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 Kansas City Premiere provides the opportunity for youth to develop their basketball skills by representing Kansas City 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

• 150 youth from the Kansas City metro 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 8 and 18 and compete in age or grade based divisions

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

ABOUT OUR TEAMS

• 15 teams will compete in local, regional and national events from March-July

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

• K.C. Premiere will host several tournaments that feature top teams in the mid west

ABOUT OUR COACHING STAFF

• Coach Davis-Jones, our program administrator has been the head coach of traveling tournament teams since 1991

• Coach Jones, our program director & head of the KCP coaching staff, spent 13 years as a college coach

• Coach Akridge has spent 8 seasons with KCP coaching the 16 & under teams

• The academic performance of each player is closely monitored by coaching staff

• 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

Recruiting Workshop

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

KC Premiere 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

All Inclusive Participation