Delmarva Basketball Academy



"THE DELMARVA BASKETBALL ACADEMY" We prepare our kids to be good citizens, quality students, and better basketball players ... in that order. *------------------------------------------* *DELMARVA BASKETBALL ACADEMY 2012* *"Senior Student-Athletes"* In the past 5 years, we've worked with over 300 area student-athletes to help them become better ambassadors for Delmarva, and also experience the thrill of teamwork and being a part of a winning organization. This year we have an added mission! To get as many of our student-athletes into college. And we would like to partner with you to help our Delmarva-area kids We are putting together a team of 12 high school seniors from Wicomico and Worcester counties. From April through June, this team will play in 5 tournaments that are attended by college coaches. This year we are asking for donations of $100, $150, $200 or $250 to help with travel costs and tournament fees. As a long-time member of the Delmarva community, you can support a non-profit youth basketball program that offers opportunity to area boys and girls, instills pride in them, and represents our region with class. We hope that you will play a part in "helping us, help these kids" reach their goals. Feel free to call about our 2012 team. I'm always available to answer any questions at 410-603-2617. *Donations can be made online (see sponsors page), or you can send a donation made out to: Paul Butler, P.O. Box 438, Fruitland, MD 21826. Thanks for all you can do for our youth, Paul Butler NCAA Certified Coach President, Delmarva Basketball Academy 410-603-2617 Helping Youth Shoot for, and Reach Their Goals *----------------------------------------------------------------* *9/11 Inspires former Delmarva Laker Connor Cooney* This was published in the Liberty Press, which is one of Dover Air Force Base's weekly news releases. Thought you might be interested in Connor's story. Congratulations Connor! Connor played on the 16U and 17U DBA Lakers during the summers of 2008 and 2009, and is a graduate of Broadwater Academy High School in Virginia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* 6th Grade Lady Lakers Win Title, 11th Grade Boys and Girls Finish 2nd at MD Cardinals Classic 11TH GRADE DELMARVA LAKERS (2nd Place Cardinals Classic) Front Row - Kyle Dashiell, Jef Monfort, Jean Paul Back Row - Quin Timmons, Josh Strand, Paul Butler Jabree Deshields, and Coach Paul Congratulations to Coach Tom Ross and Kenya Corbin and their 6th grade Lady Lakers* who won their second title of the season by capturing the championship at the MD. Cardinals Classic.* 11th Grade Lady Lakers (2nd Place Cardinals Classic) Congrats to the 11th Grade Laker Boys and 11th Grade Lady Lakers who both surprised a few folks by making it to the championship games, and both teams had a chance to win in the final moments of their respective game. The 11th Grade Boys team played with just 7 players most of the weekend and got outstanding performances from Josh Strand, Paul Butler, and Quinn Timmoms. The Laker boys were 3-0 going into the title game, and had the lead in the championship game vs the Washington High Jaguars with until a Jaguar three point play with just 11 seconds left in the game. Great effort from our undermanned Lakers, though. (Myrtle Beach, SC) - Lady Lakers make nice showing at Nationals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 8th Grade Lady Lakers Win Breds Tournament Title The 8th Grade Delmarva Lady Lakers put on quite a show to win the Ond-Day BREDS Challenge in Princess Anne, and the 8th Grade team's first ever tournament title! Congrats to Coach Tom, Coach Kenya and the Ladies for bringing home the hardware! . