Trotters Season Finale’

Trotters bring out Legend Camp and Share My Kickz Foundation at Half Time for last game of the season

The season was filled with twists and drama yet the Trotters finished strong in the IBA-PBL League 2013 Spring/Summer Session. The Trotters finish the season against Springfield Xpress a team that has bested them 3 out of the 4 times they have met. The Trotters have added new firepower bringing in Matt Sturdivant and Brian McGee. When reached for comment Head Coach Harold Webster  says,

“There are going to be challenges in this league because of the top talent they recruit into their system. We are a young franchise and expect to bring something special and unseen for years to St. Louis. I am inspired by the talent, hardwork, and dedication of persons like DeWarren Smith, Jackie Phillips, and others to bring our organization to a new level.”

 

Coach Webster has a right to be excited with the number of activities and plans they have to expand in the off season. Be sure to catch the St. Louis Trotters this Sunday, where attendees will be treated to a special live performance from Legend Camp and half time presentation from Rhonika Jones of Share My Kickz Foundation.

This summer the St. Louis Trotters Plan to expand their presence by co-hosting a 2013 Peace Fest Basketball Tournament with Better Family Life Inc., holding free community basketball camps, hosting mixers and networking events, and merchandising their popular Trotters Brand throughout the city. DeWarren Smith, Director of promotions and Lead Marketing Manager says, “We are the New No Limit, we are independent, the city is behind us and our ties within the community will be deeper than ever thanks to hardwork by our entire staff.” The Trotters are very hopeful and full of positivity, although when Mr. Smith was asked about their competition from Floyd Irons and Demetrius Johnson, he declined to comment only saying that, “we don’t have any competition, I know what i’m capable of and we are all determined to take the Trotters and St. Louis to the next level.” He was referring to a plan he has been working on since he and the President/Owner of the team, Milan Pepper had discussed from the beginning. Mr. Smith believes that the St. Louis Trotters franchise will bring jobs and commerce to the region. There are many challenges but the front office seems commited to their vision. [-Nicky Blair]

 

The St. Louis Trotters Bring Pro Basketball to Oakville Senior High

The Trotters Are on the Move!

In an effort to bring it’s brand of professional basketball to all of St. Louis MO, the Trotters decide to run in South County on a 3-Game Swing! The Trotters will play at Oakville HS 05-18,24 and June 1st! According to a Trotters spokesperson the basketball franchise wants to expose the entire St. Louis region to the growing IBA-PBL League. “We have chance to bring a professional basketball experience to all of St. Louis and we are going to take advantage of every opportunity. We are bringing Professional Basketball back to St. Louis, and we are taking the entire city and county with us,” says coach Marlon Pepper.

This Saturday during half time the Trotters will feature St. Louis Underground Music Festival’s Darris Robins and a Jr. League pregame by area teams.

Oakville High School 5557 Millburn Rd. Oakville, MO 63129

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Outreach:

Trotters Unveil self funded “Safe Passage” Program and Award First Recipient!

 

 

While listening to Stevie Wonder’s Ms. and Mr. Little Ones, Trotters’ Director, DeWarren Smith’s eyes began to tear.

“The thought that this world has become a terrible place to live in for our children just hit me too hard – I felt very uneasy.”

A one time church bus driver, he thought back to the days of picking up young children and bringing them to his parents store front church. “I still keep in touch with one of the children and she has grown into a wondeful young lady, pledged Zeta and is graduating this month from college.” What his mind began to settle on is the belief that troubled children need to get away from their current circumstance and have a place to go, better yet a place that they choose to go, that will enrich them to be better people or the person they could become. So, it was with this thought in mind that ‘Safe Passage’ was conceived.

It’s first receipient is a high schooler that attends Northwest Academy of Law in the 27th ward of St. Louis. The program involves transportation and access to resources to enable the young man to attend of all things, a safe place to play basketball. “We chose this student after a trip to the Northwest with a team partner and an officer. After sitting down with the student for almost a half hour an impression formed. Reaching the youth and impacting their lives would be one of the pillars of our approach to the St. Louis Community. Team owner Milan Pepper echoed the same sentiment when discussing the new program. “The time is now and the way to change our community is through the St. Louis Trotters. We are willing to work with any organization to help the youth and guide them in the right direction,” says Mr. Pepper.

While the program is in it’s infancy the Trotters will award the prize and their support to the young man and hope that they will be able to identify others in need. If you would like more information on the St. Louis Trotters Safe Passage program please email Info@stlouistrotters.com or leave a voicemail @ 314.669.6756 and the will return your call!  – Nicky Blair

St. Louis Trotters Mission Statement:

• -“To have loyalty, dignity and compassion for the game, to compete at the highest level, to empower and inspire young learners through education, practical experience and training as innovative thinkers through the community. “

-Coach Marlon Pepper

St. Louis Trotters Official Team Pic