TEAM RAHMAN - 6thMan Lady Warriors AAU Basketball

Change in Practice!

2012-01-25T09:15:00.000-05:00

Due to a county cancellation, practice this week will be held on Saturday, January 28 at the Bowie City Gym from 4-6pm. Please contact Asif or Sabrina about rides.

Location: Bowie City Gym, 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716. Directions.
Date and Time: Sat, Jan. 28, 4-6pm

2011/12 Winter Schedule and Scoreboard

2012-01-15T06:54:00.007-05:00

WINTER 2011/2012:

All games at Mount Vernon High School, unless otherwise noted. Please check back for updates to the schedule prior to each game.

Date	Time	Tournament/League	Opponent	Score	W/L
12/11	12:45pm	PVBL Winter League	Classics Fudd	38-23	W
12/11	3:15pm	PVBL Winter League	Cardinals Lowman	45-14	W
12/18	11:30am	PVBL Winter League	Cardinals Lowman	25-9	W
12/18	2:00pm	PVBL Winter League	Team Sol Pitts	28-25	W
1/14-15	3 games (check email for times)	6^th Man Sports MLK Tournament	Team Sol Pitts Lady Neptunes Lady Stars 6th Grade girls (Championship Game)	25-10 36-12 24-40	W W L Final result: 2nd place
1/22	11:30am (new time)	PVBL Winter League	Team Sol Pitts	23-22	W
1/29	11:30am 2:00pm	PVBL Winter League	Lady Neptunes Team Sol Hazel	Home uniforms
2/5	10:15am (new time)	PVBL Winter League	Cardinals Lowman	Home uniforms

FALL 2011:

Date	Time		Tournament/League	Opponent	Score	W/L
9/24	8:30am		Adidas Fall League	MD Shooting Stars	26-27	L
9/24	10:30am		Adidas Fall League	Lady Ballerz	27-15	W
9/30	6:30pm		Adidas Fall League	MD Shooting Stars	34-27	L
10/8		8:30am	Adidas Fall League	Lady Ballerz	24-18	W
10/8	12:30pm		Adidas Fall League	Southern MD Core		W
10/15	10:30am		Adidas Fall League	PV Classics Andy	41-8	W
10/16	8:30am		Adidas Fall League	Cardinals 5^th Grade Stan King	22-23	L
10/30	2:30pm		Adidas Fall League
11/25-11/27	Pls check team email for times and locations		St. Michael's Turkey Tip Off (Charity Event)	Columbia Ravens, MD Flames, HCYP Sharks, LTT Triple Threat		2nd place winner (4-1 in bracketed tourney)
12/10	12:30pm		CapCity Ballerz (Richmond, VA)	Lady Lakers	26-23	W
12/10	4:10pm		CapCity Ballerz (Richmond, VA)	Cap City Ballerz	38-5	W

Lady Warriors - News for Week of Jan. 9-15

2012-01-08T22:38:00.002-05:00

Parents, the schedule for the next several weeks in the PVBL Winter League has been posted on the Team Rahman website. It's pretty cool (and unusual) to have schedules posted so early! Please review the dates and times and let me know ASAP if you have any conflicts.

A few important reminders:

We have the MLK tournament this weekend (Jan 14-15) and our team will be given the opportunity to sell concessions to raise funds for Nationals. Please let me know who from your families will be volunteering for this event - this will need to be a true team effort!
Dates for Nationals are June 24-July 1. Please mark your calendars!
We have regularly scheduled practice on Friday from 6-8pm but may schedule an additional practice on Thursday. We're looking for a gym...if anyone has access to a gym, please let me know.
Please bring your checks for January fees to our next practice. In addition, I'll also need to collect the one-time equipment fee of $100 as well. If you require additional time to make payments or need to make any special arrangements, please let me know.

Thanks!

Sabrina

2011-12-23T10:06:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-20T11:37:00.002-05:00

Parents, a few quick updates for the next 2 weeks:

Holiday Games: No games scheduled until after the new year.
Practice:

We still have gym time on 12/23 and 12/30. Obviously we won't hold regular practice as many will be busy with the holidays. However, we (Asif, Sabrina, Aliya and Alysha!) will be there and will work on individual skills with anyone who would like to come. Just let us know.
We will have regular Saturday practices at Bowie State University after the new year (530-7pm).

