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Strong Island Sound names head coach

July 19, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Strong Island Sound News Release


Patchogue, NY -- The Strong Island Sound is proud to name Dytanya Mixson as Head Coach. Dytanya a native of Brooklyn, NY, began coaching youth basketball in 1988 and has been coaching on many levels since; including an assistant coaching position with the Strong Island Sound during the 2005-2006 campaign.

Dytanya has coached in many summer semi-pro tournaments including this year's Fireball and House of Hoops tournaments, which he lead his teams to championship victories. "We are excited to have Dytanya join us as our head coach this season" stated Michele Wuestman, Co-Owner, "We believe he can help us bring a championship to Long Island".

"I am excited and honored to have this opportunity to lead the Strong Island Sound into its second season. This is a great opportunity for me to share my experience and help lead this team past last years disappointing final four loss to Southern California. I appreciate the confidence that both Michele and Darren have shown me and I look forward to the 2006-2007 season."

For more information, contact Coach Mixson at dmixson@strongislandsound.com or visit www.strongislandsound.com.

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