***Former All Iowa Attack players who upon graduation, went on to play college basketball.

Alumni Girls

2010

Sam Abens – Knoxville High School – Southwest Minnesota State***

Kirsten Anderson – Solon High School – Loras College***

Addy Bates – Nevada High School – St. Olaf***

Hannah Beeler – Indianola High School – Southwest Minnesota State***

Kacy Brown – Dowling High School

Hallie Christofferson – Exira – Iowa State University***

Betsy Devenney – Dowling Catholic High School

Breezy Dillard – Roosevelt High School

Shelby Dixon – Dowling Catholic High School

Brittany Fish – Marion High School – Maryville University in St. Louis***

Kristin Fomon – Iowa City – Maryville University in St. Louis***

Ellen Hansen – Ames High School- Wayne State University***

Lauren Hanson – Dallas Center Grimes High School-

Stephanie Markey – Nevada High School-

Hailee Michel – Solon High School-

Lucy Montgomery – Valley High School – Washington University in St. Louis***

Ashleigh Quinlan – Dowling Catholic High School

Lacey Stephenson – Knoxville High School

Jessie Wheeler – Ballard High School – William Jewell College***

2009

Kiara Bomben – Ankeny High School – Florida Gulf Coast University***

Jamie Elbert – Indianola High School – University of Chicago***

Emily Guenther – Southeast Polk High School – University of South Dakota***

Ally Jensen – Ballard High School – Creighton University***

Taylor Knuth- Johnston High School- Iowa State University (volleyball)

Chelsea Poppens – Aplington Parkersburg High School – Iowa State University***

Katie Schechinger – IKM-Manning High School – Drake University***

Katelyn Sunde – Johnston High School – Labette Community College***

Amanda Zimmerman – Ballard High School – Iowa State University***

2008

Marni Jacobson – Spencer High School – DMACC***

Dani Lang – Ankeny High School – DMACC***

Tia Mays – Des Moines East High School – Universtiy of Iowa***

2007

 Charmaine Bell -Roosevelt High School –  University of Northern Illinois***

2006

Alison Lacey – Ballard High School – Iowa State University***

Alumni Boys

2010

Harrison Barnes – Ames High School – University of North Carolina***

Zach McCabe – Sioux City Heelan – University of Iowa***

2009

Tyler Crandell- Ames High School- Iowa State University

Drew Crawford – Linn Mar High School – Wartburg College***

Bill Freeman - Roosevelt High School – Ellsworth Community College***

Tyler Lange – Urbandale High School – University of Northern Iowa***

Josh Lenz- Dubuque Hempstead High School- Iowa State University (football)

Eric May – Dubuque Wahlert – University of Iowa***

Ryan McGowan- Ames High School- Iowa Central (soccer)

Wes Nordquist – ADM High School -  Buena Vista***

Eric Olson – Mt. Vernon High School -  Minnesota-Morehead State***

Bubu Palo – Ames High School – Iowa State University***

Jesse Pritchard – Ames High School – Yale***

Tyler Stumme – SE Polk High School – DMACC***

Reece Uhlenhopp – Urbandale High School -  Drake University***

Seth Van Deest – Bettendorf High School – Drake University***

 2008

Jordan Burgason – Ames High School – Lipscomb University***

Randy Haupt- Grundy Center High School

Blake Jensen- Ballard High School- Iowa State University

Tut Jikany- Lincoln High School- Ellsworth Community College***

Mark Lafrenz – Tipton High School -  Upper Iowa University***

Mike Lafrenz – Tipton High School -  South Dakota University***

Luke Lamb- Indianoa High School- Central Missouri University

Alex Nelson- Eldora High School- Ellsworth Community College***

Brice Petersen- Ballard High School- Navy

Morris Smeader – Ankeny High School -  Briar Cliff University***

Troy Ticknor – ADM High School – Buena Vista University***

2007

Josh Collins- Sioux City East- University of Northern Iowa (football)

Ethan Freeman- Urbandale High School- Truman State University***

John Lamb – Indianola High School – Morehead State (KY)***

Caleb Luckow- Webster City High School- Iowa State University

Nick McFarland – Davenport North – Radford University***

Pat Mitchell – Dowling – North Dakota University***

Tyler Nielsen- Humboldt High School- Iowa University (football)

Ben Roemmich- Dolwing Catholic High School- Wartburg College (baseball)

