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Hoop Service Basketball: Welcome

                                                               

HOOP (Helping Out Other People) Service Basketball is a developmental program created for boys and girls in the Kansas City metropolitan area of Wyandotte, Johnson, and Jackson counties. It was started in 1997 by former Kansas Jayhawk, Calvin Thompson.

Our mission is to get young people involved in meaningful activities that help them learn life skills necessary for successfully completing tasks and reaching their maximum potential both on and off the court. The program works to enhance each youth's ability to problem solve an get along with others through athletics. Communication skills, assertiveness, teamwork, and the ability to ask for support are the social skills that are fostered.

Participation in Hoop Service is not based upon one's ability to pay or play but rather on commitment. Commitment to self improvement, to discipline, and to hard work. Commitment to respecting others, to teamwork, and to helping others achieve their own potential. Commitment to reaching out to others who have less, whether it be less money, less skill, or less confidence.

The lesson in commitment, along with the developmental enrichment offered through the program, leads to college scholarships, both academic and athletic, for many of the programs participants. A college education for some would not be possible without these scholarships.

Our long term goal is to be able to provide after school care for those in need as well, as weekend and summer school opportunities. We would also like to add other sports and activities to the program, which, in turn, allows us to reach out to more kids. It would also put us in a position to host various events which would help to raise the additional funds to operate and manage Hoop Service.

Hoop Service's operation consists of playing in leagues, tournaments and hosting camps on a year round basis. Both the player and parent must understand the importance of teamwork and commitment. Grades 4-8 play during the fall and winter months (September-March) and the high school kids play during the spring and summer months (April-August). The high school kids play in a number of exposure events such as the Miss Basketball Championships in Kearney, Nebraska and the Adidas nationals in Minnesota. Exposure tournaments provide the kids an opportunity to be seen by a number of college coaches which help in recruiting efforts.

CONTACT INFO:
Parents: Barry and Lisa Conklin
Address: 5814 Theden - Shawnee, Ks. 66214
Mac's cell: 913-749-7921
Barry's cell: 913/449-1856
Email: bacmayday@everestkc.net
Height: 5'5" , Weight: 127lbs
Facebook Page - yes
Clearing House - yes

Achievements:

Honor Roll * All semesters of High School
National Honors Society Member
Mill Valley Student Leadership Team
3 Year Varsity Letterman
3 year Varsity Starter * helped lead team to an 18-4 record 2011-12;
KVL Champions, Best Record in School History
Team Leader in 3pt FG% Freshman (41%) and Junior (37%) seasons
All Conference Honorable Mention * Junior Year
Lady Cat Classic All Hustle Team * Junior Year -
3 Year Varsity Letterman * Soccer

Mackenzie on Mackenzie:*
I will be a senior this fall attending Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas. I have played basketball and soccer my whole life but since I first stepped on the court in the second grade, basketball has always been my passion. My strong work ethic and knowledge of the game has helped me to obtain a starting position on my Varsity basketball team and a letter winner all three years of my high school career. My ultimate goal has always been to play in college (on a team where I can make a difference). I feel I could help your team with my exceptional leadership and communication skills as well as my strong defensive and shooting abilities. My primary position is point guard but I am also very capable of playing the shooting guard position. Basketball has taught me to be a leader on and off the court. I currently hold a 3.6 GPA and I am involved in many extracurricular activities including National Honors Society, the Mill Valley Student Leadership Team, and have been a letter winner in soccer all three years of my high school career. On the court, as my teams* point guard, it is my job to make sure I know all of my responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of each and every one of my teammates. I play for the love of the game and because I could not imagine my life without it.

Coach Thompson on Mackenzie:
Mackenzie has been a pleasure to work with during the past 2 1/2 - 3 years. She is always the first in the gym and the last one to leave. She is a very dedicated player and is very coachable. Entering into her senior season, I'm sure she will be called upon to shoulder more of the scoring load with her great shooting touch. We anticipate her high school team to pick up where they left off in almost making it to the State Championships last year.

Offensive Skills: Mackenzie is a very good jump shooter and has excellent three point range. She is also one of the best free throw shooters on the team. She is constantly working on her weaknesses which will continue to come along as she keeps maturing. Mackenzie rebounds pretty good for her size but realizes that she has to concentrate on blocking out and rebounding off of the floor instead of jumping for the rebounds.

Defensive Skills: Mackenzie is a very smart help defender and is very vocal which provides a great deal of help for her team. She is always in position to help, and constantly disrupts her opponents dribbling path & rhythm. She does not take the unnecessary gamble and knows how to turn her person into the help defense and force the double teams.

