Expectations for the 2008 season were slightly optimistic due to the AAU age rule change. Undersized and now underage, the team knew it was going to have its work cut out for them to experience the same success it had enjoyed the previous year.The team started the season by competing in the Belles Super Regional, promptly earning a return trip to Nationals going 6-0. The Wizards finish a disappointing second in the 2008 Mid Atlantic AAU Regional Championship, loosing for the first time to any Mid Atlantic Region team in over two years. Traveling to tournaments in New York, Maryland and Virginia the team played a challenging schedule, competing against national teams and often playing up in higher age groups against girls 14-16 years old. The girls had an extremely impressive tournament record including victories over two top five teams in the nation.

With only 7 players due to injuries, competing for the 2008 13 & Under Girls AAU National Championship Tournament National Championship was going to be quite the challenge. After stumbling in their first two games, they needed to win the next two games for any hope to compete for a national championship. Winning the remaining two games convincingly the girls advanced to the championship bracket, however suffering another setback with a season ending injury to their center. Down to only six players, with pure determination and a never say die attitude the Wizards went 2-2 in championship play, claiming 13 place in the country for the second year in a row. This was only possible due to our team play and the overall skills of all our players. Over the course of the tournament our players showed great skill and displayed flawless sportsmanship. Scorers, officials, opposing coaches, and parents from opposing teams all commented on the ability, hustle, and class the girls demonstrated.

For the season, the team finished 58 - 9 and for their two-year run compiled an impressive 110 - 15 record, winning a Mid Atlantic Regional Championship and one runner-up trophy, and two Sweet Sixteen finishes at the National Championships. This tremendous group of hard working student-athletes is a wonderful collection of young women, who also happens to be pretty terrific basketball players. Congratulations on an outstanding season!

George Rule has been coaching AAU and youth basketball at the recreation, CYO, and travel levels for over a decade in West Chester, Pa. This will be Coach Rule's 5th season coaching for the Chester County Wizards AAU Basketball organization. His teams have enjoyed numerous successes over the years, including qualifying for a National Tournament every year, having played in the championship game for Mid Atlantic Regionals four years in a row, while winning the championship twice. The 2007 12U team and 2008 13U team both finished 13th at the D1 AAU National Championships.

George's coaching philosophy is to teach sportsmanship, skill development, knowledge of the game, and improved physical conditioning (strength, agility and speed).The plans for the 2009 U14 season include playing in some of the most competitive tournaments in the Region and major college showcase events. His teams are up-tempo, emphasizing tenacious team defense, unselfish team offense, and superior fundamentals.

Assistant coach Jacqui Deegan is entering her 4th season coaching AAU basketball with the Chester County Wizards organization. Jacqui attended Villa Maria Academy where she played basketball for four years. In 2004, she graduated from James Madison University with majors in Computer Information Systems and Operations Management. While at JMU, Jacqui was the manager of the division I men's basketball team. In addition to AAU basketball, Jacqui has spent four years coaching varsity girls CYO basketball at Sts. Simon and Jude school.

Over her three seasons coaching AAU basketball, Jacqui's team has finished in the top two at the regional tournament each year. In 2007, Jacqui's 12U Wizards team won the Mid Atlantic Regional tournament and placed 13th at the National tournament. The team followed up their success the following year with another 13th place finish at the 13U National tournament. Being a mentor to young ladies is very important to Jacqui, which is why she has decided to lend her time and talent to coaching girls' basketball. Jacqui works hard to help each player reach her dreams and potential.