Some Pics from Game 1

Day 2

After meeting and dining with the homestay families for lunch, the Trinity boys could not be complementary enough of how welcoming the St Xavier families had been for them in their short period they had been together.  Happy faces greeted us, somewhat relieved because of their positive experiences with the homestays for our trip to Purcell High School.

Game 1 

Freshman win 44 to 17

Somewhat nervous but very excited, the Freshman started the Tour well, coming out of the blocks strong and scored the first points through two quick baskets. All players got plenty of minutes with some classy team play. Harry Dunn showed some silky skills with a beautiful drive and ghosted through the key for a lay up, while Ryan Marinak drained a big three pointer early to get the green machine going. Patrick Di Giannantonio provided some great court vision with a quick outlet passes from the defensive end resulting in easy fast break baskets for Trinity. Jed Keogh proved to be the banker, dominating the game and ending up with 10 points in a side that lead start to finish.

JV loss 50 to 39

John Bechara opened the scoring for Trinity with a strong put back under the hoop after some fine rebounding by Joseph Fayed who dominated the boards early. In a first quarter both Trinity and Purcell found it hard to score, proving that defence dominated the game. A more free flowing second quarter saw more baskets scored though Trinity went into the long break 6 points down, 17 to 23. In the second half Trinity battled hard but struggled to put the ball in the net, too often the bounce of the ball going against the greens when on the rim. Coach Treloar rotated his bench trying to get the combination right however the team struggled to get some rhythm with the ball and Purcell proving strong on the fast break. The last quarter Trinity kept pace with Cavaliers with Jeremiah Romeo trying hard to spark the team.

Varsity Lost 99 to 56

Once again Trinity opened the scoring for the game with a basket to Max Peters from a slashing drive. Some extremely quick play, high pressure defence in the Trinity back court and some sharp shooting by Purcell saw them fly out to a 19 to 6 lead in the first quarter. The hustle by the Cavaliers when they didn't have the ball came at a cost with a number if fouls being committed gifting the greens some shots from the charity stripe. Trinity worked hard to get the scores closer and had the difference back to 8 at the the end of the quarter. The second half was another open affair with points flowing from both teams. Lucas Angelakos was the spark on offence and Max Peters continuing to hustle hard all the time. Half time saw Purcell ahead 58 to 30. The pace and speed of the game continued during the second half and had Purcell winning the third quarter 19 to 15 and maintaining their overall lead. The final quarter coach Morrissey was able to blood a number of first time caps in the top team with Tom Dickinson, Ryan Maranik and Julius Truong making their debut and having an immediate impact.  

29th Nov

A beautiful clear and cool morning greets us this morning as we head to St Xavier to re centre ourselves and get ready to play. The boys were super keen to get on the court at the high school and throw some shots up and flush out any jet lag and stiffness from the flight. 

After training, the much anticipated home stay with St Xavier took place, with the boys heading home with their hosts for lunch before meeting later in the afternoon to get ready for our first game tonight.

We have arrived

After some 25 hours of travel, with 3 flights and endless hours of movies, we have safely arrived in Cincinnati. The town greets us with a chilly 0 degrees as a welcome, a considerable change from the warmth of a Sydney Summer. 

Our Thanksgiving reveler Ryan Maranik successfully joined us after spending the long weekend with his US family. We were all very keen to get to bed so we can hit the court  in the morning and prepare for our first game on Saturday.

We are off!

We are ready!

Last job done, see you on Friday at the airport at 10am

Welcome

Hi Parents and Friends,

Welcome to the 2014 Trinity Grammar School USA Basketball Tour Blog.

We anticipate providing updates and pictures about our travels in the USA, providing an insight to our time on tour.

We will be using this blog to post only. If you need to be in touch with the staff on tour please call:

Tour Manager Lachlan White (562) 310 4706

lwhite@trinity.nsw.edu.au

We look forward to bringing you updates soon.

Parents and boys - see you at Sydney Airport at 10am on Friday!

