Midwest Opportunity Group

AUGUST 9, 2010

COLUMBUS CRUSH WRAP UP YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS

(photos coming soon)

The Columbus Crush completed a series of basketball clinics for the young people of Cambridge and Guernsey county this weekend.  The clinics began July 6th and lasted until August 7th.  Young players got an opportunity to meet and be coached by the area's new minor league basketball team.  The workouts focused on conditioning and fundamentals; allowing some youngsters to get a head start on their upcoming basketball season training. 

The clinics were free of charge for young people and were a great opportunty for the team according to Crush GM David Moore

"This series provided us with a great opportunity to bring something positive to the community.  We are exremely thankful to the Cambridge Family YMCA for hosting us;  we also have to thank the Daily Jeffersonian and WILE radio for their support.  The folks at the Comfort Inn and Fresh Value Foods are always great to us and are upstanding leaders in the community.  But is is the people of Cambridge and Guernsey County that we want to thank the most.  We have been very well received in the community and this gives us a great outlook for a successful season.  We are most thankful to the new leaders of our booster club in town - Kevin Newsom, Carol, and Ashley Dalton.  We want to thank everyone for their support and the warm reception we've received so far.

UP NEXT FOR THE TEAM AND THE Midwest Opportunity Group

"It's back to school time and we'll be involved to help the young people be successful in the next chapter of their education.

We will be appearing at the request of Nancy Gress and Guernsey County Childrens Service at the "Back to School Supplies Event" @ the

Stop Nine Community Center in Byesville Wednesday August 11th in Byesville, Ohio.  For more information call Nancy Gress with Guernsey County Childrens Service 740-439-5555 

2010 COLUMBUS CRUSH EXPOSURE CAMP AND CAREER EXPO RESULTS

CRUSH SIGN 4!!!

From the 2010 Columbus Crush Exposure Camp and Career Expo emerge 4 new players for the 2010-2011season

Lead Guard     Michael Menchaca

Off Guard       Marcus Rhodes

Guard/Wing    Ronnell Isom

Wing               Rawlston Charles

Coach Travis McAvene on the moves: "This gives us a bit of identity as a team.  Mike (Menchaca), Rawlston, and Tavareus have all played together at some point.  Marcus and Ronnell are both hig energy guys and solid shooters.  We got a glimpse of some of the local talent in Cambridge and so far so good.  We'll be back in town in July for a chance to see more local talent.  So far our roster is about half complete and we're working on a few more guys we think will be great additions to the Cambridge community.

 

 

 BIG MAN IN THE FOLD

The Columbus Crush have announced the

signing of Tavareus Wilkins

for the 2010-2011 season.  Wilkins is a 6'11 forward from Wilberforce University.  Head coach Travis McAvene on the signing "Tavereus is a yong man we're familiar with from his high school days.  He's big and skilled, two definite pluses for the next level.  He's been with us in the communty and impressed us with his commitment to improve and contribute."

CRUSH LAND THEIR MAN

The Midwest Opportunity Group is proud to announce the appointmentof Travis McAvene  as Assistant General Manager and Head Coach of Columbus Crush Basketball. GM David Moore on the move "We're excited to bring Tmac into the fold.  He fits the mold we're looking for of being talented and unselfish.  He sold us on his excitement to help young people advance themselves."

Travis comes to the Crush with 12 years coaching experience at the high school and college levels; highlighted by coaching positions at Wilberforce and Coppin State. 

Travis can be reached @ 937.459.9414 or tmac@midwestoppgroup.org

Alex and Emma @ 2010 Magical Moments Youth Explosion

Performer Kevin L, booster club member Kevin Newsom, GM David Moore, and Tear Bear Says representative Theresa Johnson @ 2010 Magical Moments youth Explosion