Cornhusker Shooting Stars
Core Covenants
OUR PLAYERS SHOOT FOR THE STARS!
Our Mission
The mission of the Cornhusker Shooting Stars Basketball program is to organize and administer a highly competitive and instructional basketball program for female athletes. Athletes will compete against highly competitive teams in state, regional and national competition. This will provide female athletes the opportunity to become leaders through hard work, based on commitment, desire, and talent; not on their financial status. The program will always demand good sportsmanship from players, parents, and coaches.
Coaching Philosophy
We strive to challenge our players to their maximum potential in practice and in games. We only play in tournaments that will be competitive; most often that means traveling is required. Our record is not our first concern. We believe players learn more from losing by ten points to a great team than beating a less competitive team by thirty. The club strives to find the best competition and to challenge players each and every time they step on the court.
In the CSS program we strive to challenge our players to their maximum potential in practices and games. Our Goal is to make the player a complete athlete. Our renewed focus is on personal improvement, game knowledge/decision making and team play, with less stress on the outcome of games.
TOURNAMENTS
Fall Battle Nov 14-15th
Tournament Information
Winter Mayb Jan 2-3rd
Winter Battle Mar 6-7th
Nfinity HS Team Camp June 5th
June Mayb 25th-27th
Battle on the Plains July 22-24th
July Mayb July 23-25th
All tournament are hosted at the Abbott Sports Complex
Abbott Sports Complex
7600 N 70th Lincoln NE 68517
High School Girls Tryouts
High School Boys Tryouts
Tryout InformationCornhusker Shooting Stars - Bison/Judds Select Girls Team (9th-11th Grade) Cornhusker Shooting Stars - CSS Regional HS Girls Team (9th-11th Grade) Tryouts will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm _ Abbott Sports Complex- March 14th in Lincoln, NE. Registration starts at 12:15pm. Parents meeting to follow for players selected to the teams. For more information please Contact Levi East (308) 529-1643 Cornhusker_Shooting_Stars_windstream.net
Tryout Information
Cornhusker Shooting Stars - Bison/Judds Select Girls Team (9th-11th Grade) Cornhusker Shooting Stars - CSS Regional HS Girls Team (9th-11th Grade) Tryouts will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm _ Abbott Sports Complex- March 14th in Lincoln, NE. Registration starts at 12:15pm. Parents meeting to follow for players selected to the teams.
For more information please Contact
Levi East
(308) 529-1643
Cornhusker_Shooting_Stars_windstream.net
Tryout InformationNew this year Cornhusker Shooting Stars will be holding tryouts for high school boys teams(9th-11th Grade). We will hold tryouts at Lincoln North Star March 28th Registration 12-1pm Tryouts 1-4pm with a parents meeting to follow for anyone who makes a team. For more information please Contact Levi East (308) 529-1643 Cornhusker_Shooting_Stars_windstream.net
New this year Cornhusker Shooting Stars will be holding tryouts for high school boys teams(9th-11th Grade). We will hold tryouts at Lincoln North Star March 28th Registration 12-1pm Tryouts 1-4pm with a parents meeting to follow for anyone who makes a team.
Youth Girls Tryouts
Youth Boys Tryouts
Cornhusker Shooting Stars - Youth Boys & Girls Summer Program 4th-8th Grade Summer Season Tryouts at the Abbott Sports Complex Boys & Girls TeamsRegistration Starts 1hr Before Tryouts Begin (wear a white shirt & bring a water bottle) Girls Tryouts April 11th from 3-5pm parents meeting 5-6pmBoys Tryouts April 11th from 12-2pm parents meeting 2-3pmFor more information please Contact Levi East (308) 529-1643 Cornhusker_Shooting_Stars_windstream.net
Cornhusker Shooting Stars - Youth Boys & Girls Summer Program 4th-8th Grade Summer Season Tryouts at the Abbott Sports Complex Boys & Girls Teams
Registration Starts 1hr Before Tryouts Begin (wear a white shirt & bring a water bottle) Girls Tryouts April 11th from 3-5pm parents meeting 5-6pm
Boys Tryouts April 11th from 12-2pm parents meeting 2-3pm
Any questions please fill out the following form
Former CSS Player Testimonials
Please check back again as the players listed will be constantly changing
Amy Gallagher
(Neligh-Oakdale 2006) Evansville University
My decision to try out for the Cornhusker Shooting Stars was the best decision I ever made. I played with CSS for three summers and I got everything I wanted out of it and more. This program pushed me to reach my goals and helped my lifelong dreams possible. Not only did the CSS program earn myself and several other girls Division 1 scholarships, but I have so many fun memories to look back on with all my teammates that I am still very close with to this day.
