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QCAA Invitational registration closed
The Queen City Athletic Association is announcing the end of registrations for the QCAA Invitational. The QCAA Invitational will be held Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 25-26) at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, NC.
"We are pleased that so many teams have decided to come to our annual QCAA Invitational as we feel it's one of the region's best and best-run tournaments," QCAA president Edward Addie said. "Most of the brackets are sold-out but this year, due to demand, we are in position to accept additonal teams on a temporary basis. We would add teams so long as they are in multiples of three for scheduling purposes."
The Invitational offers a Gold & Silver Division which gives all teams a chance to compete against teams of equal skill level. Great Venue . . . Excellent Competition
All games will be played at Carolina Courts, a beautiful 5-court facility. This gives players, parents & coaches an opportunity to watch multiple games throughout the day without having to search for different venues.
The following programs have won The QCAA Invitational in previous years: NC Gaters, United Stars, CC 1st, Metrolina Havoc, Carolina Flight, Carolina Ravens, SC 76ers, Winston Lakers, Greensboro Galaxy, Garner Road Bulldogs, CB Spiders & The QCAA FORCE among others.
Add your name to the list of proud organizations that have claimed top prize and bragging rights as champions of The QCAA Invitational.
Tournament Features
· 3+ Game Guarantee
· Gold & Silver Division
· 1st & 2nd Place Team Trophies
· 1st & 2nd Place Individual Awards
· All-Tournament Team
· Tournament MVP
· Pool Play & Bracket Play
· $225.00 Registration Fee
· Multiple Team Discount
· Excellent Awards & Excellent Venue
Here are registered (paid) teams by age group:
8TH GRADE: Team Richmond, Fort Mill Trailblazers, Carolina Express, QCAA Force, Piedmont Pride, Charlotte Rivals
7TH GRADE: QCAA Red, QCAA Blue, Carolina Express, Team Warriors, SC Warriors, NC Court Generals, Lake Norman Spartans, Sharp Shooters, Metrolina HAVOC
6TH GRADE: QCAA Force Red, QCAA Force Blue, Atlanta Celtics, Carolina Hawks, Virginia Terriers, Charlotte Reign, Charlotte Jets, CB Spiders, Team United SC, Central Carolina Force, Carolina Preps, QCAA White, Carolina Phenoms, St. Gabe's, Sharp Shooters, Kings Mountain Storm, Metrolina HAVOC 5th
5TH GRADE: QCAA Force Red, QCAA Force Blue, Carolina Preps, Charlotte Mustangs, Richmond Metro Gold, Virginia Vipers, Charlotte Nets, Worldwide Sun Devils, Carolina Warriors, NC Top Flight, Central Carolina Force, Lake Norman Wizards
4TH GRADE: QCAA Force Red, QCAA Force Blue, Central Carolina Force, Carolina Tide
3RD GRADE: Carolina Preps, Georgia Xclusive
For more information contact QCAA President Edward Addie at coachaddie@qcaabasketball.com or 704-488-9878
Click here to register
Former Duke Blue Devils star joins QCAA Basketball
For immediate release:
CONTACT: Ed Addie (704) 488-9878
Former McDonald's All-American and former Duke All-ACC star Ricky Price has joined the staff of QCAA Basketball. QCAA Basketball is an 11-year-old year-round youth basketball organization that covers grades 2-12.
Price, 36, was ranked as the nation's No. 4 high school player coming out of California as a senior, before choosing to attend Duke. He played in the McDonald's All-American game in 1994, where he won the all-star game dunk contest. In high school, Price was named a first-team Parade All-American.
At Duke, Price was a two-time ACC regular-season champion and made the All-ACC team and is one of 60 players in school history to score 1,000 points. After college, Price played professionally overseas for nine years and had short stints with the NBA's Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Bobcats.
Price will work with the QCAA 6th Grade Red team, which has won three straight N.C. AAU state championships. The 6th Grade Red team is coached by Mike Praeger. Price will also be available for individual skill work with all QCAA players across all age groups.
"It's a huge honor for us to have someone with Ricky's background working with our kids," QCAA president Edward Addie said. Addie has also signed on as a full-time assistant with the 6th grade Red team. "Ricky has a special ability to work with young people and to bring out the best in those young people, and he will be a big asset to our program."
During the 6th Grade Red team camp Feb. 4-5, Price shared with the team his story and his secrets to success.
"Success on the court is all about visualization, hard work and perserverance," he said. "It's about turning your weaknesses into your strengths and helping you gain that competitive edge whenever possible."
For more information on Price or QCAA basketball, contact Edward Addie at 704-488-9878 or coachaddie@qcaabasketball.com
QCAA announces coaching staff for 2012 AAU season
The Queen City Athletic Association is proud to announce its coaching staff for the 2012 AAU season.
Several age groups will be added shortly, including third grade and ninth grade as those coaching positions are permanently filled.
Most QCAA teams will begin play later this month.
"I'm very excited about the new coaches," said Edward Addie, QCAA president. "We've got a lot of new coaches with extensive athletic backgrounds and they bring an infusion of talent and coaching experience to our program. I'm extremely, extremely excited about all of them."
