2012 High School
Basketball Summer League - Carroll
Player Packet
Presented by:
Elevate Your Game
7th annual Top 64 Summer Basketball League is an
exposure league for high school basketball players in
Midwest Iowa. Players can expect these highlights:
 Top competition in the state
 Exposure to college coaches- Stats and on-site
attendance
 8 weeks of competitive games
 League MVP award
 Player of the week awards
 Individual “Top 64 “ All-league awards
 Top Rebounder award
 Top Scorer award
 Opportunity to network with other players
 Single elimination tournament
 Uniforms for every player
“Having our players participate in the Top 64 League has made a BIG impact on our program. Not
only did they stay committed to playing basketball all summer long, they had the opportunity to
compete against the best talent around the state. Doug runs a very well organized league and is a
must for every basketball player serious about going to the next level.”
Tyler Edwards- Carroll Kuemper Head Coach
“Top 64 is a class act, organized, competitive, well officiated, and well coached. It is a real benefit
to our recruitment process here at Luther College."
Tim Schuring, Luther College coach
“Thanks Doug for putting on this league. It was great to play each week. I always looked forward to
each Sunday afternoon knowing I had a competitive game to go to. Thanks again for everything.
Kirby Pettitt, All-State player, Carroll High
The best basketball players in Midwest Iowa are invited to play in an exposure High School
basketball league. The summer league will be for the top varsity players in the area.
Who can Play?
Freshmen through Seniors are invited to play. All players will be drafted on different
teams according to their ability. Players from the same school WILL be playing on
the same team. Kids from 25 different high schools played last summer.
When and Where?
League games will be played every Sunday afternoon starting on May 20th through July
8th. Games will start between 11:00 and 5:30. All games will be played in Carroll.
How much does it Cost?
$160 per player. Uniforms will be given to each player.
How many Games?
Each team will play at least 7 weeks. Week 7 will be reserved for the tournament
first round with the final four and championship games on week 8.
What Exposure?
D-II, D-III, NAIA and Junior College coaches from the region will be invited to
attend.
Will Stats be kept?
All game scores, records and stats for scoring and rebounds will be kept. They will
be accessible at www.top64.net
Will the games be refereed?
Yes, all games will have at least 2 state registered officials.
Who will the coaches be?
Each team will have a volunteer/parent coach. Their main responsibility will be to
manage playing time.
League End Awards!
MVP and league awards will be given out to the top performers.
Where do I sign up?
Fill out the requested form with payment. Top 64 will then contact you regarding
your team and your first game.
Alumni of the Top 64 league have played at: Central College, U of Albany, U of Iowa, Northern
Iowa, Denver University, Wayne State, Simpson, DMACC, Iowa Wesleyan, Loras, Buena Vista,
Morningside, Dana, Coe, Washburn, Northwestern, Wartburg, Grinnell College, Northern State,
Iowa Central CC and many more to come.
You Are Invited to Play
“Top 64” High School Summer League Registration- Carroll
Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
E-mail:
Grade in Fall:____________
Height:_____________
Uniform Size(mens size): Top:
Position:
Shorts:
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
Wing Forward
Power Forward
Center
School attending:
Payment Details:
 $160 per player ($185 after May 2nd)
 Makes checks payable to Shoot-It
 Scholarships can be awarded. Contact Doug for more information.
Please mail registrations and payments to:
Shoot-It “Top 64”
1200 Washington St.
Pella, IA 50219
***E-mail confirmations will be sent upon registration receipt
Please call or e-mail Doug Diers with questions concerning Top 64 High School Summer
League at 515-450-7302 or [email protected]
I state that my son/daughter is fit to participate in basketball activities and I release Doug
Diers, the Carroll Rec Center and Shoot-It from all financial and legal responsibility due to
injury or illness at this program.
Parent Signature
Date
Testimonies
“The league was great for us. The exposure Top 64 provided Gatorade exceeded
our expectations. In our market, it’s important for us to reach as many eyes as we
can.”
Chris Molinksy- Gatorade Representative
“Top 64 was very organized. Doug delivered on everything he said he would
provide us. And that included a Championship last year!”
Chuck Malm- Breda Savings Bank
“Having our players participate in the Top 64 League has made a BIG impact on
our program. Not only did they stay committed to playing basketball all summer
long, they had the opportunity to compete against the best talent around the state.
Doug runs a very well organized league and is a must for every basketball player
serious about going to the next level.”
Tyler Edwards- Carroll Kuemper Head Coach
“Thanks Doug for the opportunity of playing in this league. It was a great
experience meeting all the people and playing against some great players”
Brad Deling, Estherville player
“I really enjoyed the league. I wish it had been around longer. The competition was
good and we didn’t have to travel half way across the country for games. My son is
looking forward to playing in it again next year.”
Denison parent
“Top 64 is a class act, organized, competitive, well officiated, and well coached. It
is a real benefit to our recruitment process here at Luther College."
Tim Schuring, Luther College coach
“Thanks Doug for putting on this league. It was great to play each week. I always
looked forward to each Sunday afternoon knowing I had a competitive game to go
to. Thanks again for everything.
Kirby Pettitt, All-State player, Carroll High
“The league ROCKED! It turned out to be a great benefit for everyone involved!”
Pete Collison- KKRL 93.7
“Top 64 was the most organized summer league I have been apart of. Thanks for
letting me coach and make an impact on the kids. Looking forward to helping out
again next summer.”
Kurt Baumhover, summer league coach
“Our players had a great experience in the league. They played with and against
new and motivated players, had a game to look forward to every week, met a lot of
new people and had a lot of fun.”
Clive Clark, Rockwell City-Lytton Head Coach
Top 64 is presented by Shoot-It Basketball Academy. Shoot-It has fast become
the premier skill development and shooting schools in Iowa. Shoot-It helps
develop the young shooters basic fundamentals and develops them with
consistent and easy to understand drills. Shoot-It’s summer academies emphasize
the fundamentals and mechanics of shooting, ball handling and overall skill
development. Over several weeks players will start to develop good habits that
will last a life time. Additional information can be found at www.shoot-it.com.
Contact Information:
Doug Diers
1200 Washington St.
Pella, IA 50219
515-450-7302 cell
[email protected]
shoot-it.com
top64.net