SD # 9
Already read the article, page 55 of the August 26, 2008 Chicago Sun Times Sports Section. Thanks for the update and making the correlation. You are absolutely right on! No matter the name you have to keep working. The article is titled....."Jordan Getting Jump on Competition ~ Improved shot has Whitney Young star thinking big!"
I know how some don't like basketball being reported on the site, but since you raised it I guess it is OK. Whitney Young is known for its basketball prowess and Marcus Jordan is a 2009 classmate. The Whitney Young Dolphins should be ranked as number 1 or 2 in the state and likely will be nationally ranked as well. Jason played for two years with the basketball team and we know the coaches and all of the team members well. Last year Jason was invited to travel with the team, which he did on occassion.
Anyway, as the article notes, Marcus worked all summer to improve his game, specifically his jump shot. Jason did the work also and the summer has been a great learning experience. He needed to improve his velocity. He is now at 85 mph and it has improved his changeup. Just like Marcus Jordan, Jason has been playing all over the country including, California, Florida, Italy, Rhode Island, pitching at Tropicana Field and then playing in New York and Boston. Here in Illinois this summer he had wins for Young against New Trier and Highland Park on their home fields.
He has had a good summer and has worked hard to improve his game.......SD # 9 how is your game coming along.....seeing any improvements?