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10th Grade Lakers Finish Runnerup In MD USBA Finals Kneeling - Coach Ed Cowell, Jordan Hayward Front Row - Zach Cowell, Tavon, Charles Corbin, Shaquan Schoolfield, DJ Savage, Ki'brante Lewis Back Row - Nick Pusey, Zach Mogle April 17, 2011 - The 10th Grade Delmarva Lakers put on a nice showing in their first event of the season as they went into the championship game undefeated before losing in the finals of the USBA Maryland Championships. Congrats to Coach Ed Cowell and his team for a great weekend. The 11th Grade Delmarva Lakers lost in the semifinals of the USBA Maryland Championships to eventual champion York Ballers. Great effort from our guys who were short-handed, playing with only 6 and 7 players all weekend. *---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Laker Teams open Season at Beachbound and Felton* Beachbound Champions April 10, 2011 Front Row - Jeff Monfort, Kyle Dashiell, Chris Corbin Back Row - Kody Jacoby, Leon Chisum, Quinn Timmons, Myles Frazier, Paul Butler , Coach Paul (not pictued - Josh Strand) First of all THANKS to each parent, and all family members and friends that came out and supported all 5 of our Delmarva Laker teams this weekend. Here are the results ... and I will add pictures more pictures from the tournament soon!!! - Lady Lakers 6th grade team finished 2nd in their first tournament! Great job ladies! - The 8th grade Lady Lakers took 3rd at the Delaware Diamonds tournament in Felton! - And the 11th grade Lady Lakers is riding some momentum of winning their final game of the weekend at Beach Bound event in Berlin. Congrats to Coaches Kenya, Jay and Tom. ON THE BOYS SIDE, The Laker Boys went unbeaten to win the Beach Bound event(see picture above) . Paul shooting Free Throw in Championship game of Beachbound - April 10, 2011 *---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *LADY LAKERS Open Season With Nice Finish In OC !* March 28th, 2011 - The 8th Grade Delmarva Lady Lakers opened the 2011 season with an impressive 3rd place finish at the Ocean City Bball Classic . Coached by Tom Ross the Ladies won 2 of their 4 games. Congrats 8th grade Lady Lakers for making us proud! The 11th Grade Lady Lakers also showed well despite playing with a limited lineup. The Ladies finished 1 and 2 on the weekend. Not a bad start Ladies with just one practice! **************************************************************** Here's the latest news regarding the Delmarva Basketball Academy's activities, schedules and important information. Enjoy. January/February 2011 - DBA Family - below are some pictures from our Delmarva Laker teammates during the 2010-11 high school season. We are proud of each and everyone of you (even those not pictured). Enjoy the pics .... (most pics courtesy of the Daily Times, Star Democrat, and from viewers like you :) Continued success guys and gals Kyle Dashiell #12(Wi-Hi) Madison Bloxom #13( Broadwater Academy) Zach Cowell #32(Salisbury School) Paul Butler #13(Parkside) Shaquan Schoolfield#34 (Parkside) (L-R) Brandon Rorie (1st), Paul Butler(2nd) Devonta Walker(4th), Chris Corbin(5th) (Parkside) Damonte Dodd #42(Queen Anne's) Josh Strand #23(Bennett) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nov. 27, 2010 - DBA showcases "Drills and Skills" at Wizards game at the VERIZON CENTER ! Thanks to our coaches, players and parents for helping to showcase what we do at the Delmarva Basketball Academy. Helping area youth learn the fundamentals and enjoy this game called basketball. We were invited by theWashington Wizards to put on a Skills/Drills workout after their game with the Orlando Magic on Saturday November, 27th. Check out the pictures from the event. DBA participants also got a chance to give the Wizard players hi-give as they ran onto the court before the game. Check back for more pictures on the way! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINAL LAKERS TOURNAMENT OF Summer 2010 July 17 (@ Bowie, MD) Congrats to the 16U Gold (Chris, Paul, Devonta, Kyle, Josh, Leon, Brandon, Damonte, Andre, Myles, and Jeremy) for a really solid day of basketball on Saturday July 17. Making the trip across the Bay to play in the Bowie Invitational, the Delmarva Lakers had everyone asking, "where are you all from?!!!" Our only loss of the day came "outside" our bracket when we lost to the 17U team Chesapeke Bay Breakers. The best win of the day was in our final game as we beat the DC Elite with as much as a 24 pt lead in the second half , we ended up winning by 12. Turning point was when we went big to our biggest lineup of the season. Jeremy Greene 6'5, Devonta Walker 6'4, and Damonte Dodd 6'6 on the front line. The Lakers went on a 22-4 run to break open the game. It was a total team effort! Josh, Paul, Kyle, Chris, Myles, Andre, Brandon, and Leon all contributed. Thanks to all the parents and families that drove up to support us. I want to say Thanks to the 16 Gold players for making this another successful tournament appearance in 2010. Thanks for working hard, hustling but most of all believing in our program. Luv U Lakers!!! THANKS! 