This Yellow Jackets team was formed in March 2003 as a younger version of the highly competitive and successful Yellow Jackets basketball program and The Central Florida Athletics Association. 2003 was our first season of tournament play. Considering our team from start to finish was only together for six months, we did remarkably well. We started out slow, but the kids played really hard and came together as a team. Their hard work and desire in a short period of time ultimately earned them a 3rd Place Medal at the YBOA National Championships. “The journey is more important than the finish line. It's the fun, work, and experiences (good and bad) along the way that ultimately will be the most valuable to personal growth. If you have prepared, worked your hardest, played fair, and given it your best effort along the way, then no matter what happens, you can be proud and satisfied at the end.” - unknown
2003 Yellow Jackets Tournament Record
2003 YBOA 12U National Championship The Yellow Jackets place 3rd in the 2003 YBOA 12U National Championship and place 2nd as the Academic All-Tournament Team. See The Buzz for more information.
2003 YBOA 12U Florida Sunshine Classic The Yellow Jackets take first place and win the 2003 YBOA 12U Florida Sunshine Classic
2003 YBOA 12U Florida State Championship The Yellow Jackets place 4th in the 2003 YBOA 12U Florida State Championship and win a bid to the 2003 YBOA 12U National Championship
2003 AAU 12U Florida State Championship The Yellow Jackets place 4th in the 2003 AAU 12U Florida State Championship and win a bid to the 2003 AAU 12U National Championship
2003 YBOA 12U Auburndale Hoopfest The Yellow Jackets place 2nd in the 2003 YBOA 12U Auburndale Hoopfest
2003 USSSA 12U Winning Ways Easter Classic The Yellow Jackets place 3rd in the 2003 USSSA 12U Winning Ways Easter Classic
2003 AAU 12U Disney Special Event The Yellow Jackets in their first tournament place 5th in the 2003 AAU 12U Disney Special Event
2003 YBOA 12U National Championship
Going into Nationals, we did not know what to expect from a group of kids that have been together for just 5 months. Our goal was to enjoy the National experience, have fun, play hard and see where that takes us. That goal took us pretty far.
The kids stepped up for the challenge, really came together as a team and as a result received a Medal for third place in Nationals. The team also took second place in the National All-Academic team category. Not only can the kids play ball, but they proved they are academically solid as well.
Congratulations go out to each and every member of the YJ team. Every single player contributed to the eight game cause. Those contributions as well as individual accolades are listed below. While these numbers are measurable, others are not. Intensity, hustle and the right thing at the right time are contributions each player made whether they were a starter or came off the bench ready to go. Excellent job to all.
#03 Tyrone Bouie
#05 Ray Armstrong
#07 Tre' Perry
#08 Kelvin Robinson
#15 Brett Comer
#23 Keith Clanton
#30 Jesse Kimbell
#35 Joel Cosby
#38 Tyler Buchanan
2003 Yellow Jackets Awards & Recognition Banquet
The Yellow Jackets banquet was held Saturday night, August 23 at Disney's Swan Hotel. Over one hundred people attended the banquet to recognize the 10U, 12U & 13U Yellow Jackets players, families and coaches for their successes in the 2003 season. It was a great testament to the principles of Central Florida Athletics and the Yellow Jackets Basketball program.
The 12U Yellow Jackets Awards & Recognition are as follows:
#30 Jesse Kimbell - Received the “Sportsmanship Award”
#05 Ray Armstrong - Received the “Intensity Award”
#03 Tyrone Bouie - Received the “Hustle Award”
#38 Tyler Buchanan - Received the “Sixth Man Award”
#08 Kelvin Robinson - Received the “Most Improved Award”
#23 Keith Clanton - Received the “Mr. Rebound Award”
#35 Joel Cosby - Received the “Iron Man Award”
#07 Tre’ Perry - Received the “Co-MVP & Playmaker Award”
#15 Brett Comer - Received the “Co-MVP & Hot Shot Award”
Gloria Leeks received “Team Mom” honors and was presented with a Team Mom plaque and a dozen Yellow (Jacket) roses for her dedication and commitment to the team.
Coach Robinson received “Head Coach” honors and was presented with a room and dinner get away complements of Embassy Suites. The Board of Managers of Central Florida Athletics also recognized Coach Robinson with a framed certificate for his dedicated service to the Yellow Jackets Basketball Team and confirmed him as an official coach in the program.
Coach Comer received “Assistant Coach” honors and was presented with a room and dinner get away complements of Embassy Suites. The Board of Managers of Central Florida Athletics also recognized Coach Comer with a framed certificate for his dedicated service to the Yellow Jackets Basketball Team and confirmed him as an official coach in the program.
Special thanks and recognition from the 12U YJ Team go out to Coach Vince and Charlene Taylor, Coach Paul Pressey, Coach Lester Wright and Coach Barner Cooks for your commitment and dedication to the Central Florida Athletics and Yellow Jackets Basketball Program.
2003 Team & Season 
