Hello Bounce Nation.

Below is some information for a new program I am starting for adults called: Basketball Boot Camp.

Please a take a read and forward to anyone you think may be interested.

As many of us know staying in shape is very important but also very challenging for many of us.

This past Spring my grandfather passed away just short of 98. In 1925 at the age of 14 he was part of the Borough of Manhattan Championship Team from PS 141. As the decades came and went fitness remained a major part of his everyday until his early 90’s.

We all love the game, here is a way for all of us to stay healthy while enjoying our passion at the same time.

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On Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21 Lunar Sports Group will be holding an NYC Basketball Exposure Workout for players looking for opportunities overseas at Baruch College (24th and Lexington Ave).

There will be scouts, GM’s and team reps from teams located in Germany, Japan, Korea, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Italy on hand to scout NYC’s best talent.

Whether you are a floor general, sharpshooter or post up specialist get on this real quick as Lunar Sports Group will be limiting the workout to 50 players max. Spots are filling up quickly so get your game in gear now and contact:

Pat Capra: pcapra@lunarsportsgroup.com (973) 228 5500

Marquis Taylor: mtaylor@mogulsportsgroup.com (718) 200 0227

One result of all of this was becoming connected to a league of public middle schools within Manhattan, which opened my eyes to many things. Many of these kids while talented are not exposed to the resources necessary, which are vital in their advancement as student athletes. Since January, we have been opening our gym downtown to these athletes at no cost where they have begun to receive much of the guidance and instruction that they both need and deserve. Read More »

Hello Bounce Nation.

I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to connect with all of you here on bouncemag.com.

Bounce has always done an awesome job of reminding us about the importance of the playground and the talent that it has produced through the decades, especially here in the NYC area. As a coach that just took over a prep school program in downtown Manhattan in its infancy and the program director of Five-Star Basketball NY, I have noticed one huge void with many city kids today, not enough playground. While there are more AAU/Travel programs than ever which have their plus’ and minus’, the value of the playground for our youth has gotten lost along the way. It seems like many student athletes are no longer making the playground a priority as far as working hard to improve their game or hunting down tough competition. That alone is hurting our game on the youth level. Kids are not as tough physically or mentally and I am a firm believer you develop that playing against players who are bigger, stronger and older which you find on the playground. Hopefully this spring will bring a big time resurgence of youth to our cities courts.

For info on Five-Star Basketball NY please visit www.fivestarbasketballny.com

Or drop me an email at ericnewman@five-starbasketball.com