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Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

What's the biggest problem we face?

Check this out from All Pro Dad's daily email message:

In the 1930's, when The Times of London asked Britain's leading intellectuals what they thought was the biggest problem in the world, author G.K. Chesterton sent back a quick postcard response saying, "I am." He was on to something.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Basketball Award winners June 18, 2009

Great week of Belhaven Basketball camp. Thanks to our main gym coaches John Aiken and Keke Gray. Also our counselors Mallory Hammock, Larel Bailey, John Toor, Tensely Cowan, Jordan Ainsworth, Andrew Forester and Hadley Kelsey

Award Winners

Olivia Woodward-Best Effort
Carmen Carter-Bank Shooting Champion/Double Threat Champion
Mollie Keys-8 way layup/Gotcha Champion
Laura Leigh-Blazer Award
Elise Kelsey-Free Throw Champion

Anna Daniels-Hot Shot Champion/Bank Shot Champion
Jamie Crout-Dribble Tag Champion/Gotcha Champion
Marisa Wetzel-Blazer Award
Natalie Counts-3 Point Champion
Anna Belle Butler-Free Throw Champion

Kyle Michel-Bank Shooting Champion
Chandler Welgos-Free Throw Champion
Anaya Martin-Best Attitude
Jacob Greenwood-Hot Shot Champion
Matthew McKee-8 way layup Champion
Joseph Perkins Gotcha Champion
Will Burns-Blazer Award
Jackson Travis-Dribble Tag Champion
William Jones-Best Attitude
Christian Kingdom-Blazer Award

Deon Travis-Hot Shot Champion
Gabriel Watson-8 way layup Champion/Gotcha Champion
Justin Lairy-Double Threat Champion
Kenneth Ndeble-Dribble Tag Champion
Madison Klein-Free Throw Champion
Noah Greenwood-Bank Shooting Champion
Kiarri Little- 3 point shooting Champion
Carson Banks-Best Attitude
Kevin Michel-Best Attitude
Malik Shavers-Blazer Award
Jaden Ebner-Blazer Award

Jarrett Watson-8 way layup Champion/Dribble Tag Champion
Chris Oliphant-Blazer Award
Erskine Spiller-Best Attitude
Laveedt Body-Hot Shot Champion
Keiphton Lampley-3 Point Champion
Xavier Hall-Gotcha Champion
Willis Finley-Blazer Award
Justin Moore-Free Throw Champion/Bank Shooting Champion

John Thomas Kerr-Best Attitude
Franklin Miskelly-Free Throw Champion/Gotcha Champion
Dominic Sanderson-Hot Shot Champion/8 way layups/Dribble Tag Champion
Jay Stirgus-Bank Shooting Champion
David Huang-3 point Champion
Kobe Daniels-Best Attitude
Grant Robinson-Blazer Award
Kyle Colson-Blazer Award
Ben Jones-Best Attitude
Daniel Kerr-Best Attitude
Matt Carter-Blazer Award
Thomas Miller-Blazer Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Basketball Campers of the Day Wednesday June 17, 2009

Campers of the Day Wednesday June 17, 2009

Jay Stirgus
Joseph Rein
Jarrett Watson
Carmen Carter
Annabelle Butler
Jacob Greenwood
Jaden Ebner
Drew Travis

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Jansten's Gift by Pam Cope

You have to get the background on this story. Check out the youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNeHKec9k4

and also the author's website:

http://www.touchalifekids.org/

We talk to our team constantly about not taking things for granted. This video, this book and this website do a great job sharing how we can't take these for granted. Here is a link to the New York Times article that was part of Pam Cope's journey

Basketball campers of the day June 15

Basketball campers of the day June 15

Jamie Crout
Jackson Trout
David Huang
Laveedt Banks
Justin Moore

Monday, June 15, 2009

Have no fear

"Fear is an insidious virus. Given a breeding place in our minds it will eat away our spirit and block the forward path of our endeavors."


 James F. Bell

Friday, June 12, 2009

From the Charles R. Swindoll Man to Man daily devotional calendar

Let's learn how we can cope with anxiety today....Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and we will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Basketball Camp

As always those interested go to our basketball camp link to register for our exciting, challenging and fun basketball camp.

You will learn new skills, be challenged in how to have the proper attitude and have fun each day.

We hope to see you next week. Camp is from Monday June 15 to Thursday June 18.

Check out the blog for past camp winners and neat articles for you and your parents.

