About Us

The Georgia Fire Basketball Program is dedicated to serving the youth of our community by supporting their academic and athletic goals. Three objectives guide our program:

1. To ensure that high school student athletes are academically prepared for college

2. To empower participants with the resources they need in order to earn a college scholarship

3. To teach life skills that are necessary to be productive, positive members of our community

The Georgia Fire Program provides the opportunity for youth to develop their basketball skills by representing Georiga at local, regional and national competitions while building self-esteem and life skills through educational workshops and community service projects. Our main focus is not success on the court but more importantly success in the classroom and in society.

ABOUT OUR PLAYERS

• 70 youth from the Cobb County area and beyond will participate this year

• Players represent a diverse cross section of the community: inner city, rural and suburbs

• Players range in age between 12 and 18 and compete in age or grade based divisions

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

• All players participate in educational workshops and community service projects

• Parental involvement is strongly encouraged, a variety of family events are offered

• Every player will be aggressively marketed to college coaches across the country

ABOUT OUR TEAMS

• 6 teams will compete in local, regional and national events from March-August

• In addition to playing approximately 75 games, teams practice on a regular basis

• Georiga Fire will host several tournaments that feature top teams in the southeast.

ABOUT OUR COACHING STAFF

• Coach Chris, has been the head coach of traveling tournament teams since 2000.

• Our Coaches have a wealth of Coaching experience ranging form Middle school, High School, Recreation and Competitive Basketball.

ABOUT OUR SUCCESS

• Georgia Fire has had teams rank in the top 10 in the state of Georgia for Youth Basketball Of Ameirca. 

ACADEMIC INITIATIVES

• Active Involvement in Academic Progress of Program Participants
  

• Evaluation of transcripts, academic advising, course planning, goal setting, and calculation of core GPA, to ensure the eligibility and success of each student-athlete
  

• ACT / SAT Test Preparation and Financial Assistance
  

• Distribution of test registration materials, access to resources (practice materials, prep classes and tutors), economic assistance for those who cannot afford registration fees
  

• NCAA Clearinghouse Registration and Review
  

• Assistance with the application process; cross reference reports issued with students, interface with Clearinghouse, and help defer registration costs as needed

SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVES
 

Recruiting Workshop

• Comprehensive and interactive discussion of the college recruiting process; NCAA regulations, eligibility requirements, and ways to improve marketability as a player

Georgia Fire Team Web Page

• Pictures and biographical information of each student athlete made available to college coaches nationwide to provide maximum exposure for potential scholarship opportunities

College Research and Visits

• Collection and distribution of promotional materials from colleges, funding for individual and team visits to college campuses to interact with academic and athletic professionals

• Direct Marketing of Student-Athletes for College Scholarships

• Telephonic or in-person contact with college coaches regarding the prospect and their qualifications, serving as a liaison between the university, the student and their family

CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
 

Internships in Sports Administration

• Program participants are hired to gain valuable experience and work related skills in the expanding field of Sports Administration

Employment Opportunities

• Job search assistance, application completion, interview skills, serve as a reference and networking with business contacts in the community to develop and secure employment

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INITIATIVES
 

All Inclusive Participation

• No individual or team is denied the opportunity to participate due to socio economic status, fundraising opportunities are afforded to other community organizations

• Community Service and Volunteerism

• Participants serve the community by volunteering Cobb Youth Sports events and the American Diabetes Association of Georgia.