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1 THE EDITORIAL Forestville Eagles are proudly sponsored by: VILLI S AIR EVERYWHERE SNAP FITNESS SIGNS INC. COMPLETE COMFORT CARRINGTON FINANCIAL SERVICES PROJECT WINE BENDIGO BANK (GOODWOOD COMMUNITY BRANCH) ARKABA HOTEL YOUR ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS NATIONAL PHARMACIES PANGAEA TRAVEL SPORTS POWER (MELROSE PARK & MITCHAM) YESS TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SURVERYS PAGE 1

PRESIDENT S MESSAGE COACHES CORNER Howdy folks, I trust and hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying, and our athletes are embracing, the challenges that have presented themselves so far this season.

having. State Champ results The state championships were again another successful weekend for the club with 11 teams making the top 4 out of a possible 16 grades.

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE COACHES CORNER Howdy folks, I trust and hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying, and our athletes are embracing, the challenges that have presented themselves so far this season. As we continue to develop our athlete s across the entire club and as we continually invest our resources into player development it is also important to look back and reflect at the results we are having. State Champ results The state championships were again another successful weekend for the club with 11 teams making the top 4 out of a possible 16 grades. With 3 teams ending up taking out the state champion title. Our winning teams included the U16 girls & U18 Boys state teams and our U12 girls reserve side. We came 2nd overall in state champion points and 2nd overall reserve points. Elite Eagles Over the past month we have seen a number of news articles featuring current and former eagle s juniors, highlights for me included: - Adam Doyle signing with the Adelaide 36ers - Majok Deng signing with the Adelaide 36ers - Sam Simons making the Australian U17 team - Multiple eagles representing the state at the U16 National Championships I hope everyone can maintain a positive attitude towards there basketball experience remembering our coaches, board and team managers are volunteer s and as an organisation we are always seeking assistance (both financially from businesses and personally from our members volunteering their time in a variety of ways) and looking for ways to improve. Regards, Brad Haydon on behalf of Milan Djurasevich Forestville Eagles Club President Common traits of great rebounders In my opinion, the most important factor in determining basketball games is rebounding. The team that controls the glass is usually the team that wins. We have some exceptions like the Phoenix Suns, who get out-rebounded all the time. Especially in youth games, the team that wins the rebounding totals will more than likely come out on top. The unique thing about rebounding is that it s never really a talent players are born with. It s a skill that is learned and developed. This article discusses specific things all great rebounders have in common. 1. Desire This is something that is difficult to teach. Every good rebounder has a strong desire to get to the ball. Every good rebounder understands the importance of possessing the ball and makes it an absolute priority. I have the benefit of watching Paul Milsap, a power forward/small forward that presently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. This man is incredible to watch. When the shot goes up, the opposing team had better know where he is on the court because he s going to be near the ball. He s always near the ball because he wants it more than most players. This man led the nation in rebounding for 3 straight years in college and is only 6 foot 8 inches tall. Dennis Rodman led the NBA in rebounding for years and was very undersized also. The point is that every team needs someone who is willing to get the ball. Every team needs a player to rebound and accept that as their role. Players that rebound will always find their way into the rotation. I have spent time watching several interviews with Ben Wallace and Dennis Rodman over the years. I was very interested to see how they became good at rebounding. What I was most amazed at is the amount of study and understanding they had for where the ball was going to be. I compare it to Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant who watch game film to see how the defense will play them. Dennis Rodman would watch game film to see where shooters missed shots and where the rebounds fell to. He spent time in shoot around watching angles and understanding shooters arch. It was amazing to listen to them discuss rebounding the way Michael or Kobe would discuss scoring the ball. The greatest rebounder of all time was a man named Bill Russell and he has constantly said that the key to being the best rebounder is wanting that ball more than anyone else. Bill Russell won a lot of rings with the Celtics so I d say he s someone worth listening to. 2. Hand Position When I work with young players I teach them to always have their hands up. Too many times players will have their hands at their sides and aren t in position to get the ball when it presents itself. I m not suggesting that your hands are held up in the air like someone is about to shoot you. I m suggesting that you keep them in an athletic position where the elbows are out with your hands at least shoulder height. How many times have you been watching a game where the ball falls off the rim and clocks someone in the face who isn t ready to rebound? Or the player is too worried about the man behind him so he has his hands down and back instead of in a ready, athletic position? 3. Preparation and Study I touched on this a little bit before but it deserves stronger mention. Spend time during warm-ups watching the opposing team shoot the ball. Players with low trajectory or flat shots tend to create hard rebounds that are either long or short, either way, the ball with come off the rim hard. Watch angles where players like to shoot from and where they typically miss if they do. Develop a strong sense of anticipation but a stronger sense of desire and you ll be on the road to being a solid rebounder. Credit: hoopsskills.com coach Brian Schofield PAGE 2 PAGE 3