Here is the 2012 staff:
3rd Grade: Open
4th Grade: Jim Ratchford (QCAA Red) and Ken Crump (QCAA Blue)
5th Grade: John Perry (QCAA Red) and Antwan Love (QCAA Blue)
6th Grade: Mike Praeger (QCAA Red), Cullen Bynum (QCAA Blue), Tim Foley (QCAA White)
7th Grade: Pete McArdle (QCAA Red), Reginald Johnson (QCAA Blue)
8th Grade: DeMario Caldwell
9th Grade: TBA
10th Grade: TBA
11th Grade: Caleb Young
QCAA names new 5th grade coach
John Perry is the new fifth grade coach in the Queen City Athletic Association.
"One of challenges of developing our young players is to insure that we deliver the best coaching possible for our players and club members," said Mike Praeger, QCAA director of basketball operations. "As such, we are delighted to have John join our coaching ranks and begin working with our 5th graders."
Perry has many years of youth basketball coaching experience including work with Team Charlotte's coaching staff as well as training sessions with area high school players. He is also a very talented youth football coach.
Coach Perry began practice and tryouts for this year's QCAA 5th Grade team Sunday Nov. 20 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Ray's Splash Planet.
Tryouts/workouts continue Tuesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at Ray's Splash Planet and Sunday
Nov. 27 2:30-4 pm. at Ray's.
The 5th graders will begin play in Winter League Saturday Dec. 3.
Reach coach Perry at 704-719-6473 or john@gacsports.com and john2373@att.net
Force 7th Grade/13U AAU Red kicks off season soon
QCAA Force 7th Grade Red will look to build on last season's success in 2012. The 6th Grade Red team won more than 30 games - including several tournament titles. The 6th grade season included trips to the AAU Division One Nationals in Hampton, Virginia as well as an appearance in the Maryland Invitational Tournament. The 6th grade Red squad finished 4th in the AAU State Tournament and 2nd in the USBA State Championship. While a strong core of players returns, please contact Pete McArdle if you have an interest in trying out for this year's 13u/7th grade team.
Coach McArdle will be assisted this season by Coach Mark Sherrill (former player and current assistant coach at JC Smith University) and Coach Bill Ellison (former player at Campbell University).
This season's tournament schedule is not yet finalized. But the tournament schedule will kick off with the QCAA Invitational in February and will conclude with AAU Nationals in Memphis at the end of June.
5th Grade hoops team wins 3rd consecutive State Title
The QCAA Force Red 5th Grade AAU basketball team ended the season on a strong note at AAU Division 1 Nationals in Cocoa Beach, Fla, by finishing in the top 16 teams in the country and winning its pool before losing a tight game to the New Orleans Revolution in the Sweet 16 Round.
The Force also placed the highest of all eight (8) division 1 teams for both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Earlier this season, this same Charlotte based QCAA Force 5th Grade Red basketball team won the 5thGrade Division 1 North Carolina AAU State Championship in Greensboro, NC.
In the State Championship game held at the Spears YMCA complex in Greensboro, the 5th Grade QCAA Force Red Team beat the Greensboro Galaxy 42-40 in overtime for their 3rd consecutive AAU State Championship.
The game was a rematch of last year’s state championship game in which the QCAA Force team beat the Galaxy by one point on a last second shot in a thrilling 29-28 victory.
This year’s game provided the same excitement with QCAA Force point guard Chase Praeger making two free throws with one second remaining to send the game into overtime. In overtime, the Force held on to win 42-40 with terrific defense by Darian Bell, who led the team in steals, leading rebounder Elijah Brown plus key free throws by John Crump and the game winning three-point shot by Force scoring leader Trey Wertz.
"This year’s state championship is really special," Force coach Mike Praeger said, "in that all 10 of our players made significant contributions and plays throughout the game to enable us to pull out this victory. The experience of our players who have played in prior State Championship games really showed as the composure our players in the 4th quarter and overtime periods was terrific."
QCAA seeking 2nd grade coaches
QCAA Basketball is seeking second grade coaches for the upcoming AAU season. Coaches will be able to set their own schedule and determine how much travel their team(s) will take.
The AAU season runs roughly from Feb. 1 to Aug. 1. QCAA will provide practice times and gym time (up to 3x per week) and aid in scheduling tournaments.
Information contact Ed Addie at 704-488-9878 or coachaddie@qcaabasketball.com
QCAA to hold final Elite Camp Sunday, Nov. 13
Coach Addie with campers at a recent elite camp
QCAA Basketball will hold its final Elite Camp Sunday Nov. 13 at Kennedy Charter School. The camp runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The camp was originally scheduled for Nov. 6 but was pushed back one week.
You can register on-site Sunday, Nov. 13 beginning at 12:30 p.m. or by clicking the link below. Registration fee is $50 per player or $40 per QCAA player.
Other key upcoming dates:
- Thursday, November 3rd – 6th Grade Tryout Session at Kennedy Middle School
- Saturday, November 5th - Winter League Teams Announced
- Sunday, November 6th – QCAA Elite Player Development Camp
- Week of Monday, November 7th –Team Practice begins
- Saturday, November 12th – QCAA Run & Shoot Winter League begins
ABOUT THE ELITE CAMPS:
Jump on board and learn from one of the best teachers in the game. Coach Addie is known for his high energy coaching style and positive attitude towards kids.
