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The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club is a Christ-centered club dedicated to empowering young girls 8U-16U spiritually, academically, and athletically. The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club's mission is to fundamentally develop the basketball skills of young girls and coordinate programs that will prepare them to excel at the collegiate level.
We teach the fundamentals of basketball with simplicity and understanding while exemplifying quality and excellence. Through the teaching of basketball fundamentals and strategies of play, the all-volunteer staff aspires to instill discipline and self-esteem, with special emphasis placed on academic excellence and spiritual awareness. In addition, these players are placed in an environment of cooperative learning through teamwork. This fosters the ability to make prudent choices and instill respect for authority, traits that are important as they develop into mature adults who will make positive contributions to society.
"Our success is not measured by how many championships we win.
Our success is measured by how many players we develop and how many players go on to the collegiate level on athletic scholarships.
That is our ultimate goal!"
Darlene Beale Norris
President/CEO
The Georgia Pearls Girls Basketball Club stands on the 6 Pearls of Wisdom: The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club have two programs to focus on the development and skills training of each athlete.
Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential.
It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great!
Billie Jean King
Tennie Legend
Founder of the Women's Sports Foundation
TEAM PRAYER Lord, give us the insight to recognize our responsibilities. Help us to strenghten our weakness. Allow us to be better in those things we practice. Father, protect each player from harm and injury.
In Jesus' Name. Amen
2nd Annual Girls Winter AAU League January 9, 2010 - February 27, 2010 $375.00 Clayton State University Student Activity Center - AAU Sanctioned - Game Times start at 12:00PM - 7 games and single elimination Playoff weekend - Each participants receives an official League T-shirt - AAU Rules Modified:
DEADLINE - DECEMBER 19, 2009 SPACE LIMITED!!!! Handout: AAU Winter League Entry Form Wednesday, November 11 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PLAYERS 9U-14U (NON-HS PLAYERS) The GA Pearls are accepting registration to participate in our winter league program. Players ages 9U-14U (non-HS) can register with our club to participate in an AAU sanctioned league that assists us in preparing for the upcoming spring season. Girls interested in registering can either call 770-369-7779 or email us at: info@gapearls.com. Winter League Practice Schedule Location: Clayton State University Student Activity Center 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, GA 30260 Schedule: 9U-10U 4:00pm-5:30pm Court 1 11U-12U 4:00pm-5:30pm Court 2 13U-14U 5:30pm-7:30pm Court 1
Spring AAU Tryout Schedule Available December 14th.
Coach D Receives Another Award! Darlene Beale Norris, or Coach D as she is affectionately called, was one of 20 women selected to receive the WNBA Atlanta Dream Women of Inspiration Award for her service with young girls in the community. She was honored and recognized at the Atlanta Dream vs. Seattle Storm game. The Women of Inspiration Award is given out at each WNBA city to 20 deserving women. Coach D also received recognition by receiving the 2009 Lewis Hines Award. A national award given by the National Child Labor Committee for outstanding service on behalf of children and youth. Congratulation Coach D!
2009 Senior Night
Each year, the GA Pearls take their graduating seniors, who completed their AAU experience with them, to dinner to celebrate their accomplishments and to present them with a gift. This year players were taken to Benihanas, were presented with the purple jerseys they wore as a GA Pearl and were taken to the Atlanta Dream vs. Detroit Shock game. Each player received a Division I basketball scholarship this year. Congratulations to: Morgan Goss - USC-Upstate Jaleah Holsey - Coppin State Lisa Capellan - Kennesaw State Benee Norton - St. Andrews Presbyterian
GA Pearls Players chillin' with CJ, Announcer for the Atlanta Dream Go Dream!!!
Morgan Goss signs with USC-Upstate
Morgan Goss Signs Division I Letter of Intent to attend College Next Fall on Athletic Scholarship During the early signing period for the recruiting class of 2009, Morgan Goss signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to continue her basketball career at the University of South Carolina-Upstate! Morgan has been a member of the Georgia Pearls since she was 11 years old and is currently the starting point guard at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, Ga. Please join our organization in wishing Morgan the best in her colligate career!! Sunday, May 24
Lisa Capellan signs with Kennesaw State University
Lisa Capellan Signs Division I Letter of Intent to attend College Next Fall on Athletic Scholarship During the early signing period for the recruiting class of 2009, Lisa Capellan signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to continue her basketball career at the Kennessaw State University! Lisa has been a member of the Georgia Pearls since she was 12 years old and is currently the starting center at Oscelo High School in Kissimmee Fla. Please join our organization in wishing Lisa the best in her colligate career!!
13-U Elite Travel Finishes the Summer winning the championship of the Atlanta Dream Tournament of Dreams!
The 13-U Elite Travelling team has been playing hard and strong since March. They have played in a number of Highly National Ranked tournaments representing GA and the GA Pearls well. The team ended the summer by winning the Atlanta Dream's Tournament of Dreams by defeating the North Alabama Hoopsters. They were recognized during half-time of the Atlanta Dream vs. NY Liberty game on August 1st. All of the girls on the team attend schools in the Clayton and Fayette areas.
GA Pearls 12U and 13U Elite Travelling teams visit our Nation's Capital!!
The 12U and 13U Elite Travelling teams visited our Nation's Capital, Washington DC, to participate in the Nike's Junior National Championships. Both teams competed against some of the best teams in the country. We look forward to returning next year! Sunday, May 24
Jaleah Holsey signs with Coppin State University
Jaleah Holsey Signs Division I Letter of Intent to attend College Next Fall on Athletic Scholarship Jaleah Holsey after a wonderful season in her senior year signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to continue her basketball career at Coppin State Universiyt! Jaleah has been a member of the Georgia Pearls since she was 11 years old and is currently a starting wing at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, Ga. Please join our organization in wishing Jaleah the best in her colligate career!!