I recommend the Cornhusker Shooting Star program to any girl who has a desire to play college basketball because this program is intense and will definitely make you better if you bring along the right attitude and mindset. This program opened up several doors for me and gave me opportunities that I would not have found anywhere else. It was an honor playing for the Shooting Stars and I had a blast.
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Rachel Schwartz
(Lincoln East 2005) University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Volleyball)
I played for the Cornhusker shooting stars for about seven years. It wasnt always easy. I didnt play when I first came, but I never gave up, and eventually I turned into a starter. When you want something it doesnt come easy, it comes at a price, and for sports usually its hard work. I learned that here while participating in the Cornhusker Shooting Stars program.
This program is one of the greatest memories, and one of the best things that ever happened to me. Here is where I gained confidence to perform and to chase my dreams, not only in sports, but in life. You get out of it what you put into it, I put a lot in, but I think that I gained more from it. I have many memories of the wins, all the trophies that hang on my wall are a great reminder, but perhaps the most fond memories that I have are the relationships that I developed while on one of the best programs in the nation. I met some of my best friends here, and some of the greatest mentors in my life. Dan Lesoing has been an inspiration to me, he and I may not always agree, nor when I was playing with him did I always like him at times, but I always respected and trusted him. Trust and love are the cornerstones to make a Great team, and this is one of the best examples in sports.
If you want to chase a dream, if you want to play college basketball then there is no other place for you. I play volleyball for the University of Nebraska, and I can tell you that in the CSS basketball gym was where it all started. I love basketball, and I love this program, it doesnt matter what age you are; it is never to early nor to late to start the greatest journey of your life.
Ashley Ford
(Lincoln Northeast-2003) University of Nebraska
I began playing for Dan when I was in the sixth grade and played for the Cornhusker Shooting Stars until the summer after my senior year. I credit Dan and my experience with the CSS for my growth as an individual as well as a basketball player. The travels, competition, friendships and memories I have with the program are invaluable Dans guidance has helped me with not only my basketball career, but in my choices in life as well. I credit Dan for teaching me to have the work ethic I have today and to never let obstacles push you away from you dreams. As a young girl with the dream of playing division I basketball, I feel that Dan prepared me for the hard work and dedication that it takes to play at that level. WOW, those practices were something else. If you arent giving the effort Dan knows you could give, he is on you because you are just cheating yourself. What I like about Dan is that he can see talent, but he would take a player that works hard and wants to learn, as easily as he would the talented player.
Marissa Kastanek
(Lincoln Southeast 2009) North Carolina State
The Cornhusker Shooting Stars made me into a great basketball player but an even better person. I did receive a full ride scholarship thanks to this program and the exposure that is got me. I played for this club from the summer going into my sixth grade year to the summer going into my senior year. Over the years I excelled in many aspects of the game. I became a smarter player. I learned how to never give up because the game is long and there are many changes. I learned how to be a teammate. Dan taught me basketball skills but I think the the life lessons he taught me in the process will get me much farther. In practices and games I learned many lessons; responsibility, leadership, accountability, hard work, and reliability. I will take these lessons with me in the future. If you want to reach maximum levels in basketball and in life then this program is the spot for you. It has helped many young ladies dreams come true.
Eva Benson
(Overton 2008) Evansville University
The Cornhusker Shooting Stars basketball program is defiantly the best in Nebraska for improving athletic skills as well as personal growth.
I played for the Cornhusker Shooting Stars for two summers, and I will never regret the time I spent away from my friends and family. Every time I went to a practice I knew that I would be challenged physically and mentally on the court. It was the best experience of my life and I got to share it with many other girls with similar goals who are now my close friends.
To excel in this program you not only have to better yourself as an athlete, you also have to develop a strong work ethic and show great character. I have many memories and friends within the program that I will never forget and still keep in touch with.
Thanks to Dan I have had the opportunity to play in many major tournaments in front of college coaches from all over the United States. I come from a very small town in central Nebraska where this type of exposure would not have been possible without the Cornhusker Shooting Stars.
I appreciate the opportunity the Cornhusker Shooting Stars gave me to achieve my goals.
Shooting Stars Teams
Cornhusker Shooting Stars - 6th thru 12th grade
The Cornhusker Shooting Stars program currently has 140 female athletes and 60 male athletes participating. These athletes represent 28 communities in the state of Nebraska: Lincoln, Gretna, Waverly, Wahoo, Malcolm, Norfolk, Exeter, Milligan, Crete, Eagle, Kimball, Dorchester, David City, Gibbon, Valentine, Omaha, Hershey, Milford, Fall City, Firth, Amherst, Shelby, Columbus, Minden, Geneva, Wilber, Louisville, Sterling.
