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1 South Charlotte Sports Report HOMETOWN TEAMS... HOMETOWN KIDS Volume 4, Issue 9 September 24, FREE UNC TAR HEELS HEAD BASEBALL COACH MIKE FOX TO HEADLINE 2010 GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE DINNER Mike Fox The baseball term hot stove is affiliated with the time of year when those associated with America s past time, whether it is players, managers, front Two years ago The South Charlotte Sports Report published a story focusing on the incredible turnout that many local schools were witnessing for basketball tryouts. At one local middle school over 100 7th and 8th graders attempted to earn one of 12 positions on the school team. A local high school junior varsity team had 70 ninth graders attempt to earn one of 7 spots on the team. The response from area families to that story was simply amazing. These parents had witnessed their children go through an emotional roller coaster during a week of tryouts with 85-90% of the students failing to make the school team. In response to this issue and in line with one of our goals at The South Charlotte Sports Report of providing quality youth sports programming; we are office personnel and fans, discuss the summer game during the winter months. Even before the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920, folks sat around the hot stove to debate and discuss the significance of their team s transactions. Even though air conditioning and furnaces have replaced the iron stove as sources of heat, the term hot stove is still quite common in baseball vernacular. A place it is used frequently is to reference baseball banquets that take place during the off-season. The banquets are held to celebrate the game of baseball and to reward those in the game that contribute to its success. SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL BASKETBALL TRYOUT BOOT CAMP Unique camp will prepare area 6th-9th graders for school tryouts proud to offer our second annual Basketball Tryout Boot Camp program for area 6th-9th grade boys and girls. The 2nd Annual South Charlotte Sports Report Basketball Tryout Boot Camp will be held October 24th and 25th at Community House Middle School. Our unique 5 ½ hour program will provide a simulated tryout format for the campers to prepare for their actual school tryout. Each camper will receive first-class instruction on the ins and outs of basketball tryouts from area middle and high school coaches. In addition to working on the skills needed for the basketball tryout, breakout sessions will be held focusing on the mental preparation of tryouts and how to gain a psychological advantage and keep it throughout the tryout period. Other key components of the Boot Camp will include strength On January 23, 2010 the 3rd Annual Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove League Dinner, presented by The South Charlotte Sports Report and Carolinas Baseball Center will be held at the new 50,000 square foot Carolinas Baseball Center. This first class evening of entertainment will celebrate the growth of youth baseball and softball in the Greater Charlotte community. The Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove League is honored to have UNC Head Baseball Coach Mike Fox deliver the keynote address for the 2010 Awards Dinner. Mike Fox has guided his alma mater to the most successful period in school history and firmly established the Tar Heels as one of the nation s preeminent college baseball programs, capped by four straight trips to the College World Series. In 2008 Coach Fox was named as The National Coach and conditioning drills, tryout behavior, body language and a special session on how to properly handle both success and failure. The more I learned about the tryout process and the number of student-athletes that struggled during the tryouts, the more determined I was to develop a program that would better prepare area basketball players, said Tripp Roakes, President of The South Charlotte Sports Report. Last year we sold this camp out and offered some of the top experts in the community on basketball, mental training and physical conditioning. In listening to the response from both our campers and parents, it was a rousing success and helped many players gain the extra edge needed to succeed in their tryout. Tryouts can be a very overwhelming and emotional experience and our goal is to prepare campers in a way that gives them the best possible chance to reach their goals. This camp is not your ordinary basketball camp. We can t turn someone into a superstar overnight, but we can simulate the tryout process and provide first class instruction for our campers. We will work to build their confidence and provide a high-level of insight as to what will happen when they walk onto the court for tryouts. The Tryout Camp will be held on Saturday October, 24th from 3:30pm-6:00pm and on Sunday October 25th from 2pm-5pm at Community House Middle School. Cost for the two day event is $70 and includes a Boot Camp t-shirt. Registration is now open at camps.com or of the Year. Coach Fox attended East Mecklenburg High School before playing baseball at the University of North Carolina. Fox was a three-year letter winner at North Carolina as a second baseman from and helped to lead the Tar Heels to the 1978 College World Series. Many other current and former major league baseball players are expected to attend the 2010 Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove Dinner. In addition to the appearance of Coach Fox, twelve awards will be presented to area youth baseball and softball players. Nominations for each award are now open at www. hotstovedinner.com A special autograph session with current and former major and minor league baseball players will be held prior to dinner. Vendors will display their products and one of Charlotte s largest auctions for sports memorabilia and other exciting locally donated items will be held. As part of the awards dinner, college scholarship money will be presented to the top baseball and softball scholar athletes. We would like to invite the Greater Charlotte community to join us for a night of baseball on January 23, Corporate Sponsorships and Award Sponsorship packages are available for this unique event. The Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove League Dinner sold out in years one and two and year three is expected to sell out earlier than ever before. For more information and to purchase corporate tables or individual seats, please visit www. hotstovedinner.com or contact Tripp Roakes at TO ORDER TICKETS: Don t wait too long to register as we have a cap on the number of campers we can accept for this special program. Follow South Charlotte Sports Report on Twitter twitter.com/tripproakes NOW HIRING PART TIME SALES DIRECTOR The South Charlotte Sports Report has an opening for a part-time sales associate. This position provides the opportunity to earn an additional income while helping us to attract new advertisers to The South Charlotte Sports Report. Tripp@southcharlottesports.com for more information.

