St. Francis Area Schools

Introduce your child to the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and supportive environment! This program is designed for kindergarten and 1st grade boys and girls who are just starting out. Players will learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through age-appropriate drills and activities. Each session will emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, and having fun while building confidence on the court. Session Format: 20 minutes of warm-ups and skill-building (dribbling, passing, shooting, defense) 40 minutes of game play to put skills into action Program Details: Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm Locations: St. Francis Elementary, East Bethel Elementary, Cedar Creek Elementary What to Bring: Gym shoes, water bottle, and a positive attitude Experience: No prior basketball experience required Volunteer Coaches Needed: This program depends on parent and community volunteers to coach teams. No coaching background is required—resources and guidance are provided. Coaches help run warm-ups, guide skill instruction, and facilitate games to ensure all players learn and have fun. Please consider volunteering when registering your child.

This program is designed for boys in 2nd and 3rd grade who are ready to take the next step in their basketball journey. Players will continue developing the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense while being introduced to more structured game play. Each session will focus on building skills, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment. Session Format: 20 minutes of warm-ups and skill development (drills to improve ball-handling, shooting form, passing, and defense) 40 minutes of game play with coaches refing to help players learn the rules of the game Program Details: Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, One-hour sessions between 6:30–8:30 pm (specific times assigned after registration) Locations: St. Francis Elementary, East Bethel Elementary, Cedar Creek Elementary What to Bring: Gym shoes, water bottle, and energy to learn and play Experience: No prior basketball experience required Volunteer Coaches Needed: This program relies on parent and community volunteers to coach and guide players. Coaches will help organize warm-ups, lead skill activities, and coach games. Training and resources are provided—just bring your enthusiasm for working with kids and sports!

This program is designed for girls in 2nd and 3rd grade who are ready to take the next step in their basketball journey. Players will continue developing the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense while being introduced to more structured game play. Each session will focus on building skills, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment. Session Format: 20 minutes of warm-ups and skill development (drills to improve ball-handling, shooting form, passing, and defense) 40 minutes of game play with coaches refing to help players learn the rules of the game Program Details: Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, One-hour sessions between 6:30–8:30 pm (specific times assigned after registration) Locations: St. Francis Elementary, East Bethel Elementary, Cedar Creek Elementary What to Bring: Gym shoes, water bottle, and energy to learn and play Experience: No prior basketball experience required Volunteer Coaches Needed: This program relies on parent and community volunteers to coach and guide players. Coaches will help organize warm-ups, lead skill activities, and coach games. Training and resources are provided—just bring your enthusiasm for working with kids and sports!