The Cornhusker Shooting Stars also represent players from 3 communities in Iowa.
Girls Teams
Boys Teams
Click on the team photo for more info
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CSS Bison/Judds 17U CSS Bison/Judds 15U
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CSS 17U HS Reg CSS 15U HS Reg
CSS 7/8 Red
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CSS 7/8 Blue
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CSS 5/6th Reg
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If you know of anyone who may be interested in coaching please let us know. All coaches and directors in the program, volunteer their time. The club takes a lot of pride in being one of the few clubs in the nation where the coaches arent paid. If interested in coaching, please contact.
Address: 901 Oak Street Lincoln, NE 68521
Phone: 402 477-3552
Fax: 402 477-3565
Email: cornhusker_shooting_stars_windstream.net\
In the CSS Program we strive to challenge our players to their maximum potential in practices and games. Our goal is to make the player a complete athlete. Our renewed focus is on personal improvement, game knowledge/decision making and team play, with less stress on the outcome of games
Stars Coaches
Dan L. Lesoing
Dan is the Director of the Cornhusker Shooting Stars Club as well as the Summer coach for the Bison Select CSS and Judds/Apollo Steel Select CSS.
Levi is the Assistant Director of the Cornhusker Shooting Stars as well as the Summer coach for the 17U High School Regional Team.
Ryan Reeder Kirk Faris Robert Soldo JR Holenbeck
Tom Tvrdy Linda Roh Ken Uher Bill Krejci
Jackson Krejci Trevor Hansen Ed May Todd Brindley
Brian Kissinger Mark Shepard
Cornhusker Shooting Stars Alumni
Alissa Holland
GRAD YEAR: 2004, Lincoln High
AFTER GRAD: Doane College
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Neligh-Oakdale
AFTER GRAD: University of Evansville
GRAD YEAR: 2003, Lincoln Northeast High School
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska,
Ashley Howard
GRAD YEAR: 2003, Falls City Sacred Heart High School
Elizabeth Lange
GRAD YEAR: 2004, Lincoln Pius X High School
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Jamie Oestreich
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Norfork
AFTER GRAD: Northeast Community College
Jenna Cole
GRAD YEAR: 2004, Lincoln East High School
AFTER GRAD: Denver University.
Jennifer Endres
AFTER GRAD: Dana College
Juli Minicz
GRAD YEAR: 2005, Waverly
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska Kearney
Kim Faimon
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Lawrence-Nelson
AFTER GRAD: Hastings College
Leslie Foral
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Chadron
AFTER GRAD Morningside College
Lindsay Ducey
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Omaha Duchesne
Maggie Schmaderer
GRAD YEAR: 2005, Lincoln Pius X Hight School
AFTER GRAD Hastings College
Marcy Hauschild
GRAD YEAR: 2004, Elmwood-Murdock High School
AFTER GRAD: Midland Lutheran College
Megan Becker
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Southern Valley
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraksa-Kearney
Melissa Hinkley
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska
Monica Laune
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Ashland Greenwood
AFTER GRAD: Davidson University
Nicole Anderson
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Ravenna
Nikki Bober
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Elmwood-Murdock
Rachel Isherwood
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Lincoln Southwest
GRAD YEAR: 2005, Lincoln East High School
Rachel Van Kirk
GRAD YEAR: 2005, Sutton High School
Sarah Sedlak
AFTER GRAD: Nebraska Wesleyan University
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AFTER GRAD: Memphis University
Talisa Krejci
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Exeter-Milligan
AFTER GRAD: Concorida University
Kristy Turman
GRAD YEAR: 2003, Wahoo Bishop Neumann
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska Omaha
Kelsie Witt
GRAD YEAR: 2003, Deshler
AFTER GRAD: Peru State
Lindsey Klug
GRAD YEAR: 2005, Lincoln Northeast
Amy Chapman
GRAD YEAR: 2006, Lincoln Northeast
AFTER GRAD: Cloud County Community College
Dominique Kelley
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Lincoln Northeast
Charity Iromuanya
AFTER GRAD: University of Albany
Kaitlin Petri
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Kearney Catholic
AFTER GRAD: University of Nebraska- Kearney
Becca Hiller
GRAD YEAR: 2001, Lincoln Northeast
AFTER GRAD: Concordia.