Coach Kelsey

Thursday, June 11, 2009

25 characteristics of a husband who truly loves and serves the needs of his wife

25 characteristics of a husband who truly loves and serves the needs of his wife
By: Dr. Robert Lewis


1. Includes his wife in envisioning the future.
2. Accepts spiritual responsibility for his family.
3. Is willing to say "I'm sorry" and "Forgive me" to his family.
4. Discusses household responsibilities with his wife and makes sure they are fairly distributed.
5. Seeks consultation from his wife on all major financing decisions.
6. Follows through with commitments he has made to his wife.
7. Anticipates the different stages his children will pass through.
8. Anticipates the different stages his marriage will pass through.
9. Frequently tells his wife what he likes about her.
10. Provides financially for his family's basic living expenses.
11. Deals with distraction so he can talk with his wife and family.
12. Prays with his wife on a regular basis.
13. Initiates meaningful family traditions.
14. Initiates fun family outings for the family on a regular basis.
15. Takes the time to give his children practical instruction about life.
16. Manages the schedule of the home and anticipates pressure points.
17. Keeps his family financially sound and out of harmful debt.
18. Makes sure he and his wife have drawn up a will.
19. Lets his wife and children into the interior of his life.
20. Honors his wife in public.
21. Explains sex to each child in a way that gives them a wholesome perspective.
22. Encourages his wife to grow as an individual.
23. Takes the lead in establishing sound family values.
24. Provides time for his wife to pursue her own personal interests.
25. Is involved in a small group of men dedicated to spiritual growth.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Habits

"Men don't really decide their future, they decide their habits and their habits decide their future."

It is amazing to me that in all my years of coaching I have never seen a player that refused to work to hard in the off-season was rewarded during the season. It is interesting how hard players work when no one else is around.

You can see how bad players want it when no one is looking. Hanging around a campus, a weight room or gym in the summertime you get to see different athletes from different sports. It usually is true that those who pay the price are the ones rewarded in the season.

If you can not find the time and effort to work at your game and your physical conditioning in the off-season how can you be expected to be rewarded when the season is heating up? While watching the NBA Finals you have to think that these players have been going full speed since the beginning of October. They have had to be in tip top shape. Mentally they have to be there. Emotionally they have to be even keel for their teammates. Physically they must stay at their peak in order to compete with the best of the best.

As far as your habits go you will either form them or they will form you. It is one or the other. There is no in between. Either you are going to work hard or you are not. Either you are going to pay the price or you are not. Either you are going to be mentally, emotionally, physically at your best when your best is needed or you will not. It is plain and simple.

When it comes to competition you have to be at the top of your game in order to compete. If you want to be successful and reach your potential it takes an all out determined spirit. Not a half-way committed effort. I have yet to see the person put in a 50% commitment and get anything out of the effort. You have to dive in and it starts with your habits.

If I could teach my players and young players anything it is that if you want to experience the joy of winning you have to experience the habit of discipline. If you can not master the habit of discipline you can not master or ever reach your potential in athletics. It is just not going to happen.

I see talented players all the time waste their talent all the time because of an inability to stay disciplined and develop the right habits. I see players dying to apply their strong habits, but just don't have the talent. To be able to combine both is a unique gift. When you see both (LeBron, Kobe) it is amazing to watch. That is why we marvel at the great ones so much. They only come along so much. It is great if you want to practice all day long and work at your game all day long. It is great if you are super talented and have freakish athletic ability. Those two apart from each other are not a big deal. Combine them and we will pay what ever the price to watch. We will stay up late. We will get up early. We will tell all of our friends we saw you play. If you combine the both (talent and hard-working habits) we will do whatever it takes to watch.

Separate they don't mean as much. Even having proper habits without talent is a big deal, but it still can not compare to mixing it with talent.

I shudder to think of the wasted talent that occurred because of the people that would not exercise proper habits. I feel for the ones that had those incredible habits and would pay whatever the price, but just did not have the talent.

The thing is we all have a talent we just don't know what that talent may be or we refuse to acknowledge we have a talent. Oh, we have one alright we just are too scared to admit that we have one for the great fear that we may be called to use it one day. That one day we may be called on to be great. What happens when someone’s expects greatness out of us? Can we rise to that occasion? Can we be there for that one moment? Some of us get too scared when that moment occurs and we would rather hide behind the curtain or stay on the bench.

If I don't go out on the stage or out on the field or on the floor no one will notice if I am a failure of not. They will not even notice me at all. I can go another day without being seen. For some it is better to be never seen than to have never tried. How sad that is that we let ourselves get to that place.

Never hide behind the stage. Never hide on the bench or on the sideline you never know when your opportunity be the inspiration for someone is there. You can be the push that someone needs to get them started on a great life. You may be the spark that starts a major movement or Spiritual awakening for the next generation.

Each of us has inside of us untapped potential that is usually never ever used. As a coach I see it year after year. Kids come through the program and you can not get them to see the light until it is too late sometimes. They don't catch on until they have used up their eligibility. Once they start to get a grasp of what it is all about is when it is the time someone takes up their shoes and gives them to someone else.

