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Sports Image Helps Maryland Ravens Wheelchair Basketball Team

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Sports Image is working with the Maryland Ravens Wheelchair Basketball team to raise revenue for their upcoming season. The goal is to return to the national championships for the first time since the Maryland Ravens won the Division III National Championship in 2006.

The Maryland Ravens are a non-profit organization that provides wheelchair basketball as a competitive recreational program for many of Maryland’s physically impaired youth and adults. The Maryland Ravens also conduct a Disability Awareness Program where they visit schools and businesses and speak about handicap awareness, and the importance of education, setting goals, and using your abilities to live life to the fullest. For anything related to history of the basketball do visit us.

SCHOOLS

The Maryland Ravens are looking for the time and space to play. Your school can host a wheelchair basketball game as a fundraiser, where the proceeds go to your school, you can find more info here. The Maryland Ravens can bring their used scooters from Keep Moving Care for the Disability Awareness Program to your school and play a wheelchair basketball game against your faculty, staff or students.

BUSINESSES

The Maryland Ravens are looking for sponsors to help generate the funds needed to go to the national championships.

Sponsorships include:

  • Signage on wheelchairs
  • Signage on the trailer that transports chairs to events
  • Recognition on website
  • Name announcements through PA at events.
  • Recognition in e-newsletter
  • Distribution of promotional items during events
  • Wearing promotional items, such as jackets, shirts, or hats at events
  • Scooters for disabled from scooter sleuth

To compete on a national level in any sport requires hard work, practice, coaching, determination, equipment, physical conditioning and financial support. You can help the Maryland Ravens achieve their goal of returning to the national championships.

One Team…One Dream

National Champions 2006

Sports Image® Awards First Franchise in New York

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Dayton, OH – June 2011 – Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry,  has just awarded their 13th Sports Marketing Franchise to Michael & Sheri Anspach of Wantagh, NY.  This is the first franchise awarded in the state of New York. The Anspachs join twelve other existing franchises in nine different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two years of franchising.

Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets continue to dry up nationwide. The program has zero cost to the schools and organizations. Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by leveraging existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $700,000 in cash and over $8,500,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada.

“Michael & Sheri are going to be a great addition to our growing Sports Image® franchise network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®. “Michael’s practical experience in business and management partnered with Sheri’s zest for helping others and outgoing personality is the perfect fit for helping local schools and organizations throughout Long Island.”

“We feel the Sports Image model is that missing puzzle piece that will help us do great things in New York, yet still give us the flexibility to be the best parents to our little boys,” stated the Anspachs. “We are super excited about helping local schools and organizations in the community.  When do we start?”

“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports.  We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay-to-Play for over 10 years. In July 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman.  “We are on pace to have over 20+ franchises operating across the country by the end of 2011.”

$1,000 Check Sent to Clio High School

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Clio High School, MI just received a check for $1,000 on behalf of the Sports Image® revenue sharing program.  Thanks to the help of sponsors working with Sports Image®, the school was able to purchase a new scrolling table, with funds on the way for use in their athletic department.  We hope Clio High School enjoys the revenue!

8 GOOD SAM FLYIN TO THE HOOP ALUMNI DRAFTED INTO THE NBA

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Dayton, OH – June 2011 – The NBA draft was full of Good Samaritan Flyin’ to the Hoop Alumni last evening.  In total, 8 past participants of the annual event were drafted into the NBA – 5 of which went in the first round.  Every January, the event brings the best talent from around the country to play against the best Ohio teams at the Trent Arena in Dayton, OH in what is regarded as one of the premiere high school basketball showcases in the nation. 

This year the drafted alumni included:

  • #4 Overall Tristan Thompson (of Findlay Prep, NV) to Cleveland Cavaliers
  • #8 Brandon Knight (Pinecrest HS, FL) to Detroit Pistons
  • #21 Nolan Smith (Oak Hill Academy, VA) to Portland Trailblazers
  • #28 Norris Cole (Dunbar, OH) to Miami Heat
  • #29 Cory Joseph (Findlay Prep, NV) to San Antonio Spurs
  • #37 Trey Thompkins (Oak Hill Academy,VA ) to LA Clippers (w/ other former FTTH player DeAndre Jordan)
  • #39 Jeremy Tyler (San Diego HS, CA) to Golden State – Jeremy played his senior year of high school overseas, and
  • #52 Deandre Liggins (Findlay Prep, NV) to Orlando Magic.

These 8 draftees will join 11 other Good Sam Flyin’ to the Hoop Alumni in the NBA next fall.

