Memphis Bobcats Alum Jasmine "Tootie" Robinson got a chance to meet some of the new Memphis Lady Bobcats this past weekend at the University of Alabama. Robinson signed with the University of Alabama last year after being a member of the Memphis Bobcats since the 8th grade. Robinson was a pillar of the Memphis Lady Bobcats program as she blossom into a superb athlete mentoring under players like Dejah Foster, Crystal Riley, Whitney Houston, April Sykes and other Big Named former Lady Bobcats. Robinson is just one good reason that G7 Memphis Bobcats are one of the top exposure programs in the Memphis Area. Program Director Roderick Echols are sending his teams to the right events and are putting together good coaching staffs. Roderick Mason was the first Lady Bobcats coach and in 2006 Boys Bobcats Coach Fred Echols became the girls coach until 2010. 2011 Rod Mason returned, Tony Wilson became Top Tier Coach and Rod Echols recruited and brought in other great coaches and players from Memphis, Mississippi and Arkansas and the program has blossomed into the Largest exposure club in Memphis. Rod Echols go and get the players and his coaches develop them into college prospects. Now the Bobcats Club is promising to be even bigger next year as the G7 Movement will form teams in Texas and bring aboard clubs from the Texas area. Tony Wilson was appointed Club President and head coach of the platinum team in 2011. "When you have a good staff and a program director that is going to promote his program you can never go wrong." says Wilson. Over 50 players from the Memphis and Mississippi Bobcats have went on to DI, DII and JUCO Schools on athletic scholarships. Dejah Foster of Georgia Tech and Whitney Houston are first college Graduates of the Memphis Bobcats Club.
Dejah Foster - GA Tech |
Whitney Houston - UTEP |
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