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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. The GA Pearls Girls Basketball Club have two programs to focus on the development and skills training of each athlete.
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
The 2008 inaugural year of Project P.A.S.S. was a Success
LADYS, Inc.'s Project P.A.S.S. program design to assists and educates athletes and parents on the collegiate admission and recruiting process was a complete success. (Project P.A.S.S. consists of collegiate campus tours, recruitment readiness workshops and SAT Prep-Courses. Players also compete in collegiate exposure events to be evaluated by college coaches for potential athletic scholarships.) In Project P.A.S.S.'s inaugural year, member of the 2008 GA Pearls Girls Basketball program on the 13U-16U teams were able to tour colleges and speak with college coaches to receive an insight on becoming a collegiate athlete. In addition, the teams played in over 50 games between the months of March and July. Players visited and competed in the following schools and/or cities:
The Ultimate goal of Project P.A.S.S. is to get athletes to the next level both academically and scholastically. In the 2008 graduating class 6 GA Pearls players received athletic scholarships. The majority of the 2009 graduating class will sign Collegiate Letters of Intent during the early NCAA signing period in November 2008.
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! Sunday, May 24
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!!
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. 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!!
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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