PREMIERE HOOPS WANT'S YOU!

Premiere Hoops is looking for a few good Men.....and Women, for that matter!

Not to make light of the war situation going on, over in Iraq, but Premiere Hoops is ready to go to war, in a sense, to help the United States of America, regain it's rightful position, as the best basketball players in the world! Like many of you die-hard basketball fans and players, we at PH, too, are tired of seeing America send it's "best" players, over to the Olympics, over the past few competitions, to see them not only come home without the gold medal, but to also see them get embarrassed Thur the process! This outrage has got to stop! Premiere Hoops is asking for your cooperation to help us help ourselves, reclaim our basketball glory! We need every basketball player out there, in the greater Joliet area, to get involved, and join the front lines of this battle, to take back our number 1 basketball ranking, in the world, and sign-up to be a member of Premiere Hoops, TODAY!

In our view, there are three main reasons for America's downfall, in basketball! The first reason for America's desend has to be pointed in the direction of And1 and their Mix tape promotions! In an effort to sell basketball shoes and merchandise, this company, in effect, has sold it's soul, or soles, if you will! I've watched only a few of these Mix tape shows, as they call them, only to walk away with disgust and disdain! People, this is not real basketball! These players travel the globe, in an effort to promote And1's vision of basketball, which is suppose to be the streetball version of basketball! But don't be fool basketball lovers! And1 is the dark side of the basketball force! With their promotions, they teach and reinforce all that is bad with the game, including showmanship, the dreaded "there is an I in team mentality", and worse of all, no respect for the game, style of play! Street basketball has it's place in basketball, just like other things that make the game so great, but to push this style of basketball to the fore-front of the culture, and to seduce our kids to such torture, is in our opinions too much to ask! At Premiere Hoops, we will show kids the right way, on how to play the game, the right way! This is certainly a right step in the right direction for American Basketball, to get back, on the right track!

The second main reason for America's downfall, in basketball, has to be ESPN! Sure, they have revolutionized the sporting news industry, with their 24 hour non-stop reporting! But what is ESPN reallying showcasing during it's coverage? The Highlights, right! The big play! That's fine and dandy, but the highlights only compose but a small portion, of the entire game! By always displaying only the spectacular plays from games, especially in basketball, may make many players think that in order to be featured on a program, like ESPN, they may have to make a specular play, every time they step out, onto a basketball court! And that, my friend, does not make for a good basketball player! That idea makes for a self serving player in a game that's suppose to be selfless! By only showcasing the slam dunks and 3 point shots made from players in the NBA and NCAA, ESPN is really sending a message, to the youth of America, that says, "Hey, if you want to make it to the Big-Times, you've got be able to do this!" Again, this is the wrong message to send to our youth! We should be emphasizing the team game! That the sum of the whole team is greater than it's parts! The ultimate prize, on any basketball level, should be the Team Championship! Not even the great Micheal Jordan was able to win an NBA Championship, until the Bulls organization finally surrounded him with a good TEAM! Premiere Hoops main goal will be to once again stress the fun, dedication, and team concepts, that should be high attributes of any good basketball player!

Finally! The biggest problem preventing American basketball from reaching the top, once again, is the lack of fundamentals! Can someone please tell me what happen to the 12 to 14 ft. offensive short game, Please? What about the pride that is suppose to attached with good defense, and stopping your man from scoring? What about the proper positioning to get rebounds? These skills are lost arts in the basketball game, of American players, today! These will be the core values at Premiere Hoops! In order for us, America, to re-establishing ourselves, as the best players in the world, we can no longer depend on our athletic ability, alone, to get us through the competition! Other countries have done a better job of studying our game, and perfected the basics, which has lead us to be beating, time and time again, at our own game! When players come to play at Premiere Hoops, they will notice and immediate difference, and the sense of urgency, concerning our passion for the game, and the level of respect, we will display, for the game! At Premiere Hoops, we feel it is important, that every player, approach the game as a Professional, regardless of your skill level! If you want to be good at something, you have to dedicate your time and energy, to making yourself a better player, for the sake of the team! Premiere Hoops will lead the way! Starting with our youth, PH will show and stress to our next generation of ball players, the right steps towards making the improvements, and adjustments needed to be the best players in the world! And for our older players, we will provide structure! Our leagues and tournaments will be designed to encourage team concepts and play, that will help the best TEAMS win! Only teams, that make proper sacrifices, and put in the hard work, will get fame and glory, at Premiere Hoops! These small actions, along with many more to come, once Premiere Hoops is open, will help steer America back, to it's proper place, as the Premiere basketball players, in the world. Please, help us in this cause! Premiere Hoops wants You! And America needs You! Become a member at our complex, online, today! Thank-you! And may God Bless!