ABOUT THE SPANGLE BASKETBALL PROGRAM
The Spangles program strives to build upon the principles of AAU, giving young players the opportunity to take a meaningful learning step in and through basketball. Towards this end, the objective is to provide a positive competitive environment from which to develop qualities such as character, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence. Our coaches are committed to promoting these ideals while teaching girls the fundamentals of basketball and developing and improving their individual and team basketball skills.
Spangle Basketball is committed to providing the opportunity to play with and against the highest levels of competition. While the goal is to compete at the highest level, tournaments are carefully selected to best match the skill levels of our teams. Doing so provides the best opportunity to foster a positive learning experience in a positive environment.
In order to provide the positive environment embodied above, our players, coaches, and parents must each embrace certain ideals and responsibilities. We call this the Spangle Basketball Game plan. To see the Spangle Game Plan click below.
- Strive to become the best player and teammate possible.
- Be serious about learning and playing basketball.
- Become a leader on and off the court.
- Learn how to overcome adversity and meet challenges.
- Always show good sportsmanship.
- ALWAYS "stick together" as a team.
- Be supportive of your teammates win or lose.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes, take risks.
- Respect your coaches, parents and opponents.
- "Trash talking" and disrespect will not be tolerated.
- Stay focused on the game and coach; be ready to go in the game
- Remember, the HARDER you work, the HARDER it is to give up.
- Make a commitment to attend practice and to work hard.
- Playing time must be earned. There are no guarantees.
- Remember you are representing your team, yourself, family & home town.
- Above all, Have Fun!! After all, Basketball is just a game.
- Encourage and Support your children
- Provide positive reinforcement to all girls on the team
- Encourage your daughter to support team members
- Support your teams coaches in whatever ways you can
- Being a good role model to your children
- Respect other parents, coaches, opponents and referees.
- Remember you are representing yourself, family, &
- Provide a positive environment that allows players to grow as people and basketball players.
- To grow your own skills as a coach so as to continually increase the opportunities you provide your players to grow and learn.
- Provide the team with the best opportunity to win while still trying to give all teammates the opportunity to contribute.
- Respect all your players, parents, opponents and referees.
- Remember you are representing yourself, your family and your home town.