YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB SEASON 2016/17

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1 1 YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB SEASON 2016/17 Juniors: Under 18, 16, 14, 12 s & u11 s Males & Females Senior Men s & Women PLAYERS INFORMATION 1 BOOKLET

2 2 Dear YOUNGBLOOD LIONS players, GREETINGS! I hope you are looking forward to competing for the Youngblood s Lions Basketball Club this coming season? It is always an honour to represent your club at any level and I know that everyone will make the effort to fulfil the commitment it takes to be a YOUNGBLOOD LIONS Player. We have a simple philosophy to the game of Basketball. DEFENCE, REBOUNDS & BASIC FUNDEMENTALS will win games. Out of DEFENCE comes easy OFFENCE. We will play HARD & SHOOT TRUE. If the shot is not there, create an easy opportunity by passing. Running the Offence is something to do if the Defence are back in place under the basket. You must learn to understand the game. What is your job?? Understand what is a good and a bad decision. We must come together in harmony, we must respect everyone in the club (EVERYONE has a job that benefits you) Coach Caroline Charles 2

3 3 ABOUT US YOUNGBLOODS LIONS is a friendly club; We pride ourselves on the high standards that our players achieve. We cater for junior players in and around the borough. We also have senior men and women s, both teams playing in the local league. Youngblood's Lions are proud! That we welcome ANY level of player and we train them to be the best that they can be. We are not an elite club. You train, You play. Our club is always growing; we welcome all players. Abled bodied and players with an impairment usually play alongside with their fellow team members, according to their impairment. Youngblood's Lions play at a National and local level and guarantee matches/games for all players that wish to play at whatever level. We also have players in the regional teams (London) & national (England) squads. The club also travels abroad for international tournaments as well as welcoming visitors from abroad to our home court. Please note that all members should have a CLUB SWEATSHIRT, This cost is covered in your membership. We also think that all Ballers should have their own BALL. Players should purchase their own ball and mark it clearly. U14 girls & U11 s size 5 Ball U14 boys & U18, U16 girls size 6 Ball U16, U18 boys size 7 Ball The club welcomes volunteers and supports training for those wishing to help the club in any way. Please contact Caroline Charles reference assistance for officiating/coaching or organisation of club activities. The club holds fund-raising events which all members are expected to support. 3

4 4 TEAM TARGETS To work hard all the time, with tenacity and maximum concentration To improve as an individual this will enable the team to improve as well. To allow no more than 70 points against us To force at least 15 turnovers To turn the ball over less than 8 times To sacrifice for the team, mental toughness. To out rebound the other team (BOX-OUT) Be punctual for training and games. TEAM RULES PASSING Away from the defence MOVEMENT With a purpose and be in the right place at the right time. SCREENING/PICKS Screens are walls. Walls do not move!! YOUNGBLOODS only set legal screens/picks! be they Vertical, Horizontal, Back or any others that you may need to do. CONCENTRATION-Think & look before you move or pass. Read the defence SHOT DISCIPLINE If you force it, it s a bad shot. ROLE IDENTIFICATION Know your role within the team and do your job. CONFIDENCE Be confident in yourself and your team mates ability. OFFENCE DISCIPLINE Look for the opening, make the defence work, always threaten the defence. Ask yourself do, I have the shot? Drive, pass (triple threat) FAST BREAK Pass the ball down the court to the open man. The pass travels faster than the dribble. BE LOYAL, TO YOUR FAMILY, COACH, TEAM, FRIENDS & SCHOOL 4