Regards
Lachlan

Tour Itinerary

TGS 2014 USA Basktball Tour Itinerary

 November 24, 2014

Trinity Staff Contact: (phone activated on arrival)

Tour Manager Lachlan White 562 310 4706

Fri. Nov. 28, 2014:

10:10am: Arrive Sydney International Airport/Delta Departures

1:10pm: Depart on Delta #16, arrive LAX 8:00am

11:15am: Depart on Delta #101, arrive Atlanta (ATL) 6:23pm

7:16pm: Depart on Delta #990, arrive Cincinatti (CVG) 8:41pm

9:15pm: (approx) Depart for Dinner Stop on route to hotel

10:30pm: (approx) Arrive Millennium Hotel (team staying 1 night)

Address: 150 W. 5th St, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 352-2100

Website: http://www.millenniumhotels.com/usa/millenniumcincinnati/

NOTES:

-  17 twin share rooms booked (30 boys/4 staff)

-  TGS staff staying 3 nights and the team is just staying 1 night

Sat. Nov. 29, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

8:50am: Depart for St. Xavier HS (11miles/30 minutes)

9:20am Arrive St. Xavier HS (home stay 4 nights)

Address: 600 W.North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Contact: Scott Martin (Head Coach)

Phone: (513) 761-7600 office   (513) 300-0887 mobile

Email: smartin@stxavier.org

Website: http://www.stxavier.org

There are two ladies setting up the home stays:

Kelly Whelan - kwhelan0701@gmail.com (513) 910-3405 (Cell)

Melissa Bales - melissabales@ymail.com  (513) 307-0350

9:30am - 10:30am: Court Available for Practice

10:30am: Meet host families and depart with them 

3:30pm: Hosts drop TGS students back to St. Xaiver HS

3:45pm: Depart for Purcell Marian HS (7 miles/15 minute ride)

Game 1 v. Purcell Marian High School (S/5:00pm/6:30pm/8:00pm)

Address: 2935 Hackberry Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206

Contact: AD Kenny Pope

Office: (513) 487-3122  Mobile: (240) 351-6512

Email: KennyPope@purcellmarian.org 

http://www.purcellmarian.org/athletics/winter-sports/boys-basketball/

10:15pm: Hosts meet TGS students at St. Xavier HS

Sun. Nov. 30, 2014:

Free Day with hosts

Mon. Dec. 1, 2014:

7:50am: Arrive St. Xavier HS with host families

8:30am: Depart for University of Cincinatti (7 miles/20 minutes)

9:00am: Walking tour of the UC campus by Bob Brinkmeyer

Note: Bob is the Head & Founder of UC Sport Admin. Program

10:00am: Tour of UC athletic facilities with Bob Arkeilpane

Note: Bob Arkeilpane is Deputy Director of Athletics

11:00am: Presentation: Dr. Brody Ruihley

Topic: U.S Sporting Culture

12:00pm: Lunch with Society of Sport Leaders (SSL) student members

Note: Lunch is treated by UC Sport Admin. Program

1:00pm: Visit to the UC bookstore for souvenirs

1:30pm: Depart for Dayton, OH (60 miles/75 minutes)

3:00pm: Arrive Northridge HS

3:15pm-4:00pm: Meet & Greet with Varsity Players* (to confirm)

*Due to tonights home stay at St.Xavier there will not be an after match function arranged with Northridge HS. This will be the only chance for TGS and Northridge Varsity to meet and socialize.

Game 2 v. Northridge H.S (S/4:00pm/5:00pm/6:30pm)

Address: 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton, OH 45414

Contact: Nathan Farmer (AD)

Email: nfarmer@northridgeschools.org

Phone: (937) 274-8545 (office)  937-545-9763 (mobile)

6:00pm: Pizza for TGS FR/JV with Northridge players

9:00pm: Arrive back at St. Xavier HS

TGS Staff Hotel (staying 2 nights):

LivInn Hotel Cincinnati North/Sharonville (9 miles from HS)

