Starting out, I struggled to make it to the top. I was playing on the B team for my 7th, 8th, and 9th grade years, but the love for the game was always there. Going into my sophmore year I was tired of not playing so I practiced everyday, started working out, and luckily grew a foot in a year and a half. By the start of my junior year summer league, I had surpassed every player in my position and earned a starting position on the varsity team. Not only did I start, I was putting up double digits per game and was a very valuable team player in both assists & defensively. I have grown a lot as a player in the past few years, and I feel more potential rising each time I hit the court. I hope to take my basketball career to the next level and grow more as a player.
Athletics
High School Information
Years w/ Varsity:
2 years
Varsity Starter:
2 years
2016 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #23
Individual Awards:
1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-County, 2nd Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards:
Team Captain, Conference 3rd Place
2015 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #23
Individual Awards:
Most Improved Player
Team Awards:
Regional 2nd Place, Conference 3rd Place, Team Captain
Club Information
Seasons of Club Experience:
2 seasons
2015 Chicago Vizion
Notes: AAU Coach Andrew Hogle #847-553-5255
2014 Magic
Notes: 2011-2013
Coach References
Travel / Club Coach
AAU Coach Andrew Hogle
High School Head Coach
Coach Al Baker
Events
Camp/Event
F
Marego, Illinois Holiday Tornament
12/23/15 to 12/23/15
3rd place. Final game. Vannis scores 15 points; including 3 three-pointers and 7 rebounds.
Camp/Event
F
Hoops for Healing Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament
11/24/15 to 11/25/15
Tuesday's game 8:00pm, Wednesday's game 6:30pm. Regarding Monday's game Woodstock won 72-58 over Antioch; Vannis Smith high scorer with 20 points (4 three-pointers). Woodstock projected to win tournament.
Training
Trainer/Coach Jimmy Ernst (cell #847-418-7136)
F
1 Year
Vannis is working privately with Coach Ernst on offensive play-making. Specifically, focusing on reading and attacking on-ball defenders, making plays at the rim, finishing through contact, moving without the ball, and shooting with consistency. In addition, working on series of moves and counters to help score against any type of defender. Vannis takes pride on the defensive side of the ball as well. Coach Ernst works with Vannis to hone his skills defensively, both on the ball and in help position. Vannis, with Coach Ernst's guidance, works extensively to evolve on both sides of the ball.
Additional Sports
Football
F
2 Years
Varsity Team
Earned a Varsity Letter. Longest field goal 55 yards. Longest kick off 79 yards.
Baseball
1 Year
Freshman Team
Golf
F
1 Year
Junior Varsity Team
Earned a Varsity Letter.
Academics
Grades
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High School Information
High School:
Woodstock High School
State:
ILLINOIS
Phone:
(815) 338-4370
Academic Accomplishments
Honors Classes:
Yes. Honors Biology,
Honors Algebra II,
Honors Literature,
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