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The idea to start a website that could help youth basketball coaches simply came out of frustration. It was certainly frustrating to read about plays or drills (basically lines, arrows, X's and O's), and then have to "imagine" how the play or drill really worked? It also appeared as if most of these plays or drills were geared towards very experienced high school coaches or colleges (and not for novice coaches at all). I thought that it would be helpful for youth basketball coaches if there was a way to stop the guessing. So I started this website, wrote some simplified basketball publications (all come with a matching CD with video clips / animations / files / handouts, etc), and made sure that each play or drill had a matching video and/or animation to further explain the information (hence making it easier for youth basketball coaches to understand). So after many years of hard work and research, this idea is now becoming a reality, and here we are! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my family of basketball players (all daughters).
| Gary Petrin AVCSS Sports Club, LLC | My background comes from 15 years of coaching recreational basketball, 15 years of AAU coaching, 4 years of coaching a high school varsity team, and over 13 years of running a basketball club (as Club Administrator, Treasurer, Girls / Boys Basketball coordinator, Gym Coordinator, Tournament Director, and Equipment Coordinator).
I have won many regional and state tournaments, and earned a trip to the Nationals (with the 14U Girls team). |
I have 4 daughters, all having played or still playing basketball at different levels. My daughters were not blessed with a lot of height or size - so their basketball skills would have to overcome any limitations.
Amy (5' 3") - Daughter #1 played recreational, middle school and high school basketball. Amy was tough as nails on defense, drove to the basket with ease, and was extremely aggressive on both ends of the court. She always made a very high percentage of layups, and was a very good free throw and 3-point shooter. Amy was a very good point guard and team leader. Amy is now married with 3 children...
 | And now my grandson is getting involved with basketball - it's very exciting... |
 Morgan (5' 8") - Daughter #2 (the tallest so far) played recreational, middle school, high school, and Division II college basketball (full ride during her freshman and sophomore years) at Mount Olive College in North Carolina. She started a few games as a freshman, and earned a starting position her sophomore year. Morgan could dribble with either hand (coaches had a hard time figuring out if she was right or left handed), a very smart defender, team player, and a very good 3-point shooter. Morgan is now married and has a baby girl...
 Alison (5' 4") - Daughter #3 also played recreational, middle school, high school, Division II college basketball (full ride during her freshman year), and is currently playing point guard at Southern Virginia University (an NAIA school). Alison's ball handling, free throw shooting, defense, work ethic, and 3-point shooting skills are incredible. In her senior year of high school basketball she helped lead the team to the High School Championship game (lost by 6), and in her first season with Southern Virginia University helped the team win the NAIA National Championship in 2006 (starting every game). In her second season Alison helped the team to the NAIA National Championship game for the second year in a row (again a starter in every game). Alison is now married and still plays adult league basketball...
 Alexis (5' 4") - Daughter #4 could possibly be blessed with some height. At 14 years of age she is currently in her 7th year of playing AAU basketball. She is showing basketball skills that equal those of older experienced players. Alexis has Amy's tough - aggressive attitude, Morgan's dribbling skills, and Alison's defense and shooting skills. This AAU season she is stepping up her game and is working hard to help her team earn a trip to the AAU State Tournament. She started every game as a 7th grader in Middle school, and was a big part in helping her team get to the Middle School Championship game (the team lost after a very tough effort, but will be back). Alexis attended the Future Stars basketball camps the last two summers, and works on her basketball daily. Her 8th grade Middle school basketball team went undefeated and won the Middle school Championship this year. Alexis has just finished her freshman year at a brand new high school - She started every game on Varsity, and averaged right at 10 points per game (not bad for a freshman). Alexis is currently on an AAU team, and will be attending camps over the summer. | | | Alexis - Freshman HS Season |
 | And yes, we cannot leave off the greatest rebounder (and chauffeur) our daughters know and love, Mom! |
I sincerely welcome you to the AVCSS Sports Club Website, and hope that you will benefit from the information and resources available. Any and all suggestions on improving this website and/or publications are always welcome and very much appreciated.
From all of us here at AVCSS Sports Club, LLC
Thank You! Gary Petrin / Owner, President
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