MOJO52

You can add Shinning Star Jackson to list

I had a similar experience with the Holmes Boys Basketball team at a restaurant after they played in a Tournament over Christmas break a couple of years ago. Very well behaved, and courteous. Should be the norm, but good behavior deserves recognition also.....The Coach, parents and staff at Holmes is apparently teaching and interested in more than just basketball. Great feed back for Holmes H.S.

I agree, just not as familiar with the other organizations. To me, the ultimate goal it to help prepare the kids for their future careers........and a sports/basketball scholarship will certainly help do that. Whatever organization or team or coach helps these kids to accomplish that, they need to be applauded. Most coaches or organizations that we are familiar with all indicate they would do all they could to help a player realize his goals. There are absolutely those that also have incorrect motives, but for the most part, we haven't seen that. There are a lot of coaches and organizations that are involved with AAU because they want to help kids and they enjoy the atmosphere along the way. There are lots of quality people you meet along the way, including the kids.

Anyone have a list of names and teams the girls throughout KY are playing on this summer? Please post if you do.

SS McFarland isn't the only top quality SS team, SS Jackson and I believe it's SS Price have very good teams also.....maybe others in the 17U division and of course there are other top qualilty teams out side of SS. it's nice to see so many quality teams..........good competition makes them all better.............and very fun to watch the competition.

Agree coach Davis is top quality...............Always instructing and encouraging the players.................

SS is a great organization that has many teams in all boys divisons. also staring to venture in to the girls divisions. IMO they try to provide a quality experience for all those participating in SS. They have many players who have gone on to play at the next level. you can view their web site shiningstarsports.com they are about helping kids improve and reach the athlete's goals. not everyone's goal is to play at a major D1 school. Believe it or not, some players actually choose their school based the educational opportunities that the college provides, but having a scholarship opportunity helps to achieve their educational goals........I know for many on this thread that's unthinkable................but there are actually a lot of these kids that realize that sports is a way to pay for a college education!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SS has grown tremendously in the past 3 years, not sure the year they first organized. Originally started in the Cincy area, then ventured in to No Ky and now venturing in to the Louisville area. as far as I know DSAS only has 1 16 yr old team and 2 17 year old teams. Is this correct? SS has many teams at the various age levels.

Their roster has several good guards. They include Kevin Glenn and Vance Hall

I think you can add Shinning Star (Jackson) to your list