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2012 Women’s College Basketball Head Coach Changes

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has compiled a list of coaching moves for 2012. This year has seen a major shift in head coach changes. There have been changes at over 120 NJCAA, NAIA, Division I, II, and III institutions. Click here for the list.

FAFSA Financial Aid 101

This is a great video to give you an introduction to FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This video will tell you what it is, who it is for, why apply and when to get started.

NCSA Verified Athletes average $18k in scholarship money each year. CLICK HERE to see if you have what it takes to use athletics to make college more affordable.

2012 Summer Women’s NCAA Certified Events by State

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Australia

July 9-10 (Individual) Aussie Prospects Camp (womens) at Nunawading Basketball Stadium in East Burwood, Other www.showtimeshootout.com

California

July 6-8 (Individual) California Storm Elite Showcase at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, California www.californiastorm.org

July 10-15 (Team) West Coast Classic (women’s) at Dream Courts in Hayward, California http://www.biokatsports.com

July 22-25 (Team) MSNM Pacific Coast Championships at The Hardwood Palace in Rocklin, California www.hooptournaments.com

July 23-25 (Team) Showtime National Championships at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California www.michaeltwhite.com

July 27-29 (Team) Next Level Grand Finale at Harry West Gymnasium in San Diego, California www.nextlevelss.com

July 28-31 (Team) MSNM Western Championships at Alliant International University in San Diego, California www.hooptournaments.com

Connecticut

July 26-27 (Team) East Coast Girls Basketball Association Summer College Showcase at Floyd Little Fieldhouse in New Haven, Connecticut www.ecgba.com

Florida

July 6-8 (Team) AAU 8th Grade Div. I National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 6-8 (Team) AAU 8th Grade Div. II National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 6-8 (Team) Sylvia Fowles Team Showdown/Miami Suns Youth Development at The Long Center in
Clearwater, Florida www.miamisuns.org

July 6-10 (Team) AAU 12th Grade Div. I National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 6-10 (Team) AAU 9th Grade Div. I National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 6-10 (Team) AAU 9th Grade Div. II National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 8-10 (Team) AAU 10th Grade Super Showcase (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida
www.aausports.org

July 8-10 (Team) AAU 11th Grade Silver Super Showcase (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee,
Florida www.aausports.org

July 8-10 (Team) AAU 8th Grade Super Showcase (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida
www.aausports.org

July 8-10 (Team) AAU 9th Grade Super Showcase (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida
www.aausports.org

July 9-11 (Team) AAU11th Grade Gold Super Showcase (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 11-15 (Team) AAU 10th Grade Div. I National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 11-15 (Team) AAU 10th Grade Div. II National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 11-15 (Team) AAU 11th Grade Div. I National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 11-15 (Team) AAU 11th Grade Div. II National Championship (women’s) at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Florida www.aausports.org

July 28-29 (Individual) Women’s Sportek Summer Showcase at Lynn University — de Hoernle Sports and Cultural in Boca Raton, Florida www.sportekevents.com

Georgia

July 7-9 (Team) Fila Nationals at Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia www.michaeltwhite.com

Illinois

July 6 (Individual) adidas Girls Basketball Jamboree at Hidden Cove Sportsplex in Bourbonnais, Illinois http://www.chicagohoopsexpress.com/notesand-news.html

July 6-8 (Team) All Out Classic sponsored by Muscle Milk (GIRLS) at Lake Barrington Field House in Lake Barrington, Illinois www.alloutallgame.com

July 6-8 (Team) Muscle Milk Classic (GIRLS) at Lake Barrington Field House in Lake Barrington, Illinois www.alloutallgame.com

Indiana

July 6-8 (Team) adidas USA Tip Off Classic at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana www.usa-exposure-events.com

July 22-24 (Team) Summer Derby Classic at Twin Lakes Recreation Center in Bloomington, Indiana www.michaeltwhite.com

