Friday, 10 September 2010 18:02

Coach Ernst Announces Two More Basketball Powers Added to High School and Post Grad Schedule:

Summit Knight's coach Steve Ernst has added two games for both the high school and post graduate programs with traditional powers from the east coast. With an already star-studded 2010-11 schedule, the addition of St. Thomas More and New Hampton high school and post graduate teams will provide one of the strongest schedules in the nation (for a complete schedule, visit our site at www.eteamz.com/summitbasketball).

On Friday, December 3^rd, the Knights will travel to St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut to play the Chancellors high school team and the post grad squad. St. Thomas More is well known for their nationally ranked PG basketball team and the undefeated 2005 New England Prep Champion football squad. Their high school team always is rated one of the top teams in the country. St. Thomas More School in Connecticut: www.stmct.org.

 On Sunday, Decembere 5^th, Coach Ernst takes the Knights to New Hampton School in New Hampshire. Launched in 1821 and located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire near the magnificent White Mountains, the Summit Christian Academy basketball teams will have a great travel experience as well as enjoy the highest level of athletic competition. The  Husky's basketball program ranks as one of the elite teams year in and year out. New Hampton School: www.newhampton.org.

Post Grad Basketball at Summit Christian Academy

Summit's Post-Graduate (PG) Basketball program scores with proven academic success. Athletes who need higher college board scores, a stronger GPA or more time on the court before the 'big time' make their home at Summit Christian Academy. With an elite national schedule and intense individualized training, Knight basketball is on the rise. Because the students are postgraduates, our athletic teams compete against excellent college junior varsity teams as well as the best prep schools in New England. The benefits from this type of exposure and interaction, particularly with college coaching staffs, are many for our student-athletes as they prepare for college competition. As a result, Summit Christian Academy graduates will be found on many prestigious college rosters nationwide.

Improving academic skills is the number one priority for players under Head Coach Steve Ernst. Without good grades, there is no possibility for either college or NBA basketball. Coach Ernst considers himself a part of the Summit academic team, which helps his athletes attain their academic goals.

The one-year Post-Graduate program is a very successful option for most basketball players, And there is no loss collegiate (D1) eligibility.

Benefits of Summit's Post-Graduate Basketball Program:
To assist the late developer.
To afford the opportunity to improve college board scores.
To allow seniors with limited eligibility an opportunity to play.
To compete without the loss of a year's eligibility.
To provide an additional year of growth and maturity.
To assist in the development of self-confidence and self-discipline.
To allow for exposure and competition against top college and university teams.

To talk directly to coach Steve Ernst call 517-763-6922. To reach Summit Christian Academy call 517-339-1037.

For more on scheduling please visit our eteamz.com page: www.eteamz.com/summitbasketball

The Summit Christian Boys post grad basketball program features a National Schedule of prominent powers such as Saint Thomas Move and South Kent. Also the squad will compete against some of the best Junior Colleges in the Nation including South East Illinois, Lincoln Trail and UConn Avery. Additionally the Knights challenging schedule include NAIA Colleges like Siena Heights in Adrian, Michigan and Manchester College in Indiana.

The Post Grad program helps recent graduates raise their college board scores while playing a collegiate like schedule. The squad kicks off its season Oct. 10^th in Viniennes, Indiana as part of a 16 team Jamboree. You can see the team perform its “high wire act” at home against Manchester College, Formerly coached by Steve Alford.  Also, “The Legend Classic”  a four team tournament is scheduled her Oct. 29^th and 30^th. The talent at the Post grad level is simply awesome Often skilled players receive Division ! Scholarships.  Few even go straight to the NBA.