"A" Game Fundamentals Basketball Clinic

A Non-profit Organization

2008 Basketball Clinic Dates
August 4-8, 2008

MISSION STATEMENT

The goal for every young person who attends the “A” Game Fundamental Basketball is to come away with a basic improvement of fundamental basketball skills. “A” Game Fundamental Basketball Clinic hopes to improve each person's understanding about basic fundamental basketball training. Team work and discipline are tools for success, both on and off the floor. “A” Game also uses life skills training as a guide to self-improvement. Most of all, our skilled and friendly staff will emphasize to each attendee the enjoyment of basic fundamental basketball training.

ABOUT COACH JEFFERSON

Rodney Jefferson (left) is the Director of the “A” Game Fundamental Basketball Clinic. Coach Jefferson is the former recruiter of athletes for the Citrus College Men's Basketball program and the former head Junior Varsity coach at Monrovia High School. He has coached high-level summer basketball camps at USC, Pepperdine University, Arizona State University and University of Louisville.

Coach Jefferson is the recipient of the 2004 "MWALIMU" Award. The word "MWALIMU" is Swahili, meaning "Someone who is held in highest esteem and respect". Coach Jefferson also served as the Monrovia High School Site Coordinating Counsel Chairman (2003-2004). Other recognitions:

Congress of the United States - David Drier's Office - Award for Outstanding Service to the Community - August 2007
Certificate of Recognition from City of Monrovia - August 2007
Certificate of Recognition from County of Los Angeles - Michael D. Anotovich's Office - August 2007 and August 2008
Certificate of Recognition from Anthony Portantino, Member of the Assembly California State Legislature - August 2008
Certificate of Appreciation - City of Duarte - August 2007
Certificate of Appreciation - Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education - August 2007
Clear Channel Radio/Applebee's 2007 Neighborhood Hero Grand Prize Winner

On Coach Jefferson's right is former UC Irvine's star basketball player, Mark Kelly who has signed a professional contract to play in Germany.

Below: 4-year attendee, Mark Pacino , of Highland High School in Palmdale exhibits his improved basketball skill level for all to see.

Hall of Famer, Ann Meyers-Drysdale signs autographs.

Corie Blount - Former NBA Player for the L.A. Lakers and Chicago Bulls with camper Tasha Herring

Below: Former Chicago Bulls/ LA Lakers star Corey Blount addresses campers

Below: Former Chicago Bulls/ LA Lakers star Corey Blount with camper Sarah Chavez (right) and her sister (left)

Below: Coach Jefferson with Head Coach Michael Cooper - Los Angeles Sparks -
VIP Player Introduction Party at the Palm Restaurant 2008