Since 2003, the Good Samaritan Flyin’ to the Hoop Invitational has featured more than 250 players that have gone on to play Division I College Basketball—including 15 McDonalds All Americans and now 19 NBA players. Teams from more than 20 different states have been represented. The annual event showcases approximately 30 teams each year playing 16 games over the MLK, Jr. holiday weekend in January. Each year more than 200 members of the media and college coaches nationwide attend the event along with 16,000+ fans.

This year’s event to be played again at the Trent Arena in Dayton, Ohio will be the 10-year anniversary of the showcase.  The dates for the 10-year anniversary will be January 13 (Fri), 14, 15, 16, 2012.  Games will be added on Friday night this upcoming year because of the abundance of teams that would like to participate.  So far, over 20 teams have been contracted to play including national power Findlay Prep (NV) and 5 time state champion in Georgia, Norcross High School. 

Sports Image® is the parent company of Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop.

Western Kentucky Receives Revenue Sharing Checks

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Thanks to a hefty sponsorship by a local area McDonald’s, 8 schools in Western Kentucky were able to receive $4,800 as part of the Sports Image® revenue sharing program.  Checks will be presented to the lucky schools for the much needed use in their athletic departments.  We wish each school the best and hope this revenue helps keep their athletic programs strong.

Home-Based Franchising Is On the Rise

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The franchising industry is the doorway to a world of opportunity.  Home-based franchises are becoming viable options for business ownership, enabling many new franchisors to grow their businesses more effectively and many more franchisees to get involved in the franchise industry…

http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/14287433-1.html?sms_ss=linkedin&at_xt=4d627c5ecbc63739%2C0

Final OH Rankings published for Boy’s HS Basketball

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Are development basketball skills sessions that last 60 minutes long where we focus on the fundamentals and skills of basketball. Our basketball training sessions offer a mix of individual skill development along with drills to develop proper ball handling, shooting, and proper footwork. We also incorporate live game play into our training sessions where we breakdown in game situations. Our training staff has experience coaching internationally and locally from beginners to developing players to a high level of play.

Hotshots Athletics Team Basketball Camps.y take your team to a huge college “Name” camp where your team will just be a number? Your kids will play games and have fun, but will they get better? Will they be inspired? Will they be educated and learn something new? Will they get a chance to work on their skills? Will they expand their game? We can provide that and answer yes to all these questions. Break the norm for one time and bring your team to us. You will get your money worth when you bring your players to our camp. Camps can last between 3-5 days, depending on your time and budget. Below is an example of a daily schedule:

9am -12pm Skill Development Sessions
12pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm Team Film Breakdown
2:30pm – 4:30pm 5 on 5 Games

A link below to the final Ohio Boys Rankings heading into the playoffs….and the tourney is well represented with:

  • 4 tourney schools in Division I in the final Top Ten represented;
  • 6 tourney schools (including #1) in Division II in the final Top Ten represented;
  • 1 tourney school (the #1 school) in Division III in the final Top Ten represented

http://www.jjhuddle.com/news/articles/2011/2/28/ohshjjhuddle-boys-basketball-power-poll-champions-crowned

Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop is the subsidiary of Sports Image®

Sports Image® Welcomes 11th Franchise From Connecticut

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Dayton, OH – Janauary 2011 – Sports Image® has just awarded their 11th Sports Marketing Franchise to Ms. Katie Klein of Fairfield, CT.  Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has franchise locations in Connecticut, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Indiana, Florida and Georgia.

“Katie is going to be a great addition to our Sports Image® franchise network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®.  “Her practical experience in fund raising and in supporting local schools and sports teams is going to greatly benefit youth organizations in Connecticut.”

Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped high schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets have dried up nationwide.  Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by levering existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $600,000 in cash and over $7,500,000 in equipment to schools and organizations in the United States and in Canada.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be combining my passion for helping volunteer associations, our family’s commitment to youth sports, and my desire to partner sponsors and worthy organizations together through creative marketing programs, ” stated Ms. Klein.  “Youth team sports are exploding in Fairfield County and I’m excited at the thought of playing an active role in continuing to faciliate this growth through Sports Image®.”

“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports.  We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay to Play for over 10 years.  In July 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman.  “We are on pace to have over 30 franchises operating across the country by the end of 2011.”

ESPN’s Recap of Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop

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Check out ESPN’s article which distinguishes some of the top competitors of the 2011 Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop tournament. 

Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop is a subsidiary of Sports Image®

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6037828

SLAM Magazine’s Overview of Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop

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Check out the below SLAM article which discusses the top seniors that competed at the 2011 Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop tournament. 

Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop is a subsidiary of Sports Image®

http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2011/01/flyin-to-the-hoop-top-seniors/