2 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Page 2 Volume 4, Issue 9 THINGS ARE HAPPENING ALL OVER THE PLACE! Wow! Life is becoming really busy at The South Charlotte Sports Report. Our calendar of events (see page 5) is filling fast! Let s take a look at what s coming up soon in addition to the newspaper. We just opened up enrollment for what I believe is our most valuable camp of the year, The Basketball Tryout Boot Camp. Check out the cover story! If you have children between the grades of 6 and 9 that are planning to tryout for their basketball team, this camp is the one you don t want to miss. We have brought in experts from every aspect of a basketball tryout for a two day camp to help prepare the boys and girls for their tryout process. Experts on basketball, mental and physical training will all share their knowledge with the campers. Last year many of our regular campers told us that this was the most helpful camp they had ever attended. Enroll fast, this camp sold out early last year! My labor of love project, The 3rd Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner is now set for January 23rd. This night of baseball and softball has doubled in size each year and become one of the top events in the area for baseball and softball families. We are so privileged to have UNC Tar Heels Head Baseball Coach Mike Fox as our special guest this year. The thrill of honoring all the top youth players in the area makes this event worth every ounce of energy we pour into it. This year we will hold the event at the brand new 50,000 square foot Carolinas Baseball Center Facility. With Coach Fox joining us this year, we expect to sell the event out earlier than ever. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit The Christmas Break is going to be very busy for The South Charlotte Sports Report. We will host three sports camps over the break, Baseball, Basketball and Football. All three of these camps are now open for enrollment and we may add a fourth camp in the next two weeks. To enroll and to learn more on all of our camps, please visit I also want to take the time to thank some of our amazing student writers that have joined our team this fall. Brendon Reid, Kelly Pope, Tara Seuss, Katie Domitrovich and Sara Lee all have outstanding profile stories in this issue! It s so neat to watch these young writers grow and develop more confidence in their writing skills! If your son or daughter would like to contribute stories to our newspaper, please send me an , Tripp@southcharlottesports.com In closing, please take the time to read about TEAM MLE and Emily Rose on page 7. Our community lost Emily nearly one year ago and many of her friends and family members are coming together to raise much needed funds for Cancer research. As I have learned recently, Emily was a very special young lady who was friends with everyone at Butler High School and beyond. Let s all join together to honor her memory and help others who face tough obstacles. We can all learn a lot from Emily and the way she lived her short life. Thanks again for your amazing support of The South Charlotte Sports Report! Tripp Roakes Publisher South Charlotte Sports Report Tripp@southcharlottesports.com The South Charlotte Sports Report has openings for freelance photographers and an advertising sales representative. Please Tripp@southcharlottesports.com P I C K U P Y O U R C O P Y O F T H E S O U T H C H A R L O T T E S P O R T S R E P O R T A T T H E S E L O C A T I O N S Play It Again Sports Community House Middle School Cardillo s Dick s Sporting Goods Pineville Dick s Sporting Goods Matthews YMCA Siskey Branch Mathnasium Southeastern Gymnastics Steps N Motion The Fountains On Deck Baseball Tokyo One Express Extreme Ice Center Dr. Sellers Orthodontics Weddington Activity Center Baskin Robbins (Highway 521) PCAA Baseball Complex Nothing But Noodles Athletic Republic Mecklenburg Aquatic Club Carolinas Baseball Center International Sports Center Try Sports Pet Essentials Jesse Brown s Adventure Jersey Mike s (Stonecrest) CrossFit Charlotte Laxer, Long and Savage Grand Slam USA Papa Johns Camfield Corners Tebby Sports Medicine Meridian Medical Group Velocity Sports Performance Quimby and Collins Charlotte All-Stars Omega Sports Four Seasons Barber and Salon Dunkin Donuts (Highway 521) MARA Baseball Complex Fitness For Women Palone s Pizza Sports Connection Ballantyne South Charlotte Sports Report Covering the Active Children and Families of Our Community The South Charlotte Sports Report is published twice a month by The South Charlotte Sports Report, 9901 Zackery Ave, Charlotte, NC Phone: The South Charlotte Sports Report is distributed free throughout our coverage area in neighborhoods and local businesses. 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3 Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 3 3RD ANNUAL GREATER CHARLOTTE AREA HOT STOVE LEAGUE DINNER AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF CHARLOTTE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL HOSTED BY CAROLINAS BASEBALL CENTER & THE SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT JANUARY 23, :00pm SPECIAL GUEST FOR THE EVENING LIMITED # OF TICKETS THIS YEAR RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT HEAD COACH MIKE FOX UNC TAR HEELS BASEBALL The Biggest Night of Baseball and Softball in Charlotte History! COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS FOR AREA YOUTH EXCITING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AUCTION AUTOGRAPH SESSION WITH PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYERS 12 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYER AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GAME OF BASEBALL AWARD $95 PER TICKET FOR ADULTS $75 PER TICKET FOR Students $1,000 CORPORATE TABLE FOR 8 (A CURRENT OR FORMER PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER WILL JOIN EACH CORPORATE TABLE FOR DINNER) TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT OR BY MAILING PAYMENT TO South Charlotte Sports, 9901 Zackery Ave, Charlotte, NC Event to be held at Carolinas Baseball Center, 1108-F Continental Blvd. Charlotte, NC FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR VISIT

4 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Page 4 Volume 4, Issue 9 Fall / Spring Sports Baseball BABE Softball RUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION Cheerleading Leagues for Ages 13/14 & 15/16 Soccer Winter Sports Basketball Wrestling Register Online at Visit us at COACHES, TEAM MOMS, PARENTS: SEND US YOUR TEAM PHOTOS AND NEWS TO TRIPP@SOUTHCHARLOTTESPORTS.COM 00: : :04.98 SUMMER 00:04.97 PERFORMANCE 00: : :0 SM AND SKILLS CAMPS 00: : : : :04.92 Ardrey Kell JV Football Captains take the field versus Weddington. DANIEL CALABRETTA AIMS FOR NATIONAL TEAM SM FOOTBALL SUMMER CAMPS Want the competitive edge over Session I - June 15th-18th your at Marvin opponent? Ridge High School Come to Velocity From: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM for a FREE Cost: $195trial - Our professional coaching Session II - July staff 7th-10th can show you how! at Velocity Sports Classes From: 12:00 offered PM - 3:00 PM 6 days/week. Sign Cost: $175 up in September and receive a MULIT-SPORT SUMMER CAMPS FREE Nike SPARQ test! Date: June 29th-July 2nd at Velocity Sports From: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Cost: $135, $230 for Two Athletes GIRLS LACROSSE SUMMER CAMPS Date: August 2nd-4th Location: Elon Park From: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $195 Session I - June 23rd-25th at West Mecklenburg H.S. From: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $99 Session II - July 7th-9th at Edna Love Park From: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $99 Session III - July 20th-23rd at Mallard Creek High School From: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $195 Session IV - July 27th-29th at MARA Football Fields From: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $175 GIRLS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMPS Date: June 15th-19th at Providence Day High School From: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $265 BASEBALL SUMMER CAMPS Date: June 13th-16th at Carolina s Baseball Center From: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $175 SPEED AND ACCELERATION CAMPS Session III - Aug. 4th-6th at Velocity Sports From: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $99 Session IV - Aug. 11th-13th at Velocity Sports From: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $99 Session V - Aug 18th-20th at Velocity Sports From: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $99 Session VI - Aug. 25th-27th at Velocity Sports From: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $ Nations Ford Road Suite C Charlotte, NC velocitysp.com/charlotte 00 00: : : : : : : : : : :04 Daniel Calabretta has been invited to participate in the USA Baseball tryouts for the 14U National baseball team at the National Training Center in Cary, North Carolina. Daniel is in eighth grade at Weddington Middle School and plays on the Middle School team and the Charlotte Hurricanes Travel team. He had the privilege of playing in the 11U World Series in Kansas City, Kansas, the Elite 24 Tournament in Orlando, Florida, and the NC State Championship team. Daniel has been the starting shortstop on every team that he has played on. Daniel s achievements have included being chosen as a Mid-South Region Football scholar in 2007 for his academic and athletic excellence. Daniel s excellence extends to the classroom where he is in the AIG (Academically & Intellectually Gifted) classes and maintains a straight A average. He s a member of the Beta Club and Honor Roll student. Daniel has set his goals on playing varsity baseball and continuing his pursuit of academic success.