CONTACT INFO:

Parent: Deb Ballard
15316 Goodman - Stanley, Ks. 66223
Home phone: 913/685-7538
Cell Phone: 913/608-6362
Parents Cell Phone: 913/220-6111
Parents Email: dballard056@yahoo.com
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 110lbs
Position: pt. guard
Facebook Page - yes
Clearing House - yes

Achievements - Sophomore Year:
Principals Honor Role (4.0 or Higher) - All semesters of High School
Academic Letter (3.8 GPA Weighted for Prev. 3 Semesters) - Sophomore Year
EKL Scholar Athlete - Freshman/Sophomore Years
EKL 6A All Conference Honorable Mention - Sophomore Year
Varsity Letterman - Basketball - Freshman and Sophomore Years
Varsity Letterman - Track - Sophomore Year
Three Sport Athlete - X-Country, Track, Basketball
Class Rank 32/336

Haley on Haley:
I will be a junior at Blue Valley West High School, Stilwell, KS next year (2012-13). I have been a member of the varsity basketball team since I was a freshman and was named EKL 6A All Conference Honorable Mention my sophomore year. My goal is to continue to play basketball after I graduate while attending college in pursuit of a computer science/computer engineering degree. I've played basketball since kindergarten and have been very fortunate to have coaches that have had collegiate as well as NBA experience. My coaches from the very beginning have stressed fundamentals and I owe the ability I have in large part to their efforts. I don't believe in individual success, there are always others that play a role in your success, and in my case, my coaches and my teammates have contributed greatly. My Mom has taught me that loving to work is a very beneficial trait to develop and that is something that has helped me in the classroom and on the court as well. I'm very focused when it comes to my studies and my basketball skills and plan to continue to grow and improve as a point guard. I also compete for my high school in Cross Country and Track, largely to help my conditioning for basketball. When I'm not playing basketball, I enjoy my church youth group, family and friends. Basketball has provided me with many great friends and memories and I look forward to what the future holds. I'm committed to work very hard to make my future a positive experience for my coaches, teammates and myself. I'd be very interested to visit or share additional information with you, if you feel as though I could contribute to your program. I look forward to the opportunity! Thank you.

Coach Thompson on Haley:
Haley has been providing great leadership for me for the last six years. She has a lot of upside to her game and is a natural leader and is a very good point guard. Haley is well liked and respected by her teammates which makes it easy for her to lead. Coming into this summer and her junior year, we anticipate her high school team to be much improved, which will allow for more team recognition.

Offensive Skills: Haley has a nice consistent mid range jump shot as well as three point range. Haley also see's the floor very well and use's both her right and left hands equally effectively which enables her to penetrate the defense, find the open player and make the necessary pass. She is constantly working on her weaknesses which will continue to come along as she keeps maturing. She is always thinking and anticipating the next play and at her size, she rebounds pretty well and realizes that she has to concentrate on blocking out and rebounding off of the floor instead of jumping for the rebounds.

Defensive Skills: Haley is a very smart on ball defender. She does not take the unnecessary gamble and knows how to turn her person into the help defense and force the double teams. She is always in position to help, and constantly disrupts her opponents dribbling path & rhythm.

Contact Info: 

Parents: Mark & Lori
Address: 15712 Beverly St.
Overland Park, KS 66223
Cell Phone: (913) 424-9283
E-mail: outlaws015@yahoo.com
Parents Cell Phones:
Mark: (913) 522-2984
Lori: (816) 519-2828
Parents E-mails:lhanson@cmgkc.com mhanson01@bluevalleyk12.org
Height: 5*10*
Weight: 135 lbs
Position: Guard
Facebook Page: Yes

Sydnie on Sydnie:
I will be a junior at Blue Valley High School, Overland Park, KS. I have been a member of the varsity basketball team since I was a freshman and I was a starter on the varsity team my sophomore year. Both years, our team finished 2nd in the state 5A tournament. I have been playing basketball since I was in kindergarten and my goal is to continue to play through college. Basketball is my passion; I love the game. I am a very hardworking, dedicated athlete as well as a hardworking student. Although I have participated in other sports, my focus has always been basketball. I am a team player and understand it takes a team to be successful. I have been fortunate to play for amazing coaches who have helped me with every aspect of the game. I am as passionate about defense as I am about offense and my personal goal is to be a great all around basketball player. I plan to spend the next two years working hard and improving mentally and physically in preparation for college basketball. Off the court I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. We spend a lot of time watching basketball and I learn in that way too. I am excited to talk with you about an opportunity to be a part of your program. Thank you.

Achievements:
East Kansas League All Conference Honorable Mention 2011-2012
East Kansas League Champions 2011-2012
5A State Basketball Championships-Runner-up 2010-2011 & 2011-2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.1/4.0

Sophomore Stats - (2011-12)
Points per game: 4.8
Rebounds per game: 3.1
Assists per game: 2.2
Steals per game: 1.6
2pt FG %: 41%
3pt FG %: 36%
FT %: 68%

Coach Thompson on Sydnie:
Sydnie has been with the Hoop Service program since she was in the 5th grade. She has grown a lot on and off of the court and is a natural leader. Sydnie is well liked and respected by her teammates which makes it easy for her to lead. Coming into this summer and her junior year, we anticipate her having a breakout season for her high school team.

Offensive Skills: Sydnie takes after her older sister Taylor, who just graduated from UCM, in being a very good jump shooter with unlimited three point range. Sydnie has worked very hard on hard ball handling and is now being called upon to play up to three different positions. She see's the floor very well and use's both her right and left hands equally effectively which enables her to penetrate the defense, find the open player and make the necessary pass.

Defensive Skills: Sydnie is a very smart on ball defender and a better help defender. She is always in position to help and is very vocal in letting her teammates know where the help is coming from. She has learned not to take the unnecessary gamble and to be patience, which has increased her steal output.