Stewards of the Game

Basketball Program Highlights

Overview:	Every successful youth basketball program must provide each player the opportunity to become the best basketball player he is capable of becoming. As each individual is blessed with different abilities and talents, this implies providing fair, but not always the same opportunities, for each player to strive to achieve his own personal best. Moreover, it is during the struggle to achieve this personal success that lasting life lessons like perseverance, self-confidence, and humility are learned. Stewards of the Game, or any youth sports program, can only build these important character traits and lasting life lessons within a framework that encourages and challenges each individual to become the best he is capable of becoming. Growth, be it physical or spiritual, requires struggle. Romans 5: 3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. In order for players to be given th is opportunity, age-appropriate fundamentals and sound basketball principles must be at the very foundation of basketball instruction.
Practices:	During the pre-season we intend to offer each team at least 2-3 practices per week, based on court availability. Each practice will last approximately 1 ½ hours. Once games begin, practices will likely be twice a week.
Fundamentals:	Consistent with our overall philosophy and core values, our goal is to start with basic skills and teach more advanced concepts only after these basic skills are learned. There are 10 fundamental skill areas that we will focus on: Warming up properly, Conditioning, Ball Handling & Dribbling, Passing & Cutting, Shooting, Defense, Rebounding, Half Court Offense, Fast Breaks, Full Court Press (Offense and Defense). Detailed information on each of these 10 skill areas is available upon request, and will be available soon on our website @ www.stewardsofthegame.org.
League Play:	The number of regular season and playoff games will vary by age group. We also plan to offer "challenge" play for the more advanced players.
Summer Programs:	We hold several camps and weekend clinics throughout the summer. Some of these events will be co-sponsored by Stewards of the Game and various churches in the area. Contact us for more information regarding our June and July camps!
Organizational Leadership:	Mike Kayes JV Basketball Coach – SouthLake Christian Academy (2000-2003) Played High School Varsity Basketball. All-conference selection as a 5’3” senior point guard 15 years experience as a youth basketball coach Wayne Worley Current basketball and baseball coach with Stewards of the Game 11 years experience as as youth sports coach Played football and baseball in high school
Professional Endorsement	Bob McKillop Currently in his 16^th season as Head Basketball Coach Instruction at Davidson College Winningest Varsity Basketball Coach in Davidson College history Played Varsity Basketball at Hofstra University Inducted into Hofstra University Basketball Hall of Fame Free-Agent Signee: Philadelphia Sixers Renown developer of top college coaches & NBA caliber players Larry Garloch Current Owner of Hoops Help: One–on-One Basketball Instruction and Camps Former Asst. Basketball Coach at Davidson College from 1988 - 1998 Four-year letterman on Miami University varsity basketball team, Captain of 1973 squad
Age Divisions:	5/6 year-olds 7/8 year-olds 9/10 year-olds 11/12 year-olds 13/14 year olds (based on demand) Girl's Only Divisions (based on demand) If there are not enough girls to form a Girls Only Division, girls will be mingled into the Co-Ed Age Divisions noted above.