5 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 5 STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK CASEY LANG SARA FAIRLEY Age: 17 School: Weddington High School Grade: 12th Parents: Dana and Christine Lang Words people use to describe me: Hardworking and nice I am most proud of: Soccer and football If I could donate $100,000: I would give to a nearby shelter or home to better the community Best Advice I was ever given: Don t be nervous Favorite Subject: Math Favorite Jersey #: 9 Athletic Accomplishments: Casey left his mark last weekend with a 57 yard field goal versus Ardrey Kell High School to close the first half. The kick, the fourth longest in state history, gave Weddington High School the needed momentum to come from behind and beat the Knights. Casey has been a key contributor to the Warriors resurgence in Casey is also a successful soccer player and was awarded with Most Valuable Player honors for his soccer team. Academic Accomplishments: Casey is a good student and won a citizenship award at Weddington High School. Age: 15 School: South Mecklenburg High School Grade: 10th Parents: Bill and Dalinda Fairley Words people use to describe me: Passionate, kind, giving, studious, confident, focused. I am most proud of: Serving on a mission trip this past summer to Kingston Jamaica. If I could donate $100,000: I would give to Gardener s View Baptist Church in Kingston, Jamaica. Best Advice I was ever given: To care more about others than you do yourself Favorite Subject: Biology Favorite Jersey #: 11 Athletic Accomplishments: Only a sophomore, Sara is already in her second year as a starter on the Sabres varsity volleyball team. She plays the position of outside hitter for her team. Away from South Mecklenburg High School, Sara plays club volleyball at Carolina Juniors for their national traveling volleyball team. Academic Accomplishments: Sara is a very accomplished student at South Mecklenburg High School. Following her freshman year, she was ranked 10th out of 524 students in her class with a 4.5 grade point average. This summer, Sara traveled to Kingston, Jamaica for a mission trip. She helped with construction at Gardener s View Baptist Church and a music camp for blind children at the Salvation Army School for the Blind. The two Student-Athletes of the Week will receive a Scholarship to Architech Sports and Physical Therapy for a Functional Movement Screen. ARCHITECH SPORTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY 8918 Blakeney Professional Drive Suite 120 Charlotte, NC Ph Physical Therapy for Athletes and Weekend Warriors * Sports Performance * Soccer Speed and Agility Baseball Pitching Arm Care Evaluations * Female Jumpmetrics Training * Coaches Care Programs All programs in conjunction with Morrison Family YMCA SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Things are getting busy with The South Charlotte Sports Report and our youth sporting events. Below you will find our current calendar with activities we are offering over the next six months. For more information on all of our programs, check out the following websites: October 24 & 25 December 21 & 22 December 21 & 22 December 28 & 29 January-February January 23 February Basketball Tryout Boot Camp Christmas Break Basketball Skills Camp Christmas Break Indoor Baseball and Softball Camp Christmas Break Indoor Football Camp 6U & 7U Baseball Skills Development Program 3rd Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Baseball and Softball Dinner (Featuring UNC Tar Heels Head Baseball Coach Mike Fox) 2nd Annual South Charlotte Sports Report Youth All Star Basketball Tournament *Enrollment is now open for all camps. As always, send us an with any questions you may have on any of our events, Tripp@southcharlottesports.com

6 Page 6 Volume 4, Issue 9 CrossFit Charlotte Forging Elite Fitness What is CrossFit? CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program which utilizes highly varied, random functional movement performed at a high level of intensity. CrossFit delivers a fitness program which is broad, general and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. The rewards of this program are evidenced in our clients who are athletes, firemen, policemen, military, weekend warriors and individuals of all ages who are trying to improve their health and fitness. What is CrossFit Sport? CrossFit Sport is a program designed for middle school and high school athletes who seek to improve their sports performance. CrossFit Sport utilizes the principles of CrossFit while dedicating more time to teaching and building the training skills that are critical for developing athletes at the high school and collegiate levels. Athletes will be properly trained in the areas that develop the power and explosiveness that is critical for all field, court and diamond sports. CrossFit Sport workouts consist of a combination of strength training, CrossFit metabolic conditioning (WODs), speed/acceleration work, agility and nutritional education. CrossFit Sport Workouts CrossFit Sport workouts will train athletes in the following critical skills and techniques: v Dead lifts v Squats (Back, Front, Overhead) v Overhead presses v Bodyweight exercises v Sprints (normal, resisted, hills) v Plyometrics v Nutritional education As athletes demonstrate proficiency in these core power lifting movements, Olympic lifting techniques such and the Clean, Jerk and Snatch will be taught. Olympic lifts are the premier lifts for building power and explosiveness in all athletes. How do I Get Started? CrossFit Sport sessions will be held three days per week at CrossFit Charlotte in Matthews, NC. Contact Coach Andy Hendel if you have any questions. We invite you to come by our gym for a free workout and to discuss CrossFit and CrossFit Sport. You will not find a level of performance and achievement anywhere else. Contact: Coach Andy Hendel (Coach A) coacha@crossfitcharlotte.com Crossfit Charlotte West Charles Street Matthews, NC