Jasmine Johnson
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Omaha Central
AFTER GRAD: University of Houston
GRAD YEAR: 2008, Overton
AFTER GRAD: Evansville University
Katie Birkel
GRAD YEAR: 2008, Lincoln Southeast
AFTER GRAD: North Dakota State
Angela Kuca
GRAD YEAR: 2008, Lincoln Lutheran
AFTER GRAD: Concordia University
Amy Pleskac
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Wahoo Bishop Neumann
AFTER GRAD: Briar Cliff
Michelle Determan
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Lincoln Pius X
AFTER GRAD: Briar Cliff.
Heather Cunard
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Missouri Valley, IA
AFTER GRAD: at Mid America Nazerene University
Tanaeya Worden
GRAD YEAR: 2007, Sioux City North, IA
AFTER GRAD: University of Southern Illinois
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Lincoln Southeast High School
AFTER GRAD: North Carolina State University
KK Houser
AFTER GRAD: Purdue University
Megan Bober
GRAD YEAR: 2008, Elmwood Murdock
AFTER GRAD: Creighton University
Bailey Halbur
GRAD YEAR: 2009, IKM Manning Iowa
Lindsay Determan
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Lincoln Pius X
Kelsie Lliteras
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Chadron
AFTER GRAD: North Carolina State
Ashley Boman
Grad 2009: Morningside.
Mallory Shannahan
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Wahoo
AFTER GRAD: Nebraska Wesleyan
Mallory Murdoch
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Holdrege
AFTER GRAD: Chadron St.
Morgan Hegert
GRAD YEAR: 2009, Waverly
McKenzie Fujan
GRAD YEAR: 2010, Wahoo Bishop Neuman
Audrey Holms
GRAD YEAR: 2010, Omaha Concordia
AFTER GRAD: Wayne State
Merridith Wahl
GRAD YEAR: 2010, Crete
AFTER GRAD: Morningside College
Tori Olberding
GRAD YEAR: 2010, Fall City Sacred Heart
AFTER GRAD:
Carly Grenfell
GRAD YEAR: 2010 Yoork
AFTER GRAD: Drake University
.Zach Isherwood
Zach was the CSS Youth Director and NE Judds CSS 15U coach for six years. He was also the assistant Womens coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is now the Graduate Assitant Womens Coach at Fort Hays State University (D2) in Hays, KS.
Team Calendars
Click on the logo for the calendar
Youth Practice
No practice on the 28th or 29th of this week.
Boys & Girls teams do have practice on Sunday Aug 1st 12-3pm for all boys teams and 3-6 for all girls teams
High School Regional Girls Teams
July 28th you have a skills workout from 11:30-1:00 & review plays from 4:30-6:00 at Abbott sports complex
High School Girls Calendar
High School Boys Calendar
Youth Girls Calendar
Youth Boys Calendar
Cornhusker Shooting Stars Documents
The following forms all must be filled out if you make a team
CC Form
Payment Sheet
Team Forms
Team Parent
Sign-Up Sheet
Other CSS Info
team parent info
Booster Ad
Below you will find links during the season you click on to make hotel reservations. Cornhusker Shooting Stars will no longer handle making reservations for parents. We will how ever setup a block of rooms and you can secure a room at the same hotels as the teams. For those of you who have players who played in the Battle on the Plains tournament the company handling that sign-up is the same company.
Parent Hotel Link
Online Payment Form
Cincy Schedule
Click on the link below to go to the cincy schedule
Chicago tournament
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5th Annual Cornhusker Shooting Winter Battle
Competitive Tournament
Boys 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
Girls 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Lincoln, NE
March 6th & 7th 2010
$300 per team- 5 game guarantee
TOURNAMENT FEATURES
16 Minute Halves with the clock stoping on all whistles
5 GAME GUARANTEE
Full size courts with scoreboards
Certified referees
Clock & scorekeepers provided
Individual and team trophies for 1st and 2nd places
11th Annual June Mayb Lincoln Tournament
Boys 4th-12th Grade
Girls 4th-12th Grade
June 25th-27th 2010
If you have any questions contact us at
cornhusker_shooting_stars_windstream.net
Click on the icon below for more info and to register
Schedule
Lincoln Schedule
11th Annual July Mayb Lincoln Tournament
July 23rd-25th 2010
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6th Annual MAYB Winter Tournament
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys & Girls
Jan 2nd & 3rd 2010
All Games are played at
Abbott Sports Complex - (4 courts)
5th Annual Cornhusker Shooting Fall Battle
Competitive Boys/Girls
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Basketball Tournament
Nov 14th & 15th 2009
Nfinity High School
Team Camp
THE ROAD TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT STARTS HERE!
