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Youth Basketball
Goals
- SOCIAL: Grasp important life lessons such as the value of respecting their teammates and coaches, the significance of listening during instruction, and the importance of teamwork.
- PHYSICAL: Develop motor skills, balance, flexibility, and agility.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL: Be motivated and inspired by the sport of basketball through the encouraging and fun environment experienced within the program.
- TECHNICAL: Understand the very basics of basketball in regard to how their body interacts with the ball – dribbling through space, change of speed and direction, and shooting.
- TACTICAL: Know the most basic rules of the sport – to understand the boundaries of the field, to become familiar with direction of play, and to become familiar with the concept of a game.
Physical Health: Playing basketball is a terrific approach for youngsters to acquire regular exercise that will help them become more fit and endurance-oriented.
Agility & Coordination: Participating in the activity improves balance, agility, and hand-eye coordination.
Cardiovascular Health: Playing regularly will help you stay at a healthy weight and enhance your cardiovascular fitness.
Mental Health: Playing sports like basketball is linked to better general mental health, a decrease in anxiety and depression, and a rise in self-esteem.
Social Proficiency: Basketball helps kids develop their teamwork skills, which are important in sports and daily life.
Life Guidance: accountability & Discipline: Working as a team requires accountability, time management, and discipline.
Goal Setting: Both individual and group goals should be defined and attained in this sport.
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League Play
Our Youth Basketball League offers young athletes the exciting opportunity to participate in organized team play and compete for the league title! Following team formation and practice, participants will engage in a schedule of games, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. Our league emphasizes skill development within a team context, allowing players to apply their abilities in real game situations. Experienced coaches will guide teams, focusing on strategy, skill refinement, and positive team dynamics. The season culminates in an exciting end-of-season playoff tournament, where teams will battle it out for the coveted league championship! This league is perfect for those who have a solid grasp of the fundamentals and are eager to experience the thrill of playing organized basketball with their peers and competing for ultimate victory!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/8/25 | 5/9/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/01/25 - 10/20/25
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