Gas Light Kicks off the Summer Tour

As an ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, each summer the Sturm's seek out special local businesses to highlight and encourage you to experience.  As a continued effort to promote the top 40 hamburger joints in the Cincinnati Area, tonight we are at #4, the GAS LIGHT Cafe on Montgomery road in Pleasant Ridge.

Do not expect any fancy sauces because the Gas Light prepares their burgers with super fresh ingredients and fire from the grill.  The juicy 1/2 lb burger tastes like a great back yard cook out.  Add a side of krinkle fries and you are set.  The girls went with the Waffle fries.



For about $9, I had the big burger, fries, pickle and a Coke.  They also have a coupon in the Entertainment Book saving me $6.  Jill said it is definitely worth a return trip but remember their is parking in the rear. 

The Gas Light also has a large beer selection and drinks for adults while you watch the game or play a round of Golden Tee.

Get out and support your local businesses.

Gas Light Cafe

6104 Montgomery Rd

Cincinnati OH 45213

513 631 6977

Submitted by Chris Sturm

Basketball Drills for elementary and middle school girls to learn

As many of you know I have four daughters and they enjoy playing basketball.  I have coached their teams for a number of years and really try and give them a strong foundation to have the opportunity to make their middle school and high school basketball teams.  I have compiled a number of awesome youtube videos that will instruct the girls in the proper basketball skills they will need to make a team.

Each of these videos is about 2 to 3 minutes.  A player should watch the video and then practice the drill.  Most of these drills can be done anywhere.  The first links can be done by yourself and the others are done with 2 to 3 friends.  If you learn all of these you will be a better player and increase your chances of making the team.

For the girls I am helping, I expect them to learn all of these drills so they are ready to do these at practice.

Women's Basketball Tips and Learning

Basketball Basics

Basketball Tips for Women : Overview of Basketball for Beginners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7aosXFq6as

Basketball Tips for Women : The Point System In Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxhNRrW1Jdc

Basketball Tips for Women : Indoor vs. Outdoor Basketball Courts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRg5VJP8hU4

Basketball Tips for Women : How Basketball is Timed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3FuJldSSXA

Basketball Tips for Women : Basketball Offensive Positions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaDlzf5NSeU

Basketball Drills by Yourself

Dribbling and Ball Handling

Basketball Tips for Women : Stationary Basketball Dribbling Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dxaGwLuyQI

Basketball Tips for Women : Stationary Basketball Dribbling Drill with a Crossover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEuHD8JEv1A

Basketball Tips for Women : How to Do a Basketball Mummy Wrap Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iky7iaF51ic

Basketball Tips for Women : How to Dribble a Figure Eight in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAadQp4lco

Basketball Tips for Women : Speed Drills for Basketball (line jumps)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_KSBYUlR0

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Speed Dribbling in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nXiXzcL5yI

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : The 'Hesitation' Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYvLr4UrLMw

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Spin Moves in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auAydsXG7D0

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Cross Over Dribbling in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jV4LmmeMFg

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Back Peddling Basketball Drills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y79wALt7uMM

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Dribble Walking Basketball Drills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W7f4vZaOhE

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Through the Legs Basketball Dribbling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HBSAapkpwg

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Behind the Back Dribbling in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VH2GIJyy3I

Shooting

Basketball Tips for Women : How to Shoot a Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-euaY6de90

Basketball Tips for Women : Basketball Shooting Practice Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctLvfNUtyHE

Basketball Tips for Women : How to Make a Layup in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7bbbv4YyEU

Basketball Tips for Women : How to Do the Mikan Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiuiUZ1ngg8

Basketball Tips for Women : Five Spot Shooting Drill for Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhKzQI04Kvg

Rebounding

Basketball Tips for Women : Rebounding Drills for Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqLLl2oSuFA

Basketball Drills with Friends 2 to 3 people

Passing

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Offensive Passing in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAkD6y4W2hk

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : The Chest Pass in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJczUaZ79R4

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : The Bounce Pass in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QViOvy39Jbs

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : The Baseball Pass in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qCJCCSmjUk

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Passing Off the Dribble in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u-wyZCDQNY

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : Behind the Back Passing in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1KvM6ShzrE

Woman's Basketball Passing Tips : The 'Figure 8' Basketball Pass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I5rdHbVuXg