Address: 11385 Chester Road, Cincinnati OH 45246

Phone: (513) 772-7877

http://www.livinnsharonville.com

3 confirmation #s: 118721722283, 118721722283-1 & 118721722283-2 

Tues. Dec. 2, 2014:

7:50am: (approx) Arrive HS with hosts

8:00am - 11:33am: Attend morning classes

11:33am - 12:40pm: Lunch in Cafeteria (own cost/about $5)

12:40pm - 1:25pm: Attend Class

2:00pm: Court Available for Practice (60 minutes)

Game 3 v. St. Xavier HS (S/4:30pm/6:00pm/7:30pm)

After game social function

Wed. Dec. 3, 2014:

8:00am: Arrive HS with hosts

8:30am: Depart for Massillon, OH Travel (225 miles/4.5 hours)

Lunch Stop on route

3:30pm: Arrive Washington HS (home staying 2 nights)

Address: 1 Paul Brown Drive SE, Massillon, OH  44646

Contact: Brian Smith - Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

Phone: (330) 830-3901 Ext: 51347   mobile: (330) 685-0653

5:00pm: Welcome Meal at Eagles #190

Address: 303 Weirich Blvd NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Note: This meal will be with Washington HS FR, JV & Varsity teams

6:30pm: Depart home with host families

TGS Staff Hotel (staying 3 nights):

McKinley Grand Hotel
Address: 320 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44702

Phone: (330) 454-5000

http://www.mckinleygrandhotel.com

Hotel is 10 miles/15 minute ride from Washington HS

Hotel is 6 miles/10 minute ride from GlenOak HS

Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014:

Arrive to school with hosts

7:30am - 11:04am: Attend Classes

11:04am: Lunch in Auxiliary Gym (set menu/$5 per person)

Afternoon: Optional activity is Laser Quest (prices at below link)

http://www.laserquest.com/public/groups/sports-teams/team-party-oh-canton.cfm

Game 4 v. Washington HS (4:15pm/6:00pm/7:30pm)

After game social function (pizza)

Fri. Dec. 5, 2014:

7:30am: Arrive to school with hosts (meet at Main Gym)

8:15am: Bus will depart from out front of Main Gym

9:00am: Arrive Pro-Football Hall of Fame

Address: 2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708

Presentation:

Topic: The Story of Pro Football

10:00am: Free time to explore the Museum

11:30am: Lunch Break (plenty of options nearby)

1:00pm: Arrive AMF Hall of Fame Bowling Lanes

Address: 5155 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton, Oh 44708

http://www.amf.com/halloffamelanes  

2:30pm: Arrive GlenOak HS (Home Stay 1 night)

Address: 1801 Schneider St NE, Canton, OH 44721

Contact: Coach Jack Greynolds

Phone: (330) 491-3800 office

http://glenoakathletics.org

Game 5 v. GlenOak High School (4:00pm/6:00pm/7:45pm)

After game social function

Sat. Dec. 6, 2014:

7:30am: Meet at HS and depart for Mercersburg, PA (240 miles/4 hour ride)

12:00pm: (approx) Arrive Mercersburg Academy

Contact: Rick Hendrickson & Katie LaRue (AD)

Address: 300 East Seminary Street, Mercersburg PA 17236

Phone: (717) 328-6168 office (717) 860-3538 (Mobile for Rick)

Email: Rick_Hendrickson@mercersburg.edu & LaRueK@mercersburg.edu

Welcome Meal with MA student-athletes

- 12:45pm: TGS FR team depart for game prep

- 12:45pm: TGS VAR/JV do Short School Tour (30-40 minutes)

Game 6 v. Mercersburg Academy (1:30pm/2:30pm/4:00pm)

- No after match social function

6:00pm: Depart for New Jersey (227 miles/4 hour ride)

Americas Best Value Inn (staying 1 night)

Address: 100 Union Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111

Phone: (973) 375-4102

Booked: 17 twin share rooms booked (30 boys/4 staff)

http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1322

NOTE: This hotel is just 16 miles from Time Square, NY so you should be able to get into the city early Sunday morning.