16 Gold finished the 2010 season with a record of 17-4, with two tournament titles for the summer! Thanks, Coach Paul NCAA Certified Coach Delmarva Basketball Academy SOME PICS TO REMEMBER THE DBA SUMMER OF 2010 ... *************************************************************** DBA Alum Madison Warfel Making his mark! (Summer 2010) - Former DBA Laker Madison Warfel was named to the NCCAA Div. II All-East Region second team this past season at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA. The 6 foot sophomore guard averaged 13.4 ppg, and led the team in 3 pointers made. Lancaster had a very successful season, advancing to the NCCAA Div. II national tournament in Springfield, Missouri. Madison, from Greenwood, Delaware and graduated from Greenwood Mennonite, is majoring in Sports Management. This is a great testament to where hard work can get you. This also shows that not every player will make it to a D-I school, but there are plenty of colleges that players can continue their careers. Just ask Coach Paul (Mary Washington, D-III) and Coach Ed (Virginia Wesleyan, D-III). *************************************************************** A SPECIAL LETTER FROM A FORMER DBA LAKER ... (June 2010) Coach Paul, I just wanted to thank you for creating the "Delmarva Lakers" AAU basketball program. I had an awesome time playing the past 2 years. You were one of the few coaches I've encountered that cared about us succeeding in our future as you did in learning the game of basketball. You stressed to us the importance of doing well in school so we can have opportunities in our future. I wanted to update you on what my future holds for me. First off, I'm graduating HS as a straight A student and was captain of Broadwater's Varsity basketball squad. I leave in 14 days for the Air Force Reserve. I plan on going to University of Maryland - College Park or St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia after completing my training and my 6 moths of active service to the Air Force. Thanks again for everything you've done for the community. Good Luck this season. God Bless, Connor Cooney DBA Response - THANKS A LOT, CONNOR! - Best of luck in the AFR, and we are so proud that you'll be attending college soon! From: Coach Paul and the entire DBA Coaching Staff & Family *************************************************************** DELMARVA LAKERS 16U Gold win Beach Bound Title ....Weekend pics, too 16U DBA GOLD wins Beach Bound Title** Front Row; Coach Paul, Kyle D., Chris C., Marc A., Back Row; Damonte D., Myles F., Paul B., Brandon R., and Devonta W. 04/26/10 - The 16U Gold Team opened the "Beach Bound I" tourney in Ocean City by escaping with marathon 4-OT win over the Shore Shots in the oepning round. The Lakers would then go unbeaten the rest of the tournament to capture the championship trophy. It is their second tournament title of this young AAU Season. 14U Boys- The 14U team under Head Coach Ed Cowell pick up an impressive win at the tourney, and were competitive in both losses. 16U Black - Despite playing with a depleted roster, the 16U Black took every team's best punch and played hard at the Beach Bound tourney. Congrats to Coach Chuck Corbin and his team for never giving up. 17U Boys - The 17U Lakers learned a valuable lesson over the weekend. Play as a team, or you'll get embarrassed. The first two games didn't go well for our guys who looked as if they were all playing for themselves. After a stern talk from Coaches Wenke and Butler on playing unselfishly, and taking responsibility for their earlier poor play, the guys put on a good showing against Team Tri-County. They even took a 1 point lead with 5 minutes to go before the talented Tri County took over in the end. We hoped the guys can use this tournament as a springboard to bigger things. Lady Lakers - The Delmarva Lady Lakers didn't pick up a win this weekend, but Coach Jay Trader is encouraged by the hard work and tough mental attitude of the ladies. With continued practice time and positive attitude, the Lady Lakers will continue to make some noise this AAU Season. *Take a look at some pictures from our other teams this weekend and a couple of our guys who went to the Prom over the weekend. Coach Jay preps Lady Lakers who are listening Intently at Beach Bound in OC More OC Tournament Pictures ...