Nathan Taylor – DSM Roosevelt – DMACC***

Mike Vought – Humboldt – Coe College***

TESTIMONIALS

I’ve grown so much from this program. For me, All Iowa Attack epitomizes what AAU basketball should be- Increasing my knowledge in the game of basketball and developing lifelong skills that I will use long after I take off my basketball shoes. During practices words like ‘work hard’, ‘focus’, and ’selflessness’ were used a lot last year, but with good reason. All of this is done in such a positive environment. I feel as though Dickson’s gym is my sanctuary…

-Harrison Barnes #43 – as an 8th grader (2005-2006)

 

I want to thank you for your dedication to the kids who came to play for you this year. Alex (9th) had a great experience, met some fantastic kids, and learned a lot. I wish we could commute from St. Louis to continue participating, but I think the drive would wear me down!!

Seriously, we will be looking for possible clubs in the St. Louis area and the standard will be the one you have set with your organization. Hopefully we’ll at least come close.

Good luck to you on you new step forward with All Iowa Attack. We’ll be cheering for your teams anytime we run across them in our travels.

Thank you,

-Dana Fortmann

 

My Treasure

My treasure is something that is very important to me. My treasure is something that is always there when I need it. My treasure and I have been through a lot together. My treasure is very unique. The thing I treasure is my basketball teammates.

My basketball teammates and I have a very special bond. I have played with four of them for over two and one-half years. The nine of us have faced difficult situations and been able to perform under the pressure. We love each other. We always support each other. If feels like we are inseparable even though we live in different towns and go to different schools. We travel together and are around each other almost all summer. We suffer together and succeed together. We always stick up for each other.

I realize that there will come a day when my teammates and I go our separate ways. I hope that day doesn’t come for awhile. I am grateful for everyday I get to spend with them. My teammates have become as close as sisters. My treasure is definitely my basketball teammates.

-Maddie Oliver-as a 7th grader

 

I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank the Attack coaches for everything they have done for Paige over this past Attack basketball season. You have succeeded in making her feel more confident in herself, her shot, and her game.

I will never forget being at East and watching her sitting between Dickson and Ken after fouling out of the game. Ken had his arm around her neck and you were talking with her and all three of you were laughing. What a sight! I wish I had a picture. She has never had someone make her feel like those two did that day. In her own words, “I just feel like they all care about me — it’s just so different from what I’m used to.” I have to agree with those words and I also believe you all do care about her – you make her feel good (that is, unless she’s giving less than 100%!!)

I just want to say thank you for making a difference in my daughter’s life — a HUGE difference that means so much to us. It isn’t often that a child is given the opportunity to spend time with people such as yourselves — thank you!

-Peggy Ochylski

 

I cannot thank you enough for coaching our two daughters this past summer. There is nothing better for a parent than to watch your girls play a high level of basketball with their best friends. You are all first class individuals who run a first class program.

We sincerely thank you!

-Dean and Sara Albrecht

Thank you so much for everything you have done for us and the program this year. We feel very privileged and grateful to be a part of the Attack family. We have learned many lessons from you over the years about basketball and life that continue to make us better people every day. Thank you for challenging us on and off the court and providing teaching and guidance. You are such a great person whom we hold so much respect for. We are excited to see what the future holds for the Attack program…

-Dayton and Myah Mellman

We enjoyed this past spring/summer being part of the Attack family so much. Our team was one of the best group of kids and parents I have ever been around. And I have coached in the Des Moines area for the past 20+ years. All the girls on this team genuinely cared for each other. For whatever shortcomings they had on the court, they represented themselves and the Attack organization with dignity and class off the court. The same could be said for the parents. We all got along and enjoyed each other’s company. This is a group of girls to be proud of and if they stay together, they are not that far off from making great strides on the court.

-Randy Mauro

After taking a few days to reflect back over the last five years, I wanted to let you know how much our family has enjoyed and valued being part of the AIA program. There are so many reasons for our family to be thankful for this experience…
Thanks for five great years full of memories. We know you have many new plans for AIA in the future. We wish you nothing but success!

-Mike and Cherri

I wanted to let you know that our daughter had a great experience with AIA this summer. She really bonded with her coach and teammates and she appreciated the chance to get so much playing time in over the summer. I think her confidence grew over the summer and I saw her improve in a number of areas. She says she wants to sign up again next year!..

-Nancy Johnson