Spunq Sports Magazine February 2015

February/March 2015 FREE Vol 1 - Issue Two

SPORTS MAGAZINE

Twirling DIVAS & Dancers Performing Arts Studio, Inc.

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Contents LeeAysia Williamson

The Twirling Divas

Charlotte Invasion 12

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Tamia Wright

Triad Hornets

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SPUNQ SPORTS MAGAZINE Editor In Chief Terry L. Watson mykelmedia@yahoo.com Alana Allen - Deputy Editor Writers Terry L. Watson Alana Allen

Three On Three Basketball Tournament Spunq Sports Magazine is happy to announce the first annual Three On Three Spunq Sports Basketball Tournament. This event will take place in August of this year. Participating teams will compete for a first place cash prize and trophies. The triad has always been a breeding ground for next-level athletes and Spunq Sports aims to capture these gifts and talents in a all day event. Stay tuned to the coming editions of Spunq Sports Magazine for more information about the tournament as well as times and dates. Before you enter the competition, remember to the answer the most important question for doing so......................DO YOU HAVE SPUNQ?

Photographers Mykel Media Company Dr. Tiffany Fuller PerfectLenz Photography Shaw Photography Group

Terry L. Watson

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The Twirling DIVAS & Dancers Performing Arts Studio, Inc. is committed to serving the community and offering meaningful, low-cost, and fun dance classes to youth in Guilford County.

Established in August 2010 by founder and executive director, Tanika Harris, the studio offers classes taught by qualified instructors to help prepare students for advance level performances.

Harris focus and passion for starting the company was to provide students with a fun and safe environment in which they can learn the foundations of dance and auxiliary performance.

Students in this program have the chance to learn a variety of dance techniques such as: ribbon dance, modern dance, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, liturgical and auxiliary field dance.

Students also have the opportunity to study baton twirling and flag twirling.

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Students have the opportunity to study baton twirling and flag twirling.

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During the performance season, youth perform at community events, parades, parties and at corporate celebrations.

The studio also sponsors at least two recitals per year and performs in surrounding counties that provides participants with an opportunity to travel and experience other communities. Enrollment for the studio typically occurs in August and January of each year for students ages two through 18.

Tanika Harris

Founder & Director of Twirling Divas

In the past five years, the agency has experienced steady growth and development.

However, Harris and her team are always seeking new ways to increase revenue to help more young people experience the art of dance. “We truly believe in the work that we are doing with our youth and we want to positively impact more future dancers,� said Harris.

In the near future, the dance studio will host a two-week summer enrichment camp for those interested in dance and auxiliary performance.

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scheduled for June 1526, 2015). In addition, the company is hosting a spring recital scheduled for May 17, 2015, at 3 p.m.

The recital will take place at the Elliott Auditorium on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Tickets for this event are $7.00 each and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Twirling DIVAS & Dancers Performing Arts Studio, Inc. is committed to offering meaningful, low-cost, and fun dance classes to youth in Guilford County.

Programs available for individuals Ages 2-18; male and female dancers

We teach every student the foundations of dance and auxiliary performance

We offer the youth of Guilford County an opportunity to learn multiple forms of dance; such as: ribbon dance, modern dance, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, liturgical, and auxiliary field dance.

Enrollment typically occurs during the months of August and January of each year.

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Charlotte

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By The Charlotte Invasion Tonya Phifer, hometown hoop star, brings the newest franchise of the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League to Charlotte. Phifer was born, raised and educated in the Charlotte area. She still holds records at Charlotte Latin and UNC-Charlotte for most points scored by a female basketball player.

Phifer has a long list of career achievements including first team AllConference USA, 2001 WNBA draft prospect – having been invited and participating in the 2001 WNBA combine, and Top 5 in scoring in UNCC history. After a stellar collegiate career, Phifer went on to start an impressive professional career as a private investigator. She moved back to Charlotte in 2013 and Charlotte Invasion was born shortly thereafter.

This hometown team is sure to revive the women’s basketball fans that have felt displaced since the WNBA team, Charlotte Sting left in 2007. “Charlotte Invasion will serve as a home for those players transitioning from college, overseas, and former WNBA players alike. And their main goal is to bring a championship back to Charlotte,” says CEO/owner Tonya Phifer.

Charlotte Invasion’s purpose is to provide ladies ages 20 and older in and around their community the opportunity to compete in basketball beyond amateur status. The goal of the organization is to influence the lives of young women by reflecting positive attitudes, discipline and teamwork.