** We are also proud of a couple of our young men who represented the DBA well by attending their school's Prom. Great job Myles and Doug! Mackin' Myles Prom Ready Dapper Doug is Ready Too! *---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *DELMARVA LAKERS 16U WINS TITLE @ MD. Cardinals Classic - 4/11/2010* The 16U GOLD team ( Marc Agboton, Paul Butler, Chris Corbin, Kyle Dashiell, Devonte Walker, Myles Frazier , Brandon Rorie, Damonte Dodd, and Xzavier Pinder) all contributed in our 57 - 50 win over Indian River to claim the 16U Title with a 3 -1 tournament record. After being down 19 - 7 in the first 10 minutes, and down 7 at the half, we were able to fight back in the second half, outscoring them 37 - 23 to take control of the game. Walker led all scorers with 18, Butler 11, Corbin and Agboton chipped in 9 points each. BUT let me be clear, it was a TEAM win overall. Everyone played their role; even those on the bench by shouting encouragement to their teammates. Congrats to 16 GOLD Boys team for the first title of 2010. (picture coming soon_ *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Congratulations to Lady Laker Blaire Bloxom who was featured in the Daily Times newspaper for trying to raise money to help kids in India.* Again, Blaire we are so Proud of YOU! *-----------------------------------------------------------------------* *3/13/2010 - DBA Student Athletes Attend Wizards vs Magic Game in D.C.* *Front Row - Kyle Dashiell, Leon Chisum, Jean Paul* *Back Row - Coach Paul, Devonta Walker, Paul Butler III, Marc Agboton* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 Rosters Lady Lakers Madison Bloxom, Dominique Barnes, Jade Downes, Shaniece Hudson, Kelly Magee, Genesis Manuel, Donyae Myles, Naryah Miles, Karly Oristian, Changel Parker, Danielle Ross, Taylor Ross, Francette, Francois 16U Lakers Gold Marc Agboton, Paul Butler, James Collins, Chris Corbin, Kyle Dashiell, Damonte Dodd, Myles Frazier, Brandon Rorie, Devonta Walker 16U Lakers Black Leon Chisum, Charles Corbin, Maurice Fontaine, Tytrell Hardy, Doug Mayhorn, Andre Miles, Jean Paul 17U Lakers Boys Kennis Beasely, Unique Boston, Noah Mackritis, Clayton Rorie, David Thompson, Torrell Johnson, Joseph Wenke, Justin Wilson 14U Lakers Boys Ty Hagel, Zach Cowell, Brian DiPirro, Charles Corbin, DJ, Quincy, Shaquan *--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Delmarva Lakers 2009 Season In Review ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/16/09 LADY LAKERS, 15U BOYS Win "Delmarva Jam" Tournament Titles Congratulations to the Delmarva Lady Lakers for winning the "Delmarva Jam" tournament title with a thrilling 1-point win over the Lady Future Stars(Wilmington, De.) Madison Bloxom hit an amazing 3-pointer (that brought the crowd to it's feet!) with three seconds left to send the game into overtime. Playing with only five players, (Bloxom, her sister Blaire, Paige Rew, Cristoria Wise and Genesis Manuel) pictured below with Coach Butler and Coach Trader, the Lady Lakers overcame some serious odds to bring home the Championship Trophy. Not pictured Coach Corbin. Pictured L-R, Coach Butler, Paige Rew, Cristoria Wise, Genesis Manuel, Blaire Bloxom, Madison Bloxom, Coach Trader, not pictured Coach Corbin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15U BOYS Win "Delmarva Jam" Tournament Title Pictured Back Row L-R; Coach Butler, Paul Butler III, Marc Agboton, Joe Wenke, Myles Frazier, Doug Mayhorn, Kyle Dashiell, Coach Conquest. Front Row L - R, Jean Paul, Herman Brown, Leon Chisum, Chris Corbin, Maurice Fontaine, Robert D'Ambrosio The 15U Delmarva Laker Boys went undefeated on their way to the title. Chris, Paul, Marc, Myles, Kyle, Joe, Doug, Maurice, Leon, Herman, Jean, Robert ...congrats as you all contributed to winning this title whether you played 30 minutes or 3 minutes, it was a total team effort. