A.C. Green Participating in "Got Milk?" Campaign to Honor Deserving Coach

USAB Legend A.C. Green In Lancaster, CA to Recognize Coach Marcus Williams for Instilling Positive Post-Exercise Nutrition Habits Among His Student Athletes

WHAT: A.C. Green will visit Antelope Valley High School, on September 30, 2010 to host a school rally to honor Coach Marcus Williams for his outstanding efforts in teaching student athletes about the benefits of post-exercise nutrition. Coach Marcus Williams will be presented with a Refuel Grant worth $1,000 to help further efforts at Antelope Valley High School to teach the benefits of exercise and nutrition.

The Refuel Grant program, sponsored by the “got milk?” Campaign, recognizes coaches who’ve changed their team’s recovery game plan to include lowfat chocolate milk to help give teen athletes the competitive edge. From September through November 2010, coaches, teachers, students and parents can visit http://www.bodybymilk.com/ to nominate secondary schools that refuel their athletes with chocolate milk for a chance to receive one of ten $1,000 Refuel Grants.

WHY: When it comes to performing at the highest level, an athlete's post-game recovery routine is just as important as their pre-game prep. Experts suggest there's a two-hour recovery window after a game or workout—the best time to refuel and rehydrate your body to keep it in top shape and help you get back in the game. Lowfat chocolate milk contains a mix of carbs and protein to refuel and repair muscles, fluids to rehydrate and electrolytes, including calcium, potassium and magnesium, to replenish what is lost in sweat and has the added bonus of bone-building nutrients like calcium.

WHERE: Antelope Valley High School
44900 Division St
Lancaster, CA 93535
*Please report to the main office upon arrival at the school.

WHEN: September 30, 2010, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, log on to bodybymilk.com

Media Inquiries Contact: Anna Hellgeth, ahellgeth@webershandwick.com, Direct: 312-988-2083, Cell: 847-927-5767

A.C. Green at the ring ceremony

Kobe Bryant is greeted by former Lakers Michael Cooper, center, Magic Johnson and A.C. Green after receiving his championship ring at the Staples Center on Tuesday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / October 27, 2009) (Photo originally posted at http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-lakers28-2009oct28,0,7152736.column.)

Ringing in the NBA season

A.C. Green helped the Los Angeles Lakers "ring" in the new season, as he attended the Lakers' Championship Ring Ceremony and first game of the season.

See A.C. on TBN

Monday, June 8, A.C. Green will appear worldwide on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) to discuss the Foundation, basketball, and more.

Check your local listings for times and be sure to tune in.

My trip to India

by A.C. Green

At the beginning of April, I took a trip to Mumbai (formerly “Bombay) and Bangalore, India for NBA Cares.

What a fantastic experience! My friend from childhood, Lee Johnson got to come, which made it all the more special. It’s amazing how fast a 19-hour plane ride can go when you are with a great friend.

The first thing you need to know about Mumbai is that the city is the second most populous city in the world - approximately 14 million people. I experienced that when I first got off the plane and hit a traffic jam at baggage claim – at 1 a.m. in the morning! That served to prepare me for the next 10 days. The traffic made L.A. freeways seem like a freeway in Pocatello, Idaho.

We did four clinics during the time we were there. Basically, the goal was to train youth coaches, and to arm them with coaching tips and tools to pass on to the youth they serve. Each clinic had anywhere from 25 to about 50 in attendance and lasts for a couple hours. I was very impressed by the coaches, they have great passion for the game and were eager to learn anything that might help them equip the youth. One of the clinics was for youth (in Bangalore) – that was great fun to work directly with the kids and see them embracing the game of basketball.

I was the only former NBA player on the trip, but believe me, you couldn't tell Lee Johnson that he wasn't an NBA player by the time our trip was finished! Lee was signing autographs; giving interviews for the paper, showing off his skills on the court. You know how Kobe got such a great reception during his trip to China for the Olympics? Well, let’s put it this way: what Kobe is to China, Lee Johnson thinks he is to India!

