Young Entrepreneurs Sync Up for Better Basketball Communities

March 7, 2011 - PRLog -- In 2003, Carson Sofro & Ryan Girardot knew nothing of each other, let alone the businesses they would one-day command.  Sofro was half way through his freshman season at the University of Redlands in southern California, and Girardot, was an ambitious young teenager, flirting with the idea of running a start-up basketball league out of his driveway in Forney, Texas.  Today, they are the CEO’s of their own corporations, taking their respective basketball businesses to new heights.  Sofro’s HSBCAMPS, has quickly become America’s fastest growing youth basketball program and Girardot’s "Shamrock Basketball Association", is the fastest growing youth and adult basketball league in Texas (with plans underway for national expansion).  When the two became aware of what the other was doing, a partnership was quickly formed.

“When Ryan found out that we were coming to Forney this summer, he immediately reached out and things took off from there,” explains Sofro.  “Being a young entrepreneur myself, I have a deep respect for what Ryan and his group are trying to do, and I think the feeling is mutual.”  The two groups will not only share a partnership, but they will share a new home at the brand new Forney Sports Center as well.  HSBCAMPS will host one of their nationally recognized youth basketball programs geared towards teaching and developing the fundamentals of basketball for boys and girls in elementary, middle and high school grades in June. "SBA", will open their second league campaign at the Center around the same time.

“I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Carson, who shares my same passion for youth basketball development.” Girardot shared.   “I am looking forward to building a partnership that will benefit both the older players in our league, and the younger players in HSB Camps, for many years to come.” For more information on both programs or to register for one of their events visit HSBCAMPS at www.hsbcamps.com or Shamrock Basketball Association (SBA) at www.sbabasketball.com.  

About HSBCAMPS
Hot Shot Basketball Camps (HSBCAMPS, LLC.) is America's leader in bringing young basketball players of all ages face-to-face with the pros. Founded in the summer of 2007 by Director Carson Sofro, HSBCAMPS is now gearing up for its fifth campaign and operations throughout the Western United States. Sofro, joined by a cast of Collegiate and Professional coaches and players, delivers a world-class basketball experience to kids (Grades 1-12) for a fraction of the price of other programs. HSBCAMPS is committed to giving back, donating a portion of proceeds to schools and non-profits, as well as the HSBCARES fund. Through the HSBCARES fund, HSBCAMPS is able to award camp scholarships, support basketball programs for physically challenged and deprived children, and provide public schools and youth programs with vital basketball equipment to operate at the highest level. For more information and to register, visit http://www.HSBCAMPS.com.

About SBA
The Shamrock Basketball Association is a Texas summer basketball league, with divisions at 20 locations across the state, in 13 cities. The league is open to player’s in high school and beyond, looking to compete at a high level, and have a shot at a state championship title. Player are provided the opportunity to remain active, set goals, practice leadership skills, mentor younger players, and give back to their community through our Player Community Service Program

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Hot Shot Basketball Camps (HSBCAMPS, LLC.) is America's leader in bringing young basketball players of all ages face-to-face with the pros.