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/16/09 14U Laker Boys Finish 2nd! For a first year team, the guys made us proud with a Runnerup finish to a very good (Remix Ballers) team. The kids played well. Guys thanks for all your hard work, and Coach Conquest doing his thing to get us to the title game! Coach Conquest surveying the action during 14U Boys run to the Delmarva Jam Championship Game --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/16/09 - Nice showing for 16U and 17U Lakers in the "Delmarva Jam". Coach Jimmy Price did a masterful job pulling double duty in coaching the 16 and 17U's to some nice wins. 16U Laker Boys - Knocked off a very good Pro Cut Jaguars (Washington High) in the opening round. A good showing this weekend under some tough competition. Those Delaware Ignitors(Polytech, C. Rodney, and Dover players) are no joke. 17U Boys - Great tournament. You guys made it to the semifinals, losing to eventual runnerup Md. Supreme, and showed that the DBA Lakers can play. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4/20/09 Lady Lakers place 2nd in "Delmarva Classic", 15U Boys show well again 04/20/09 - Salisbury, Maryland The Delmarva "Lady Lakers" had a good showing in our Delmarva Classic on April 18th. The Ladies defeated the Fairfax Tarheels to advance to the title game where they lost in a good game to the highly touted Wolpack. Pictured are (Front row) - Madison Bloxom(Broadwater), Genesis Manuel(Bennett), Page Rew(Broadwater), Blaire Bloxom(Broadwater) and Christoria Wise(Bennett). (Standing) - Donyae Miles(Queen Anne's). Our "15U" Laker Boys team had another solid showing for the second tournament in a row. Coming off a runnerup finish in the Cardinal Classic, the 15U squad played to a 2 - 1 record. Unfortunately, we lost in a rules tie breaker for the right to advance to the Championship game. The boys were really impressive including a 16 point win over previously unbeaten Maryland Cardinals. Marc, Paul and Myles had monster games, but our guards played their best all year. Thanks to Maurice, Chris, Leon, Robert , Kyle and Jean. Also, chipping in solid performances, Joe and Doug hitting the boards hard, and our newest teammate, Herman Brown with his guard play. *Below are a few game clips from the 15U team provided by one of our "super moms", Susan Russ! Thanks, Susan. Myles hitting yet another jumper - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEHffeQOrQk Paul cookin' down low - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oU8m9YE7rA Chris with the dish to Myles - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmBg2D3IY5Y Maurice to Robert to Doug and score - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_mM3f0YJGk&feature=related (from Cardinal Classic) Hack or Foul? You make the call ! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mBlpRO83K4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** 3/29/09 - 2009 DBA Lakers Find Success at Maryland Cardinals Event* Our 14U, 15U and 17U Boys played in Maryland Cardinals tournament on March 28th and 29th in Salisbury. Here is a picture of our 11 young men of the 15-16U Delmarva Lakers team that finished 2nd this past weekend. Their run to the championship game included a thrilling triple overtime loss to eventual champ Delaware Defenders. Front Row - Kyle Dashiell, Jean Paul, Leon Chisum, Chris Corbin, Maurice Fontaine, Robert D'Ambrosio Back Row - Myles Frazier, Joe Wenke, Doug Mayhorn, Paul Butler, Mark Agboton 2009 DBA LAKERS ROSTER 14U BOYS Coach Butler, Coach Conquest Willie Elder, Phillip Smith , Dominique Bolden, Antonio Harmon , Traviar Davis, Tyrique Thomas, Nick Pusey, Brian DiPirro, Marcus Philogene 15-16U BOYS Coach Butler, Coach Conquest Chris Corbin, Marc Agboton, Doug Mayhorn, Robert D'Ambrosio, Joe Wenke, Myles Frazier, Paul Butler, Kyle Dashiell, Leon Chisum, Jean Paul, Maurice Fontaine, Herman Brown H.S. BOYS(JMB) Coach Price Kennis Beasley, Clark Edward, Antoine , Torrell Johnson, David Thompson, Trevin Price, Michael Mitchell, Michael Purnell , Savon Jones, Larry Cornish, Connor Cooney, Joel Bailey H.S. GIRLS Coach Butler, Coach Trader Christoria Wise, Donyae Miles, Blair Bloxom, Madison Bloxom, Tori Newman, Paige Rew, Genesis Manuel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Home of Changing Lives AND Playing Better Basketball *****