*One day team camp so no overnight stay required*
All Games are played at air-conditioned
$275.00
2 14 Minute Halves with the running clock except in the last min of the game
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much does it cost to try out?
A. No there is no cost to try out but if selected to a team you will have a cost?
Q. When will I know if my son/daughter has made a team?
A. Right away at the conclusion of tryouts we post all of the rosters for the teams
Q. What does the cost of being on a team cover
A. If you son/daughter is in 6th grade or up everything for the player (use of a uniform, players hotel room, travel to the tournament, & food for a tournament with the team) is covered. If your son/daughter is in 4th or 5th grade the cost covers the use of a uniform but the parents are responsible for the child at tournaments.
Q. What are the requirments from the parents
A. Parents are required to work at least one CSS hosted tournament as this helps keep the costs of the club low. Parents are also required to be a host parent for one away tournament per season.
Q. What is your policy when it comes to attendance?
A. In the youth program player's are required to make 75% of all practices. If a players attendance drops below 75% they have to sit a game at a tournament for every 5% they are below 75%. High school teams have a different attendance policy than youth teams.
Q. Do you have scholarships for players who need them?
A. Yes but we also have booster ads & fundraising items people can do also. Shooting Stars has never refused a player based on financial reasons. All we ask is players do booster ads and fundraising first.
Q. How much are your coaches paied to coach the teams.
A. Our coaches are all 100% volunteer. They coach because they love to help kids get better at basketball.
Tournament Schedule
Online schedule will be updated every two and half hours and at the end of the night final results will be posted for offical tournament seedings. Friday Night Schedule will be posted for Saturday as soon as all scores are reported. Everything should be updated by 1:00am. Please No Phone calls! If you will not be at your Saturday game please let Zach Isherwood know ASAP via text message (friday night)
Battle on the Plains Rules
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Gym Locations
Tournament Vendors
Coaches, Players, & Parents
Vendors at this years Battle on the Plains include the following and will be at one of the various locations that the tournament is being held at.
Nfinity Shoes (the only athletic shoe designed for women currently sold)
Sports Express (Custom Screen Printed Shirts & Shorts)
Custom Sports Jewelry (Basketball & Sports Jewelry & Headbands)
(action photos & other photo packages)
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
Lenexa Family Life Center
17500 W 87th St Pkwy,
Lenexa, KS 66219
68 Inside Sports
11301 W. 88th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
Contact Information
901 Oak st
Lincoln, NE 68521
Before 5pm
1-402-477-3552 ask for Levi
or
After 5pm
1-308-529-1643
Email
or you can fill out the following contact form
2010 Summer HS Regional
15U HS Regional
17U HS Regional
Click on the players photo for the players bio
Rachel Stara
M Murren
B Bohuslavsky
J Greiss
E Harlow
M Faris
M Paul
B Panzer
A Maxwell
C Tjaden
M Dick
T Seaman
J Pribyl
J Gagnon
E Connely
K Classen
L Pfeiffer
S Hemman
H Pribyl
K Cromer
Z Mays
L Lewis
P Everett
High School Regional Girls Select
10 Summer Tournament
Mayb Kickoff Kansas June 11-13
MAYB Lincoln, NE June 25-27
Adidas Championship Tournament- Minnesota July 6-8
Battle on the Plains--Kansas City, KS July 22-24
Kingdom of Hoops Showcase -- Ankeny, IA July 28-29
2010 Summer Bison/Judds 17U
Bison/Judds 17U
Bison/Judds 14U
Dani Anderson
McKenna Dodd
Maddy Everett
Brooke Kissinger
Jamie Kissinger
Haley Moore
Savanna Thorton
Hannah Tvrdy
Chatrice White
Lauren Works
Emily Cady
Joelle Anderson
Taylor Moore
Alexa Kastanek
Sadie Murren
Taylor Shepard
Kyley Simmons
Taylor Wissing
April
April 16-18 Chicago -- Chicago, IL
June
June 11-13 All Iowa Attack -- Ames, IA
June 18-20 Minnesota AAU
June 25-27 MAYB Lincoln, NE
July
July 6-8 Midwest Club Coop- Ames, IA
July 9-11 USJN Invitational-- Chicago, IL
July 12-15 Chicago Nike Cup -- Chicago, IL
July 22-24 Battle on the Plains--Kansas City, KS
July 26-28 Adidas Championship -- Cincinnati OH
July 29-31 USJN Summer Final -- Chicagoland, IL
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