Sun. Dec. 7, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

7:30am: Depart hotel for New York City - Battery Park (30 minute ride)

8:00am - 12:00pm: NYC Bus Tour & Free Time to Explore Time Square

12:00pm: Arrive Travel Inn Hotel (staying 1 night)

Address: 515 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Phone: 212-695-7171

Note: No breakfast included at hotel

Booked: 17 twin share rooms booked (30 boys/4 staff)

Website: http://www.thetravelinnhotel.com

Free Afternoon to Explore

7:30pm: NBA New York Knicks v. Portland Trailblazers @ Madison Square Garden

NOTE: Your group has a 42-person capacity semi-private hospitality space reserved for the game. There is a light catering package provided which includes: Popcorn, Nachos & Dip, Vegetable Crudite, Fruit Platter, Jean-Georges Wedge Salad, Spring Rolls (35), Hot Dogs (45), Chicken Fingers (55) & assorted cookies

Beverages: Coke (24), Diet Coke (12), Sprite (12), & Water (24)

High Five Experience: Your group will line the tunnel from the visiting team’s locker room (Portland Trailblazers) and be able to “high five” the players as they enter the arena before the game!

Click on the links below to view the lounges:
Interior view: http://knicks.io-media.com/#image/Loft/Corporate/1/1/d
Seating view: http://knicks.io-media.com/#vr/Section/301/1/14/d

Mon. Dec. 8, 2014:

No Breakfast at hotel

Free Day to Explore NYC (store bags in the morning please)

3:00pm: Depart for Conestoga Crew Club (111 miles/2-3 hours)

http://www.conestogacrew.org/info/about.php 

Note: The Crew Club operates out of Conestoga High School and are hosting your 2 night stay

6:00pm: Arrive Conestoga High School which is the home of Conestoga Crew Club

Address: 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA 19312

Contact: Amy Giddings - akg37@drexel.edu

Mobile: (267) 971-9073 mobile

6:00pm: Meet hosts and depart home with them (home stay 2 nights)

TGS Staff Hotel (staying 2 nights):

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Address: 260 N Gulph Rd, King Of Prussia, PA, 19406

Phone: (610) 768-9500

Booking Confirmation #119409199377 (booked on hotels.com)

http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/king-of-prussia/kpdpa/hoteldetail

Notes:

-  Hotel is 6 miles/10 minute ride from Conestoga HS

Tues. Dec. 9, 2014:

8:00am: Arrive HS with host families

8:15am: Free Time in Philly. You have a Charter Coach available from 8:15am until after the games tonight

2:45pm: Arrive Cardinal O’Hara HS

Address: 1701 S Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

Contact: Coach Steve Cloran - scloran@cohs.com 

Phone: (610) 544-3800  Office (610) 585-0405 mobile

Game 7 v. Cardinal O’Hara HS (3:45pm/5:30pm/7:00pm)

8:45pm: Depart for Conestoga HS (10-15 minute ride)

9:00pm: Meet hosts and return home with them

Wed. Dec. 10, 2014:

8:00am: Arrive HS with host families

8:10am: Depart for Drexel University (22 miles/30-45 minute ride)

9:00am: Drexel Campus Tour

10:00am: Lecture on TOPIC TBA?

11:00am: Tour Athletic Facilities

12:00pm: Lunch in Cafeteria (apprx. $5.00-$8.00)

12:40pm: Visit Book Store for Drexel Souvenir items

1:15pm: Depart for hotel (2 miles/5-15 min. ride depending on city traffic)

1:30pm: Arrive Hilton Garden Inn Philly Center City (staying 2 nights)

Address: 1100 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 923-0100

Booked: 17 twin share rooms booked (30 boys/4 staff)

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/pennsylvania/hilton-garden-inn-philadelphia-center-city-PHLGIGI/index.html

NOTE: This is a quick check-in! Please be ready to leave by 2:15pm

2:15pm: Depart hotel for Interboro HS (12 miles/20-30 minutes)