Charlita Joseph General Manager

Tonya Phifer CEO

Charlotte Invasion’s 2014 inaugural season was impressive. They ranked 4th place overall in the region – earning them a place in the regional playoffs, had two players in the top 10 in the region, and had a player, Lindsey Montgomery drafted to the Euro League and is now playing for Romania. Going into its second season in the WBCBL, Charlotte Invasion has even higher goals – to do something that has never been done in their region – to bring home a championship.

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Get Into Shape With

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Murray Certified Personal Trainer

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Mykel Media Company, LLC

Custom Fitness is a personal training studio whose goal is to help everyone wants to make positive and healthy change in their lives.

They offer a private setting with one on one and group training sessions.

If someone desires to be trained without the hassle of a crowded gym, but have easy access to equipment and training tools, Custom Fitness is your choice.

Custom Fitness opened its doors nearly a year ago. It is a spin-off of After Hours Fitness which owner and trainer, Rodney Murray also started three years earlier. There he trained from door to door and at parks, after getting off from his from work at his other job. Hence “After Hours�. Once he rented a space he simply changed the name to make it more appropriate since it is now a 24 hour facility.

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Murray is a certified personal trainer with nearly eigth years of training experience. He is also a NGA and OCB natural bodybuilding competitor and NPA natural pro. “Although I work with bodybuilders, my main focus is helping anyone achieve their personal fitness goals. This involves helping to lower blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels. I work really hard to make a difference in someone’s life,” says Murray.

Additionaly he trains student athletes and says he understand the significane of this service because he didn’t have one while growing up. “I had to go through trial and error. It is good to be able to help students develope proper training techniques and eating habits. We focus on training for mass, muscle, agility, and endurance stages. This will help them to succeed in sports aswell as through college and life,” he says.

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Rodney works with Jordan Stuart (basketball and baseball) to rehab his knee.

Jeremy Levels, defensive safety at Page High School

Pictured with Rodney are his son Kethan and daughter Kedra

Football players Jeremy Reynolds (l) and Mook Reynolds (State 4A Champion at Northern High School) and West Virginia

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“Don’t get caught up in the hype and keep your head straight. Stay prayed up and never give up!”

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Tamilia Wright

She Is Running The Show

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Tamia Wright

Tamia Wright says she is a maturing lion cub and the daughter of a lioness who has protected her cubs and provided for them thoroughly. The lioness has set the direction and given much of herself so that her cubs may follow their dreams and aspirations.

Wright is a track star that runs with the best at Burlington Williams High School in Burlington, N.C. She not only excels on the track but also in the classroom. She was recently invited into the National Society of High School Scholars. Through all of her academic and personal achievements she is most grateful for what she has been able to do on the track field.

“I love competing and showing that I have worked extra hard to get to the top.

The top is where I want to stay,” she says.

In addition to running with Williams, Wright was also a member of the The Durham Striders Youth Association, a Durham based community organization that provides training for children between the ages of 6 to 18 years. During her first year of running with the Durham Striders she was picked on and misplaced in events. “I decided that never again would I be left behind and since that moment I have always qualified for the regionals and even the nationals in Illinois, Michigan, California, Nebraska and Maryland,” Wright says.

Wright says she has no choice but to succeed. She was raised by a single mother and along with her grandmother, they pushed her to never settle for less.

After high school, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Nursing or an Athletic Training. Wright says she plans to participate in a track and field athletics program on the collegiate level as well.

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Tanya

Bunch

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Latin Diva was the name given to Tanya Bunch by her mother.

It means that she is a Diva who loves to dance and look great while doing it. As it turns out, this totally describes the type of person she has become. Bunch says she loves inspiring others to stay fit and have fun while doing it.

Zumba is a Latin inspired fitness program that incorporates different type of dances. Bunch’s classes are unique, mainly becuase she has her own flair.

“I mix it up with music from the 90s, salsa and squats. You never

know what you will dance to in my class but after its completion you will have burned well over 800 calories,” she says.

She has been dancing all of her life. However she didn’tbegin teaching until four years ago. She was laid off from managing a weight loss center. She then taught one class every other week. Then all of a sudden the demand grew so fast and now here she is ― The Latin Diva. “I provide you with an amazing workout to get you moving. I have helped many women lose a lot of weight. I also sell a healthy supplement called THRIVE to assist in the weight loss.