Upcoming planned tournaments (tentative until confirmed):

6thMan Sports MLK Tournament, January 13-15 at the University of Maryland, College Park and Bowie State University
Flames March Madness, March 17-18 at the Capitol Sportsplex, District Heights
Adidas Spring Shoot-Out Classic 2012, March 30-April 1 (multiple local locations)

Lady Warriors - News for week of Dec. 12-18

2011-12-13T09:35:00.000-05:00

Friday, December 16: Practice

Time: 6-8pm
Location: Practice at Shady Grove Middle School
Please let us know of any absences or late arrivals

Sunday, December 18: Winter League Games

Time (game 1): 11:30am (home, white)
Time (game 2): 2:00pm (home, white)
Location: Mt. Vernon High School. Directions here.
Please let us know of any absences or late arrivals

Sunday, December 18: Holiday Party / Awards Ceremony

Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Mama Lucia's, 14921-J Shady Grove Rd., Rockville - Fallsgrove, MD 20850. Get directions.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please RSVP: If you haven't done so already, please let us know how many from your family will be attending the party. All are welcome...we just need to know numbers in advance to order the food.
White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is a big hit with the kids! Please bring a wrapped gift to the party for every child you're bringing so everyone can participate. Gifts should stay within the $10-$15 range.
Team awards will be given out at the party

Updated schedule for Dec 10/11

2011-12-08T10:45:00.003-05:00

Games on Saturday, December 10

Time: Please report to the gym 30 minutes prior to each game. Since we are traveling from out of town, we'll coordinate the drive at practice on Friday.

Game 1: 11:30am (home)
Game 2: 4:10pm (away)

Location:

University of Richmond, Weinstein Gym
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23175

Rules:

Admission: $8 per person (free for children under 5)
No outside food or drinks allowed. ONLY WATER ALLOWED ON THE BENCH. No coolers allowed inside the gym.

Medical Supplies:
Can our team medics please ensure that we have enough medical supplies for the weekend?

Sunday, December 11: Winter League Week 1

Game 1:

Time: 1245pm vs Classics Fudd

Game 2:
Time: 315pm vs LTT Wilden

Location: Mount Vernon High School (main court), 515 Old Mt Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309. Directions.

Venues will alternate between MVHS, Argyle MS, E Brooke Lee MS, and Capitol Sportsplex

Please let me know as soon as possible about schedule conflicts. Thanks!

Scheduling Updates

2011-12-08T09:10:00.003-05:00

Parents, a few updates.

Practice tomorrow night (Friday) from 6-8pm at Shady Grove Middle School. We were unfortunately unable to secure a gym for tonight so we'll see everyone on Friday.
Richmond games on Saturday...the schedule will be released today. If any parents are unable to make the trip, please let me know so we can arrange car pools. Stay tuned for another update email with schedule and other details!
Winter league games begin on Sunday, December 11...1245pm at Mount Vernon High School
NEXT WEEKEND (DECEMBER 17 & 18):
1. Plans are to play in the Flames Holiday Tournament. However, we have 2 winter league games scheduled that weekend as well (11:30am and 2:00pm on Sunday), and we are trying to figure out if we should play in the Flames tournament or keep the winter league schedule as is, since we won't be able to do both.
2. Stay tuned for an update early next week!

Please let me know if your daughter will be unavailable for any of the above. Thanks!

Sabrina

Meet the Team

2011-12-05T11:35:00.001-05:00

Pictures coming soon!

Alex Cowan #10
Aliya Rahman #24
Britney Ferguson #3
Christa Bartlett #0
Katelynn Benzing #13
Laila Grant #34
Lily Villacorte #23
Shazia Ahmed #1
Tyler Francis #33

Important: Change to practice schedule

2011-12-01T12:44:00.000-05:00

We just found out that we have been switched to Fridays for our primary weekly practice. Everything else is the same but instead of Thursdays it will be Fridays.

So it will be Shady Grove MS at 6-8pm on Fridays starting tomorrow (the 2nd). (We will also be at Bowie State University this Saturday, 12/3, from 530-7pm).

I just spoke to the county office about it and they confirmed it. Nothing we can do about it. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may pose. We've had Thursday night practices every week since 2007 so it's kind of surprising. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Asif

Lady Warriors News - Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4

2011-11-29T18:23:00.000-05:00

Parents: a few important reminders for the week of November 28-December 4).

New Practice Location and Time for Thursdays (December 1-March):

Location: Shady Grove Middle School
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 6-8pm

Second Practice Day on Saturday (December 3):

Location: Bowie State University
Day: Sat, Dec. 3
Time: 530-7pm
Please let me know if your daughter needs a ride to and/or from practice

December Team Fees:

December fees are due at this week's practice. Please bring checks payable to 6thMan Sports in the amount of $60.
Next payment is scheduled for January 5.

Winter League Games & December Tournaments:

We are registered for the PVBL Winter League that runs December to February.
Winter league games will begin next weekend - exact schedule has not been posted yet. We may push back our first game to make room for a tournament. Stay tuned.

No games this weekend (Dec 3 & 4) - but don't forget about practice on Dec. 3 @ Bowie State University

2 tournaments coming up in December
Schedules posted on website

Holiday/Awards Ceremony (The 4th "S'Annual" Team Rahman Awards Ceremony!):

Being planned for Sunday, December 18

Thanksgiving 2011 Tournament

2011-11-23T12:40:00.002-05:00

Parents:

A few reminders about this weekend's tournament:

Please wear the black/white uniforms (wear WHITE for Friday's morning game) since some girls are still waiting for their shorts for the official uniforms. Schedule for the weekend below.
Please report to the gym by 10:10am on Friday morning (game is at 10:40am at St. Michael's). Address: St. Michael's 1125 St. Michaels Rd, Mt. Airy, Md 21797. Directions here.
$3 entry fee on Friday and Saturday. $2 on Sunday.
There will be photographers taking action shots of all play beginning Friday afternoon through Sunday. Wilkins Photography will shoot each game and have proofs after, for you to see and purchase. The company can make posters or prints on the spot or send a disk with all of a player's proofs. Apparently they're able to capture some really cool action shots of the players! We'll see... :)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! See you all on Friday!

