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"Many have called Coach Wooden the "gold standard" of coaches.  I believe he was the gold standard of people and carried himself with uncommon grace, dignity and humility." 

Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Duke University basketball coach

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(616) 402-1600 BasketballBasics@charter.net

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Winter League Summary:

 

  1. This is an instructional league.  While we compete and keep score, each player's skill development is our primary focus
  2. Coach McGannon runs league. 
  3. All games in Ferrysburg
  4. January Series includes 8 games.
  5. February Series includes 8 games.
  6. The U-7/8/9 division is limited to 12 players.
  7. The 10/12 division is limited to 14 players
  8. NO TRY OUTS.  This is skill development in a competitive setting.  Your son or daughter will improve their skills by participating.
  9. We also offer a Winter Series for 6th/7th/8th Grade boys.  That series attracts older, generally more experienced players.  Please inquire if you are not certain which to enroll your son in.  616 402-1600 

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COST: 

  • January: $150 per player. Or $25 at the door if space remains on any given day.
  • February: $150 per player. Or $25 at the door if space remains on any given day.
  • Attend both: $125 per player by Nov. 1
  • Includes a Basketball Basics shirt and Dick's Sporting Goods discounts
  • Location: Ferrysburg
    EX: "Please register my son Matt, and his 3 friends for BOTH the U-10/12 January and February Leagues.  Please put us in Section 1 of each.  Each player will forward $125 X 2 by the end of this week.  We are excited to have our kids involved with your program. "

E-mail registration as above or register on line here.

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AYBT teams run by Coach McGannon and Coach Richards. 

  • 5th/6th Boys: Coach McGannon
  • 7th/8th Boys: Coach McGannon
  • 7th/8th Girls: Coach Richards
  • High School Boys: Coach McGannon
  • High School Girls: Coach McGannon
  • March Try outs

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Hundreds of reps lead to more competitive players. The BEST choice for advanced skill development and competitive growth.

THIS IS NOT A LEAGUE.

Competition is NOT the pre-eminent training tool.  Closely supervised repetition is.

This IDENTICAL format will be run this summer, the Summer Instructional Series.

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The 2013 Winter Instructional Series will be offered in January and February.  Age groups are:

  • U-7/8/9 CO-ED

2012 WIBL U-9 w-Jim 

  • U-10/11/12 BOYS

2012 WIBL U-12 Sec. 1 

  • Each group will play twice a week

  • There will never be more than 12-14 kids in the entire gym at 1 time, often FEWER.

  • Skill development and drills will be run 70-80% of the time.  Scrimmaging will comprise the balance. This is the CORRECT RATIO, games do not build competitive habits.  See current newsletter.

  • COST: $150 per player for January.  $150 per player for February. 

  • Join both: $125 each by November 1 ONLY.  

  

  

Winter Instrictional Series, January 2013

U-7/8/9 CO-ED: 12 player LIMIT

Thursdays January 3, 10, 17, 24: 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturdays January 5, 12, 19, 26: 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

U-10/11/12 BOYS: Section 1: 14 player LIMIT

Thursdays January 3, 10, 17, 24: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Saturdays January 5, 12, 19, 26:  1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

U-10/11/12 BOYS: Section 2: 14 player LIMIT

Thursdays January 3, 10, 17, 24: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturdays January 5, 12, 19, 26:  2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

 

 

Sample Registration:

"Please register Collin and Nathan for both U-7/8/9 Series, January and February.  $250 per player will be sent to the Spring Lake address.  Pleas ealso reguister them for 5 shooting clinics, dates TBD."

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Winter Instructional Series, February 2013

U-7/8/9 CO-ED: 12 player LIMIT

Thursdays Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21:   4:45 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturdays February 2, 9, 16, 23:     11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

U-10/11/12 BOYS: Section 1: 14 player LIMIT

Thursdays Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21:   6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Saturdays February 2, 9, 16, 23:     1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

 

U-10/11/12 BOYS: Section 2: 14 player LIMIT

Thursdays Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21:   7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturdays February 2, 9, 16, 23:      2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

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Sibling and Buddy discounts for all summer camps;

London Teaches 5th grader

London Burris working in our Winter Instructional Series, 2012.

Coaches must be quality demonstrators so that kids can visually lock down the fundamentals.  Coach McGannon demonstrates all the skills appropriately and with constant repetition.  

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Coach McGannon will run a 5th/6th Grade Boys AYBT team in 2012.  This is new, we did not field a team last year at this age level.  For competitive kids, this is a GREAT opportunity to improve.  We practice 4 or 5 times as much as we play, a ratio that guarantees competitive growth.  Check out our AYBT video from Summer 2011.

AYBT Registration page; March Try Outs

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It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for players at these young ages to attend our Shooting Clinics, the BEST time to build the proper form and extended shooting release is now.

2012 WIBL U-12 Sec. 2

If there are U-10/12 Girls interested in skill development, please inquire with Coach McGannon.

The Winter Instructional League is open to players 12 years old and younger.   The 1st 40+ minutes will be skill development ONLY.  The same drills and drill sequence will be employed every time we meet.  Most importantly, the game is then used as an instructional tool.  Play will be stopped periodically to TEACH these young players during the game.  There is no better time to learn and improve than while playing. Practice does NOT make perfect if the kids make mistakes in practice that are not corrected.  We do not teach kids plays, we teach kids how to play.

These are KEY AGES if the youngsters hope to play competitive basketball in the years ahead.  We build competitive habits through repetition and reinforcement in a positive and productive manner.  Basketball Basics only permits 12 players or FEWER with the U-7/8/9 group and 14 or fewer with the U-10/12 group. This allows us to focus on each player's skills and development.

Coach McGannon will run the Winter League.

We highly encourage stronger players who are younger to PLAY UP. 

Consider Shooting Clinics as well.  We have an excellent reputation for helping players build the PROPER SHOOTING FORM, which leads to a higher % of made shots.  Form must precede function.

 

On Line Registration

You may also register by phone (616) 402-1600 or e-mail: BasketballBasics@charter.net