7 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT TEAM MLE ROSE SET TO PLAY FOR THE MEMORY OF EMILY ROSE Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 7 Emily Rose The loss of life for a very special young lady has given area students and community members a chance to come together to help others. On December 20, 2008, Zach McKelvey, a 2010 CBC Diamond Rat and Providence Panther, lost his stepsister, Emily Lauren Rose, to leukemia. Emily was a senior at Butler High School, a cheerleader and honor student, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease in July Ironically, Emily was volunteering at Camp Care, a summer camp for children with cancer, located at Lake Lure, when she became ill. She passed away in Charleston, SC after receiving a bone marrow transplant. Emily ranked in the top 7% of her graduating class, with a 4.22 GPA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and was on schedule to graduate with her class despite being unable to attend school, and was accepted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ironically, her family received word of her acceptance on the day of her passing. Emily was hospitalized for all but approximately 10 days from the date of her diagnosis until her death. During the stays, both at Presbyterian Hemby Children s Hospital in Charlotte, and at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, she carried her battle with faith, dignity and determination. Emily found a way to impact so many people in such a short time following her diagnosis. This should come as no surprise to all her friends as Emily found a way to put a smile on the face of students from every corner of Butler High School and beyond. She stepped out of her comfort zones of cheerleading and sports to make friends with nearly every classmate she came across. Over the last 9 months, many events have occurred to celebrate Emily s life. A tree was planted by the FFA at Butler, Tyler Tewell dedicated his Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Player of the Year Award to Emily and the Butler baseball team dedicated their season to her memory. Last November, the Butler High School cheerleaders organized a team to march in her honor at the Curesearch Walk to Conquer Kids Cancer. Now the focus has turned to raising money to help fund research that may one day cure these diseases. This year, Emily s parents Steve Rose, and Amy and Mark McKelvey, have organized teams for both the Curesearch and Light The Night walks. Curesearch is a collaboration of the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children s Oncology Group. Light the Night is a production of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Both of these endeavors raise money to benefit patients currently battling cancer and to fund research to cure these diseases. Emily s family is now asking the community to step up to the plate and help raise money in the race to cure Cancer. Please consider donating to these causes, or even better, joining TEAM MLE (Make Leukemia Extinct) ROSE at Light the Night and at Curesearch Milestones Walk. Join us for the Light The Night walk at Symphony Park at Southpark on October 17, 2009, and Curesearch at Freedom Park on November 7. Links to these websites may be found below. Donations can be made at each of the websites, along with directions on how to join the teams. TEAM MLE will be wearing and selling t-shirts for these events. All proceeds from sales will be donated equally to the Curesearch and Light The Night causes. EMILY ROSE AND TEAM MLE LINKS Why all this for just one young lady who went through what many others also endure? Perhaps Kim Cousar, the baseball coach at Butler, and Emily s weightlifting teacher, said it best at Emily s memorial service. As a teacher, you go through your career hoping that you impact the students that pass through your class. Sometimes, if you are extremely lucky, you get a student who impacts you and your life, and makes you better. That was Emily. Here s your chance to impact someone s life, someone who was just diagnosed, or who will be in the future. Someone who is fighting for their life. The South Charlotte Sports Report would like to ask our readers to join together to help TEAM MLE become the best it can possibly be. From the many stories we have been told about Emily Rose, it s safe to say she would love to have you on her team! The following link is to a memorial video in honor of Emily. The following link is to Emily s Caringbridge website. CAROLINAS BASEBALL CENTER Greater Charlotte s #1 indoor baseball training facility NOW OPEN! COME SEE OUR NEW HOME! Carolinas Baseball Center CBC s new address: Carolinas Baseball Training and Athletic Performance Center 1108-F Continental Boulevard Charlotte, NC Cbcbaseball.net

8 Page 8 Volume 4, Issue North Community House Rd Suite 101 Charlotte, NC Phone: Hours of Operation: M-F: 10-6 Sat: 9-5 Closed Sunday Premier Soccer is Charlotte s #1 soccer specialty store located in the Ballantyne area off of Johnston Rd in Torningdon Market next to Earth Fare. We carry major soccer brands- Adidas, Nike, Puma, Umbro, Kwik Goal and more. Mention this ad and receive 10% off any one time purchase at Premier Soccer Independence Point Pkwy Matthews, NC Phone: Hours Of Operation: M-F: 9-6 Sat: 9-4 Closed Sunday 1453 Cherry Rd Rock Hill, SC Phone: Hours of Operation: M-F: 10-6 Sat: 9-5 Closed Sunday In The Game Athletics has two area locations servicing the general sporting goods markets. We can provide you with uniforms, footwear and equipment for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Wrestling, Cheerleading, spirit wear for schools, teams, leagues, etc. BEYOND THE GAME WITH LAUREN WRIGHT Written by Kelly Pope, Marvin Ridge High School, Class of 2011 Getting ready to finish her last two years of high school at Marvin Ridge, junior Lauren Wright lives a healthy life by participating on the school s cross country team. Lauren enjoys this active sport not only because it keeps her in shape, but it also puts her in a great mood allowing her to enjoy her surroundings! Lauren works hard at practices and it recently paid off at the Providence Invitational on the 29th of August; Lauren ran a new season best time of 24:56.00 in the 5000 meter race! Great job Lauren! What is most enjoyable about cross country? The things I enjoy the most are my teammates. They are all so supportive and fun! What is your favorite school subject? Why? My favorite school subject would have to be World History. I had a wonderful teacher freshman year and it was so interesting to learn about all the beautiful places around the world. What is your most embarrassing moment? The most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me was at practice, when I tripped over a tree root and ate the dirt. Who motivated you to start running? My parents are the ones that really motivate me! They are very supportive, and they come to my meets just to see me run. What is your favorite thing to do when you are not running? I really love spending time with all my friends, and traveling both in and out of the country. What is your most memorable childhood memory? My most memorable childhood memories would have to be the time I spent with my family, grandparents and my cousins in Blowing Rock. If you could give one piece of advice, what would it be? I would have to say just do what you love, say what you feel and live. What is your favorite quote? My favorite quote would have to be: The most important thing in life is to stop saying, I wish and start saying, I will, consider nothing is impossible then treat all possibilities as probabilities. - David Copperfield Who has been your most inspirational teacher? How did they inspire you? My most inspirational teacher would have to be my Spanish teacher, Mrs. Shrader. She taught me the first year I took Spanish, and she really made fall in love with the language. The Young Athlete of the Week Award is now open for sponsorship. Help us to continue this award and market your company with us! Call rd Annual On Deck Golf Tournament November 11, 2009 et ÇàÜxx VÉâÇàÜç VÄâu The On Deck BSDA is a locally owned 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that prides itself on character development of area youth. On Deck uses baseball training as a vehicle to motivate young athletes to excel academically, as well as athletically. The program specializes in teaching the participants a strong sense of work ethic, commitment, character, leadership and teamwork. The program is open to all qualified players, regardless of financial status. Proper golf attire is required.no steel spikes. To register or request additional information, call (704) ext. 25 or ondeckgolftourney@google.com Schedule Registration 9:30 am Mulligans and Senior Tees available for sale during registration (or you can buy them when you register) Putting Contest 10:30 am Shotgun Start 11:30 am Format Captains Choice Entry Fee $125 per person $500 per team of 4 Registration includes: 18 holes, Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Boxed Lunch, Goodie Bag, Buffet Dinner. Benefiting NC/SC youth through financial aid to On Deck s Baseball Skill Development Academy ---for more information go to

