The Power of Vision

Vision: An imaged idea or a goal toward which one aspires.

I like that definition of vision. Since college, I’ve had a vision to be involved in girls basketball full time by training, hosting events, and creating educational material like books, DVDs, and courses. I’ve been working on that vision since about 2006.

I started with one camp that only 5 people attended. To hosting a league with over 70 players.  It’s not easy. There have been many setbacks and sidetracks. I’m not full time yet. However, my desire to see my vision come to past is just as strong as it was in 2006.

Read entire post at PatoshaJeffery.com

Brandi Beasley, Tijuana Griggs stand out at Rockin' the Hardwood

ProspectsNation.com released their report from the Rockin' the Hardwood event. Brandi Beasley (Ridgeway/2016) and Tijuana Griggs (Central/2016) caught the attention of the evaluator, Chris Hansen.

Check out what he had to say:

Brandi Beasley

One of the most physically imposing teams in the field was Team Penny and part of that was the stout play from guard Brandi Beasley. From no-look passes to and-one finishes, Beasley was a force.

For those looking for a shotblocking and mobile post in the rising senior class, Team Penny’s Tijuana Griggs may fit the bill. The 6-4 center blocked and bothered countless shots and showed good hands in the post on offense as well.

Read the entire report 


Extra Extra -- Jamirah Shutes makes Blue Star Media's Rockin' the Hardwood Quick Hitters list


Jamirah Shutes (Haywood) – 2018 – 5-8 Guard – Team Penny – Strong, young guard…Impressive individual skills…Attacking mentality…Needs to be more active without the ball

Read entire Blue Star Report

Team Penny 2018-Williams Rocks at Rockin' The Hardwood

Congratulations to Team Penny 2018-Williams for going undefeated and taking 1st place in the Rockin' the Hardwood event!! '

Several Memphis Teams heading to Rockin' the Hardwood 6

Memphis Lady All Stars, Memphis Lady Mambas-AW, Team Memphis Elite-Jones, Team Penny-Daniels, Team Penny-Williams, Team Penny-Holmes will be traveling to Fayettville, AR this weekend to participate in the Rockin' the Hardwood 6.

Good luck to all the teams!!! Send me updates!!

(15U Bracket)Team Penny Williams

Rockinthe hardwood 15u_girls from Patosha Jeffery

(Open Bracket) Memphis Mambas (Phenom), Team Penny Holmes (Elite)
(Showcase) Team Penny-Daniels, Team Memphis Elite-Jones, Memphis All Stars

Rockinthe hardwood open_girls from Patosha Jeffery

E.L.I.T.E. Academy Announcement #1

 

Former college coach with over 24 years of experience including Sweet 16 and Elite 8 appearances will lead guard development at the E.L.I.T.E. Academy!!

REGISTER TODAY

Memphis Dream 3rd Annual Dream Come True Classic Schedules

6th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

7th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

8th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

9th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

10th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

11th grade girls 2015 from Patosha Jeffery

Ask Po Po #9 Special Edition: What are You doing TODAY to Prepare Yourself for the FUTURE?

What are you doing TODAY to help you prepare for next basketball season?

View Ask Po Po #9 at PatoshaJeffery.com

Jayla Hemingway, Alexis Taylor Stand Out at CoachHemi.com Showcase

ProspectsNation.com released their underclassmen evaluation from the CoachHemi.com Showcase.

Jayla Hemingway (Schilling Farms/2019) and Alexis Taylor (Collierville/2018) put in work during the event.

Check out what was said about their games:

Jayla Hemingway

A player that we will be talking about consistently in years to come is Jayla Hemingway of Collierville, Tenn. The 5-10 guard showed her skill and athleticism all afternoon at the showcase. Seemingly no one in the building could keep Hemingway from turning the corner with her dribble to get downhill. Given what we know about her work ethic, expect Hemingway to keep improving on both ends of the floor in years to come.

Alexis Taylor

 We really liked what Alexis Taylor of Collierville, Tenn., brought to the court. She is a high energy guard who makes plays with the dribble. She becomes a very tough cover when her jumper is dialed in, because perimeter defenders have to fight over the high ball-screen. Her go-to skill, however, is her ability to create plays at the point.

See entire ProspectsNation.com article

Tennessee defeats Arkansas in 2015 Mike Conley Jr.'s All Star Classic

Over the weekend, some of our local seniors traveled to Little Rock, AR to participate in the Mike Conley Jr.'s All Star Classic. 

They overcame a 17 point first half deficit to beat the Arkansas team by one.

Congratulations Ladies!!!!

Zaire Hicks, Jaida Roper shine at 2015 CoachHemi.com Spring Showcase

The second annual CoachHemi.com Spring Showcase was recently held at Wilson Central High School (Lebanon, TN).

Desoto Central's Zaire Hicks and Houston's Jaida Roper made quite an impression at the event. Check out what ProspectsNation.com had to say.

Perhaps the biggest stock riser of the event was Jaida Roper (2016) of Memphis, Tenn. The athletic lead guard slashed into the lane and created scoring opportunities for her teammates. Although a capable scorer, she was a willing distributor in this setting.

Zaire Hicks

Zaire Hicks (2017) of Olive Branch, Miss., is a playmaking point guard with good court vision.  She handles the ball well with good change of direction. She made back-to-back pinpoint passes for scoring opportunities.

Read entire ProspectsNation.com article.