basketball Program
basketball
Our boys and girls basketball program combines clinic-like instruction and free play. It will feature a session-to-session teaching progression to develop the skills and teach the concepts that comprise a fundamentally-sound basketball player. Our goal is to create an environment where players feel comfortable going outside their comfort zone and making mistakes, while also nurturing confidence and skill development. Each session will feature an even distribution of instructional skill development and free play, which can include anything from one-on-one to five-on-five. As we discussed, we want these clinics to target athletes who are still at the beginning stages of their development and looking to improve their skills, while also gaining valuable playing experience. We want these clinics to be fast-paced, with less lecturing and more competition. One of our main focuses will be fostering engagement through small-sided games. More reps, more touches, less explaining, less standing in lines, and more learning. Our athletes should leave every session feeling like they not only got better, but also had a lot of fun.
Kinder-2nd Grade
Kinder will be coed and there will be a 1st/2nd boys and girls league.
Season will be 8 weeks.
Games will be played on an 8 foot rim at an elementary school and use a 27.5 youth size basketball.
Teams will be created by students home school with practice at a neighboring elementary school.
No score will be kept.
3rd/4th Grade
Basketball league will be a 7 week season plus tournament (will have a girls league if there is enough participation)
Games will be played on an 10 foot rim at a junior high school and use a 28.5 size basketball. (Girls 9 foot rim)
Teams will be created by students home school with practice at a neighboring elementary school.
5th/6th Grade
Basketball league will be a 7 week season plus tournament (will have a girls league if there is enough participation. *Also see 3 on 3 girls option under registration)
Games will be played on an 10 foot rim at a junior high school and use a 29.5 full size basketball.
Teams will be created by students home school with practice at a neighboring elementary/junior high school.
Discount available for volunteer coaches. Contact Adam Crang (adam.crang@gilbertschools.net) if interested.