Girls Hoops: The Moramarco Report, Nov. 2

Greetings from GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA...
 
I hope this latest article finds all the coaches well across the state. Pre-season events are upon us next week and we are ready for a new season of hoops! I have had a lot of requests from coaches to advertise various openings.
 
I have also attached a few items for coaches who may be interested.
 
Finally, we are hoping to go to 64, if not, 96 teams in Fort Myers. I have heard from some of you about attending next year. If your teams is interested, PLEASE LET ME KNOW NOW! I have attached the 6-divisonal/48-team event!
 

CLASSIFIEDS:
 
KEY WEST High School Coach, Glenn Hayes, asked me to forward this to the state...
 
Hope all is going well with you. I'm trying to get a team for this year tip-off classic in Key West November 10-11. Homestead pulled out yesterday and left me with 3 teams. Please put this ad in the next time you send out some of that great information. I called several schools but I haven't had any contacts. I might have a little more luck now that some teams can add some games. Contact Glenn A. Hayes Sr. 305-395-8778 cell, AD Peter Fraga 305-797-5531 cell or school 305-293-1549. Thanks.
 
Robinson High School (Tampa) is looking for a girl's basketball holiday tournament.  Preferably in the Bay Area.  Please email haed coach at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have an opening.

 

GIRL’S BASKETBALL.  Foundation Academy is looking for one team to play in a FOUR TEAM PRESEASON CLASSIC to be held on November 12 and 13. Games will be held in the Leiferman Family Gymnasium on the campus of Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden 34787.  Contact Chris Bogen, Athletic Director or Russ Richards, Assistant Athletic Director 407.877.2744 or e-mail either at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
GIRL’S BASKETBALL.  Foundation Academy is looking for one team to play in a FOUR TEAM CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT to be held on December 18 and 19. Games will be held in the Leiferman Family Gymnasium on the campus of Foundation Academy, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden 34787.  Contact Chris Bogen, Athletic Director or Russ Richards, Assistant Athletic Director 407.877.2744 or e-mail either at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mater Academy Girls Basketball Pre-Season Classic is looking for one more team. The classic will be held on Thursday 11/12 at 5;30 & 7 p.m. and Saturday 11/14 at 2:30 & 4 p.m. All games will be held at Mater Academy 7901 N.W. 103rd Street, Hialeah Gardens, Fl. 33016. Please contact Assistant Athletic director Luis Sanchez at 305-828-1886 Ext. 2353 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Ridgewood H.S., New Port Richey needs 1 team to replace a team who dropped out of The Ashley Morrison Tournament, January 8th and 9th, 2010. Four team format, two game guarantee, $100 entry fee.
If interested, please contact Coach Greg Bollinger @ 727.774.3900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Girls Basketball - Fernandina Beach High School is looking for one more team to participate in their Pre-season tournament on Tuesday, November 10th, and Thursday, November 12th.  Please contact Mike Landtroop if interested at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 904-556-3440.
 
Bradenton Christian School is looking to get in a girls pre-season basketball tournament within the Sarasota/St. Pete/ Tampa area. If you need a team please contact Drew Mitchell @ (941) 792-5454 (109).

Welcome back to Rodney Minggia! The former Stetson University assistant is now the recruiting coordinator at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona, Florida.

 
THINK PINK GAME:
January 15 - Leon @ Tallahassee Rickards @ 7:00PM
 
This is the newest addition to the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER schedule!

 
WOULD YOU BE WILLING....
 
To coach BAREFOOT in recognition state-wide of how far we have come as a state over the past 20-years. If so, let me know! We hope to get 20+ coaches to do this. The more, the merrier!

 
Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville) to host Breast Cancer Awareness Shootout in November 21-23.
 
Schools scheduled to attend include:
 

1.     Arlington Christian Academy

2.     Central Florida Prep.

3.     Frank H. Peterson Academy

4.     God’s Academy (Texas)

5.     IMG Academy

6.     Joshua Christian Academy

7.     Miami Pace

8.     Mississippi

9.     Oak Hill Academy

10.            Oldsmar Christian Academy

11.            Regent Academy

12.            Ridgeway Tennessee

13.            Shekinah Christian Academy

14.            The Potter’s House Christian Academy (Junior Varsity)

15.            The Potter’s House Christian Academy (Varsity)

16.            West Oaks Christian Academy
 
For more information, please let me know and I will forward you Coach Bannister's e-mail address!


From the CHIEF - Jim Haley.....

We hope you can join the FABC this year. The FABC Girls allstar Game will be at Jefferson HS in Tampa on Saturday April 10th. The FABC Boys allstar game will be in Ocala in April as the Court of Legends Hall of Fame will be at Oviedo HS in late April or early May. More information will be forthcoming with membership forms. Also, if you are interested on being on the state basketball poll committee or state all-state teams committee please contact Ed Kershner at Oviedo HS … This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    or   Jack Love / FABC Exec. Director at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

The clinic at USF in Tampa is this Saturday. Your membership will get you into both allstar games. Head Coach is $30  or  staff is $50.  Retired coaches is $15.   It is open to all men & women coaches on the high school, junior college, & 4 year colleges. More announcements will be forthcoming.

 

Coach Jim Haley – 1st Vice President.


BRACKETS, BRACKETS, and MORE BRACKETS....
 
I am attaching the brackets to events that I have so far...
1) Ely Lady Tiger Holiday Classic - Pompano Beach, Florida
2) Dunbar Lady Tiger Invitational - Fort Myers, Florida (6 divisions)
3) Winter Haven/MLK Holiday Classic - Winter Haven, Florida
 
If you are hosting an event, please let me know and I will get it out there.


Looking forward to a trip to Fort Myers on 11/13/09... Anyone have any pre-season events during that time? I am meeting with the Dunbar event management folks this weekend and want to catch some hoops while in the area!
 

Until next time...
 
Be Blessed!
 
Sincerely,
 
Rob Moramarco