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• Letters to Coach and Christy •
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Aloha Christy!
Thank you so much for all your work in putting together the basketball tournament! From the very beginning with the flow of e-mails back and forth between you and
Jacqueline, and then with me, Coach Marshall and the team while we were there, you were available for everything!
Highlights for me were the: Luau cruise, New Year's Eve party, the teams
participating, the expertise of the training staff, gym personnel, the officials (especially Jacqueline and the finals crew), and YOU (and your family!). Your amazing high energy, willingness to listen,
flexibility (I mean that you did handstands and backflips daily), and fortitude in trying to make everyone happy with a constant bright smile, was truly exceptional.
With oodles of gratitude always, Jeaney :)
Jeaney Garcia
Athletic Director
Brentwood School
1/09/08
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Thanks Christy. It was an honor for us to be there. Please keep us in mind for next year. We are fortunate to have great kids and all of our coaches' thank you for your
kind and encouraging words.
Coach Rake
Thunderbird HS, AZ
1/3/08
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Dear Christy,
Thanks for the kind words. I am always so proud of our kids! You run a tremendous event!
Sincerely,
Jim Harris
Oceanview HS Boys and Girls
1/3/08
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I want to thank you on behalf of our players, coaches, and parents who attended the WYBT this summer. We played against some good competition, we improved as a team, but
most importantly, we had a great time. Everything was well-organized and first class. Thank you again for having us, and hopefully we can make this an annual event for our program.
Mahalo,
Patrick Geil
San Joaquin Memorial High School
Head Boys Basketball Coach
8/9/07
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Hi Christy,
Thank you so much for the hospitality. It was great for our kids to play in that type of competition and environment. We loved the experience and look
forward to returning.
All the best, and thanks again.
Tarique
American School of Dubai
8/5/07
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Christy,
I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and hospitality. The girls and parents had a great time. I know my family really enjoyed the Big Island and Kona.
Please pass on to the officiating crew that I thought they did
a great job and as an official myself I know what a thankless job it can be.
Thanks again,
Jeff
Chico Ambush
8/2/07
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Hi Coach and Team,
Thanks for showing us such a great time in Hawaii. My husband and I accompanied our son, James, who played for Wellington in the JV boys grade, we definitely had a
blast! The tournament provided everything that you said it would. For James, he has made friends with other players, (- most memorably, Arizona and Canada) learned heaps from watching other Teams and has lots of
stories to tell - definitely a life lasting experience for us all! Hawaii is a beautiful Island with lots of beautiful people! We will be back there on holiday sometime soon!
I know how hard you all worked to
pull this off, congratulations, the tournament definitely provided everything it said it would!
THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!
Cheers
Maryanne Stevenson-Wright
Kapiti Coast, NZ
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Scott & Christy,
On behalf of our players, coaches & boosters, thank you so much for hosting our Calgary NSD-STARS Basketball group at the WYBT. What a tremendous
opportunity & experience for all of us to be able to participate in a tournament in Hawaii! The games were challenging, the weather was fantastic & the people were always friendly.
It was particularly
enjoyable to play games with teams from New Zealand, Hawaii, Oregon & California. We don't get these opportunities back home so found these games very rewarding. The dinner cruise & the Mahalo dinner
were greatly appreciated. The dinner cruise was tremendous! Mahalo.
Overall, the tournament and the time we spent in Kona was a winner. The both of you welcomed our group with open arms and were always
friendly towards us. All of the players greatly appreciated the surf board trophies to conclude the tournament. These were a nice touch, thanks again.
All the best - Aloha & Mahalo.
Mark Hogan
Calgary Stars 8/06
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Scott & Christy,
Thanks for a great experience. The parents and players haven't stop talking about the overall experience.
Tim Pickett
Central Jersey Hawks U11 girls 8/06
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Hi Christy,
The tournament was a blast. We all had so much fun, and the island has so much to offer. I know our family will be back.
Thanks and take care,
Linda 8/06
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all your kindness and hospitality. I just got home yesterday from Vancouver and the last couple of weeks have been so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed my time
in Hawaii, and I want to thank you again for everything you guys did to ensure the tournament was well organized and fair. I hope I can
return with another team in a few years.
Thanks again,
Yasir
Newfoundland Cavs 8/06
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Aloha Christy,
My daughter has never sounded so excited about a basketball event before.
She loved the competition, the location and the wonderful hospitality.
Mahalo,
Joan
Calgary Stars 8/06
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Hi Scott & Christy,
Thank you so much for the email. Our girls had a great time, I want to thank you for the opportunity to come play in your tournament, it was a great
experience!! I look forward to possibly bringing another team sometime soon.
Thanks again,
Erin
Calgary Stars 8/06
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Mahalo Christy,
You worked hard all week. Thanks.
