Will be an Italian - or better a 'casertano' (Caserta's citizen) - the next Head Coach of WABA's new franchise (Women's American Basketball Association). In fact, the newly Chicago Lady Steam team and owner Ron Hicks, hire Antonio d'Albero, who has already been in the past head coach of Napoli (Italy) and Under 20 Macedonia National Team and had had a big experience as head coach in the dameligaen championship in Denmark. The new partnership will start since second half of December, when the arrival of the italian coach to the Wind City is scheduled. Coach D'Albero first step will be training camp and tryout for selecting the last players for the new season's roster.
ABOUT WABA - The Women's American Basketball Association (WABA) is a name given to four professional women's basketball leagues in the United States. The first league played one season in 1984. The second league played an All-Star Tour in 1992 and then three full seasons from 1993-95. The third league played one season in 2002. The fourth league is in expansion and starts play in 2012. The first WABA was founded by Bill Byrne, founder of the WBL in hopes of cashing in on the USA Olympic team's success in Los Angeles in 1984. While some talented players played in the league (including Nancy Lieberman, Molly Bolin, Pamela McGee and Paula McGee) most of the league's teams folded before the league championship, which was won by Dallas over Chicago. The WABA formed in 2001 and played one season in 2002. The 2002 championship game was played June 2, 2002 and won by the York City Noise.
ABOUT CHICAGO LADY STEAM - Is a basketball team founded in 2009 by Ron Hicks. The sole mission is to give young women a showcase for their basketball talents, helping to position them to play professional basketball overseas. The Chicago Lady Steam is the sister team of the ABA's Chicago Steam. To complete the new US Women's League will be: Cleveland Crush, Detroit Black Hawks, Columbus Hidden Gems, Grand Rapids and Indiana Indy's Finest.
As you can see, some of the Women's American Basketball Association teams have yet started operations for the 2013 season.
Just at the end of 2012, we had received this release from the ABA:
The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that it will re-launch the WABA with play anticipated to begin in May, 2013. "There's no doubt that the interest in another women's professional basketball league is there," stated Joe Newman , ABA CEO. "But it has been difficult organizing the league [read more]
As you can see, some of the Women's American Basketball Association teams have yet started operations for the 2013 season. Just at the end of 2012, we had received this release from the ABA: The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that it will re-launch the WABA with play anticipated to begin in May, 2013. "There's no doubt that the interest in another women's professional basketball league is there," stated Joe Newman , ABA CEO. "But it has been difficult organizing the league. Fortunately, we've put together a group of people with the backgrounds and skills to make the WABA something really special and to provide opportunities to those who want to own, coach and play in a top-notch professional women's league." Sonya Nichols will serve as WABA CEO. Ms Nichols boasts a sports resume that includes an assortment of both on and off court experiences including a tenure at James Madison University as a scholarship member of the NCAA tournament team. While in ISHA, she held the records for most rebounds in a game, season and career (two of the three are current); the number six rebounder in the nation's history behind greats like Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Miller and has helped organize and managed Michael Jordan's Basketball Camp, University of Illinois, Wisconsin and Notre Dame camps. She i9s currently in the telecommunications industry. Al Smith , currently co-owner of the ABA Orange County Novastars, will serve as WABA COO. Smith has been a fixture in Southern California basketball for many years organizing local teams for area recreational leagues and establishing a winning environment with local talent. With a background in mortgage finance and sales management, "I am confident that Sonya, Loretta and I can put together a very strong league," stated Smith. "We will make the WABA brand a stable one and bring value to all who join with us." Loretta Abrams will serve as WABA EVP. A graduate of Southern University of Louisiana, she has always had a passion for basketball and has taken additional certification courses in Athlete Management, Player Associations Legalities, Sports Management and Sports Contract Negotiations. She is a licensed sports agent and professional scout and has worked with the NBA Houston Rockets and WNBA Houston Comets as well as the WNBA New York Liberty. If you are interested in owning a WABA team, or if you are interested in coaching or playing in the WABA, please contact Sonya Nichols at 312 459 2791 or email sonyanichols@yahoo.com or call Al Smith at 949 297 6682 or email al@novastarbasketball.com . or visit www.abalive.com . The WABA website will be announced shortly.
