Week of November 27

This last week we began installing our base offense and defensive approach, learning out of bounds plays, and reviewing game situations. As much as we've started, we are still behind the schedule I was targeting for preseason. We have three more practices until our first game next week and have much more to put in, so it's important everyone be there for these next practices.

Schedule Week of November 27th

11/27 - Monday - Practice 6:30 - 8:00 PM @ St. Richard's Gym

11/27 - Monday - Team Meeting 8:00 PM @  St. Richard's Gym after practice

11/30 - Thursday - Practice 6:30 - 8:00 PM @ St. Richard's Gym

12/2 - Saturday - OFF  

SSYO Schedule

The league has published the schedules for this season. We will be playing in the Boys Cub Gold - Blue Division. Please find attached the current copies of the game schedule and driving directions to game locations for 2017-18. There will also be a link to the latest schedule and directions on the side bar of the team web site.

Aligning Expectations

As I have done in past, I will be handing out player contracts again this year that will spell out team expectations and require commitments from players and parents (a link is on the team web site on the Documents tab, for reference). This also is the primary tool for addressing concerns. We will review this at the team meeting, Monday, November 27th.

TeamSnap

As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, now that game schedules are available from the league, we will be adding TeamSnap to the list of communications methods regarding the calendar. Look for a separate email invite in the next couple days.

Reference Material

Also in the next couple days, I will be sending copies of some of the plays and approaches we are doing on the court for you and your player to review. These will only be made available through email and not on the team web site. I expect there will be more materials that I send throughout the season for your reference.

Week of November 20

The first couple weeks have focused on conditioning. Now we will be shifting gears and installing our base offense and defensive approach, learning out of bounds plays, and reviewing game situations. 

Season Opener

It looks like our first game will be Tuesday, December 5th. This will be a reschedule from Saturday, December 2nd. That leaves time for 6 more practices before our first game.

Practices

We have not yet had everyone at a practice, and we have a lot of ground to cover in the next two weeks. Everyone is new to the systems we will play this season, and we don't have a lot of roster depth, so it's important for everyone to be there for all practices. Attendance is expected at all practices, with a few exceptions. If you cannot make a practice because of a family commitment, please advise me, or Coach Sullivan, in advance. If you do not have a ride to practice, please call someone on the team. Ride sharing can almost always be arranged with enough notice. 

A few other items/reminders regarding practice, please:
- come ready to take the floor when our practice time begins (tie your laces, visit the restroom, stretch, etc. all before practice)
- don't wear your basketball shoes on the street; change them at the gym
- be ready to learn
- bring a water bottle

Schedule Week of November 20th

11/20 - Monday - Practice 6:30 - 8:00 PM @ St. Richard's Gym

11/23 - Thursday - HAPPY THANKSGIVING! - No Practice

11/24 - Friday - Practice 10:00 AM - noon @ St. Peter's Gym

11/25 - Saturday - Practice 8:00 - 10:00 AM @ St. Peter's Gym

If you are in town Thanksgiving weekend, please attempt to be at practice. If you need help with transportation, please contact someone else on the team for help.

As has been my practice, I will be handing out player contracts again this year that will spell out team expectations and require commitments from players and parents (a link is on the team web site on the Documents tab). We will review this at a team meeting, Monday, November 27th.

Blessed Trinity Boys Cub Gold Basketball 2017-18 Kicks Off

Practices

From now to the week of our first game, we will have an irregular practice schedule. I am shooting to get at least 10 practices in before our first game, which I expect will be Dec. 9th (we requested a first week bye on Dec. 2nd because the coaches have a conflict). Once games start, it looks like our regular practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays.

This is our practice plan the next week and a half. We will be focusing on conditioning and fundamentals in these early sessions.

Schedule Weeks of November 6th & 13th (tentative)

11/9 - Thursday - Practice 6:30-8:00 PM @ St. Peter's Gym
11/11 - Saturday - Practice 9:30-11:00 AM @ St. Peter's Gym
11/13 - Monday - Practice 6:30-8:00 PM @ St. Richard's Gym

11/16 - Thursday - Practice 6:30-8:00 PM @ St. Richard's Gym, or St. Peter's Gym

11/18 - Saturday - Practice 9:30-11:00 AM @ St. Peter's Gym

A few items/reminders regarding practice, please:
- come ready to take the floor when our practice time begins (tie your laces, visit the restroom, stretch, etc. all before practice)
- don't wear your basketball shoes on the street; change them at the gym
- be ready to learn
- bring a water bottle

Everyone is new to the systems we will play this season, and we don't have a lot of roster depth, so it's important for everyone to be there for practices. Attendance is expected at all practices, with a few exceptions. As has been my practice, I will be handing out player contracts again this year that will spell out team expectations and require commitments from players and parents (a link is on the Documents tab). We will review this at a team meeting that will be scheduled in the next couple weeks. Being part of a basketball team requires a pretty big commitment. It can also come with great rewards. I'm really looking forward to this season.

Welcome!

Welcome to the 2017-18 Boys Cub Gold Basketball season. This site is a reference for parents, players, and fans, and will include schedules, important documents and information, (hopefully) useful links, and announcements.