9 Volume 4, Issue 9 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Page 9 CHIP S QUICK TIP Presented by Chip Sigmon, OrthoCarolina Sports Performance Increase your speed with the Thera-Band Hip Flexor Iso-Hold This exercise really helps isolate the muscles of the hip/thigh flexor (especially the rectus femorus of the quadriceps). Make sure that the band is securely tied 1. around the bottom of a table that will not move (we find that the red Thera-Band works best). Place the band around the athletes ankle. 2. Have the athlete bend their knee slightly so that they are standing on plus lock in and squeeze the abdominals to help with core stabilization. Raise the upper leg just short of 90 degrees 3. and the lower leg10-15 degrees just short of full extension (use no more than 70% of max resistance). NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 12 GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE AWARDS The 3rd Annual Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove League Dinner award nomination period is now open for area baseball and softball players. This season, the awards dinner will present 12 unique awards to area youth and high school baseball and softball players. These awards include: * Greater Charlotte Baseball Player of the Year * Greater Charlotte Baseball Pitcher of the Year * Greater Charlotte Youth Baseball Player of the Year (grades 6-9) * Greater Charlotte Softball Player of the Year * Greater Charlotte Youth Softball Player of the Year (grades 6-9) * Comeback Player of the Year*** * Student-Athlete of the Year*** * High School Team of the Year*** * Travel Team of the Year*** (age 18 and under) * Youth Team of the Year*** (age 12 and under) * York County High School Baseball Player of the Year * Contributions to the Game of Baseball Award Hold this position for 15 sec then repeat on 4. the other leg (3 x 15 sec with each leg). *** These awards are open to both baseball and softball players and teams The nomination period will close on November 30th at 11:59pm. Parents, coaches and friends may nominate a player or team. To complete the nomination form, please visit RUN FASTER. JUMP HIGHER. IMPROVE AGILITY. SPECIALIZING IN THESE AREAS Speed and Agility Training Personal Training Football Combine Training Physical Therapy Pitching Performance Programs YOU. IMPROVED John J. Delaney Dr. Charlotte, NC Randolph Rd Charlotte, NC ocsportsperformance.com

10 Page 10 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Volume 4, Issue 9 BEYOND THE GAME WITH ELIZABETH DALEY Written by Tara Suess, Ardrey Kell, Class of 2010 ELIZABETH DALEY Elizabeth Daley, a senior at Ardrey Kell High School, has made a name for herself on the woman s golf team with strong personal records of scoring a 38 on 9 holes and an 83 on 18 holes. For Elizabeth, golf is a leisure sport, yet she still takes it seriously. She has certainly accomplished great things and offered a lot to the Ardrey Kell women s golf team. So you ve played on the Ardrey Kell golf team for four years now; how old were you when you first began to play golf and why did you decide to take up the sport? I was six years old when I first began playing golf. My dad really wanted a golf buddy so I guess he looked to me. Do you compete in golf tournaments outside of match play for Ardrey Kell? I play every year for the Ardrey Kell ladies golf team, but I don t play in tournaments. For me I look at golf as a sport that I enjoy playing, not a sport I want to become a champion in. Golf was designed to be a leisure sport and that s how I play it. How do you pump yourself up or prepare for an upcoming match? I usually prepare myself by just laughing a lot with my teammates and try to forget it s a competition- that way I don t feel pressured. Although golf is an important part of your life, it is not your main focus. What is the main focus in your life right now? School is the most important thing to me right now because getting into the right college and getting a good job in the future is what I m most focused on because obviously I m not going to be a pro golfer, that s just not realistic for me. What is your most driving motivation to win a match? My most driving motivation is definitely my team. I don t want to play horribly and have that cost us the match. How do you balance school and golf? Since golf is a fall sport, its really hard to balance it in the beginning because your starting to get all your new schoolwork and you have to get used to your classes, but the way I balance it is usually its just spent with late hours working right after practice. But then after your fall sports are done you can just focus on your academics and then it balances out altogether. What is your funniest or most interesting memory from a golf match? I played with my friend, Lexi Flores, once in a golf match and her ball landed in the water on a par three. At this point she was fed up with her round and instead of taking two strokes, she took off her shoes, rolled up her pants and hit it out of the water! I was laughing hysterically. Who in your life is the most influential person to developing your golf game and why? Carol Ellington, one of our coaches for the Ardrey Kell team. He is so funny and such a great golferhe makes me want to play better. What is your favorite thing about playing golf? I love how when you compete in matches, you get to be social with your opponent. They re not a numbered jersey or a left fielder you can barely see- you get to talk and laugh with them. Would you encourage other high school aged girls to play golf as well? I definitely would because it s a social sport and since the game is 90% mental, it gives you a chance to improve both physically and mentally throughout your lifetime. Anyone can make you tired. Not everyone can make you better. ARDREY KELL ATHLETICS BBQ Mark your calendars for Ardrey Kell s BBQ on Friday, October 9th. Tickets for the BBQ will go on sale beginning September 14th. See any AK Athlete or go by the front office to purchase tickets. The BBQ is a fundraiser benefiting our AK Athletes. Thanks in advance for your support. Charlotte s ONLY facility specializing in youth conditioning and athletic development. 701 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC

11 Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 11 Friend us on Facebook: South Charlotte Spor ts Repor t The South Charlotte Sports Report is now a member of FACEBOOK! Visit our page at to stay up to speed on our events, camps, and more! Search: South Charlotte Sports Report and join today! YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MCCANN MELLETT Twelve year old McCann Mellett enjoys playing three sports on a competitive level. The sixth grade son of Quentin and Kara Mellett attends Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School. McCann is currently playing football for the Olde Providence Patriots where he lines up as a fullback and middle linebacker. McCann also plays baseball year round for the Charlotte Hurricanes where he is a middle infielder and catcher. In basketball McCann wears the Charlotte Express jersey and plays in AAU and USSSA tournaments across the area. McCann is able to manage all of his athletic commitments and remain a good student. He lists Science and Social Studies as his favorite subjects in school. Congratulations to McCann Mellett for being named the South Charlotte Sports Report Young Athlete of the Week. To nominate an area athlete for Young Athlete of the Week, please Tripp@southcharlottesports.com. The Young Athlete of the Week award is for students 6th grade and below. SUPPORT OUR YOUNGER ATHLETES BY SPONSORING THE YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK AWARD, ONLY $99 PER ISSUE, CALL He may feel like giving up, but you don t have to. Make the call that makes the difference. Tutoring Club guarantees to improve academic performace in less time and at a lower cost than any other program. MATH. READING. WRITING. WRITING. ACT/SAT. PREP Lancaster Hwy Charlotte Start learning more about exclusive TutorAid programs, only form Tutoring Club. SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT SUPER 7 FOOTBALL POLL 1. Butler Bulldogs Charlotte Latin Hawks Charlotte Christian Knights Marvin Ridge Mavericks Charlotte Country Day Buccaneers South Mecklenburg Sabres Carolina Pride 4-1 Player of the Week: Morgan Roberts, Country Day * The Super 7 Poll is updated every Sunday at