Sabrina

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Venues: YMCA, St. Michael's and Meadowbrook

YMCA (Ellicott City) - 4331 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City

Meadowbrook (Ellicott City) - 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City

St. Michael's Gym - 1225 St. Michael's Rd, Mt Airy, Md 21771

Game 1:
Friday 10:40 am
at St. Michaels

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Game 2: (IF WE WIN GAME 1)
Saturday 12:40 pm
at Meadow 2

Game 3: (if we win game 2 above)
Saturday 4:00 pm
at Meadow 2

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Game 2: (IF WE LOSE GAME 1)
Friday 1:45 pm
at St. Michaels

Game 3: (if we win game 2 above)
Saturday 6:20 pm
at Meadow 1

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Championship:
Sunday 1:40 pm
at Meadow 1

Don't miss our tryouts on Sep. 11, 2011!

2011-08-31T12:19:00.005-04:00

First ever girls team by 6th Man Sports, sponsored by Under Armour!

Lady Warriors 5th grade AAU girls basketball team tryouts will be held on Sunday, September 11 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland, College Park.

For information, please contact Coach Rahman at asif@9trey.com or by phone at 240.506.6713. And follow us on twitter @CoachRahman!

Lady Warriors Tryouts - NEW DATE

2011-08-26T12:06:00.002-04:00

Due to the hurricane this weekend, the Lady Warriors tryouts are being postponed. Please check back on this website and on www.go6thman.com for a new date. Thanks and stay safe!

Team Practices

2009-03-17T12:36:00.014-04:00

REGULAR WEEKLY PRACTICES:

Fridays, 6-8pm
Shady Grove Middle School, 8100 Midcounty Highway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

AD-HOC WEEKLY PRACTICES:

Our second practice during the week rotates based on gym availability.

UPDATED!

Date and Time: Sat, Jan. 28, 4-6pm

Location: Bowie City Gym, 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716. Directions.

Basketball Positions

2008-03-23T08:34:00.001-04:00

Position #1) Point Guard

The point guard (lead guard) often acts like a football quarterback, calling plays and directing the offense. It's the point guard's job to bring the ball up the court and set up the plays. Therefore, this player is usually a team's best dribbler and passer. This position is very, very important to a team's success.

Position #2) Shooting Guard

This guard has similar duties to the point guard but usually doesn't bring the ball up the court. Can also be called an "off" guard. Even though they don't set up the offense or handle the ball as much as the point guard, they can actually play both positions well. The big difference between the point guard and shooting guard is that the shooting guard is usually one of the team's best scorers. They're counted on to hit from the outside and usually take more shots than the point guard. A player that can combine the skills of both guard positions is the most dangerous.

Position #3) Small Forward

Just because they're called "small" forwards doesn't necessarily mean they are actually physically small. They're known primarily for their scoring and ball handling abilities. This position is usually handled by the most talented player on the court.

Position #4) Power Forward

Also can be called a "big" forward, these players are usually a bit bigger and stronger than other players and known for their size, defense and rebounding. Sometimes, power forwards are also known for scoring a lot. Most, though, are best known for being their team's best rebounder or defender.

Position #5) Center

This basketball position is very important to both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Centers are usually the tallest players on the court and are often the focal point of their team's offense. A center's duties are just as important on defense. They have to defend the opponent's center (who can also be a monster player) as well as block shots and rebound.

Bonus Position: The Sixth Man

Never under-estimate the importance of the quality of play your team gets off the bench. The main substitute to come off the bench is called the "sixth man" and is a basketball player position that is important to the success of all teams. The sixth man can either play a variety of positions or does one specific thing very well. These specialties may include skills such as being a great long-range shooter, playing solid defense or being able to play two or three positions well.

Offensive Positions

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Fun Facts: Who invented basketball??

2008-03-13T09:45:00.001-04:00

In December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith saught a way for his young students to keep physically fit and have some fun during the winter. He invented basketball. He wrote the rules and regulations and even decided how tall the goal should be, ten feet tall. When he first invented the game, a peach basket was used for a hoop. Whenever a goal was made, the teams had to get a janitor to get the ball out of the hoop. They first played with soccer balls, until they switched to a brown ball. In the early 1950's, Tony Hinkle decided to make the balls orange, so that they would be more visible to the fans. James Naismith later went on to become the first head basketball coach at the University of Kansas.

(Source: www.all-bball.com)

Defensive Positions: Zone Defense (2-3)

2008-03-13T09:40:00.000-04:00

This diagram shows player positions on a 2-3 defensive set.

Basketball Court Diagram (with labels)

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Click to enlarge image