We also got to sightsee a bit and learn more about the culture. We visited a temple – Big Bull Temple – there are some truly beautiful temples there. Our guides, Hrishi and Rajesh, were excellent – they work with a company called Global Sports. I actually have a buddy, Jonathan who works with Global Sports in India. Hrishi and Rajesh took us to the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens - it was breathtaking. Wee saw trees that were hundreds of years old, big Redwood-type trees, big enough to make a 6’9” former NBA player feel small! They also took us to some popular shopping areas and served as our “price negotiators” – I think we got some good deals!

Ah yes, the food. Indian food is extremely tasty. When you go to a restaurant, they have every traditional spice you could imagine. I break them down into three categories: (1) mild; (2) hot; and (3) I NEED WATER NOW!! Lee and I ate at a place called Indi-Joes in Bangalore - it was a smorgasbord of cultures - really great food.

I also met some good friends that work with HP and Tata Consultants (HP and Tata were the local NBA Partners for the trip). I told my new friend at HP that my nine-year-old nephew Terrence, Jr., has an HP notebook that he loves. We actually saw their computers over the All-Star weekend in Phoenix when we visited a school that HP had donated computers to; Terrence loved the computer so much that now he has one.

All in all, it was a fantastic trip. I'm looking forward to going back and hopefully conducting some more sports camps or private clinics over there. I’m not sure if Lee will come, he is busy training to make his NBA “comeback”.

All-Star Weekend

by A.C. Green

In 2004, I got to attend the NBA All-Star Week in LA. It was fantastic, one of those events you just don’t think can be beat. Well, it was matched by this year’s game in Phoenix.

I spend a lot of time at my house in Phoenix, and the nice thing about having an event where you live is that you don’t have to ask everyone for directions all the time! Even better though, was the chance to bring five of my nephews to all the festivities: Kevyn, Nick, Austin, Terrence, and Lee. Funny story though – when we first got to Phoenix, the older ones wanted to go out and hit the town to do some dancing. Lee and I didn’t want to be stuck at home, so we attended the opening of Friday the 13^th. Let’s just say someone slept with all the lights on that night…and it wasn’t me.

I work with the NBA, so I also had meetings to attend with some of our sponsors, appearances to make, and I also got to participate in some great activities with NBA Cares. I visited a local elementary school with some great people from Hewitt Packard - they donated computers to the school. It was an honor to be a part of that, watching the kids learn how to use these state of the art computers, doing artwork on them, screens rotating 180 degrees… it was great. I also got to attend an event for Spalding (the official NBA ball) with a friend who works for them, Irisha.

What, you want to know about the game, the dunk contest, the 3-ball contest. Well, I can sum it up in a word: Awesome! My nephews got to meet some of their favorite players, and I got to catch up with some friends. Tell you what, my nephews were so excited that three of them had to go to the bathroom before it started, and I’m not sure that prevented “accidents” from happening during the slam dunk contest! Speaking of which, the dunk contest was crazy! We all know what it’s like watching these amazing athletes on tv, but when you are sitting just steps away…well, it gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “big screen.”

China

by A.C. Green

In October, I had the opportunity to visit China with some of the NBA all-time greats for an “NBA Cares” outreach. Kareem, Rick Barry, Bob Lanier were a few of the others on the trip.

We visited several provinces, including Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai. It was an awesome trip and we had a great time holding teaching clinics for youth, attending grand opening ceremonies for some youth centers, and taking place in some ground-breaking festivities with AEG (one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world). Let me tell you – the kids were enamored by how tall we were!

Oh, and in case you are wondering – Kareem is still mad at me for cutting up his jeans! (What, you don’t know that story… better get my book! You can order it here.

Panama City

by A.C. Green

At the end of March, I went to Panama City for a business trip. It was BEAUTIFUL, I never could have imagined it. The beachfront was absolutely stunning.

I went horseback riding with my team…the horses there have some serious spunk! I think a couple of them thought we were at the rodeo, they wanted to buck us off.

Little trivia for you: when was the city founded?

India

by A.C. Green

Today I’m heading to Mumbai, India (formerly “Bombay”). I’m taking a trip with “NBA Cares” and will be doing a teaching clinic with the youth there. I am really looking forward to it, as I’ve never had the opportunity to visit India before. Mumbai is the largest city in India, and actually the most populated city in the world – 14 million! I hear it’s pretty warm there…better pack my shorts!