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Tyasha currently plays basketball for an elite travel basketball program called Best Choice.   Two years ago, she started running track for her school.  Her events are the 100m, 200m & anchor on the 4x100M relay.  Her success on the track is starting to gain interest from several AAU track teams in the Central Indiana area.

In basketball, she helped her team win the 2008 AAU D2 National Championship.  Her team also finished Fourth in the 2010 AAU D1 Nationals and won the 2011 D1 Nationals.  On the track, she has finished undefeated in all 3 of her events (100m, 200m & 4x100m) this year. Tyasha was named to the All-star team while participating in the USJN MidAmerica Challenge in 2010.  She was the youngest camp invitee last year at the IU Elite Camp ran by former Coach Felicia Jack, which she received the “Best Attitude” award. She also received MVP at the Danny Granger Elite Camp.

Her favorite athlete is Skylar Diggins because she likes her competitive spirit and her desire to get better every day.

Tyasha has a few colleges on her radar.  The schools on her list are Notre Dame, UCONN, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, Penn State, Ohio State, Northern Illinois, University of Evansville and University of Detroit Mercy, which has also shown interest in her.  Once she attends college, her course of study will be Sociology & Kinesology.

She would love a be a WNBA Player, involved in the criminal science field, or a physical therapist when she grows up.

Tyasha trains with Best Choice coaching staff several times a week, two days a week are speed and agility and strength and conditioning, while spending the rest of her training time focusing on improving her basketball skills.  She also has personal training sessions with Living Empowered Sports to improve on her individual skills.

Tyasha would like everyone to know that through GOD all things are possible.  She is grateful to god to be blessed with athletic ability to compete at a very high level for one of the top basketball teams in the country; Best Choice is a Christian based travel basketball program. She really enjoys her team and the opportunities that they have given her to learn about mentoring and basketball.

This well rounded athlete will definitely make her mark in athletics and society.  Keep up the great work!

"The initiative will remove helmets that are 10 years old or older and replace them with new helmets at no cost to the beneficiary leagues and will provide coaches with the latest educational information to help keep their young athletes safer and healthier.

In its first year, the program is being piloted in four markets: the California Bay Area, Gulf Coast region, Northern Ohio, and the tri-state region around New York City.  The NFL, NFLPA, NCAA and NOCSAE have committed a combined total of approximately $1 million to the program in its first year. The pilot program is designed to provide valuable information on the state of youth football helmets, including the number of helmets 10 years old or older in use.  As of 2012, NAERA members will no longer recondition or recertify any helmet that is 10 years of age or older.  NOCSAE will collect the helmets when removed and use them for ongoing research programs."

Helmets do not prevent concussions, but they certainly help protect against them. the Helmet Replacement Program will educate coaches on the following points:

-- "Start with Safety": Concussion awareness and response information, featuring links to CDC content and resources

-- "Perfect Fitting":  Helmet fitting information, including links to manufacturer-specific fitting resources

-- "Tackle Safety": USA Football's Tackle Progression Model and Levels of Contact information and videos

-- "Helmet Condition": Reconditioning and replacement information

SSA summer basketball camps reach the beginner, intermediate and advanced team player through drills that range from basic to advanced techniques needed to perfect your game.  Our professional coaching staff which is led by our Director of Basketball and former NBA player, Emmanuel Blackwell, will help all players develop a love for basketball, strengthen their skills, improve their understanding of the game to give them the edge they need to become a better player.

Focus on the Whole Player

Our philosophy goes way beyond what happens on a basketball court.  All of our camps provide a positive environment that supports the individual growth of our athletes.  Everything we do at Suwanee Sports Academy is intended to Empower the Whole Player to give athletes the mental, physical and emotional tools they need to succeed on and off the court

A facility like no other:
We have a world-class training facility that has served as the home of some of the nation’s premier basketball events, camps and tournaments over the past ten years.  We have seven courts, a 3,000 square foot shooting lab equipped with cutting edge technology, a 12,000 square foot performance and weight training area and classrooms right off the courts.  And its all air-conditioned!!!

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A variety of camps to choose from:

Each one of our camps will have its own unique emphasis and curriculum.  A brief description of the highlights of our various camps can be found below.  Please let us know if you have any questions by calling (770)614-6686

Register for summer camp according to the grade you are entering for the 2012-2013 school year
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The Mark Price Basketball Camp has Sold Out 3 years in a row so register early.

Are you looking for a camp that will focus on shooting and also improving your overall game? Now’s your chance to learn the game from a 4-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest shooters of all-time!

The Mark Price Basketball Camp provides players in grades 4-12 with daily fundamental skill development along with specialized shooting instruction from the NBA’s all-time leader in free throw percentage and one of the most respected shooting instructors in the country!