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By Terry L. Watson - Photos by Perfect Lenz Photography The Triad Hornets are an AAU team that consist of four coaches and about 30 basketball players ranging from grades 2-5. Their mission is to keep boys involved in a productive and positive environment by teaching them leadership skills.

They players are taught elite fundamentals of basketball and receive one on one coaching. The Triad Hornets incorporate community service activities into its program by collecting can food for the homeless and by conducting a toy drive for others who are less fortunate during the Christmas holiday season each year. As a whole the Triad Hornets are a family or hornets nest while they work and stick together, no matter what.

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Their program began two years ago under the direction and vision of Jason Keith. He wanted to inspire young boys to be the best they can be. Most importantly, he wanted to give back to the community and keep our young boys out of the streets.

Their season runs from September to June and they play approximately 20 games within its duration. The kids on the team benefit by having a safe place to come and be led by strong male figures. They are also provided a free pair of shoes. The Triad Hornets pride themselves with being very involved with its players. They also do house calls and school visits and remain determined to do what it takes for their players to be productive citizens.

This includes making sure the kids family lives are left at the door. When the kids are practicing the coaches want them to have at least one way to release the stresses from their day and enjoy a sport that they like.

Pictured with the team is Jason Keith (founder).

They once had a player on the team who was having issues at school. The Triad Hornets pulled together as a family and addressed those issues and now the player is doing much better. In the future they plan to expand their grade levels, win more games and develop successful young men.

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North Carolina Taekwondo Federation

The mission of the North Carolina Taekwondo Federation (NCTF) is to help North Carolina Taekwondo athletes, coaches, and referees to achieve competitive excellence and to promote the growth of the amateur sport of Taekwondo in North Carolina.

The goal of the NCTF is to support Taekwondo athletes at all levels, by providing organized competitions, seminars, and clinics to enhance their knowledge and competitive edge. NCTF also promote respective certifications seminars and clinics for Taekwondo coaches and referees to enhance their professional skills and ethical ideology; cast cade this ideology to the athletes (beginners to stewards) they encounter in the sport of Taekwondo.

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The martial art originated in Korea. It combines combat and SelfDefense techniques with sport and exercise. It involves partial combination of Taekkyeon and Okinawan Karate. There are two main branches of Taekwondo ― Traditional Taekwondo practiced by South Korea Military and civilian organizations. There is Sport Taekwondo which is sanctioned by the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF), AAU Taekwondo Inc, and Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). It has been an Olympic event since 2000.

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The Wassa Wassa Show

By Terry L. Watson Photos By Bobby Roebuck United International Wrestling was founded by Rey Perez and Sheldon Fitzgerald Roberson. What makes U.I.W different from all the others is the effort the staff puts in to making the company work. U.I.W trains young children from the ages of 10 to adults in the arts of Indy Pro wrestling. Along with wrestling they provide training and education in the fields of film editing, acting, screen play, physical fitness, event planning, interview and commentating. They also work closely with their community to bring entertainment to schools, non-profit organizations and festivals.

U.I.W. recruits Luchadores and wrestlers from all over the United States and Mexico. Luchadores is a growing industry in North Carolina.

Their talent base includes Ouga Booga from Africa and the tag team duo of The Brutes (Mark James & Jimmy Parker) who have a Irish and German influence. They now put on a regular showcase, The Wassa Wassa Show.

With well over 300 wrestlers to choose from U.I.W promises entertainment. Some of the wrestlers are Zane Riley, The Air Time Rockerz, The Brutes, Will Smoove, Foxxy Roxy, Darks Eyed and many more. One of the up coming wrestlers they have booked is Chris Lea Smoove.

The owner of U.I.W., Rey Perez was born in New York on April 27, 1973 of Puerto Rican decent. He has studied

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in Business Management, Plumbing, Janitorial, Media, Web Design, Music Promotion and film directing. He is currently writing a book on his life called a “Boriquas Cry” and making a internet T.V. series called “A Kings Rule” which is based on a true story of latino kids joining gangs to survive in the streets of New York.

“What I love about the programs in my organization is that every one is treated like a family member. We all work together to put smiles on family faces. I also love to work with the community in closing the gap of culture differences as we work together to entertain our audiences,” says Perez.

He is inspired most by the love of his children, all seven of them. “I look into their eyes and see their happiness. I understand that their success in life and their decision making will be a reflection of who I am as their father,” says Perez.

