SBAs Group Clinics!
Participation is based on a first-come-first-serve basis, and will be limited to roughly 20-25 players per clinic.
Perhaps Some Commonly Asked Questions About SBA Clinics
What happens at a clinic? - Clinics are meant to be fun, fast, and personalized. Instruction will aim to help kids learn (and reinforce) basketball basics. Skills and drills will focus on shooting, layups, passing, dribbling, defense, footwork, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Does the clinic have a "style"? - Clinics are meant to be low stress! SBA coaches will incorporate fun and play into instructional sessions. They will also briefly demonstrate a skill or drill, and then work with small groups on 8-foot baskets to help players learn and improve while having fun and developing good habits! Coaches will also look for opportunities to encourage friendly/spirited competition among players.
What doesn't happen at a clinic? - We likely won't play 5v5! And there probably won't be any whistles. And players will not be ranked or compared to other players. We encourage all types of skill levels to participate, because SBA players will all benefit by getting tons and tons of reps along with positive reinforcement and an emphasis on teaching basketball basics.
What should my child bring to a clinic? - Great question! They should bring a water bottle, a ball of their choosing (but preferably a 27.5 inch regulation size women's basketball!), and sneakers.
Should I stay and watch my kid play? - Sure. But also you can give yourself an hour and a half break if you want. Your call!
What's up with this 30 minute shootaround at the end? Glad you asked. I noticed during my daughter's league games it was always difficult to get teams off the court on time so the next grouping of kids could start their game. And the reason for this always seemed to be that kids AND parents were trying to get extra shots up together... which is awesome! So SBA is building in some OPTIONAL time where kids and parents/guardians can take advantage of having access to an indoor court with lower rims, and can use the time to play basketball together for a bit before heading home!
Do parents/guardians have to come to the shootaround? Not at all. It will still be supervised. You can come get your child at 7:30 if you'd like. We will make sure they are well taken care of during the shootaround!
How does this benefit Old Pine Community Center? - Simple! Once expenses are covered, all profits from clinic earnings will go to OPCC, along with court rental fees.
Can I help out during a clinic in any way? - Honestly... we've got it covered (I hope!). But I'm sure there will be nights where having a parent or two monitoring a basket and helping with a small group will be welcomed. So if you want to do that just let us know.
Who is Pat Egan? - He is my friend from college. He also comes from a long line of Egans who all played and/or coached basketball with their shirts tucked in. He was once Kobe Bryant's ball-boy. And, combined, he is the most patient person and fundamentally sound basketball player I have ever met.
What about this Liz Moore person? Who is she? She looks rather tall. She must have played basketball, right? - WRONG! But she is a sensible human and mother of two who hangs around and helps make SBA a success, which is great!
Sample Clinic Schedule
6:00 to 6:10 - Intro and Warmup Game
6:10 to 6:15 - Shooting Drills Demo
6:15 to 6:25 - Shooting Drills Game
6:25 to 6:30 - Water Break
6:30 to 6:40 - Breakaway Game
6:40 to 6:50 - Dribble Tag
6:50 to 6:55 - Team Contest
6:55 to 7:00 - Final Huddle
7:00 to 7:30 - Open Shootaround!