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5th Grade Boys

Boys Class of 2032
Cost: $800

Developmental Focus

For 5th graders, this year marks a pivotal point as they transition from basic basketball skills to more advanced concepts, all while preparing for the challenges of middle school. The focus remains on reinforcing fundamental skills like shooting, dribbling, and defense, but now with a greater emphasis on game strategy and team dynamics. Players will begin to learn more advanced techniques, such as court spacing, offensive movement, and defensive rotations. Alongside skill development, character building plays a crucial role at this level. We emphasize the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience, preparing the boys to handle tougher competition both mentally and physically. This combination of skill progression and character development ensures they’re ready for the next stage of their basketball journey.

Practices

Practices are held multiple times per week, providing ample opportunity for players to develop and hone their skills. Regular attendance is essential to build team cohesion and improve individual performance. Each practice session is designed to reinforce fundamental techniques and introduce strategic elements of the game. In addition to basketball drills, practices frequently include strength and agility workouts aimed at improving players’ overall athleticism, speed, and endurance. These workouts are crucial for helping players prepare for the physical demands of high-level competition. We encourage all players to commit fully to the practice schedule to maximize their growth and readiness for upcoming tournaments and games.

Tournaments

To be determined

Games

To be determined. Games will start in November, 2024 and end in March, 2025.

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