Vince's Venue - September 2003 8-Sep-2003 15:00 By Vince Carter Wow, time flies when you're having fun! What's up friends? It's me, VC. Since we spoke last, a lot of fun and interesting things have happened. Where do I start? Let me tell you about the Foresters Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy. As you may know I was unable to attend the camp this year. I was selected by USA Basketball to replace a fellow NBA player as we competed against other countries for a gold medal in the 2004 Olympic-qualifying tournament held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am proud to say that we played great and we now hold the gold medal. While I was away preparing and practicing, I was constantly contacting staff members from my basketball academy to make sure everything was well and all of the campers were happy. I received nothing but great news. The coaches applaud you on a job well done. In my absence I called upon a few friends of mine to assist me. They taught valuable skills about life and basketball. I would like to send a special thanks to our new assistant coach Ron Oliver, our General Manager Glen Grunwald, The Raptor, and Steve Nash for taking time out of their busy schedules to spend valuable time with my campers. The lessons taught in my absence make me feel great because I know they will take you a long way. While I was away improving my skills in Puerto Rico, I spent a lot of time evaluating myself and my appreciation for basketball. Playing against some of the best players the world has to offer, I was able to physically prepare myself by getting in shape for the upcoming season and building confidence in myself and in my body. I owe my success in Puerto Rico to my campers because without your support and understanding it would have been very difficult for me to perform. A lot rides on this upcoming season. With the help of the fans, we must make sure we have a remarkable season. As mentioned earlier, my confidence level has risen, my body feels great, my team is healthy, and we have a great new coaching staff that is ready to lead us to the promised land! So…watch out NBA because here come the Toronto Raptors! Talk to you soon… Your friend, Vince http://www.vincecarter15.com/news/fulltext.sps?sid=8819&lid= 1&aid=26819&atpval=25 -- Pick a number and make it famous. Remember, the number on your back does not make the player. －ＶＣ－ --

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