3 TRIALS for CALENDAR Due to catch up games on Sunday August 21st (last day before Wayville closes for the Royal Show) trials for next year will be conducted at Wayville on Sunday August 7th and Sunday August 14th. Sunday August 7th July 1 (Fri) Coaching Applications close July 18 (Mon) Coaching Appointments for Division 1 announced Aug 7 (Sun) Trials for Aug 14 (Sun) Trials for :00-9:30am Under 12 Girls 9:30-11:00am Under 14 Girls Aug Sept Last Minor round for Juniors Junior Grand Finals 11:00am - 1:00pm Under 16 Girls Sept 12 (Sun) U10 Come and Try 10:00am at Wayville Premier League games plus Life Members and Sept 25 (Sun) Junior Presentations (1:00pm - 3:00pm) Sponsors Day after these events Sept 25 (Sun) Youth League Presentations (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Oct 16 (Sun) Junior Trainings Commence Sunday August 14th Oct Junior Summer Season Starts 8:00-9:30am Under 12 Boys 9:30-11:00am Under 14 Boys 11:00am - 1:00pm Under 18 Girls and Youth League Women 1:00-2:00pm LUNCH BREAK PREMIER LEAGUE 2:00-4:00pm Under 16 Boys 4:00-6:00pm Under 18 Boys 6:00-8:00pm Youth League Men Come and try Day for U10 s will be held on Sunday September 14th at 10.00am at Wayville (after the show) July 5 (Sat) 6:30pm/8:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Wayville July 9 (Sat) 6:30pm/8:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Port Adelaide July 10 (Sun) 1:30pm/3:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Wayville July 23 (Sat) 6:30pm/8:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Starplex July 30 (Sat) 1:30pm/3:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Adel Hills August 7 (Sun) 3:00pm/5:00pm Premier League: Fville VS Wayville August 13 (Sat) 6:30pm/8:15pm Premier League: Fville VS Pasadena PAGE 4 PAGE 5

U18 AUST BBALL CHAMPS CONGRATULATIONS A huge thank you to all who assisted with the running of the Nationals in April.

countless roles which took many hours each day. Damian Weeks likewise spent many hours at the venues, and lifted the standard of the game introductions to a new level.

Again a huge thanks to all who volunteered.

Congratulations to all. Forestville has 7 girls and 1 boy selected. Congratulations on your efforts to date, and good luck as the teams prepare for Nationals in Kilsyth Vic.

Named as reserves were Amy Cotton and Christian Ignatavicius. Coach of the Girls team is Lynne Holland.

Zaragoza Spain from June 22 July 2. The team was selected after a camp conducted from May 4 8.

Sam departed Thursday May 26 for a tour of China, and upon return leaves within a week for Europe on a pre Worlds tour.

MEDALISTS Anzac Day saw our Premier League teams play West Adelaide. The MVP for each game was awarded the Anzac Medal.

4 U18 AUST BBALL CHAMPS CONGRATULATIONS A huge thank you to all who assisted with the running of the Nationals in April. A special thanks to three persons who spent more time than most ensuring the Championships ran smoothly Kate Kerish our Café manager did a fabulous job Brad Haydon took on countless roles which took many hours each day. Damian Weeks likewise spent many hours at the venues, and lifted the standard of the game introductions to a new level. The Championships ran well, and we had many complimentary comments as the week went on. Teams were very appreciative of the time put in by all the volunteers. Again a huge thanks to all who volunteered. Colin Jennings (Chair of Organising Committee) STATE TEAM SELECTIONS The following Forestville players have been selected in the U16 State teams for 2016 Championships. Congratulations to all. Forestville has 7 girls and 1 boy selected. Congratulations on your efforts to date, and good luck as the teams prepare for Nationals in Kilsyth Vic. From July 2-9. Selected were: Madelyn Griffiths, Ella Sawyer, Gabriella Vidmar, Ruby Porter, Ambah Kowcun, Kelesy Rees, Eliza Joynes and Ethan Scriven. Named as reserves were Amy Cotton and Christian Ignatavicius. Coach of the Girls team is Lynne Holland. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Samantha Simons on her selection in the Jayco Australian U17 Sapphires team to participate in the U17 Women s FIBA World Championships in Zaragoza Spain from June 22 July 2. The team was selected after a camp conducted from May 4 8. The coach is former Forestville junior Shannon Seebohm, and one of his assistants is former Forestville junior coach Tracy York. Sam departed Thursday May 26 for a tour of China, and upon return leaves within a week for Europe on a pre Worlds tour. Congratulations to the following players: Girls Ellamay Brooks-Birve Grace Facchini Claudia Rodda Charlotte Zygarlicki Isabelle Zygarlicki Boys Robert Brennan ANZAC DAY MEDALISTS Anzac Day saw our Premier League teams play West Adelaide. The MVP for each game was awarded the Anzac Medal. Janelle Newley, great neice of Samuel Edward Marshall who served at Gallipoli presented the winners with their medals. PAGE 6 FILDES BIRTH Trent and Monique Fildes have welcomed Mila Fiore Fildes on April 21st at 5.27pm, weighing in at 3.17 kilos FUTURES SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT Basketball SA is pleased to announce the 2016 Futures Squad. The U14 Futures development squad of 20 girls and 20 boys is a program that runs on Saturday s at University SA Magill Campus the home of elite basketball in SA. The program kicks off on Saturday, 7 May and will run for 15 weeks. COACHING APPLICATIONS All current coaches, and anyone considering coaching are asked to complete forms which were distributed on Tuesday June 14th. Applications close Friday July 1st. PAGE 7