10U Team Place 3rd at YBOA Nationals
The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Team's 10U Team participated in the YBOA Division I Nationals and placed 3rd. They went to Lakeland Florida and represented Georgia well. The sky is the limit for this group as they develop and grow. Congrats to Coach Darrell, Coach Blue and Coach Tampa!!!
13U Pearls face International competition!!!!
In one of the most exciting games of the summer, the Ga. Pearls 13U team emerged victorious over their international competition from the French island of Martinique! Clayton State University's men's head basketball coach Gordon Gibbons annually brings high school aged players to Morrow, Ga for team basketball camp and introduces these young athletes to American basketball. The young ladies from Martinique play a very physical brand of basketball and speak very little English if any at all! Despite the cultural differences, one thing was the same, intense competition! The Martinique team was made up of young ladies mostly 16 and 17 years old but not very experienced in the game of basketball. After being here for Coach Gibbons' camp they have displayed a very high aptitude for learning the game. Just as the Martiniqueans adjusted to American style of basketball, the 13U Pearls adjusted to their opponent’s physical style of play. With the score tied and less than a minute to play, the Pearls did an excellent job of executing their full court pressure defense resulting in back to back turnovers and buckets which sealed their 4 point win!This was a great experience for our Pearls to compete against players from another country and see just how universal the game of basketball really is!
16-Under Pearls win D1-Spects Super Regional
The Georgia Pearls 16 Under team captured the 2009 D1-Spects Main Event Super Regional tournament title held at Georgia Tech on Sunday. The road to the championship began for the Pearls with a rare Friday night pool play win over the Georgia Express by a score of 52-45. LaQuinta Gallishaw came up big for us in the second game leading us in scoring with 13 points but we came up a little short on the score board losing to the Midstate Magic by a score of 41-43. Entering bracket play as the #2 team from our pool, we defeated the Jacksonville Pacers in impressive fashion by a score of 59-39. Jocelyn McGarrah led all scorers with 14 points followed by Larrisa Carter and Alexis Booker with 11 and 10 respectively. In the semi-final game, Jocelyn McGarrah stepped into the starting line-up at the point guard position replacing LaQuinta Gallishaw who had a church commitment. Jocelyn did an outstanding job playing the entire game! We controlled the game from the tap as we dominated the Lady Vols in route to a 59-41 victory and a trip to the championship game! Larrisa Carter led the scoring with 17 points and was joined in double figures by Jasmine Manning (12) and Jessica Foster (10). The championship game was a rematch against the Midstate Magic and the third meeting between the two teams in 2009. In a closely contested game we captured the Super Regional title with a 53-43 win! Larissa Carter (tournament MVP) and Jasmine Manning (All-Tournament team) completed an impressive weekend, scoring 21 and 13 points respectively in the championship game. It was a tremendous weekend for us with each player making major contributions! The trio of Alyse Lewis, Larrisa Carter and Alexis Booker controlled the offensive and defensive boards with Alyse leading the way in blocked shots in every game. Our success this weekend could largely be credited to our stepped up guard play. Sydnee Heidt, Amanda Torres, LaQuinta Gallishaw, Desiree Watson and Jasmine Manning provided the scoring boost that we needed as well as perimeter defense. CONGRATULATIONS and see you at Disney!!!
11-Under Wins first National Title for the GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club's 11-Under team headed by Coach Dee, with Assistance from Coach Mitchell(10-U Purple team), won the first National tournament for the basketball club. The 11-Under team, lead by MVP Kayla Potts, took on the GA Pistols to win the YBOA National Championship in Winter Haven FLA. With a 7-2 overall National Record, the GA Pearls persevered to win the final game 31-26. In addition to Kayla Pott's MVP, the GA Pearls had 3 players selected to the all tournament team: Chloe Branch Shaylon Tarver Kayla Mitchell CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS, PARENTS, AND COACHES!
The GA Pearls sends it's first players to the Invitation Only All-American Camp
Three GA Pearls players were selected to attend the invitation only Micheal T. White Top 10 All-American Camp. With over 200 collegiate coaches in attendance, the players were able to show their skills and ability. Lisa Capellan, Morgan Goss, and Jaleah Holsey represented themselves and the GA Pearls organization well. Morgan and Jaleah has been with the GA Pearls for 6 years. Lisa has played with the group for 5 years. All players play on the 16U Purple Elite team. Congratulations Ladies! So You Want to Be a GA Pearl?
The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club is now forming teams for ages 9-16. We are looking for young girls who are committed and dedicated to learning and competing in basketball. Players and parents must understand that this is not recreation basketball, and that it will take a level of commitment from parents and players. For players ready to play at the next level, AAU offers the sophistication and complexity that recreation leagues and even some school programs can't match. And for some girls, the opportunity to learn a lot more about a sport they already love is just plain fun. AAU is the highest level of youth basketball. The GA Pearls strives to be an basketball club that offers almost as many opportunities to play and develop as there are girls who come to play.
9U-13U teams are forming now to participate in a Winter AAU League.Tryout schedules for the Spring Competitive Season will be posted by Dec. 15th. Tuesday, June 17 Georgia Pearls 2008 Team Results
9U Wins YBOA Div. 2 State Championship The GA Pearls 9U team, made of mostly 7 and 8 year olds won the YBOA Div. 2 State Championship and came in 3rd at the AAU State Div. 2 State. The Great thing about the team is that they will be back next year to do more damage. Congratulation to Coach Darrell and his crew. |
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