Youth Advantage: Welcome
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Welcome to
Youth Advantage!
YOUTH ADVANTAGE
is a Buffalo, New York sports club ... with a difference!
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Welcome to
YOUTH ADVANTAGE
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What Makes Us Different????
Games begin with a commitment to SPORTSMANSHIP at center court.
At halftime of each game, 10 minutes is put on the game clock and a HALFTIME HUDDLE takes place at center court.
HALFTIME HUDDLES involve areas of physical, social, mental & spiritual development.
All games end with a HANDSHAKE LINE.
Our COACHES are required to be examples of good conduct, especially when dealing with referees, players and opponents.
Youth Advantage is affiliated with the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & Western New York.
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Tuesday, May 22
Salvation Army Summer Camp in the City 2012
Youth Advantage is partnering with the Salvation Army to bring an exciting Summer experience to WNY children.
Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Reading Workshop, Christian Education, Field Trips, Nature Hikes, Creative Arts.
Monday June 25th - Friday August 24th. Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
The Salvation Army
Mitchell Owen Community Center
960 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Call Russ Kingsbury for details (716) 602-7546
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Tuesday, May 22
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Youth Advantage Elite Training Summer 2012
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
"There is a time when winter will ask ... WHAT WERE YOU DOING ALL SUMMER?"
Basketball off-season is where basketball players are made. What is your plan to get BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER & BETTER?
YOUTH ADVANTAGE ELITE TRAINING IS THE ANSWER!
An eight-week comprehensive program of basketball player development.
Twenty-four 75 minute workouts ... three controlled scrimmages ... Twenty-seven total workouts ... coach/player ratio is 1:6 ... training is age-appropriate by some of the best basketball coaches/trainers in Western NY.
Beginning July 2nd 2012.
$350 Fee for 27 workouts
Over 225 WNY elementary, middle school, high school & college athletes have participated in the past three years!
Click on the "FORMS & BROCHURES" tab & look for Elite Training info.
Questions??? Call Russ Kingsbury @ (716) 602-7546
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Tuesday, May 22
Young Men's 4-on-4 Basketball League SUMMER 2012
(Young Men 18-30)
Starts Tuesday May 29th.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:00, 6;50, 7:40, 8:30, 9:20 & 10:10
Salvation Army Gym 960 Main St Buffalo, NY 14202
Cost: $35 player registration fee (one-time) & $30 game fee (team)
Room for 30 twenty teams
MANDATORY Captains Meeting on Wednesday May 23rd @ the Salvation Army @ 6:00-8:00.
Call Russ Kingsbury @ (716) 602-7546
Thursday, March 22
Youth Advantage High School Basketball League Spring 2012
Starting Monday March 26th 2012
30 teams - Games on Mondays - $250/team - 7 games plus playoffs
Teams: Amherst, Amherst JV, The Belle Center, Bennett, Christian Central JV, City Honors, Clarence, Depew, East Aurora, Lancaster, Liberty Torch, Maryvale, Maryvale JV, OTC Middle College, Niagara-Wheatfield, Nichols, Will North, O'Hara JV, Orchard Park, Riverside, St Francis, St Francis JV, St Joes A, St Joes B, 716 Crusaders, Sweet Home, Timon, Willie Hutch Jones Sports Clinics, Youth Advantage A & Youth Advantage B.
Strong Competition in three Divisions (Div-1, Div-2 & Div-3)
Questions? Call Russ Kingsbury @ (716) 602-7546
Thursday, March 22
Saturdays @ The Salvation Army
960 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14202
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM & Noon: Boys 10 & Under Basketball League. Six teams.
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM & Noon: Boys 13-14 Basketball League (at The Belle Center).
1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Boys 12 & Under Basketball League. Six teams.
Boys 13-14 League. Six Teams
ALL Leagues: $20 one-time player registration fee PLUS $3.00 per player per game.
Questions??? Call Russ Kingsbury @ (716) 602-7546
The way you act on the basketball court shows others:
a. If you are a mature person.
b. If you have self control.
c. If you are worthy of respect.
d. If you respect others.
You will not get all of the calls that you want from the officials ... that is just a part of all sports.
You will not get all the passes, shots or playing time that you want ... it's a team game.
You WILL be fouled, you WILL be open without a pass, You WILL be taken out of a game by your coach.
Count it a blessing when you encounter difficulty!
God is working on you to make you stronger & mature!
GROW UP & PLAY HARDER!
Our mission is to reach out to teens and address the problems they face. We believe that providing opportunities for recreation, mentoring & community supervision offer a positive answer for their needs and problems.
Everyone loves to be a winner, but even the most selfish player knows that he needs help from his teammates to win games.
Are you helping your team win ... are you hurting your teams winning efforts?
Ask yourself the following questions:
#1. Do I rush to the scorebook during and/or after a game to see how many points I had? (even if we lost!)
#2. Do I blame my teammates for making mistakes in games?
#3. Do I try to draw as much attention to myself when I play? (for example, excessive celebration after I score or talking to the crowd)
#4. Do I believe that I know more than my coach?
#5. Do I blame the referees for my mistakes? (No referee has ever missed a lay-up; taken a stupid shot or committed a dumb foul!)
#6. Do I shoot or dribble the ball, when I should pass it to a teammate?
#7. Do I quit or get angry when things don't go my way?
#8. Do I need to win to feel good about myself?
Let's be WINNERS ... Be`smart ... Don't quit ... pass the ball ... encourage your teamates ... show respect for your coaches & officials ... act like you've scored a bucket before ... Do your best ... feel good about yourself because you're giving 100% ... think about the feelings of others.
Call Executive Director Russ Kingsbury @ (716) 602-7546 (cell) or e-mail russkingsbury@wzrd.com. OR try something NEW & leave a message on our website's Suggestion Box.
Four Reasons!
#1. The Location: The area we serve is centrally located in Western New York with great suburban access, thanks to route 33.
#2. The Method: VALUE-ADDED recreation. Teens want to play basketball & football. That's great ... but that's not enough. Cross-Training, college guidance & vocational help, as well as wellness projects add value to our games.
#3. The Need: The area we serve lacks access to gymnasiums & leagues. Team practice time to develop skills is almost non-existent.
#4. The Kids: The East Buffalo, Kenfield-Langfield, Kensington-Bailey & East Delavan Planning District house 26% of Buffalo's population. IN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS, 51% ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18! Serving this HUGE concentration of great kids is why Youth Advantage exists.
Wednesday, May 30
Wednesday, May 30
Wednesday, May 30
| Upcoming Games | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Thu 5/31 |
7th Floor Crew vs. Silverbacks
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9:20 PM - 10:10 PM | Salvation Army of Buffalo, NY |
| Thu 5/31 |
Team Witness vs. Spanish Thunder
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10:10 PM - 11:00 PM | Salvation Army of Buffalo, NY |
