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THE HOME OF THE NEPA Flames
 AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
 Phone 570-558-3833
Backcourt Hoops - 5 West Olive Plaza - Scranton PA 18508 

AAU National Club Number  MABA5D5KB7

Girls NEPA Flames  Spring 2012 AAU Team Tryouts
AAU Ages for 2012
10/u - 4th or 5th grade              11/u - 6th grade
12/u - 7th grade                        13/u - 8th grade
14/u - 9th grade                         15/u 10th grade
16/u - 11th grade or High School eligible

Alumni From The Flames

2011 College Basketball Players
incoming Freshman
Kayla Kazmierski - Indiana University of Pennsylvania Div II
Ashley Murray - Marywood University Div III
Liz Schultz - Dickinson College Div III
Allie  Walsh - Wilkes University Div III
Ellena Stambone - Wilkes University Div III
Nora Joyce - Susquehanna University Div III
Cassie Erdmann -Kings College Div III
Amanda Greene - Misericordia University Div III

Good Luck Girls with your continued basketball careers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fall 2011 Tournaments
 

Congrats to NEPA Flames Jacobs 2011 Gym Rat Finalists

Back Row (Left to right) Coach Amber Jacobs, Jordan Mellon, Mariah Maciejewski, Alexis Stephens, & Rachel Carmody
Front row
 Johanna Show, Jillian Paulus, Mackenzie McAndrew, Rebecca Carmody Jessica Genco





Hershey Nationals Congrats  
Flames  Martin Select

5-0 Pool play
advanced to Quarter Finals

Congrats To Liz Schultz A Honorable Mention Selection
For ALL Gymrat Challenge Team 2010 Albany NY
 

Congrats to NEPA Flames Genco 13u
Syracuse Classic overall champs With a 6-0
   also to NEPA Flames Fedak-Glidden 17/16u Champs

NEPA Flames Genco

Congrats to NEPA Flames Cambra/Fedak 16/17U
2009 Penn State Invitational Southern Division Champions  264 Teams, 4 Champions

Alumni From The Flames

2011 College Basketball Players
incoming Freshman
Kayla Kazmierski - Indiana University of Pennsylvania Div II
Ashley Murray - Marywood University Div III
Liz Schultz - Dickinson College Div III
Allie  Walsh - Wilkes University Div III
Ellena Stambone - Wilkes UniversityDiv III
Nora Joyce - Susquehanna University Div III
Cassie Erdmann -Kings College Div III
Amanda Greene - Misericordia University Div III

2010 College Basketball incoming Freshman
Rebecca  Keegan - St Francis PA Division I
Kace Rava - Indiana University of Pennsylvania Division II
Katie Caudullo - University of Bridgeport Division II (softball)
Kimberly Martin - Marywood University

Some of our  Alumni From The Flames and Backcourt Hoops
College Basketball
Jamie Halloran - Mount Saint Marys Div I
Sara Keegan - Lackawanna College Div II
Jess Bonney - Alvernia College Div III
Celia Rader - King's College Div III
Katy Degraw - Centenary College Div III
Allie Berry - Elmira College Div III
Becky Burke  -  Louisville University Div I
Lauren Rogan - Marywood University Div III
Jennifer King  - University of Scranton Div III
Christine Marks - College Misericordia  Div III
Lauren Carra  -  University of Delaware Div I
Kayla Sileo - College Misericordia  Div III
Kayla Dick - King's College Div III
Katie Cahill - Lackawanna College Div II
Jess Segilia - King's College Div III
Michelle Mitchell  -  Lock Haven University Div II
Milika Miller - Lock Haven University Div II
Ashley Thomas - Lackawanna College Div II
Lindsey Williams -  Moravian College Div III
Ashley Toczylowski - Elizabethtown College Div III
Emilee Strubeck - Wilkes University Div III
Kaylin Cullin -  Lackawanna College Div II
Theresa Yazurlo - Lackawanna College Div II
Amy Hughes - College Misericordia  Div III

Whitney Williams - University of Massachusetts 
Div I (Softball)

Directions (click here)               www.BackcourtHoops.com

Our new Facilities           

 Boys AAU Tournaments

Pocono Invitational
What Clubs said about the  Pocono Invitational

Everything ran fine and us at the Lady Liners were delighted with the sites, referees, and the overall running of the tournament. You guys do an outstanding job and we look forward to seeing you at another tournament. Thanks, Russ Viscomi, Jay Yarnell, Megan Haughey The Lady Liners

You ran a great tournament and worked the schedule very well.  Of the 4 games we played: one game we won by 10pts and one game we lost by 10 pts, the other two games were decided by 2pts and 1pt.  You matched us up very well against teams that were at our level of competition. 
 Thank you. Regards, Brian Schreder, Saucon Valley AAU

Thank you very much for all of the work it must have taken to pull off a very well organized tournament. I have spoken with all of the coaches from our Great Valley Girls Basketball program that were involved this past weekend as well as several parents who attended. All seemed pleased with the event, facilities, competition, officiating, etc. I will definitely recommend any NEPA events to our teams as well as others in our area in the future. Thanks again!  Keith Walsh GVBL Director

Tournament was well run. Great job. Paul Brutto 12U is Little Fillies Blue, 14U Little Fillies Gold, 16U Little Fillies White.

 Middle Atlantic Championship / National Qualifier

On behalf of myself, our girls, and our parents, "Thank You" and your staff for all their hard work this past weekend as we participated in your 17-U girls Mid-Atlantic Basketball Championships at Hoop City.  I have been bringing my girls to Hoop City for the past three or so years and each time our experience is great.  Everyone is courteous and attentive to our needs.  From all my years coaching girls basketball I certainly know just how much hard work goes into running an event like you do. All too often you never hear kind words but rather complaints. We just wanted to give your group "Kudos" for a job well done.  Since this is my 17-under group I suspect that next year I will be starting all over again and coach the little ones. The good news is that if I do I will certainly bring them back to participate in your events.  I'm looking forward to many more years of a good working relationship with you. 
Thanks again.  Rick Sacidor Coach  Far Northeast Philadelphia FIRE
 

News
 

All NEPA Flames players must demonstrate a commitment to the game of basketball through teamwork, hustle, intensity, and a positive attitude.

There are 6-8 anticipated tournaments consisting of 3-5 games each, and pulling in teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Connecticut.
The NEPA Flames a sanctioned member of the Amateur Athletic Union, is a club with the mission of providing the youth of area the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of basketball at a highly competitive level. This program will develop and improve individual, as well as, team skills, and promote good sportsmanship, team spirit, and team loyalty. The NEPA Flames will provide our players with additional exposure to the game of basketball, thereby enhancing their opportunity to play at the junior high level, high school level and beyond. Coaches with our program include talented college, high school, junior high and experienced youth league coaches.

 For more information, call Jeff at 570-558-3833 or e-mail Jeff@NEPAFlames.com

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