12 Page 12 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Volume 4, Issue 9 EXPERIENCE A MIRACLE Oct GRACE CHRISTIAN CENTER Ardrey Kell Knight Justus Pickett dashes for the endzone. MARA Basketball Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association Recreational Basketball League Sign-ups Boys and Girls Basketball Ages 5-15 Call Sign-ups: Saturday, October 3rd 9:00am - 12:00 noon Saturday, October 10th 9:00am - 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 14th 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arthur Goodman Park 120 South Trade Street, Matthews, N.C. On line Registration available now at MATTHEWS BASKETBALL UNDERWAY! MARA Basketball sign-ups in process Matthews, September 23rd - Basketball signups have been brisk for the edition of MARA Basketball. With over 500 players last winter, 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 and Butler High Schools as well as Jay M. Robinson, South Charlotte, McClintock and Crestdale Middle Schools and Matthews, Elizabeth Lane, McKee Road, Providence Springs and Endhaven Elementary Schools have all partnered to make this happen. The kids are the benefactors. It gives them opportunity to learn a team sport and all the lessons that come with it. MARA participants also benefit from their association with the jr.nba/jr.wnba as well as their participation in the Charlotte Bobcat Youth Basketball network. Benefits of the Bobcats network are coaches, player and referee clinics, Bobcat uniforms as well as group ticket opportunities. MARA offers leagues for boys and girls from ages In person sign-ups will continue on Saturday 10/3 and 10/10 from 9:00am - 12:00pm and Wednesday, 10/14 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Arthur Goodman Park, 120 South Trade Street in Matthews. Online is open now at WWW. MARASports.Org. Space is limited. Call Jeff White at (704) for more information.

13 Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 13 BEYOND THE GAME WITH JESSICA PEREZ Written by Sara Lee, Myers Park High School, Class of 2013 JESSICA PEREZ Jessica Perez is a 15-year old sophomore at Myers Park High School. The daughter of William and Deianira Perez has played tennis for Myers Park High School on the varsity women s team since her freshman year, where she helped with the team effort to win the state championship. She is working hard now to help Myers Park win the state championship for the second consecutive year and motivates herself to get past the challenges of competitive sports and win. What sports do you enjoy playing and what teams do you play for? I enjoy playing tennis, and I have played for the Myers Park Varsity Tennis team for two years. What motivates you to succeed in sports? What motivates me is the fact that every challenge is something different, and that as athletes, we re going out there by ourselves, trying to win. Where do you see yourself in five years in the sports world? I see myself playing college tennis on an athletic scholarship. Who has helped you develop the most in athletics? My dad has definitely helped me the most in my athletic career. I started tennis when I was six, and he taught me every day, never giving up on me. Without him, I doubt I could play tennis like I am today. Who is your favorite tennis player? I like Roger Federer, because he has done so much for tennis, for the sport. Not only that, but Roger Federer is a big philanthropist: he created the Roger Federer Foundation to help support children in their education and sports careers who could never afford it otherwise. What is your favorite subject in school and why? Math or history. I like math because there s always an answer to a problem, and if you don t get it, there s always something to work towards. Without history, we would forget everything in the past, and nothing to look backwards to in the future. History is like our foundation for the future. What is your most memorable match? It would have to be my first tennis tournament that I won. The tournament was in Concord, NC and I was 9. I remember feeling discouraged at the beginning, because I was losing, but I also remember coming back and winning the tournament, which gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. Where s the farthest you ve traveled to play tennis? I went to Tucson, Arizona for the Team Tennis Nationals. My team got second place overall out of 8 teams. Other than sports, what do you like to do in your free time? In my spare time, I like making art, talking with friends, and traveling. I especially like visiting Puerto Rico to visit my relatives. Athletes All have One thing in COmmOn They Can PreTTy MuCh eat Like horses. Okay, so maybe they have more than one thing in common like a drive for excellence, to deliver their best, all the time. Hey, looks like we have a lot in common with them! And we understand that appeasing big appetites should be done with big, family style portions made with delicious recipes, served up in a place that can accommodate and entertain just about any group or function. team Of the Week OLDE PROVIDENCE PATRIOTS JUNIOR PEE WEE FOOTBALL The Olde Providence Patriots Junior Pee Wee football team, coached by Robert Pollack has been selected as the Buca Di Beppo Team of the Week. Coach Pollack and his young football players have been hard at work since August 1st preparing for the Pop Warner Football Season. Each player has contributed to the team after only two games. Many of the players are in their first year of tackle football and have shown great improvement since the first practice of the season. Congratulations to The Olde Providence Patriots Junior Pee Wee Football Team for being named The Buca Di Beppo Team of the Week! Tommy Hogan Jake Bagwell Harrison Baker Gavin Beauregard Brady Berger Jack Brigham Cole Davies Walker Finke William Finke Liam Fitzpatrick John Ford Michael Gibbons Garris Greene Harper Hendricks David Hutto John Hutto Gus Jewell David Kloiber Jack Kloiber Trey Kloiber Conner Manion Ryan Pollack Jake Reid Noah Richter John Seaborn Campbell Shepard Paxton Smith Noah Strassner Ethan Swink Pineville bucadibeppo.com

14 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Page 14 Volume 4, Issue 9 MARA Basketball Cheer (5-13 year olds) Cheer for our MARA Basketball teams! MARA Basketball cheer sign-ups will begin September 1st and continue through October 18. Practice begins in late October. Teams cheer a 10 game regular season schedule and finish with a post season tournament in the middle of February. All activities are at local elementary and/or middle schools. Fees: Cheer Activity Fee: $75 (uniform not included) Contact our cheer coordinator Brandie Smith at or at maracheer09@yahoo.com. Partner with AT&T and earn money. AT&T offers great value from wireless on the nation s fastest 3G network to home phone, Advanced TV, and high-speed Internet. And now, when you partner with AT&T, you can earn money for your organization. Learn more by visiting Revenue for you Promote AT&T services through your Web site and any AT&T sale that originates on your site will put money back into your pocket. What could be easier than that? Sign up today! T o l e a R n m o R e, v i s i T w w w. at T. c o m / R e v e n u e f o R y o u 3G not available in all areas. Coverage is not available in all areas. See coverage map at stores for details AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo, and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

15 Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 15 2nd ANNUAL SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT BASKETBALL TRYOUT BOOT CAMP LIMITED ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 24TH AND 25TH COMMUNITY HOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM THE SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT BASKETBALL TRYOUT BOOT CAMP IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE 6TH, 7TH, 8TH AND 9TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS FOR THEIR SCHOOL TEAM TRYOUT. TOP AREA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES WILL SIMULATE THE TRYOUT EXPERIENCE AND PREPARE THE CAMPERS FOR THE SCHOOL TEAM TRYOUT. CAMP FOCUS INCLUDES: BUILDING A MENTAL ADVANTAGE FOR THE TRYOUT TRYOUTS FROM A COACHES PERSPECTIVE EXPERT COACHING ANALYSIS PHYSICAL CONDITIONING NEEDED TO EXCEL IN THE TRYOUT HOW TO MANAGE SUCCESS AND FAILURE IN A TRYOUT THE GOAL OF THIS TWO DAY CAMP IS TO GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND SUCCESS AT BASKETBALL TRYOUTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 3:30PM-6:00-PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH 2PM-5PM $70.00 PER CAMPER VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Checks and Cash accepted REGISTER ONLINE AT Or mail a check to: SCSR, 9901 Zackery Ave, Charlotte, NC FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE TRIPP@SOUTHCHARLOTTESPORTS.COM