5 5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WINGS CROSS UNDER WINGS SPOT IN THE CORNERS SPACING This is very important! OVER DRIBBLING Pass the ball GET BACK ON DEFENCE Hands up on defence. HANDS UP IN THE PASSING LANE & ON SHOOTER DON T GIVE YOUR MAN SPACE BOX OUT Make sure the other team does not get a 2nd chance. BE ALERT See the man, see the ball. STEP IN & HELP NOT TOO MUCH SWITCHING-OPEN UP TO LET TEAM MATE THROUGH. TALKING ON DEFENCE YOU MUST Talk on Defence Pressure the ball at all times Box out!!! Catch the ball, Triple threat Pass ahead if your team-mate is open Acknowledge good passes Congratulate team mates when they are subbed off. Don t leave the court in a mood because you have been called in for a sub. Take charge fully / dive for loose ball Play HARD!! 5

6 6 SMART CLOTHES TO BE WORN TO AWAY GAMES. (We present ourselves in the best way possible) Shoes, Trousers, Skirts, Shirts etc. Fines will be levied to those who wear trainers and jeans to away games. E.g. 1 per trainer, 1 per leg of jeans and so on. To be paid on the day or you will not be allowed to play! There is NO DEBATE. (This rule applies also to the GIRLS, who for some reason think they are exempt!!!!!!!) HOME GAMES YOU SHOULD WEAR YOUR CLUB SWEATS and what you are comfortable in. (Club sweat you should already have, or you can purchase a new one for 20) New members to the club you will get your club sweat with your new membership payment 6

7 7 IT AIN T HAPPENING!!!!! NO WAY!!!!!!! NO-No's!!!!! NEVER!!!!! Walking back on defence Passing the ball with feet off the floor Forced shots Not denying the cutter Being in the wrong position on defence resulting in being beaten by the dribbler No hustle for the loose ball. Finger rolling the lay-up. One-handed passes Swearing/bad mouthing team-mates or officials Getting a technical foul Bouncing/shooting the ball in practise when coach is addressing you TAKING ALCOHOL, SMOKING, TAKING DRUGS. WARNING!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!! IF YOU GET A TECHNICAL FOUL THE CLUB FINE IS 25! IF YOU ARE KICKED OUT OF A GAME THE CLUB FINE IS 50! YOU ALSO HAVE TO TAKE THE PUNISHMENT OF ENGLAND BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ON TOP OF THE CLUB FINE. YOU WILL NOT PLAY UNTIL THE FINE IS PAID AND THERE IS NO WAY ROUND IT. SO DON T LET IT BE YOU. 7

8 8 Fees Information YOUNGBLOODS LIONS The fees for the 2016/17 season 170 NEW MEMBERS 150 CURRENT MEMBERS Subs will be paid 20 per month (collection at the beginning of the month) YOUNGBLOODS DO NOT ASK FOR MATCH FEE S or PETROL MONEY. Your fees are a minimal amount of the offset of what the club actually pays for. (Approx cost per game) Facility hire = 30 per hour Kit up keep = 10 wash & dry Volunteer training = 50 per course Travel = 300 per trip APPROX Refreshments = 50 Umpires' fee = 50 Table Officials' fee = 30 League Fee s = 180 per team As you can see what we ask for is a drop in the ocean. If we times the above amount by the approximate amount of games one team has per season the cost runs to the amount of approx 8000!!!..That is to run just 1 team! Fees should be paid As Soon as Possible! ASAP! Dead line is September 2016 You also need to supply 2 passport photos. You also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate or your passport (Caroline can do your photo s if you wish) 8

9 9 AGE GROUPS & TEAM NAMES U10 (FREE) Youngbloods Youngers (if players requires training kit please contact coaching staff) U12=Players born after Sept 1st 2005 (Will pay 50 membership. U12 get games once a month) All other members will pay the above membership, Old members 150, New members 170. U13=Players born after Sept 1st 2004 (Youngbloods LIONS playing u14r) U14=Players born after Sept 1st 2003 (Youngbloods TITANS playing u14p) U15=Players born after Sept 1st 2002 (Youngbloods NITROS playing u16r) U16=Players born after Sept 1st 2001 (Youngbloods ACERS playing u16p) U18=Players born after Sept 1st 1999 (Youngbloods CRUSADERS playing u18p) U14- Girls Youngbloods CUBS, u16 Girls Youngbloods LIONESS, U18 Girls Youngbloods AMAZONS Cheques should be made payable to: YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB. Payments can be made in instalments, but please note that licence cards will not be applied for until membership is paid in total. No licence, No play. Please see or call Caroline Charles for payment methods for families who need to make other arrangements for membership payment. Caroline Charles It takes courage and commitment to live your dreams, dare to dream!! 9