Drills for Offense and Defense

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The 3 Man Weave Passing Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dNqDGyYQH0

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Air it Out Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWoDsfTtQO8

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Rapid Fire Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIl1-0UzmqM

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Loose Ball Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5pgm5Nddo

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Close Out Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qA3b5gP6mw

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Post to Wing Basketball Defense

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3TBaKgvJL8

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Defensive Slide Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES6HswBmveQ

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The 3 Man Shooting Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK3nU6aZI9Q

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The 2 on 1 Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vul84xYVvAQ

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The 3 Man Passing Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO0EYWVnW9k

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : The Monkey in the Middle Basketball Drill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuwilszn4lQ

Woman's Basketball Defense Tips : Defending a Shot in Basketball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J4hDS9ggv4

Jill's Big Chicago Run

For many months, I have been reminded that the reason the Sturms went to Chicago was for Jill's 15th marathon yet I only posted pictures of the Sturms eating.  So world here is my amazing wife and her daughters during the race.

But let us not forget this classic

and while we are in a pasta mood, we can not forget huge macaroni at Navy Pier

Let's work off that food with a terrifying ferris wheel ride high above Lake Michigan

World, hats off to my hot wife.  15 marathons and counting.  She will tell you it is for fitness but the truth is she likes hours by herself for sanity building.  Run Jill Run. Love ya babe.

Sturm girls act out the birth of christ.

There is always a performance at the sturm house. I am especially proud of girls who know what they believe and share it.

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On the Sideline with the Bengals

Wow what a treat.  I got the opportunity to visit the Cincinnati Bengals 2010 training camp and participate from the sideline.  I grabbed a bunch of video of T O, Ocho and more for everyone to see.

I encourage you to drive an hour south to Georgetown KY and support their community and the Bengals.  It is an easy drive and a neat experience.



Sturm

4th of July is great for Family

The 4th of July reminds us how lucky we are to be Americans and I would like to encourage you to seek some quality family time.  Remember what made our country great and do your part to keep the dream of America alive.

The Sturm's have a full family weekend with a 5k run, parade, some golf, fireworks, cookout, birthdays and more.  The action never stops.



Chris Sturm

Cincy / NKY Burger Quest

Cincinnati Magazine just put out a great list of the 40 best burgers in the area.  As you know, the Sturm family likes to get out and explore the attractions that make our region unique and a hamburger quest sounds like a fun time.  In our early blog entries you've seen us visit places like Terry's Turf Club (awesome!) which is on the list.  We have also visited Skinny legs in Bellevue (great combo burger with barbecue, ranch and slaw on your cheeseburger).  Below, we ventured out to Gordo's in Norwood and Zips in Mt. Lookout.

Gordo's is easy to get to on Montgomery avenue, just off I-71.  This is a joint for the locals.  It looks like a Xavier hangout and is very inviting.  You are met with a long bar equipped with lots of unique beer and wine selections.  There is no air conditioning so it might be stuffy but the burgers were unreal. 

I can't remember every unique burger name but let me describe.  Mine was Hawaiian style with diced pineapple, some peppers for a kick and a think juicy burger.  Payton ran hers through the garden with tons of veggies and Jill's was called a J Robert and it included a grape like jam spread that was incredible.  Gordo's was a long shot we took before we read the magazine that is well worth it.

Gordo's - 4238 Montgomery Rd. Norwood OH (513)351-1999

For over 80 years the famous Zip burger has been served up in Mt. Lookout.  From NKY, we simply took 50 East along the river and turned left onto Delta Ave.  It is about 2 miles up on the right.

Everyone went with the classic zip burger with cheese.  The burger was only $5 and they will add any condiments you want on your zip burger.  Jill  and the girls went classic American cheese while I spiced it up with pepperjack.  Zips is old school.  The building is small but friendly.  Walk in and sit where ever you want to.  The food is super fresh and simple.

Get an order of onion rings, they are great.  A toy train circles around the ceiling while you eat which keeps the youngsters entertained.  Parking is on the street but it is no big deal.  We parked about 2 blocks away and enjoyed a nice walk.  The area is always hopping.

ZIP's Cafe - 1036 Delta Ave, Mt. Lookout (513) 871-9876

Get out and experience your home town - Chris Sturm