Camp Features:

• Fundamental skill development with an emphasis on footwork in the areas of:
  • Ball handling
  • Dribbling
  • Passing
  • Pivoting
  • Moving without the ball
  • Defense
• Daily shooting instruction will include:
  • Form shooting
  • Free throw shooting
  • Shooting off the catch
  • Shooting off the dribble
  • Proper shooting footwork
• 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 game play
• Daily lectures from 4-time NBA All-Star Mark Price

Middle School Invitational Basketball Camp

Designed for top middle school players in Georgia and the surrounding areas to be featured in an environment that will challenge their commitment level to being the best.  Our staff monitors several top leagues and speaks to top coaches to identify those players that qualify for an invitation.  The invitees will be tested daily through high intensity stations, basketball conditioning, character development, contests and competitive play.  If your goal is to play high school basketball at a high level, then come test your skills against your peers.

Rising Stars Camps

For the young players just learning the game, the Rising Stars Camp introduces boys & girls grades K-5 to the basic fundamentals of the game. It is important for players at this age to build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of shooting, passing, ball handling, and dribbling.

This camp will also feature daily contests and games to ensure each player has a fun time learning the game!

King of the Hill Scorer's Camp

In order to win games two things must occur; stop a team from scoring and scoring points!  We will explore and learn different ways to put the ball in the basket.  There will not be a shot you don’t like because you’ll be able to create it.  The camp will focus on:

• Attacking the basket-combination moves
• Game play-1 on 1, 2 on 2 and 5 on 5
• IQ Development-reading the defense
• King of the Hill 1 on 1 Championship

Train to Reign Point Guard Camp

It is widely agreed that the point guard position is the most important role in basketball.  What differentiates the good ones from the great ones?  Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Mark Price, Steve Nash and Rajon Rondo all possess distinct qualities that make them great.  We will expose the players to those skills and teach them how to be affective when in that role.  Camp Features:

• IQ Development-creating offensive opportunities, seeing plays develop, leading
• Position specific skill development-passing, ball handling, decision making
• Game Play-3 on 3, 5 on 5, pick and roll
• Film Breakdown-review and analyze games played
• Guest Speakers

The camp is for anyone who has the ball during the game and toward players who want to learn how to direct their team on the court to win championships!  Show me an effective point guard and I’ll show you an influential leader.

Summer Camp Policies

For questions, contact Emmanuel Blackwell at (678) 541-0326; eblackwell@ssasports.com or Eric Eleton at (678) 541-0263; eeleton@ssasports.com

Register for summer camp according to the grade you are entering for the 2012-2013 school year

Summer Camp Policies

Individual Skills Camp
Campers will experience skill instruction in a fun and positive learning environment.  This camp is designed for players of all levels and experience, and each camper will  be challenged accordingly.  Camp will cover all phases of the game: forearm & overhead passing, setting, blocking, hitting, serving, defense, and more. Each day will begin with work on individual skills and techniques and end with modified & competitive game play.  The camp will conclude with a team tournament championship.  Courts will be divided by skill level to create an environment that will motivate and challenge each player. Fee includes: Instruction, awards and a T-shirt.

Libero Specialty Camp
The Libero Camp is designed for fundamental skill development at the libero and defensive specialist positions. This specialty camp will focus on passing technique, serving and defense. Campers will receive a lot of repetitions in all phases of these positions. Campers will be divided by skill level and placed in groups where they will improve and be challenged. This camp is designed for players entering 6-12th grades and no experience is necessary. Fees includes: Instruction and a T-shirt.

Train for Tryouts Camp

Campers will work on position training along with aspects of competition training to get athletes ready for their high school team tryouts!  Camp will cover all phases of the game: forearm  & overhead passing, setting, blocking, hitting, serving, defense, and more. Camp will begin with work on individual skills and techniques and end with game play.  Campers will be divided by skill level and placed in groups where they will improve and be challenged. Fee includes instruction and a T-shirt.

VolleyStars Camp
The VolleyStars Camp covers individual skill development and team concepts through instruction and game play.  Camp will cover all phases of the game: forearm & overhead passing, setting, blocking, hitting, serving, defense, and more. Each day will begin with work on individual skills and techniques and end with modified game play.  Courts will be divided by skill level to create an environment that will motivate and challenge each player. Fee includes,  Instruction, Awards and a T-shirt.

VolleySkills Camp
The VolleySkills Camp is a great introduction to the sport of volleyball! Camp will cover basic fundamentals of the game: forearm passing, setting, hitting, serving, and defense. Each day will begin with work on individual skills and techniques and end with modified game play.  Campers will learn the basic skill technique, coordination development and fundamentals of the game in an atmosphere of fun and friends.

Summer Camp Policies

For questions, contact the Director of Volleyball, Cindy Young, at  (770) 614-6686 x 108 or cyoung@ssasports.com

The 2011 USSSA State Championships was our most successful tournament of the year.  We expect 2012 to be even better.  The top 4 teams in each age group qualify for the USSSA National Championships.   Even if you have never played USSSA before, this is a tournament every team in Georgia should put on their calendar.   Check out last year's action.

The Ins-and-Outs

Dates: Friday, May 18th - Sunday, May 20th Ages: Boys 4th Grade/10U - 11th Grade/17U   Cost: $$300 
Format: Pool Play into Bracket Play (3 Game Minimum)   Sanctioning Fee: Provided through USSSA - annual registration fee only $25/team.     Venue: Suwanee Sports Academy Rules:  Georgia USSSA Rules Schedule: The tournament schedule will be linked here on the Wednesday before the tournament.

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