Team News
2011 Commitments
Shannon Gillespie - Anderson University (SC)
**Chunia Graves - Jacksonville University**
**Lindsey Barber - Indiana State University**
Courtney Lauber - Whittenberg University
Alex Thompson - IUPUI - Basketball
Kata Bawel - Anderson University
Hayden Hammersley - Univ. of Texas at Dallas
Sara Arias - Saint Joseph's College
Mya Williams - Indiana State University
Chelsea Brothers - Kentucky Wesleyan
Caitlyn Farris - Franklin College
Emma Ricketts - Kentucky Wesleyan
Taylor Miller - Hanover College
**Name - College** PREVIOUS COMMITMENT
2010 Commitments
Tori Bowerman - Depauw
Morgan Merrill - Marion College
Allison Nicley - I.U. East
Jacklyn Dizney - Marion College
Katie Collins - Anderson University
2010 AAU National Championships
18-1 Phusion finished 3rd in the Championship Division
17-1 Bellatores finished in the Blue Division
16-1 Sahso finished 9th in the Championship Division
14-1 Booyahs finished in the White Division
2010 All Americans
18-1 Phusion Tori Bowerman
18-1 Phusion Katie Shaughnessy
General Team Information
National Teams: (14-1, 15-1,16-1, 17-1, 18-1, 18-2)
Practice: 3x a week: Sundays 1-4pm, Mondays 6-9pm, Thursdays 6-9pm. The 3 hour practice includes 1 hour of FREE SQA (Strength, Quickness, Agility) training lead by Tricia Franciosi, a certified athletic trainer. Read more about our SQA program and Tricia on our Home page.
Tournaments: Our National teams will participate in about 10 tournaments including, but not limited to: the new Mideast Power League Series, JVA Mid-Year, President Day Tourney, Indy Juniors Classic, TI Exposure Event, Blue Grass pre-Qualifier, Munciana Classic, AAU National Championships(mandatory). A complete listing of possible tournaments can be found in the Parent Packet.
National Teams: (15-2, 16-2, 17-2)
Practice: 3x a week: Sunday: 2 hours between from 1-6pm, Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30. Thursdays from 6-9pm. Players are allowed to attend SQA sessions FREE of charge anytime that they want to participate.Tournaments: Our National teams will participate in about 10 tournaments including, but not limited to: the new Mideast Power League Series, JVA Mid-Year (optional), President Day Tourney, TI Exposure Event, Indy Juniors Classic, Blue Grass pre-Qualifier, Munciana Classic, AAU National Championships(optional). A complete listing of possible tournaments can be found in the Parent Packet.
Regional Teams:
(11-1, 12-1, 12-2, 13-1, 13-2, 14-2, 14-3, 15-3, 15-4, 16-3)
Practice: 2x a week: Sundays, 2 hrs between 1-6pm, Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30(ages 10-14) 5:30-7:30(ages15-16). All teams will begin practice on Wednesday, January 4th and finish the 2nd week of May. (teams can choose to play longer if they want to) Regional Players are allowed/encouraged to attend SQA sessions, FREE of charge, anytime that they want to participate. Regional players also get to sign up for FREE SKill Clinics (small group lessons) lead by our National team coaches. The small group lessons are held on Monday and Thursday nights from 6-6:45pm. Read more about our SQA program and Tricia on our Home page.
Tournaments: Our Regional Teams will participate in about 6-8 tournaments. Typically, the older the team the more tournaments they will participate in. However, a team can choose to play in more tournaments if they want to. Tournaments include but are not limited to: Hoosier JVA Challenge Series, Presidents Day Tourney, Indy Juniors Classic, Blue Grass Pre-Qualifier, TI Classic, Munciana Classic.
Regional Teams: (ages 9-10)
Players must attend tryouts, but all will be placed on teams
Practice: 2x a week: Sundays 1-2:15, Wednesdays 5:30-6:45. Regional Players are allowed to attend SQA sessions FREE of Charge anytime that they want to participate. Regional players also get to sign up for FREE Skill Clinics (small group lessons) lead by our National team coaches. The small group lessons are held on Monday and Thursday nights from 6-7pm. The 10-unders season will begin its regular practice schedule on January 4th and conclude on April 22nd. However, there will be opportunities for them to practice during Nov- December after tryouts have concluded for the older players. Read more about our SQA program and Tricia on our Home page.
Tournaments: Our 9-10 yr. old teams will participate in about 4-5 FREE single day friendly tournaments vs other area clubs in Indianapolis and Muncie. Of course the teams can choose to continue their season past this date if they want to.
National/Regional Team Costs
| National Team | Fees |
|---|---|
| Club Fees | $2500 |
| Uniforms | Included |
| Travel | $1050 |
| Entry Fees | $425 |
| Total | $3975 |
| National Team (15-2,16-2,17-2) | Fees |
|---|---|
| Club Fees | $2200 |
| Uniforms | Included |
| Travel | $300 |
| Entry Fees | $275 |
| Total | $2775 |
| Regional Teams (By Ages) | Club Fees | Uniforms | Travel | Entry Fees | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-16 | $1600 | Included | $125 | $250 | $1975 | |||||
| 12 | $1200 | Included | $100 | $200 | $1500 | |||||
| 11 | $800 | Included | $100 | $TBD | $900 | |||||
| 10 | $500 | Included | $0 | $TBD | $500 |
Entry Fees - The fees listed above are estimates. Uniform Price - Additional items may be available to each athlete at an additional cost.
Travel Price - Based on estimates for room cost, van rental (AAU Nationals only), half team mom room and coaches expenses divided equally amongst team members plus individual plane tickets when applicable. Coach’s expenses include room cost, plane ticket (when applicable) and a per diem. This does not include money for food or any souvenirs, etc.
