K-2 Leagues
Early Fall: Sept 20-Nov 1 (7 Sundays)
Late Fall: Nov 8-Dec 20 (7 Sundays)
Winter: Jan 10-Feb 28 (Not Feb 14- 7 Sundays)- opens Dec 5 at 9am
Early Spring: March 1-April 19 (7 Sundays, NOT APRIL 5)
Late Spring: April 26-June 14 (not May 24) (7 Sundays)- Registration now open.
Summer: July 12-Aug 23 (7 Sundays)
For our littlest ballers, we make 4 teams of 6-7players coached by our high school coaches who are invested in player development and having fun! Coaches lead five 5-minute skill drills to teach the fundamentals of dribbling, jump stop/pivoting, passing, shooting and defense! Then, we play a 20-30 minute scrimmage to learn the rules of the game and have fun competing and being good teammates. We don't keep score so the emphasis remains on learning.
All players play equally. There are no positions or plays. Coaches facilitate an equal distribution of roles and teach the joy of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Spectators are welcome to enjoy the games by cheering, but not reffing. or coaching from the sidelines so players learn to trust their own decisions and learn to listen to a coach.
K–2 Readiness Rubric
Our goal is to place each player in an environment where they will be challenged, build confidence, and have the most fun. Readiness groups are based on a combination of basketball skills, physical development, game readiness, and the ability to participate in a group setting.
Beginner Readiness
Players are developing the foundational skills needed to participate in games.
Basketball Skills
- Learning to dribble with control and while moving
- Learning to pass and catch bounce passes and pivot to see open teammates
- Learning to move into open space to receive a pass
- Learning to shoot close to the basket
- Learning to match up and stay with the player they are guarding
- Learning how to rebound and secure the ball
Physical & Learning Readiness
- Developing coordination and balance
- Developing stamina and safe physicality
- Developing listening and following of coach instructions
- Developing sportsmanship and taking turns
- Learning rules of the game such as traveling, double dribble, fouls, boundaries, no back court defense, no steal on the ball (but steal on pass is ok), and our league rule of 3 passes before a shot.
Intermediate Readiness
Players are ready for a faster, more physical environment and more advanced game concepts.
Basketball Skills
- Learning to dribble with eyes up while changing speed and direction
- Learning to pass and catch both bounce and chest passes while moving
- Learning to finish off one foot
- Learning to move without the ball to create passing lanes and scoring opportunities
Physical & Learning Readiness
- Comfortable playing at a faster pace with safe physicality
- Learning to listen to instructions and apply feedback during drills and games
- Learning to be engaged throughout drills with minimal reminders to re-focus
- Learning an ability to honor and respect teammates, opponents and refs
