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S.I. Stingrays have come long wayPublished: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 9:59 AMStaten Island AdvanceByALL SHORES —When Mike Neely founded the Staten Island Stingrays travel basketball program 10 yearsago, he never imagined it would branch into the well-oiled machine it’s become today."I’m definitely surprised," he said recently, noting the organization was originally called the Gymrats beforeit took its present name after one season. "It started with one team (and a year later, it became two)."Then it was five and six teams and eventually we had over 200 kids on 18 teams a few years back," Neelyadded. "All because some players from different schools wanted to play together (during that first season)."That’s how it all started."As the 11th annual Stephen Siller Stingrays Classic approaches (Saturday and Sunday at various Islandsites), Neely believes there are several factors that have enabled the program to blossom the way it has."For starters, I think we’ve been successful because we have volunteer coaches who aren’t doing it formoney. They’re doing it because they love coaching," said Neely, who currently serves as the Stingrays’ vicepresident. "Plus, a large portion of our coaching staff includes people who are either coaching or havecoached high-school basketball."We’ve also received a lot of support from the high schools themselves and our registration fee is a low ratecompared to some others."Neely, who said Anaconda Sports has served as a co-sponsor in recent years, was also quick to praisepresident Rich Ferrara and director of coaches Jay Zieris for their tireless work."There’s no question a lot of hard work from a lot of people that volunteer have made us what we are," saidNeely, who coached himself for five seasons. "We also have former players who have come back andcoached for us — my son Michael did it for two years, as did (former St. Peter’s and current College ofStaten Island star guard) Tommy Tibbs."Neely said he’s proud of the fact that Stingrays’ players have donated their time to causes inside and out ofthe organization.Page 172 of 179
"We want (our players) to take part in community service and help out with our tournament when they’renot playing," said Neely. "It’s important for me that they want to give back and that they thank their parentsfor footing the bill (to play AAU ball)."It’s a big undertaking."The Stingrays currently have 16 boys’ and girls’ teams with about 160 players for the 2011 season. Theboys’ teams range from third-grade through 12th-grade and the girls’ teams are fifth through ninth grades.The organization currently uses eight gyms in six different Island sites, including St. Teresa’s, Our Lady Starof the Sea, the Jewish Community Center, Holy Rosary, Holy Child and the CYO Center in Port Richmond.As the new season commences, the goal remains the same as always for the Stingrays. Ultimately, Neelybelieves it’s imperative his kids improve."I believe the CYO and AAU ball go hand-in-hand," he said. "The better the CYO gets, the better AAU gets.The better AAU gets, the better CYO gets."I honestly want each kid in our organization to improve," Neely added. "I tell parents, ‘I guarantee your kidwill be a better player, just by going to practice two to three times a week."We’re going to help get your kid to the next level, whatever that next level may be for he or she."And do the parents buy it?"I’ve had many more parents tell me yes, their kid is a better player, than no," Neely concluded© 2011 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Page 173 of 179
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