16 CUTHBERTSON SOCCER OFF TO SET THE STANDARD Page 16 Volume 4, Issue 9 The Cuthbertson Cavaliers soccer team is off to a great start. In their first season, the Cavaliers are 7-1 overall and 6-0 in the 2A Rocky River Conference, placing them in first place in the conference. Their only loss came from visiting 4A member Sun Valley, in which they lost 2-1 in the final ten minutes. With conference wins over Forest Hills, Monroe, Central Academy, and Piedmont, the Cavaliers have done exactly what they were told to do by their coach: Set the Standard. Oh, and by the way: Cuthbertson High School does not have a senior class. That s right Head Coach Nelson Garner, the former soccer coach at Piedmont High School, starts just five Juniors, only one of which have ever played a Varsity soccer game, and including one that hasn t played competitive soccer since the seventh grade. The rest of the team includes three freshmen, and eight sophomores, all of which who have never played a Varsity soccer game in their life. On top of the problem of age Written by Brendon Reid, Cuthbertson High School, Class of 2011 and experience is the fact that these are players that just met each other this past August during tryouts. With players coming from Parkwood, Weddington, and Marvin Ridge, team unity was something Garner did not only preach, but expected. I can t believe how close we have gotten! says sophomore starter Matthew Cureton one day during practice. We act like we have known and been playing with each other for years. The truth is, we just met each other a little more then a month ago. The team often goes out to eat together, whether it is before the game at a subshop or school cafeteria, or after an away game victory at Burger King. So how does a team with no seniors, compete and win against teams of seniors? Garner says, It all starts with work ethic. There is no staying at the same level in high school. Everyday, you are either getting better, or you are getting worse. And work they do. Almost every Friday, the team must run a mandatory two-mile run under fourteen minutes. Those who don t make it do extra conditioning after normal workouts. Assistant Coach Garret Vaughn laughs as the players all try to convince him they are in shape. Half of them say this on their hands and knees. That is definitely something we need to work on, Vaughn says of overall team endurance. I ve noticed in every game how fast we start off in the first half. Then comes the second half and we are getting beat off the ball, which is partially mine and Nelson s (Garner) fault for not having them conditioned. Despite the overall success this year so far, Garner says there is still room for improvement other than conditioning. C mon! Of course there is always room for improvement. I would still say there is room for improvement even if we were a 8-0 ball club. Let s face it: If I said there wasn t room for improvement, I wouldn t be doing my job as a coach. A couple things on my mind are our touches on the ball and seeing the whole field. Any other problems that the team has? (Garner laughs) Yeah, it would be nice to get some water bottles and maybe an ice maker. But equipment problems are something you can expect from a new school. It s Basketball Season! Despite these hardships and distractions, the team has exceeded the expectations of most people. No one thought they would be this good. No one except Garner. This is a really a talented group of young men right here. What we have to make sure we do though, is not to get a big head and be thinking about that conference championship or even playoffs. Yes, those are goals, but we need to take it one game at a time. We ll see if the Cavaliers can finish the season as strong as they started. We ll see if they can set the standard. CAVALIERS ROSTER John Lewthwaite Dannon Fields Trent Johnson Adam Lutz Brendon Reid Daniel McCuiston Michael Yarussi Andrew Gebhardt Austin Pelletier Alex Herring Kyle McGuire Josh Shomette Matthew Cureton Riley Sloop Jason Drain Michael Proctor Sara Wilson, Manager Olde Providence Recreation Association Basketball Registration Begins October 1st. Come join OP for another exciting basketball season. This is our 33rd year serving our young athletes in South Charlotte. Visit us and Register Today at oprasports.com Register Early to Ensure Your Spot Here In The League of Champions

17 Volume 4, Issue 9 Page 17 Why Carolina Courts? Basketball: Winter Programs Elite League for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys (This league will fill up fast) Recreation League for boys and girls ages 8 to 16 Instructional League for 5, 6 & 7 year olds. Mens Adult League starts 10/25/09 Get your team entered now! $25 OFF RECREATION LEAGUE BASKETBALL IF ENROLLED BY OCTOBER, 1, 2009 Only valid with this coupon in person at Carolina Courts. Cannot be used with any other coupons. Volleyball: Winter Programs Intro to Volleyball: 3rd through 8th grade girls RISE Inhouse Volleyball Program: Begins in January more information coming soon! Carolina UVC (Club) tryouts starting in late October. Go online to register for tryouts. Adult League Volleyball begins 10/21/09 get your team registered today! Why Carolina Courts Leagues? Best Instruction available Dedicated staff focused on player development Brand new facility with unbelievable equipment Practices and Games all at the same place Registration for all above mentioned leagues or call us !