5 STATE CHAMPS/CLASSICS INFORMATION STATE CHAMPS Whilst the club didn t win any state wide awards, we had an incredible 11 teams make final four. 5 teams made the GF, 2 teams missed out on the grand final with last second shots (U16B Res and U18 G State). 3 teams won the GF (U12 GR, U16 G S & U18 B S), U18 Boys state with a massive 3 on the buzzer to win it. A huge well done also to our U14 G Reserve who lost in double overtime. Also to the U18 Boys, who started the weekend totally overlooked. Rated to finish fourth in their group, they started with wins over Woodville and Norwood before losing to Centrals and then winning narrowly over Southern. In the Semi, they survived a tough encounter to win by 6 against the highly fancied Mavericks. The GF was a thriller as the Eagles led by 6 late in the game, only to have Centrals fight back to level, and then take a one point lead with 2.7 sec to play. A well constructed and executed out of bounds play saw Michael Harris launch a three pointer which was all net, as Forestville reversed their round result to win on the bell. The points system for club wide trophies as normal was 5 for winning, 3 for second, 2 for third and 1 for fourth. As such we were 2nd in both State and Reserve Girls, and 2nd overall in both state and reserve overall points. CLASSICS Four teams competed in the Classics over the June long weekend. U12 Girls Div 1 finished second in their group with 2 wins 1 loss. Lost to Hawthorne 24-42, d Hills Hornets and d Keilor In the QF lost to Nunawading 29-67, then in the SF round lost to Melbourne 22-49, and in the positional playoffs lost to Bulleen to finish highest ranked SA team at 8th. U16 Girls Div 1 finished top of their group with 3 wins. d Keilor 58-36, d NZ and d Ballarat In the QF d Nthn Suburbs before losing SF to eventual winners Bulleen. In the positional playoffs, lost to Diamond Valley 49-52, finishing top SA team in fourth. U18 Boys Div 1 finished top of their group with 3 wins. d Geelong 71-48, d Portland and d Melbourne In the QF lost to Centrals 55-69, in the SF round d Kilsyth and in the playoff round lost to Melbourne to finish sixth. U18 Girls Div 1 an understrength team due to injuries, lost to Knox, lost to Nthn Suburbs and d Frankston to finish third in their group. In the QF round lost to Hills Hornets 53-59, lost to Sturt in the SF round, and in the positionsal round, d Eastern Mavericks to finish 15th. NUNAWADING Eleven team competed in the Nunawading Tournament. Six teams made the finals of their competition. U12Boys Div 3 lost their semi final 6-30 v Waverly to finish third. U18 BoysDiv 2 lost their semi final v Dandenong to finish third. U18 Boys Div 3 lost their grand final to Balwyn. U14 Girls Div 1 lost their grand final to Waverly. U14 Girls Div 2 d Ringwood in their grand final. U16 Girls Div 2 finished fourth (only top two teams played final) U18 Girls Div 2 lost semi final to Kilsyth to finish third. Other teams to play were 12 Boys Div 1, 14 Boys Div 1, 14 Boys Div 2, 16 Boys Div 3 team 2. MILDURA The U10 Div 1 Boys played in the Mildura Tournament in the U12 age group. PEARCE DEATH The Senior teams wore black arm bands in a recent game. This was to commemorate the passing of Pat Pearce. Pat was involved with Forestville when we were West Torrens Bsketball Club, served as President from , and was made a Life Member in Pat s final year as president was the first of two years the club played in the NBL. TO ALL COACHES Please note that at the end of the seasons minor rounds you will be asked to nominate from your team the following award winners for trophy presentations: U12 teams U14 teams U16 teams U18 teams U23 teams Senior teams Premier League teams one Coaches Award one Most Improved, one Coaches ward and one MVP one Most Improved, one Coaches ward and one MVP one Coaches award and one MVP one MVP one MVP one Coaches award and one MVP All Unders 10 players are awarded a participation medal, as are all u12 s. Please bear these awards in mind as the season progresses. These categories are set and not alterable. FEBC COMMITTEE MEMBERS At the AGM conducted Sunday June 5th, the following people were elected to the Club Committee for the next year. Committee Members: President Milan Djurasevich (elected 2015 for two year term) Secretary Rod Cocks (elected for two years) Treasurer Darren Flew (elected 2015 for two year term) Vice President Basketball Operations Vice President Club Operations Michael Sweeney Tish Champion Colin Jennings Gerry Wasilewski Craig Lawn Heath Scriven Vacant (elected for two years) (elected for two years) Both sub-committees (Basketball Operations and Club Operations) need interested persons to fill these roles. Basketball Operations covers the general running of the basketball aspects of the Club. Club Operations covers the fundraising aspects (café, bar, fundraising) aspects of the Club. Both groups meet several times over the course of the year, but most of their duties are carried out by , phone or when people are in the same venue. Club committee members serve on one of these sub committees. PAGE 8 PAGE 9