We enjoyed our time and feel we played well against solid competition.
Again, mahalo.
Luke Roth
Sheldon HS, OR 8/06
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Hi Christy
The girls all arrived home safely and have nothing but good things to say about the Tournament. Thank-you for all the time and effort yourself and Scott put into this
event.
Regards,
Callum
NZ Altolab 8/06
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Scott & Christy,
Just a quick note to thank you for your efforts in organizing the WYBT - Holiday Edition. We had a blast! The kids really enjoyed playing, although I think the
highlight, apart from winning the tournament, was the Polynesian Cruise. Dancing the night away with the male Hawaiian dancers is something our girls will remember for a long time.
Thanks again,
Craig
Keystone Storm
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Aloha! Scott & Christy
You run a first class operation! The format of play works well. What more can you ask for but to have your championship game go into overtime. The parents
and girls really enjoyed the level of competition and the fact that it all takes place in Hawaii. Wow! It was great to meet the coaches and players from all over the country. Everyone's attitude was nothing but
positive. Kudos to the both of you, great job. See you next year!
Mahalo
--Ron Lombardi
--NJ Fire
--8/3/05
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A lifetime of memories! There is nothing like playing Basketball on the Big Island. WYBT is a top notch program that I am proud to be part of. Colorado Springs Stars has already made
plans to attend next years event. Excellent!
--Coach David Verdu
--Colorado Springs Stars
--8/3/05
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Scott and Christy,
Thank you for a great basketball experience and wonderful visit to the Big Island. I hope to get an AAU team back there next summe We enjoyed the hoops, the
island, and the people.
Thanks again,
--Art Sathoff
--Pekin Panthers, Iowa
--8/2/05
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Coach Gladstone:
Thanks a ton for a great tourney and experience. Everyone was very impressed with the quality and love that was obviously put into the tourney by Christy and
Scott. We look forward to experiencing it again in the future.
--Coach Mike Hammond (2 time WYBT attendee)
--Cincinnati Ice Angels
--August 4, 2004
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Scott and Christy,
I just wanted to thank you again for being such great hosts in Kona. We enjoyed our Hawaii stay immensely. Hopefully, we can come back next year with all of
our players and be the premiere team in the girls divisons! Thanks again, our girls had a great cultural and sporting experience.
--Ed and Cindy Schuessler
--St. Louis Jammers Red and Green
--August 10, 2004
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Coach Gladstone:
Hi from Bonanza, Oregon!! The WYBT has brought us many great memories!! We are planning a return trip in 2005.
By the way, we are currently 5-0 in
league and 13-1 overall. One of the contributing factors is the trip to Hawaii!! This is the best start since 1973!!! Been a long time.
Take care,
--Rob Nieraeth
--Head Basketball Coach
--Bonanza High School
--January 26, 2004
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Aloha Scott,
When it is set, could I get contact info on the high school girls teams in your December tourney? We are excited to tell them about our awesome school and basketball
program at College of the Canyons. By the way, thanks to your contacts, we currently have Hina Kimetete from state champs Konawaena High! She is a nice player and an even nicer kid.
Thanks again.
--Harlan Perlman
--Asst. Women's Basketball Coach
--College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
--October 11, 2005
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Scott & Christy,
Just wanted to throw a quick note your way and say ALOHA, MAHALO and also to thank you for running what ranks as the best tournament we've
participated in at McCrea Sports International. We have been in this business for over 10 years, have taken hundreds of kids all over the world (Australia, Hawaii, Ireland, Dominican Republic...) and this tournament
has it all. Hats off to you for running a fabulous organization and thanks for showing myself and my kids a wonderful time. If you're ever in Iowa (god knows why you would be!), look me up!
--Rod McCrea
--McCrea Sports International
--August 16, 2004
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Coach Gladstone:
I just want to say that this is a great thing that you do with this WYBT. I played in the one in 99'. My whole team had a blast. It gave some of us
an opportunity to visit a place we never would have gotten to. I was just looking at the pics from then and thought I would show my belated thanks and gratitude for continuing to do it.
Thanks,
--Sean Cook
--Madison Shooting Stars 99' (Madison, Indiana)
--November 13, 2003
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Scott~
I have received a number of emails from college coaches from around the country. Thanks for the referral on our girls. Hope you and Christy are doing well.
Mahalo~
--Coach Gary Cooper
--Big Island Ballahz
--September 6, 2005
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Hello Scott,
Thank you for the Cornell College contact. We had a great time in Hawaii.
Cheryl and I appreciate all that you and Christie did for us in Hawaii. We look forward to
seeing you again sometime in the near future. I am going to look into getting the Waldorf schools involved with your tournaments as well.
Mahalo!
--Rich and Cheryl Obregon,
--Bobby Jackson Lady Pharaohs,
--Sacramento, California
--9/15/05
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