18 Page 18 Volume 4, Issue 9 (L-R)Sarah and Kristen Wyczawski, Erin and Kendra Murphy The Ardrey Kell volleyball program is proud to host two pairs of sisters this season. Kristen and Sarah Wyczawski along with Erin and Kendra Murphy all play key roles for both the varsity and junior varsity programs led by Head Coach Zoe Bell and assistant Rick Kiser. First off, lets set the record straight on the sister act; Kristen and Sarah are Outside hitters, Erin and Kendra SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT SISTER SLAM FOR ARDREY KELL VOLLEYBALL are Right Side players, Kristen and Erin are Juniors on Varsity and Sarah and Kendra are Freshman on Junior Varsity. Similarities regarding positions is not the only thing you notice Even though they are a few years apart, each could be a clone of the other. Kristen is talkative, engaging and a team leader for the varsity squad. Sarah is outgoing, aggressive and a team leader for the junior varsity Knights. Erin appears to be shy, quiet and sensitive. Kendra appears to be the same but look a little closer and you will see two kids that will have you rolling on the floor laughing by just being themselves. It took a little time for them to feel comfortable.now you would think they are part of a comedy act according to Coach Kiser. Coach Kiser adds, Kristen s voice rings in my ears after every game. The first to cheer a successful point and the first person to call the ball and celebrate with her teammates after each and every play, no matter if it was a successful play or one that did not go our way, Kristen is the positive, encouraging voice any coach would love to hear. Sarah is the voice you hear on the court calling for the ball or calling it for someone else. She wants to team to be successful and will play as hard as anyone to win a point, game and match. She is a freshman and you can already tell that there is something special for us to enjoy for the next 3 years at Ardrey Kell. She gas a wonderful smile and an engaging personality.just like her big sister. Erin is a very talented athlete and loves to play. She is one of those kids that just enjoys life and goes about it with a sense of humor that is very refreshing. It can be the slightest thing like.everyone shags balls that are left on the floor and brings them back to the ball cart. Erin will pick up 4 of 5 balls at one time and as she is returning them to ball carts she tells the coach I got 5 no one else is counting. Kendra is close behind her big sister. I had all the junior varsity players on the floor doing a reward for something that the team was not focused on.i told the players to get a little closer together so I could yell at them without raising my voice so high It was a tense moment. Some of the other kids stood up and when they got closer to me they got back down on the floor.. Kendra did not stand up to come closer.she did some sort of wormlike crawl from across the court. I was laughing so hard I forgot why I was punishing them. She has a wonderful smile and an engaging personality.just like her big sister. Both younger sisters give thanks and credit to their older sisters for helping them to learn the game and navigate their way into Ardrey Kell High School. The Murphy girls know that they have high expectations to live up to as their older brother Michael just graduated last spring. Michael was a well-liked classmate and excelled in soccer and basketball for the Knights. The older sisters have kindly accepted the fact that their younger siblings are now at the same school on the same team and playing for similar goals. Some children may not like those conditions, but Erin and Kristen both seem to enjoy having a younger sister around. Two sets of sisters from different families but with one common bond, great kids working very hard for their coaches. They are absolute joys to coach but it s even more rewarding when you get to know them a little better and understand their unique personalities. Watch out Ardrey Kell opponents, the Murphy s and Wyczawski s are going to be inside The Knight s Castle for a while! For the Smile of a Lifetime! Dr. Keith T. Sellers 6406 Carmel Road #309 Charlotte, NC Turn and Burn Lacrosse Presents: -Fall Lacrosse for boys and girls. Open to players in grades 3 through High School; - Co-Ed Fall Lacrosse Jr s for players ages 5-8. Location: MARA s Aurthur Goodman Park. For more information and to register please visit,

19 Volume 4, Issue 9 SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT Page 19 LINDSAY BOSEK: YOUNG SWIMMING STAR Written by Katie Domitrovich, Charlotte Latin Lindsay Bosek, a 15 year old sophomore at Charlotte Latin, has been swimming since the age of 7. Lindsay, the daughter of Betsy and Rich Bosek, began with swimming summer league at Ballantyne Country Club, and has since worked her way up the swimming ladder. Five years ago, she began swimming year-round for Mecklenburg Aquatic Center, and says she loves it. Also on her schedule was high-school swimming freshman year. When asked whether she preferred school swimming or swimming for Mecklenburg Aquatic Center, Lindsay cannot decide between the two, stating that They re both great times you get to spend with friends and the competition and atmosphere is awesome. She notes that her best events are the 50 and 100 freestyle, and one of her biggest accomplishments is placing third in the southeastern sectional meet in both of these. At the school state meet her freshman year, Lindsay won both the 50 and 100 freestyle, after having an undefeated season in these events. Lindsay was also selected as an all-conference and all-state champion at the end of the swimming season. In order to keep at the top of her game, Lindsay follows a strict practice regimen, swimming for two hours and fifteen minutes every day, excluding Sunday. After hitting the pool, she trains for 30 minutes of dryland, which includes running and conditioning on land. She does this all year except during the month of August, when she finally gets to kick back and relax. In her spare time, Lindsay says she like to hang out with friends. She also enjoys horseback riding, spending much of her spare time in the barn with her horse Decanza. Lindsay used to ride for Peter Hill Farm and Hidden Valley Stables. Maintaining her grades with such a busy schedule is difficult, but Lindsay is a good student as well as being a talented swimmer. Swimming in college is definitely at the top of her priority list, but as to what college she wants to attend, she in unsure. Lindsay is looking forward to another successful high-school season and another action-packed year of swimming. AD IN : THE Q SHACK COACH OF THE WEEK MIKE AIELLO PARK SHARON 15/16U BASEBALL TEAM Coach Mike Aiello has been named as The Q Shack Coach of the Week. Coach Aiello serves as the head coach of the Park Sharon 15/16U Baseball Team and also helps out with the 13/14U Park Sharon Longhorns. Mike has coached at Park Sharon for many years and made a positive impact on the lives of many young ball players. With Mike s assistance the older divisions of Park Sharon baseball have grown the last few seasons to provide more opportunities for our area youth. Congratulations to Coach Mike Aiello for being selected as The Q Shack Coach of the Week. To nominate your coach for this award, please visit The Q Shack or The winning coach will receive a $25 gift certificate to The Q Shack. FREE SANDWICH Buy one Pork or Chicken Sandwich with one side, get the second sandwich free. -- Offer expires 12/31/2009 Located in The Providence Promenade Providence Road Charlotte, NC BUILDING CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH TENNIS On September 20, Charlotte Junior Tennis launches its Ad In tennis program with Tim Wilkison, a former top ranked tennis professional, in attendance. The Ad In program offers players a unique opportunity to get first-hand advice from leading experts in the fields of nutrition, fitness, and sports psychology and at the same time, to play practice matches against other area youths. The program will run through December 20 with guest speakers appearing at each session, including Chip Sigmon of OrthoCarolina Sports Performance, and former Hornets strength & conditioning coach; Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run; and Dr. Charlie Brown, an Olympic sports psychologist. Angela Gallo, an award winning nutritionist, and Gordie Ernst, head tennis coach at Georgetown University, also will be available to offer advice to the program s participants. The Ad In program teaches its participants lifelong healthy lifestyle habits and provides them with character-building opportunities, including the opportunity to teach tennis to at risk, low income children through a special community outreach program. Participants are also rewarded for keeping on track with nutritional and fitness guidelines, and are provided with a written tennis curriculum that tracks John Wooden s Pyramid of Success. The Ad In program not only gives players the guidance and support they need to get to Ad In, but gives them the extra confidence they need to be winners on the tennis court and in life. For more information, visit the Charlotte Junior Tennis website at Match Play & Guest Speaker Series with Tim Wilkison Play Tennis & Get Advice from Leading Experts in: Nutrition Fitness Sports Psychology Guest Speakers include: Tim Wilkison, Chip Sigmon (OrthoCarolina), Molly Barker (Girls on the Run), Jodi Peckich (Total Nutrition Technology), Dr. Charlie Brown (FPS Performance), and Velocity Sports Performance. See details at or contact us at (704)

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