July 27-29 (Team) Girls Elite Stars of Tomorrow Invitational Event at Highland Lincoln Center in Highland, Indiana www.bayloryouth.org

Iowa

July 6-7 (Team) Simply The Best – Gold Division at West Towne Courts in Ames, Iowa www.simplythebesttournament.com

Kansas

July 26-28 (Team) Battle on the Plains at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas http://www.usjn.com/xtm_tournament_info.php?which=177

Kentucky

July 6-8 (Team) Kentucky ShowTime at Hoops in Louisville, Kentucky www.primetimesportz.com

July 9-11 (Team) adidas National Championships at Kentucky State Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky www.usa-exposure-events.com

Maryland

July 22-24 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Battle of Baltimore at Park School in Baltimore, Maryland www.bluechipbasketball.com

July 26-28 (Team) Under Armour Best of Maryland Basketball Tournament at Damascus High School in Damascus, Maryland www.bestofmd.net

Massachusetts

July 10-11 (Team) BasketBull Summer Open at Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts http://basketbull.org/tournaments/girls-summer-open/

July 27-29 (Team) USBA New England Showcase (women’s) at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough, Massachusetts www.usbahoops.com

Michigan

July 9, 23, 30 (Team) 2012 Ceciliaville Womens College League at Ceciliaville Athletic Center in Detroit, Michigan

July 11, 13, 25 & 27 (Team) Ceciliaville High School Girls Summer League at Ceciliaville Athletic Center in Detroit, Michigan

July 15 (Individual) MGBR FUTURES (Michigan Girls Basketball Report) at Home Court Advantage in Wixom, Michigan www.michigangirlsbasketballreport.com

July 22-24 (Team) Classic In the North at Morey Courts in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan www.michigangirlsbasketballreport.com

July 26 (Individual) Reaching Higher (women’s) at South Lyon High School in South Lyon, Michigan

Minnesota

July 6-8 (Team) adidas Mid America Championships at High Performance Academy in Eagan, Minnesota www.minnesotastars.org

July 22-24 (Team) North Tartan Meltdown at Hopkins Lindbergh Center in Minnetonka, Minnesota
www.northtartan.com

Missouri

July 11 & 25 (Individual) 13th Annual Women’s College Pro-Am League at The Courts in Springfield, Missouri www.thecourtsezone.com

Nebraska

July 6-8 (Team) Miss Basketball Big Show at University of Nebraska at Kearney Health Sports Ctr in Kearney, Nebraska www.missbasketball.com

July 12-15 (Team) Miss Basketball Showcase at University of Nebraska at Kearney- Health Sports Center in Kearney, Nebraska http://www.missbasketball.com

Nevada

July 25-29 (Team) Bigfoot Hoops Las Vegas Classic (women) at Doolittle Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada www.bigfoothoops.com

New York

July 6-7 (Team) The Gauchos Festival at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York www.newyorkgauchos.com

July 27-29 (Individual) Girls All-Academic Basketball Camp Metro NY at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York

North Carolina

July 13-15 (Team) Rising Stars Summer Showcase at Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina www.risingstarsinvitational.com/rdu

July 27-29 (Team) USBA Big South Showcase (women’s) at USBA Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, North Carolina www.usbahoops.com

July 28-31 (Team) Fila Sixty-Four at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, North Carolina www.michaeltwhite.com

Ohio

July 8, 15, 22, 28 & 29 (Individual) Cintas Sports ‘Next Level’ Women’s League at Blue Ash Recreational Center in Cincinnati, Ohio www.sherwinstars.com

July 25-27 (Team) adidas USA Summer Slam at Courts4Sports in Mason, Ohio www.usa-exposure-events.com

July 31 (Individual) Michigan vs Ohio Border Battle (MGBR VS OGBR) at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio www.michigangirlsbasketballreport.com

Oregon

July 6-9 (Team) End of Oregon Trail Tournament at Oregon City High School in Oregon City, Oregon www.eotbasketball.com