10 Da 10 YOUNGBLOODS LIONS TRAINING SESSIONS U11 MIXED ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 10-12pm U13 BOYS EAST HAM LEISURE CENTRE 6-8pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 6-8pm U14 GIRLS COPPERBOX STRATFORD 5pm-7pm U14 BOYS EAST HAM LEISURE CENTRE 6-8pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 6-8pm U15 BOYS ST ANGELA SCHOOL 6-8pm ANGELAS SCHOOL 6-8pm U16 GIRLS COPPERBOX STRATFORD 6-8pm ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 6-8pm U16 BOYS ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 6-8pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 6-8pm U18 BOYS U18G WOMENS MENS ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 8-10pm ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 8-10pm COPPERBOX STARTFORD 6-8pm ST ANGELA SCHOOL 6-8pm ST ANGELAS SCHOOL 8-10pm EAST HAM LEISURE CENTRE 8-10pm ST ANGELA S SCHOOL 8-10pm 10

11 11 YOUNGBLOODS LIONS Parents Information Dear Parent/s or Guardian Your son/daughter has shown an interest in playing for YOUNGBLOODS LIONS. Please read this letter carefully so that you are aware of our activities and expectations of both players and their parents or guardians. Training will take place on see YOUNGBLOODS LIONS TRAINING SESSIONS At Club Sessions. The training session will be run by qualified coaches and training equipment will be provided. The cost of the training session will be paid monthly 10 and at least 1 month in advance. Your child will be provided with his/her own training kit once membership has been paid in full. Players without club training kit must provide their own training clothing. Player should also have water/water bottles Finally, a Team Code of Good Practice has been produced and members of YOUNGBLOODS are expected to adhere to this. A copy has been enclosed and I ask that you to study it carefully. I look forward to meeting you in person. 11

12 12 Basketball coaches CAROLINE CHARLES STEPHEN ONIRETI AARON SENIOR LAURENT IRISH ASK ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AT TRAINING 12

13 13 AGGRESSIVENESS We will dominate our opponents. We will constantly attack, harass the ball. We will deny our man the lane and the pass. We will contest every dribble, every shot, and every rebound. We will box-out, take the charge, and DIVE on the floor for loose balls. 2. CONDITION To maintain the intensity of work that your coaches will require you to be in good condition. You must work beyond your fitness level if you are to obtain physical fitness. You also need to be mentally fit one does not go without the other on the basketball court. 3. DETERMINATION This state of mind. How you train is how you play. YOUNGBLOODS will play 100% Basketball, winning or losing to the final whistle. 4. PRIDE To experience pride all of the above done to maximum effort will spread through the team and everyone will share the enjoyment of the all out team effort. However pride will never be felt by a poorly disciplined team that has selfish individuals who play carelessly and for themselves. 13

14 14 YOUNGBLOODS STAFF: CHAIRPERSON Caroline Charles HON SECRETARY Jennifer Brown VICE SECRETARY Stephen Onireti TREASURER James Beazley COACHING STAFF Caroline Charles Rebecca King Stephen Onireti Trevor Griffiths Emma Omo-Bare Richard Marson Susan Davis Dela Akuacu Kaan Yauvzel (Asst) Patsy Imbert (Asst) ADMIN STAFF Cyrine Anderson Dela Akuacu Samira Jamal Caroline Charles Trevor Griffiths Maxine Skepple Michelle Sarpong 14