In the past 10 years, Addie has coached & trained over 25 players that have received scholarships to play college basketball including Adrian Addie - Butler, De Bost - Mississippi State, Brandyn Curry - Harvard, Malik Stith - St. John's, C.J. Williams - N.C. State, Jordan Downing - Presbyterian, Justin Cheek - High Point, T.J. Hallice - Mercer, Paul Larsen - Mercer, Danny Nieman - Coastal Carolina & David Chadwick - Rice, Anthony Thomas, Hutchinson CC.
Coach Addie has been voted AAU coach of the year twice en route to a .890 winning percentage. Along the way, his teams have (2) AAU National Final 4 appearances, (4) AAU Super Regional Championships, (3) AAU NC State Championships and (6) National Showcase Championships. More than 100 college coaches have Coach Addie's cell phone on speed dial. Addie is currently the head coach at Kennedy Charter School where he has several high level college basketball players on his roster.
We make the Elite Player a Complete Player!
Coach Addie's passion is teaching kids to play the game, the right way. At the camp he will share some basketball tips & secrets that helped his players make it to the college level.
Training will include:
Ball-Handling
Shooting
Game-Situations
1 on 1 Moves
Drill Stations
Five (5) hours of elite skills basketball training. The main focus will be on advanced FUN-Damentals. The camp will be jam-packed with high energy, fast-paced drills that are designed to get you playing at the elite level.
We want to make the elite player, a complete player. . . . Get in the game ! ! !
Grab Your Spot Now!
Registration Fee: $40.00 ($50 for non-QCAA player)
When: Sunday, Nov. 6
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Kennedy Charter School, 1835 Sharon Rd West
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th
Spots will fill up fast ! . . . Free Camp T-Shirts !
Register below or mail your payment & registration to:
QCAA - P.O. Box 473425 - Charlotte, NC 28247
Coach Edward Addie (704) 488-9878
coachaddie@qcaabasketball.com
Real life drug facts
Parents, players:
We know you'll be tempted with drugs, usually from your friends. They'll tell you how good it will make you feel, or how cool you'll be. If you don't go along, maybe they call you names.
Don't let peer pressure get to you.
We invite you to visit a very informative site, abovetheinfluence.com, which can provide some real facts that may be useful. Click here to visit.
Here's a sample from the site about alcohol use:
Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant that affects every part of your body. The damage it does now can impact the rest of your life.
AKA
Drink, booze, brew, hooch, moonshine
What is it?
Alcohol is a depressant derived from the natural fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains. These are brewed and distilled into a wide range of beverages with various alcohol contents.
The Risks
You may hear that it will loosen you up and help you relax. What you may not hear is that it can damage the part of your brain that controls coordination, memory, judgment and decision-making.1 Straight up, drinking makes you dumber—you may slur your words and lose coordination, and your reactions will become slower.
If you drink a lot and drink fast (binge drinking) you really put yourself in danger. With binge drinking, the depressant (or dumbing) effects of alcohol can overwhelm the body's defenses. Unable to move and think clearly, you can do stupid, risky and reckless things that are unsafe, or even lethal. Each year, approximately 5,000 people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking. This includes about 1,900 deaths from car accidents, 1,600 homicides, 300 suicides, and hundreds of other deaths due to accidents like falls, burns and drownings.3
LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Alcohol travels through your bloodstream and damages your brain, stomach, liver, kidneys and muscles. As a teenager, your body is still developing, so damage done to it now will affect the rest of your life.3 Over time, drinking destroys your body and your looks, so all that work you've done to look good, keep strong and stay fit goes down the drain fast.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Yes, it's legal for people 21 and older. One reason is that alcohol can have seriously dangerous, long-term impacts on a body and brain that are still developing. Also, statistics show that more teens are killed by alcohol than by all illegal drugs combined.
For more drug info, click here to visit abovetheinfluence.com
QCAA to hold Sunday Skill Sessions Throughout Winter League
The Queen City Athletic Association (QCAA Basketball) announces the start of its Winter Skill Sessions.
The skill sessions began Sunday, Nov. 20 and will continue through late January.
Players will get intensive skill instruction via plenty of drills and simulated game scrimmages. Whether your child is playing middle school, rec ball or Y ball, he can come out and get better.
Information? QCAA President Ed Addie at coachaddie@qcaabasketball.com or Youth Basketball Director of Operations Mike Praeger at mpraeger@avidexchange.com
KENNEDY CHARTER SCHOOL
1:00 - 3:00 - 6TH GRADE
3:00 - 4:30 - 7TH GRADE
Rays Splash Planet
1:00 - 2:30 - 3rd / 4th GRADE
2:30 - 4:00 - 5th GRADE
Our venues for skill sessions will be the following;
Kennedy Charter School
Carol G. Belk Sports Center Gymnasium
1717 Sharon Road West, Charlotte, NC 28210
Rays Splash Planet / Irwin School Gym
329 N Irwin Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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