Culture Shock and New Languages

Culture Shock and New Languages

Written by on August 17, 2003 · 0 Comments

Are you prepared? Having a open mind usually help when you visit other cultures and countries. Complaining about things doesn’t help anything. So if you’re in a country where you don’t understand ANYTHING, ZERO, NADA then take time to learn a word or two each day. Trust me it helps. When I went to Finland for my first season overseas I had never even heard of the country or [...]
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Representing Yourself as a Free Agent without Basketball Agent

Representing Yourself as a Free Agent without Basketball Agent

Written by on August 12, 2003 · 5 Comments

Yes it’s possible! All you need is a lot of courage, time, patience, and good persuasive abilities. Ok maybe I’m stretching it too much but you can play anywhere without an agent but be cautious. Here is a list of Pros and Cons of being a free agent and representing yourself. Pro’s of Representing Yourself Without a Basketball Agent - You know exactly what you’re getting into - [...]
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About Basketball Overseas

About Basketball Overseas

Written by on August 7, 2003 · 0 Comments

My name is Sylita (Q) Thomas and back in 1999 I took my first steps out of the USA to play professional basketball overseas. I graduated from Georgetown University where I played in the Big East Conference. The first three seasons of my professional career began in the top league in Finland until the last stop in the Spanish Basketball League. I created this website with basketball players in [...]
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Basketball Exposure and Combine Camps

Basketball Exposure and Combine Camps

Written by on August 1, 2003 · 13 Comments

One of the most common questions about playing basketball overseas is being qualified enough to play. Can I play overseas basketball if I don’t have much experience but great abilities? YES!! Some type of organized basketball experience is important to most teams overseas. That’s not to say if you haven’t played organized basketball that you have no chance. If you have played one or two years [...]
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First and Second Season Timeline

First and Second Season Timeline

Written by on August 8, 2002 · 0 Comments

During my times in Finland I kept a short diary of the events that happened during the first years. Each year is different with every time you go to so be prepared for new things! Take a look August 1999: First arrival to Finland!!! September 1999: Swedish Tournament October 1999: Autumn In Finland November 1999: Metsa-Serla Club Party December 1999: Christmas Party January 2000: Tallina, Estonia March [...]
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Sylita viihtyy Suomessa

Sylita viihtyy Suomessa

Written by on October 8, 2001 · 0 Comments

Sylita viihtyy Suomessa FL Pasi Rakkolainen Forssan Alun sentterinä koripalloilun naisten SM-sarjassa pelaava Sylita Thomas viihtyy Suomessa jo kolmatta kautta. USA:n itärannikon tuntumasta Petersburgista Virginian osavaltiosta kotoisin oleva Thomas pelasi kaksi edelliskautta Äänekosken Huimassa, mutta siirtyi täksi kaudeksi Alkuun. Thomas oli kesällä Suomessa jo valmiina ja yhden näyttöharjoituksen [...]
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Tammikuu – Finnish

Tammikuu – Finnish

Written by on February 25, 2001 · 0 Comments

Sylita Thomas Sisä-Suomen Lehti Huiman joukkueessa on mahtava henki. Tulemme kaikki todella hyvin toimeen keskenämme. Tämä on aivan toista kuin aiemmissa joukkueissani, joissa painotettiin yksilön omaa pärjäämistä. Huimassa koripallo on hauskaa eikä robottimaista suorittamista. Valmentaja ja joukkue painottavat hauskanpidon ja rentoutumisen merkitystä. Mielestäni juuri tämä on johtanut [...]
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IN FINLAND, A HOOPS TEAM REALLY BECOMES LIKE ONE LARGE FAMILY

IN FINLAND, A HOOPS TEAM REALLY BECOMES LIKE ONE LARGE FAMILY

Written by on January 31, 2001 · 0 Comments

IN FINLAND, A HOOPS TEAM REALLY BECOMES LIKE ONE LARGE FAMILY Wednesday, January 31, 2001 Section: SPORTS PRO BASKETBALL 2 POINTS AN OCEAN AWAY Edition: FINAL Page: B4 Sylita Thomas SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES (Editor’s note: Sylita Thomas, a 6-foot-2 forward from Petersburg, Va., is in her second pro season after starring at Georgetown University. Thomas is writing about her experiences [...]
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ONLY A TRIP HOME CAN RELIEVE BOUT OF HOOPS HOMESICKNESS

ONLY A TRIP HOME CAN RELIEVE BOUT OF HOOPS HOMESICKNESS

Written by on December 26, 2000 · 0 Comments

ONLY A TRIP HOME CAN RELIEVE BOUT OF HOOPS HOMESICKNESS Tuesday, December 26, 2000 Section: SPORTS 2 POINTS AN OCEAN AWAY Edition: FINAL Page: B4 Sylita Thomas SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES Illustration: Photo, Sylita Thomas poses near her team’s arena in a Finland snowstorm., By AP (Editor’s note: Sylita Thomas, a 6-foot-2 forward from Petersburg, Va., is in her second pro season [...]
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Ta mmikuu – Suomi – Sylita

Ta mmikuu – Suomi – Sylita

Written by on December 12, 2000 · 0 Comments

Georgetown Universityn tähtipelaaja Sylita Thomas pelaa toista kauttaan Huiman koripalloammattilaisena. Sylita kirjoittaa kerran kuussa kokemuksistaan Washington Times –lehteen. Nyt Sylita aloittaa kolumnistina myös Sisä-Suomen Lehdessä. Ensimmäinen kirjoitus on käännetty ja muokattu amerikkalaiselle yleisölle suunnatuista teksteistä, myöhemmin Sylita kirjoittaa suoraan Sisä-Suomen Lehden [...]
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FOR `TWEENER,’ FAILED WNBA TRYOUT MEANS BIDING TIME IN LEAGUE ABROAD

FOR `TWEENER,’ FAILED WNBA TRYOUT MEANS BIDING TIME IN LEAGUE ABROAD

Written by on October 30, 2000 · 1 Comment

FOR `TWEENER,’ FAILED WNBA TRYOUT MEANS BIDING TIME IN LEAGUE ABROAD Monday, October 30, 2000 Section: SPORTS PRO BASKETBALL 2 POINTS AN OCEAN AWAY Edition: FINAL Page: B20 Sylita Thomas SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES (Editor’s note: Sylita Thomas, a 6-foot-2 forward from Petersburg, Va., is in her second pro season after starring at Georgetown University. Thomas is writing about her [...]
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HERE’S A FOREIGN CONCEPT: NO TV, NO CAR, NO NIGHTLIFE

HERE’S A FOREIGN CONCEPT: NO TV, NO CAR, NO NIGHTLIFE

Written by on September 29, 2000 · 1 Comment

HERE’S A FOREIGN CONCEPT: NO TV, NO CAR, NO NIGHTLIFE Friday, September 29, 2000 Section: SPORTS PRO BASKETBALL 2 POINTS AN OCEAN AWAY Edition: FINAL Page: B3 Sylita Thomas SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES Illustration: Photo, Sylita Thomas finds the pace is much more relaxed in Finland. Editor’s note: Sylita Thomas, a 6-foot-2 forward from Petersburg, Va., is in her second pro season [...]
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