14u Blue adopts Memphis Offense

After traveling to Memphis to AAU Nationals over the summer and meeting with the players and coaches about the system, Coach Neil has decided to go all out with the Dribble Drive Motion. DDM, featured last week in Sports Illustrated ("Fast and Furious", pg. 48, Feb 18 issue), was created by Vance Wahlberg. The article mentions several high school, travel, college and pro teams that use it, including the Georgia Stars in the article. "It is a cutting edge offense that spreads the floor and attacks one on one", says Coach Neil. "I only partially implemented it last season but this year will be all out. The biggest strength of this offense is I feel we are teaching kids how to play basketball instead of how to just run plays. Our practices are exciting and fun; much more precise with a purpose since installing this. This offense builds completes skill sets and encourages individual creativity. I know without a doubt our players will be ready to compete on the JV and Varsity level for their high schools next year".

Welcome Back Keyon Boyd

Former outstanding Georgia Stars player 2001, Keyon Boyd has returned to assist coach Neil Berrien and the 14u Blue. Keyon, all county and all state graduated from Marietta High under legendary Coach Charlie Hood. He obtained a D-1 scholarship from Tennessee Tech. He played point and shooting guard in leading his college team to a high level of success. After graduating and earning his Bachelors Degree, Keyon is a teacher and assistant high school basketball coach. He has returned to his roots, to lead and train young men through the Georgia Stars Program.