May you never be the kind of person that someone can say he/she was so talented and they just never realized how much they had. Dig has deep down as you can to get as much as you can out of all that you can. Be Blessed.

Quote for teachers, coaches and parents from Benjamin Franklin

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."— Benjamin Franklin

Quote from Winston Churchill

"Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential."— Winston Churchill

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

What you think about you bring about

"Only one thing registers on the subconscious mind: repetitive application -- practice. What you practice is what you manifest." ~ Grace Speare

Happiness depends on.....

"To a large degree, our success and happiness in life depends on how much people like themselves when they're with us."— Joe Caruso

Super information from All Pro Dad

20 tips for creating a family-centered lifeBy: Bryan Davis


Do you have a family-centered life? Review the list below and add your own thoughts in our Comments section.
1. Mom and Dad have a consistent date night alone together at least once a month
2. Dad has scheduled one-on-one time with each of his children at least once a month
3. Entire family gathers for dinner at least 3 times a week
4. Dad texts, e-mails or calls each of his children at least once a day
5. A monthly family home video night
6. A monthly family board game night
7. Saturday chores are done with the kids helping
8. At least once every three months, Dad brings lunch to school for his kids
9. Dad prays with each of his children before they go to bed each night
10. Weekly church attendance
11. Three TV shows per week are watched by the entire family (with commercials muted)
12. Dad's job does not keep him working a lot of late nights or weekends
13. Entire family has at least one week of vacation time together per year
14. Mom and Dad attend at least one marriage strengthening conference per year
15. Family attempts camping at least once a year
16. Dad attends or coordinates a Daddy/Daughter Dance (here's how)
17. Dad personally knows all of his children's teachers and is involved in the PTA
18. Dad's time with his buddies more often than not includes everyone's kids
19. More family activities are planned outdoors than indoors
20. Dad honors his own parents

Monday, June 8, 2009

Camp Photo Week #1


Camper Awards for Camp June 1-4

Cookie of the Day Winners
Olivia Jones, Akil Strawder and Karimah Strawder

Emone Fisher-Bank Shot
Alexis Brown- Free Throw Champion
Karimah Strawder-Dribble Tag/Gotcha Champion
Cydria Gray-Best Attitude
Brett Prather-Hot Shot Champion
JJ Rivers-Gotcha/Double Threat Champion
Trae Muse-Best Effort
Jalisia Lipsey-Double Threat Champion
Alexius Washington-Best Effort
Mary Katherine Miller-Free Throw Champion
Ashleigh Fagan-Bank Shot Champion
Sara Jo Housley-Camper of the Day
Sunny Armstrong-Best Effort
Elise Kelsey-Best Effort
Jamari Donelson-Free Throw/Hot Shot Champion
Napoleon Collier-Hot Shot/Lay-up Champion
Olivia Jones-Dribble Tag/Lay-up Champion
Jakobe Cunningham-Best Effort
Marisa Wetzel-Best Effort
Alexia Brown-Best Attitude
Christopher Farrish-Bank Shot Champion
Reed Collins-Gotcha Champion
Grace Watts-Double Threat/Dribble Tag Champion
Akil Strawder-Hot Shot Champion
Jarod Robinson-Free Throw Champion
Ryan Baker-Dribble Tag Champion
Jarrett Watson-Ultimate Gotcha/Best Attitude
LeAustin Green-Hot Shot Champion
Xavier Hill-Bank Shot Champion

Article on on golfer Erik Compton getting heart transplant and competing on the PGA tour

http://://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/high-school-sports/chaminade-julienne/former-cj-athletes-heart-saved-life-of-pro-golfer-151765.html?page=3

Sunday, June 7, 2009

I want to be a validator

I think I am gifted to be a validator, but I left life get in the way. Great little video on how to encourage others on how to encourage others and how others need that smile and pat on the back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Camper Award Winners June 4, 2009

Joseph Perkins - Best Effort
Kaitlin Mapp Best Attitude
Isaiah Whitlock Best Attitude
Fione Kitchens Best Attitude
Jonathan Williams Hot Shot
Leaustin Green Hot Shot & Gotcha
Jarrett Watson Ultimate Gotcha
Graham Hodge Best Attitude

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Basketball Campers of the Day June 3, 2009

JJ Rivers
Evan Lennep
Akia Washington
Samuel Brown
Karimah Strawder
Jamari Donelson
Alexis Brown
Bryce Penn
Jalisia Lipsey

Great article on John Toor


http://www.belhaven.edu/news/200607/JohnToorStory.pdf

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Campers of the Day June 2, 2009

Campers of the day June 2, 2009
Olivia Jones
Sunny Armstrong
JJ Rivers
Brett Prather
Jared Robinson

Campers of the day June 1, 2009

Xavier Hall
Akil Strawder
Chris Farris

Each received a special gift from the Phoenix Suns

Great first day of camp

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