Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What will my child learn from this program?
Our goal is to create a healthy learning environment that encourages skill development and team work, celebrates personal best and inspires a lifelong interest in the game of basketball. Our primary focus is to turn your children into better basketball players and great teammates.
What is expected of parents during the season?
Even if you are not a member of the coaching staff, we would still like you to attend practice sessions and games to help encourage, monitor and care for your child, particularly at the younger ages. If coaches need a helping hand, please be willing to assist them with their needs. Also, feel free to bring your digital camera to catch some great action shots of the entire team. Pass those photos on to your team manager so that we can display them on our website.
VOLUNTEERING
I’d like to be a head coach or assistant coach, but I don’t know if I have the skills for the position. What are the requirements?
A coach’s primary responsibility is to create a healthy, positive and fun experience for our players. If you are good with kids, like to be active and have an interest in learning more about the sport of basketball, you’d be a great fit. If you don’t know much about basketball we will provide the needed support to help you be successful. You will receive a coach’s handbook filled with information about the games, rules and practice drill suggestions. We will hold a coaches’ meeting to pass out this information and to share the key aspects of successful coaching.
What does a team manager do?
As a team manager your primary responsibility will be to ensure that your entire team receives communications, announcements, information and necessary forms in a timely fashion. You may be asked to send out e-mail communications to your team when necessary and distribute / collect team forms.
Why are we expected to volunteer?
We are a non-profit organization that relies completely on volunteers to manage and run the program. Having a large base of volunteers helps to ensure that the program meets the needs of our families and keeps the program costs low.
TEAMS
When will I know which team my child is on?
Team rosters will be placed on our website. You will receive a welcome call from your child’s coaching staff at that time welcoming your child to the team and notifying you as to practice times and locations.
SCHEDULE
How do I know our team’s schedule?
Coaches will provide the teams season schedule during the first week of practice. The schedules will also be posted on our website.