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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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Junior League (7-9 Yrs Old)
Our Level 2 program offers a dynamic and engaging environment for young athletes to deepen their understanding of the game. Through organized practices, participants will build upon fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense, while also learning key offensive and defensive strategies. Our experienced coaches emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and the practical application of skills in a more competitive setting. This level introduces participants to structured, competitive game play, providing exciting opportunities to test their developing abilities and experience the thrill of team competition in a supportive environment. It’s the perfect program for those looking to enhance their basketball proficiency and embrace the challenge of playing as part of a team!
Program Fee: $95.00 (Members) / $150.00 (Non-Members)
Participants Receive: a professional action picture, and a league medal to celebrate their efforts and participation.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 9/1/25 | 11/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/27/25 - 12/20/25
Tu,We - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 11/03/2025 |