Schedule

Prospect's On The Rize-EDGE Team Events & Schedules

                      Chris Sanders, Ex-Tennessee Titan, and member of Kappa Alpha PSI,
                      Fraternity, Inc. pay a visit to the EDGE player's to give them encouragement
                      and confidence for achieving success as a young athlete

EDGE NOTES 2009 Season:*EDGE 17U takes 3rd Place in this years 2009 AAU Sub-States held
at Goodpasture HS, Nashville, TN., May 15-17th, 2009
*EDGE 12U & 17U took 1st Place respectfully last season at the 2009 YBOA State Qualifier,
Chattanooga, TN. May 1-3rd, 2009
*EDGE 15U took the Championship at last years TNT Easter Classic Ensworth HS, Nashville, TN,
May 1-3rd, 2009
*EDGE 17U took Championship at last years Riverdale Warrior Classic, April 2009

Tennessee EDGE -Congratulations goes out to our entire EDGE program this weekend for
qualifying a team at the 12U, 15U, 16U, and 17U YBOA Nationals to be held in Florida, July 2009.
An extra special congratulations goes out to the EDGE 17U for winning the 2009 YBOA State
Championships, held at A-Game SportsPlex, Franklin, TN. June 5-7, 2009. We are absolutely
proud of everyone's accomplishments and hard work. Good luck!
Our upcoming events will take the 16U & 17U to Chicago June 26-28th, and the 15U, 16, & 17U
will participate in the Adidas tournament, Cincinnati July 6-8, 2009!

*** Last season, June 24, 2009, we thanked Mr. Chris Sanders, Ex-Tennessee Titans, Wide
Receiver for being our guest keynote speaker. Chris and President Thompson are members of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Chris spoke to our 12U and 17U boys about achievement in
all its endeavors. His speech to the players pointed out the art of listening and playing hard
everyday. Great players never take a day off, because they are always working on their craft.
He asked the boys to play hard and win big!
*** Tennessee EDGE 17U were on fire as they We returned from Chicago, IL. with a
Championship to boast after winning the "Chicago Hardwood Classic" hosted by "Walker
Fitness Athletics, Lisle, IL.
The boys went 3-1 and played a very tough Illinois Flames team from Aurora, IL. who gave the
EDGE 17U all they could handle. This was a great way to go into our July coaches events.
Tennessee EDGE 17U has (4) Championships, (2) 2nd place, (1) 3rd place, and (1) DNQ; Next, the
17U move onto Cincy, OH. to play in the Adidas "it takes 5 classic". Our 16U boys played well in
Chicago as well, but were a bit over matched vs. Kenny Battles 16U team from Aurora, IL/K-B
Hoops. The trip was great!
*** Tennessee EDGE 12U headed to play in last year's 2009 YBOA Nationals, held at Disney
World, Orlando, FL. They were ready and focused. Our 12U EDGE opened play Monday June 29,
2009 with a 71-61 victory over the Mardi Gras Gators, LA. They will play games 2 & 3 in pool play
on Tuesday June 30, 2009. Although their first game was tough and this is some of our players
first experience at this level, little Nick Gleason, PG/SG pull us through by scoring 29, including 6
3's in the game. Defensively we were led by our two post players Rahn Bailey/Jackson English.
More updates to come this week.
***Day 2 of the 12U YBOA Nationals were even more exciting as the young Tennessee EDGE 12U
ripped into their opponents even more, crushing Team Bahamas All Stars (5th seed) by 30
points, blasting Queen City Ballers, NC. (2nd Seed) by 25, and finally beating the Dekalb Eagles,
GA (1 Seed) by 18 points to earn the number 1 overall seed out of our bracket. With their
uptempo style of play and smothering defense, this young EDGE team won their pool by an
average margin of victory, which was 17 points a contest, including knocking off the #1 seed as
well. Led in scoring by Rahn Bailey and Chase Nappier, with combined defensive efforts from
everyone, WE ARE NOW THE #1 SEED going into bracket play, which starts on Wednesday, July
1, 09. The EDGE 12 has played so well the local newspaper has written a nice article on their
performance. Way to go guys. It must be that new PONY gear that's helping us :-). Continue to
play hard and bring us a GOLD MEDAL home.
I want to give a huge hand to our 1st year 12U boys program, for finishing 3 in the YBOA National
Tournament of Champions, including our on Chase Nappier who made the all tournament team.
Way to go, guys! Click on 12U 2009 roster to see photo

*** Our EDGE 15U took 3rd place in last season 2009 "shootout in the Boro", they are looking
forward to a great push towards this years YBOA 15U Nationals in late July 09.

***The EDGE 17U travelled to Orlando, FL. July 2009, to play in last years 17U Super Showcase...
Good luck and congrat's to a great season.
On July 16, 2009 Kendal Jennings, 17U Wingman, with National Exposure was invited to play in
the State of Alabama High School North vs. South All-Star game. Kendal finished as the second
leading scorer finishing with 15pts. 9 Rbs, and 3 steal, a couple of fantastic dunks, including two
clutch free throws at the end of the game to give the Alabama North All-Stars a 69-66 victory.

***The EDGE 15U will travelled to Orlando, FL, July 2009, to play in the YBOA National tournament
of Champions. Congrat's on a great 2009 summer season and good luck at Nationals.

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Welcome! The Tennessee EDGE 2010 Spring Camp for 12U and 13U boys is complete and we
had a great turn-out. We would like to thank all of our participants this year. 13U practice will
began next week. This week is our 14U and 15U camps held at Hillsboro High School. Dates
are Friday, March 5, 2010 6pm to 8:30pm, and Sunday, March 7, 2010 2pm to 5:30pm. We are
currently looking for post player's for our 15U team. If you are talented and looking to get
better please contact us. This two day camp is only $75 per camper and it fills up quickly.
Please arrive by 30means prior for check-in.

Our 16U try-out camp will take place: Looking for talented players looking to get better
Fisk University, 1000 17th Ave. North, Nashville, TN. 37208
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 and Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Time: 6pm to 9pm both sessions. Arrive 30 mins prior for registration
Cost for try-out camp: $75.00 per camper.
Note: please no eating 2hrs prior to camp. Go to membership page and register as well.

Our 17U try-out camp will take place: Looking for talented/athletic players looking to get better
Fisk University, 1000 17th Ave. North, Nashville, TN. 37208
Date: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 and Friday, March 11th, 2010
Time: 6pm to 9pm both sessions. Arrive 30 mins prior for registration
Cost for try-out camp: $75.00 per camper.
Note: please no eating 2hrs prior to camp. Go to membership page and register as well.

Click on our membership page and send in your info to hold a spot. Call Tony Thompson (615)
207-0299 for more information.

2009, Guest speaker recap: We are looking for business leaders to make guest appearances
for our 2010 season. Please go to membership page and send us a note that you would like to
participate. Thank you!

Tennessee EDGE *Educational Development Growth Enhancement* learning program
                               Welcomed, Mr. David Freeman, CEO, Nashville Predators
The Tennessee EDGE would like to thank Mr. David Freeman for kicking off our 2009 player
workshop, last summer. Mr. Freeman spoke to our player's and parents about the importance
of an education and balancing sports at the next level. He left all of our player's with very
valuable knowledge that will help our young athlete's, especially during this very tough
economical times. The EDGE would like to give Mr. Freeman, along with Rebecca Ward a very
big applause for taking time to schedule Mr. Freeman with us. Please contact President
Thompson and staff to see how you can get on our guest list.

                  TENNESSEE EDGE "One Team, One Mission" "CHAMPIONSHIP"