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Jerry Garner Body By “Silk”

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By Terry L. Watson Photos by Mykel Media Company, LLC Jerry Garner is hard working, caring, and energetic. He loves the Lord and loves life. While growing up he focused on the strengths of both of his parents and credits their influences into making him into the person that he is today. He has made mistakes, and there were choices and decisions he made that caused him to be incarcerated for eight years, time that he realizes was valuable to his family. However, instead of allowing the incarceration to negatively affect him, it gave him strength and determination.

During his incarceration he developed a strong relationship with God and began focusing on how he could impact the lives of others ― right where he was. He began studying and earned a certificate. He worked with other inmates and trained them. Through trial and error Garner began developing his passion to help others transform their physical bodies and mindset. The passing of his father heightened his awareness of the value of nutrition and understanding what you eat affects how you feel, how you look and your overall health.

Silk is a character name Garner had as a model, and it stuck with him during his incarceration. The name represents his personal character of being smooth, calm, and laid back ― Body by Silk. We are a training facility that provides guidance, instruction and classes as it relates to physical fitness and nutrition. We specialize in meal planning, competition, physical therapy, weight loss, weight gain, exercise classes and mental fitness.

He has all types of clients dealing with various issues including obesity, or those seeking to put on muscle. He also serves those who may be injured and need rehabilitation. He is very flexible with his clients and focuses on meeting their personal needs and objectives.

Garner has several personal accomplishments.

He is a recipient of (NPA) Natural Pro Body Builder and Top Pro Male Athlete Of The Year six times out of seven years. He has also won several body building competitions and is currently training for another.

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LeeAysia Williamson play the position of point guard for Eastern Guilford High School in Greensboro, N.C. Since the young age of six she has passionately handled”the rock” and he skills and talents now, speak for themselves.

As a student, Williamson has been able to maintain a 3.1 GPA. As an athlete she has named All Tournament in the EGHS Christmas Tournament and won first place, and even scored 32 points in a single game. But more than anything, Williamson says she loves playing the game of basketball.

Whether it be in packed gymnasiums or under the pressure of intense games, she confesses there is nothing equally satisfying to the feeling she gets while getting hype with her teammates.

“My teammates, they push me, keep me level headed and open up more opportunities for me on offense by stepping up and playing their roles. My coach pushes me harder than I’ve ever been pushed before,” she says. “I have noticed my skills getting better. I think it is happening because of my hard work and dedication.”

Williams says she is really inspired by her mother who she says has taught how to maintain her focus on the important things like her studies, being the best she can be and working for what I want and realizing that it’s not going to come easy.

Her future goals are to attend college and play collegiate basketball. She also wants to earn a degree in Sports Medicine and become a Physical Therapist

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SPUNQ SPORTS News Serena Williams Wins Her 6th Australian Open Her 19th Grand Slam Title Provided by CNN

Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam title and continued her unbeaten run in six Australian Open finals by extending her decade-long domination of Maria Sharapova.

She struggled with a hacking cough, she was sick, and she twice celebrated too early, but she held her composure in a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory on January 31, 2015.

On her third match point, she let her racket go before hearing a let call to what she thought was an ace.

Boxing Great Joe Frazier Dies Provided by CBS Sports

Joe Frazier, the hard-hitting boxing heavyweight who handed the legendary Muhammad Ali his first defeat, died last month, just a month after being diagnosed with liver cancer, his family said in a statement. The former heavyweight champion, who was 67, became a legend in his own right and personified the gritty working-class style of his hard-knuckled hometown, Philadelphia -- a fitting setting for the “Rocky” film series, starring Sylvester Stallone as hardscrabble boxer Rocky Balboa.

The Black History Made By Charlie Scott Provided by ESPN

Charlie Scott, a New York playground legend is possibly one of the greatest to ever come out of Rucker Park. Once credited by Tiny Archibald with ‘inventing the crossover’, Scott was a baller’s baller. In 1966, legendary head coach Dean Smith came calling with the intension of making him the first African-American scholarship player at the University of North Carolina. At that time it was unheard of in the south to be recruited by a predominantly white school, let alone one as prestigious as UNC-Chapel Hill. He refused to allow racist remarks from fans on the road to take away from his game and his team. From Phil Ford, to Michael Jordan, to Vince Carter, to Ty Lawson, the legacy all leads back to one Charlie Scott.

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