Fall Showcase - October 5, 2008 Our 18th Tri-State Invitational Showcase - NCAA Certification Papers to be Filed - The Tri-State Girls Basketball Invitational Showcase will be held on October 5, 2008 at Robert Morris University. For applications, please email a request to Bob Gallagher. The Tri-State Girls Basketball Invitational Showcase will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Robert Morris University. We plan to "showcase" the highest level of girls' basketball talent in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, upstate New York and West Virginia. "We anticipate over 200 high school girls participating in the Showcase" said Bob Gallagher, Chairperson of the Showcase. The Showcase will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Three separate courts will be used simultaneously during the Showcases. We expect 50 college coaches to attend the event. Western Pennsylvania Youth Basketball Club President, Bob Gallagher, says, "We feel this will be an excellent Showcase as the Tri-State area has tremendous talent. We are extending invitations to outstanding underclass players who have the capability to play college basketball. Our non-profit organization's mission is to create opportunities for young girls." Our first Tri-State Invitational Showcase was held in 1991 and we have had over 3,000 participants attend the showcases during the past 17 years. The Showcase Directors will be WNBA All Star - Swintayla Cash and Bob Gallagher. If you need immediate information, please phone at (412) 281-8559. Click here for photos from the Thirteenth Annual Tri-State Girls Basketball Invitational Showcase Since 1991 the Club has hosted the Tri-State Invitational Showcase. During the period 1991 to 2005, representatives from the following colleges have attended the Showcase. University of Akron,    Alfred University,    Allegheny College,    American University,    Ashland University,    Bethany College,    Bloomsburg,    Bowling Green,    Bucknell University,    University of Buffalo,    Butler University,    California University of PA,    Canisius College,    Cincinnati University,    Carlow College,    Carnegie Mellon University,    Case Western University,    Chatham College,    Cheyney University,    Clarion University,    Cleveland State,    College of Wooster,    Columbia University,    Community College of Allegheny County,    University of Connecticut,    Coppin State,    Cornell University,    Daemen College,    Davidson College,    Davis & Elkins,    Drexel University,    Dayton University,    Duquesne University,    D'Youville College,    Eastern Kentucky University,    Edinboro University,    Elmira College,    Fairmont College,    Fordham University,    Gannon University,    Geneva College,    Georgetown,    George Washington University,    Gettysburg College,    Guilford College,    Grove City College,    Hartford University,    Hiram College,    Holy Cross,    University of Illinois,    Indiana University of PA,    Ithaca,    John Carroll University,    Juniata College,    Kent State,    Kenyon College,    Kutztown University,    Lafayette College,    LaRoche College,    La Salle University,    Lehigh University,    Lock Haven University,    Loyola College Maryland,    Lycoming College,    Mt. St. Mary's,    Manhatten College,    Mansfield University,    Marietta College (OH),    Marist College,    Marshall University,    University of Maryland-Baltimore,    University of Massachusetts,    Mercyhurst College,    University of Miami,    Monmouth College,    Mount Union College,    Nazareth College (NY),    Niagara University,    North Carolina A & T,    North Carolina State,    Northeastern,    Illinois,    Old Dominion University,    Penn State University,    Penn State-Behrend,    University of Pennsylvania,    University of Pittsburgh (Johnstown),    University of Pittsburgh,    Point Park College,    Princeton University,    Rider College (NJ),    University of Rhode Island,    Robert Morris College,    Richmond University,    University of Rochester,    Rutgers University,    St. Bonaventure,    St. Francis,    St. John Fisher,    St. John's (NY),    St. Vincent,    Seton Hall,    Seton Hill College,    Shippensburg University,    Slippery Rock University,    Syracuse University,    Temple University,    Thiel College,    Toledo University,    Towson University,    University of Tulsa,    U.S. Military Academy,    Villanova University,    Virginia Tech,    Washington & Jefferson,    Waynesburg College,    West Virginia Wesleyan,    Westminster College,    West Virginia State,    West Virginia University,    Wheeling Jesuit College,    William and Mary,    Wooster College,    Xavier,    Yale University,    Youngstown State Tri-State Invitational Fall Showcase Each year, the cost of a college education escalates. One method of combating these increasing costs is through scholarships. The Girls Basketball Showcase is designed to "showcase" our most talented players for college athletic scholarships. Based on a camp format, the girls participate in games. Olympic Gold Medalist Suzie McConnell Serio has directed the clinics. At least 80 girls participated in the first Showcase, which was attended by over 20 colleges. Since then, the number of participants for the Showcase has increased to 250 girls. The Showcase is held one weekend (2 days) every September and has been certified by the NCAA. The site for the Showcase is Robert Morris University's gymnasium, which has six regulation courts available. Each participant plays in a total of 6 games over the course of the weekend, allowing for ample observation and evaluation by the college coaches. An added feature of the Showcase is the Fall Festival, which is punctuated by a senior game. "I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for all that you have done ... for the female athletes. More girls have been able to participate in showcases, camps and clinics. The players, schools and coaches have benefited tremendously." Phyllis A. Jones - Westinghouse High School Head Coach The responses from both groups continue to be favorable. Furthermore, several girls have received college scholarships as a result of attending our Showcase. Additionally we provide a no-charge recruiting Seminar for the benefit of the parents and guardians of the girls attending. The seminar is held from 1:00 to 2:15 each afternoon of the Showcase and is designed to answer parents' questions about the recruiting process, specifically NCAA Rules and regulations, preparing marketing materials for daughters, and the distribution of informative handouts. DR. HOOP'S TEN PLAYER TIPSSM FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON 1. Concentrate on learning to drive to the basket. The best players go to the hoop. 2. Keep your head up. The best passers, dribblers and shooters are the best because they can see the court. 3. You must dribble with both hands. When practicing crossovers, behind the back, spins and between the legs, all of these moves must be made with both hands. 4. When shooting free throws, follow a set routine. For example, bounce the ball three times before you set to shoot. Focus on the front of the rim. Always follow a routine. 5. Defense is the key to winning games. Play aggressive, fight defense all the time. 6 You must be in excellent shape to perform. If you are not tired after practicing or playing, you have not pushed yourself enough. Wear knee-pads all of the time! They may not look great, but college coaches like players who wear knee-pads. 7. The best players almost always practice harder than other players. You will play the way you practice. Intensity is the key. 8. Attend shooting, positioning and skill camps to improve your game. Learn for the best and listen to your advisors. 9. Remember, every time before a game and during a game, there will be college scouts in the stands. During pregame warm-ups, be focused and enthusiastic. 10. Your positive attitude will carry you over the rough spots. A poor game, or unfavorable situation, will not affect you if you have trained yourself to have a positive attitude.