QUIZ NIGHT PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS Bookings for the Clubs Annual Quiz Night are now open.

WANTED We ask that all families donate a bottle of wine to the wine wall.

CONTACTS Do you have any contacts with a business which could donate towards the night? Contact Colin and he will follow up.

36er AT LAST Congratulations to premier league player Adam Doyle who has been given a playing contract with the Adelaide 36ers.

Adam joined Forestville in 2008 at U18 level from Sturt where he was playing Div 2.

MORGAN S FAREWELL The Premier League Women s team farewelled Morgan Yaeger with a team bonding outing at the Arial Adventure Park

6 QUIZ NIGHT PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS Bookings for the Clubs Annual Quiz Night are now open. All teams are encouraged to put a table together for a great fun night. WANTED We ask that all families donate a bottle of wine to the wine wall. These can be left at the Club office as can any offers of donations for auction or raffle. CONTACTS Do you have any contacts with a business which could donate towards the night? Contact Colin and he will follow up. Please support this function. See Booking Form below. 36er AT LAST Congratulations to premier league player Adam Doyle who has been given a playing contract with the Adelaide 36ers. Adam, a long time guard with our premier league (ABA) team, has in past years had several stints as a development player with the 36ers. He played with Knox in the SEABL in 2014 before blowing his knee out in an exhibition game with Knox against a US College team. Adam joined Forestville in 2008 at U18 level from Sturt where he was playing Div 2. He has been a regular in the senior team since 2009 winning titles in 2011, 2012 and MORGAN S FAREWELL The Premier League Women s team farewelled Morgan Yaeger with a team bonding outing at the Arial Adventure Park at West Beach on Sunday June 5th. This was followed by lunch at Salsa s West Beach. Morgan departed for college in the US on Tuesday June 7th, and the Club wishes her all the best as she chases her basketball goals. Morgan commenced Senior basketball in 2014, continuing her junior career, right till current time, playing through the age groups, and also at state level. This year, playing all 12 games as a starter, she has averaged 5 rebounds, 3 assists and points at 44% per game. With the team in second place, at the half way point of the season, Morgan will be missed both on and off the court. Good luck Morgs. PAGE 10 PAGE 11

FORESTVILLE EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB APRIL 2016 FORESTVILLE EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB APRIL 2016 SPONSORS &

Order a dozen at the bar or by contacting the Club.

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The page already has over 500 likes, but we need more! Like it today at : www.facebook.

7 FORESTVILLE EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB APRIL 2016 FORESTVILLE EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB APRIL 2016 SPONSORS & CLUB DEALS SOCIAL MEDIA MANYARA WINE Sample in the bar on a Friday junior night. Order a dozen at the bar or by contacting the Club. MAJOR SPONSORS CLUB SPONSORS FACEBOOK The Forestville Eagles, through the hard work of current board member, Shane Croxton has a Facebook Page. The page is updated often with news, scores, photos, and information about the club. The page already has over 500 likes, but we need more! Like it today at : INSTAGRAM We also have an Instagram account up and running for the club. This allows people to see what photos have been taken around the club, and follow visually what the club has been up to. Check it out PREMIER LEAGUE SPONSORS PAGE 12 PAGE 13

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