Contact: Coach Jeff Webb - webbjf11080@yahoo.com 

Address: 500 16th Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076

Phone: (610) 237-6410 office (267) 614-1855 mobile

Game 8 v. Interboro HS (3:45pm/5:30pm/7:00pm)

After game social function

9:30pm: (approx) Depart for hotel (15 minute ride)

Thurs. Dec. 11, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included) - STORE BAGS THIS MORNING

Free Day in Philadelphia

2:00pm: Depart for Academy Park HS (11 miles/25-45 minute ride)

Game 9 v. Academy Park High School (3:45pm/5:30pm/7:00pm)

Address: 300 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA 19079

Contact: Paul Davis (Athletic Director) - mmathletic@gmail.com

Mobile: (856) 981-2812 Mobile (610)  (522) 4330 x6243  Office

9:30pm: (approx) Depart for hotel (15 minute ride)

Fri. Dec. 12, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

Free Day in Philadelphia (store bags in the morning please)

5:15pm: Depart for Conestoga HS Crew Club (22 miles/35-45 min ride)

6:00pm: Arrive Conestoga HS & Meet Hosts (home stay 3 nights)

Address: 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA 19312

Contact: Amy Giddings - akg37@drexel.edu

Mobile: (267) 971-9073 mobile

Sat. Dec. 13, 2014:

Free Morning with host families

11:50am: Hosts drop TGS students at HS

12:00pm: Depart for Drexel University Basketball Game (30-40 minute ride)

1:00pm: NCAA Div. 1 Drexel v. La Salle

Note: TGS Freshman may need to leave early in order to get to Father Judge on time for games

3:00pm: TGS Freshman arrive Father Judge HS

Address: 3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Contact: James Patrick Lynch (Athletic Director)

Email: jlynch@fatherjudge.com

Mobile: (267) 992 8373   Office: (215) 338-9494 x1166

4:00pm: Remainder of TGS group arrive Father Judge HS

Game v. 10 Father Judge High School (4:00pm/5:30pm/7:00pm)

After game social function

9:15pm: Depart for Conestoga HS (10-15 minute ride)

9:45pm: Meet hosts and return home with them

Sun. Dec. 14, 2014:

Free Day with Host Families

Mon. Dec. 15, 2014:

7:30am: Arrive HS with host families

8:00am: Depart for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

11:30am: Depart PHL on Delta #2487, arrive MSP 1:26pm

2:15pm: Depart MSP on Delta #1219, arrive LAX 4:09pm

5:45pm: Arrive Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites (staying 3 nights)

Address: 1700 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802

Phone: 714-772-5900

http://www.anaheimplazahotel.com 

NOTE: Your hotel is 10-15 minute walk to downtown Disney
For more information visit:

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/downtown-disney

Dinner at ESPN Zone

Tues. Dec. 16, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

10:00am: Depart for Venice Beach (42 miles/1-1.5hrs)

Free Time for lunch and to explore Venice

2:00pm: Depart for William Workman HS (42 miles/1-1.5hrs)

Game 11 v. William Workman HS (4:00pm/5:30pm/7:00pm)

Address: 16303 E Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744

Contact: Coach Martine Flores - mflores@hlpusd.k12.ca.us

Office: (626) 933-8817  Mobile: (562) 299-2586

9:30pm: Depart for hotel, arrive around 10:15pm

Wed. Dec. 17, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

Disneyland/California Adventure Park

5:30pm: Depart for Staples Center (27 miles - allow 75 mins for traffic)

Note: Ride could take anywhere from 40-90 mins. LA traffic is unpredictable.

7:30pm: NBA Los Angeles Clippers v. Indiana Pacers

Thurs. Dec. 18, 2014:

Continental Breakfast (included)

11:00am: Depart for Citadel Outlets

Address: 100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90040

12:00am - 4:00pm: Time to Shop

4:00pm: Depart for LAX (25 miles/60 minutes), arrive by 5:00pm

8:15pm: Depart LAX on Delta #417

Fri. Dec. 19, 2014:

Day lost in travel

Sat. Dec. 20, 2014:

6:20am: Arrive Sydney on Delta #417

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