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Manhasset
The Manhasset "ALLSTARS" Basketball Program is a not for profit organization, which has been in existence since 1998. The program was organized in the summer of 1998 by Sylvester "Sly" Johnson as a four player (11yr old Boys) team to compete in the Long Island Hoop-It-Up tournament. In the summer of 1998, the "ALLSTARS" (four man team) won both Long Island Hoop-It-Up(11yrs and under Boys division) and the New York City Hoop-It-Up (12yrs and under Boys) division. In the fall of 1998, the "ALLSTARS" program expanded to a full team consisting of twelve players to compete in tournament play. "Our vision is to give kids in the neighborhood the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques required to play organized basketball and to recognize the importance of working together, as opposed to individually, toward a common goal. The program's long range goal would not only include boys, but would expand to include girls. The "ALLSTARS" mission is to motivate participants in such a manner that will enable them to excel both academically and athletically. The team is comprised of players from diversified backgrounds: Single parent households,working parents with moderate and low incomes. The "ALLSTARS" will continue to compete in upcoming tournaments in the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Queens and New Jersey.
We are a registered member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
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