Pennsylvania

July 6-8 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball USA Invitational at Toyota Arena in York, Pennsylvania
www.bluechipbasketball.com

July 13-15 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Mid Summer Madness at Competitive Edge Sports in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania www.bluechipbasketball.com

July 27 (Individual) Blue Chip Basketball Summer Best of the Best at Competitive Edge Sports in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania www.bluechipbasketball.com

July 27-29 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Quaker City Challenge at Competitive Edge Sports in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania www.bluechipbasketbal.com

South Dakota

July 14-15 (Team) Dakota Challenge at Tea Area High School in Tea, South Dakota

Tennessee

July 9, 11, 23, 25 (Individual) Island Sports Summer Basketball League (women’s) at Cane Ridge High School in Antioch, Tennessee www.islandsportstn.com

July 22-25 (Team) Music City Madness at A GAME Sportsplex in Franklin, Tennessee www.eotbasketball.com

Texas

July 6-8 (Team) 2012 PBR Super 64 National Championship at Fieldhouse USA in Frisco, Texas www.premierbasketballtournaments.com

July 6-8 (Team) Marques Jackson Big State Flava Jam at Intergrated Athletic Development (IAD) in Carrollton, Texas http://www.texasbigtymegirlssports.com

July 9 (Individual) Textbook Basketball Academic Elite Camp (women’s) at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in Dallas, Texas www.textbookbasketball.com

July 13-15 (Team) Texas ShowTime at PSA 2 (Plano Sports Authority) in Plano, Texas www.primetimesportz.com

July 14-15 (Team) Five Star Showdown at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas www.fivestarbasketball.net

July 26-29 (Team) 2012 PrimeTime Sports Basketball National Championship (Girls) at IAD (Integrated Athletic Development) in Carrollton, Texas www.primetimesportz.com

July 28-29 (Team) Five Star Basketball End of the Trail at Waco Robinson High School in Waco, Texas www.fivestarbasketball.net

Vermont

July 6 (Team) Lone Wolf Summer Shootout at Saint Michael’s College (Ross Sports Center) in Colchester, Vermont

Washington

July 9-11 (Team) adidas National Championships at Kentucky State Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky
www.usa-exposure-events.com

July 10-12 (Team) NW Summer Showcase at Auburn Riverside High School in Auburn, Washington www.nwallstars.co

July 10-13 (Team) MSNM National Championships at Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington www.hooptournaments.com

July 13-15 (Team)  1st Annual Girls Seattle Summer (women’s) at Rainier Vista BG Club in Seattle, Washington www.wayouthsports.com

Wisconsin

July 6-8 (Team) 2012 Great Lakes Shootout Summer Showcase at University of Wisconsin, Stout, Johnson Fieldhouse in Menomonie, Wisconsin

July 13-15 (Team) JustAgame Exposure Open (women’s) at JustAgame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin www.justagamefieldhouse.com

What to include in your Basketball Highlight Video

This short video breaks down in detail different ways to present your skills to college coaches in a highlight video. Grab a sheet of paper and pencil so you can take notes. Listen to the speaker give you more than a dozen ways to present your overall talent.

CLICK HERE to join the NCSA Network to get your highlight tape edited and connect to 1,200 women’s college coaches

7 Things to Know About College Financial Aid

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Applying for college financial aid is one of the few things in life that may be even more confusing and complicated than taxes. It involves getting together loads of financial information, learning an alphabet soup of acronyms, and understanding how the financial aid system works.

Athletes that are ready to compete at the college level may be too busy with homework, practice, camps, and workouts to sit down for hours and study every last detail of the financial aid process. But to give yourself the best chance of using athletics to pay for your education and get ahead in life, it is crucial that you have at least a basic understanding of how financial aid works.

That’s why we’ve assembled this handy guide of 7 essential things about the financial aid process and how to get the best possible package to help pay for your education.

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