In his coaching debut for Chicago Lady Steam, Antonio d'Albero had to sweat it out to the very end with his team slipping by Columbus 73-68.
It was a close contest throughout the entire 40 minutes of the game.
In the first half, the Lady Steam was led on offense by the stellar plays of Shante Clark while Keshia Richardson made it extremely difficult for Columbus to generate any type of offensive tempo.
The Lady Steam went into the locker rooms at half-time tied with Columbus 30-30 [read more]
In his coaching debut for Chicago Lady Steam, Antonio d'Albero had to sweat it out to the very end with his team slipping by Columbus 73-68.
It was a close contest throughout the entire 40 minutes of the game. In the first half, the Lady Steam was led on offense by the stellar plays of Shante Clark while Keshia Richardson made it extremely difficult for Columbus to generate any type of offensive tempo. The Lady Steam went into the locker rooms at half-time tied with Columbus 30-30.
However, Lady Steam's newest addition of the team, Florencia Palacios (6'0''-G/F-85), came alive to create problems for Columbus's defense throughout the entire second half of the game. Palacios led the team in scoring with 20 points. It was appeared she was making every shot as she would finish the game making 8 of her 11 shots.
Nikkilettte Wright and Elexis Jackson were productive on both sides of the ball. They were the main contributors of orchestrating the development of the plays on offense and they aided in clamping down their teams defense in the closing minutes of the game to keep Columbus at bay. The team of the Windy City played an entire game of intensity and passion to give them the final edge over Columbus.
Coach d'Albero's preparation and hard-work in practice during the week reflected through his players throughout the game with his team playing hard-nosed defense while being electric when playing on offense. D'Albero lauding his players execution and performance in his game as Lady Steam's head-coach. "It was a hard game, but I saw very good things from my team. We are a work in progress and I am sure we will improve day by day,"
The first shot of coach Antonio d'Albero and Chicago Steam Lady is the argentinians wing, with italian passport, Florencia Palacios (6'0''-G/F-85). She born December 1985, and will be the first Italian/Argentinian player to land in to the newly WABA.
About her career She starts playing basketball in Argentina to Velez Sarfield youth team, where she wins her first junior Championship, before to move, in 2003, to the Union Florida - South America- [read more]
The first shot of coach Antonio d'Albero and Chicago Steam Lady is the argentinians wing, with italian passport, Florencia Palacios (6'0''-G/F-85). She born December 1985, and will be the first Italian/Argentinian player to land in to the newly WABA.
About her career She starts playing basketball in Argentina to Velez Sarfield youth team, where she wins her first junior Championship, before to move, in 2003, to the Union Florida - South America-. Even in 2003 she decides to move in Italy for two seasons and play for Carichieti Team (League A1) and then to New Aurora Pescara in the same year. In 2005/2006 season she signs with Pio XII di Santiago De Compostela, Spain, before to come back in Italy and win Italian Championship with new Aurora Pescara team. In 2006/2007 season reaches Playoffs semifinals with San Gabriele Basketball Milano Jersey, while in 2007/2008 she signs again for Pescara this time Yale's franchise, not New Aurora - but she moves in Viareggio, where she wins her second Italian Championship. Tuscany, Florence and Italian A2 League are the next steps of Florencia (2008/2009). In 2009/2010 she signs with Vomero Basket in Naples before to end the season in Castellammare di Stabia and reach her personal third Italian championship. In 2010 she moves to Denmark and signs with League A1 franchise Lemvig Basketball, after that she ended the season in Italy, in Casagiove, where she wins her fourth Italian championship. Last but not the least, she played for Argentinian National Team and many times for Europe Summer Leagues selections.
PALACIOS AS PLAYER She can play both forward spot. She is quick and strong at the same time and can guards small and power forward into or outside the paint. She is a very good mid and long range shooter, skills which allow her to dribbling from the basket or use her good jumper.
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