville!??? 18.) Jacob Curry - KY Premier (Woods) - Clay County 19.) Matt Cromer - Lou Magic - South Laurel 20.) Matthew Taylor - Corbin Others Receiving Votes: Alex Hostettler - ICE - South Laurel Bilao Khalid - CKY Magic - Henry Clay Eli Roberts - Lou Magic - Trinity Kobe Persley - CKY Magic - Tate's Creek Marquese Parker - KY Chaos / YBR - Madisonville North Hopkins Sam Kumler - Hoops Dreams - Mason County Will Bandy - ??? - No idea who this is.
  6. 1.) Justin Powell - Celtics 2.) Vitow Tisdale - WACG? 3.) Colton Fraley - Lou Magic 4.) Caleb Jefferson - NKY Legends 5.) Roger Mcfarlene - Lou Magic 6.) Amari Taylor -CKY Magic 7.) Mark Goode TBD 8.) Makhi White - Hoop Dreams 9.) Michael Mayer - None 10.) Reece Smith - Lou Magic 11.) Caleb Brown -The Ville 12.) Neal Green - NKY Legends 13.) Jared Courtney - OKU 14.) Kevin Centers - OKU 15.) Robert Kinnard - The Ville 16.) Kameron Gehrig - KY Premier (Woods) 17.) Jr Taylor ?? 18.) Jacob Curry - KY Premier (Woods) 19.) Matt Cromer - Lou Magic 20.) Matthew Taylor ??? Others Receiving Votes: Alex Hostettler - ICE Bilao Khalid - CKY Magic Eli Roberts - Lou Magic Kobe Persley - CKY Magic Marquese Parker - KY Chaos / YBR Sam Kumler - Hoops Dreams Will Bandy - ???
  7. LOL, Taking this quote from my kids. "I'm not in the Internet, I got an App".
  8. ...but like most coaches they are developing fine young men for the betterment of society. This is a pet peeve of mine. People think AAU coaches are responsible for developing kids. This is ridiculous! He is volunteering his time to organize and run a team. (Both he and Skinner do that well) He has maybe 4 hours a week with his team. That time needs to be spent molding 13/14 kids into a unit. Coaches have zero control over players outside of practice. 75% of kids are not whiling to WORK on their game when coaches/dads are not looking. It's a fact that the kids that work out of the love of the game are better. Several boys at the age of 14 start to have a different "want". The social scene becomes a big issue for many of these boys and they lose the desire to work. It's much easier to develop younger players than older players. We invest our time over years then one day. They stop showing up. In college there are entire development groups/training staff. Usually they are hired as a third party and not considered part of the coaching staff. They are former players and usually in their 20's. They constantly have to teach drills using the "tell, show, do" method. Each player requires 6~8 per hours/week of specialized training focusing on their weakness. Brad Redford and Kevin Duncan are two of the best trainers in greater Cincinnati for boys. However, each one has a different MO. Kevin is a great trainer and "Develops Players". However, his team's are average because all he does is trains them. He doesn't emphasize the 4 hours per week of team. He also can't travel and play in good events because he must stay local with his various teams. His team are composed of kids that he trains. Therefore, the quality of player is not consistent on a given team. It's IMPOSSIBLE to focus on both. Brad on the other hand doesn't coach a team. He trains and develops and doesn't coach. I hear he may be taking a lead trainer role at one of the local academy's. If he does it will be a great set-up because they will have coach hired to coach and he will train. I have heard it before. I've had parents leave my team for greener pastures and every-time they say the "Lack of Development". They are blinded by the "Lack of effort" their kid has when coach is not around. I can name kids on local AAU teams that I have told on multiple times. I will help you create a plan. But, you have to ask for help and you have to do the work on my time. Most of of us are parents to multiple kids, husbands, full-time employees and VOLUNTEERS for our basketball teams. We sacrifice our time, our energy and our money so these kids can play. But, I will tell you this. We are all developing good young men that will better society. We are not the ones hiding behind stage names and ripping people. Charles Barkley said it best. "The Internet is where idiots go to feel important!"
  9. Two Bad, I don't have a dog in this fight either way. But, if you really want to put your opinion (strong opinion) on the subject, how about putting your real name down so you can get full credit? All of these opinions on here about what's best for him are pretty silly unless you are him or his father. I think everyone needs to leave the young man and his family alone to do what is best for them. Just considering the two options. I don't think the NCC experience is any better than BW and it probably cost $4,000/year while BW can't be anything close to that. If you're going to pay the big money??? Why go to NCC when he could go to CCH and play with a class of the ages? That class would have arguably three of the states top 20 2020 players. With Jefferson in that group it could compete for an AAU State tournament title.
  10. I stated the same thing on here in the winter. Shoe companies will control it soon. Before you know we will have Nike Tv showcasing all of this stuff. I think AAU is better suited for middle school and below.
  11. Believe it or not it really is a huge difference. SOAS your son only gets 1 hr of practice per week. Last year both 9U Divisions were won by 8U AAU kids. I think this year there is another team of 8U 2nd grade AAU kids also beating everyone. However, that same team has been beat every time by another AAU team that doesn't play at SOAS. But that being said. Your son has plenty of time to grow and develop. Get him with the right group and his game will grow leaps and bounds. And to top it off your cost/game will go way down. You'll spend twice as much and get four times as many games and about five hours of practice/week.
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