8th Grade Program

The eighth grade girl’s basketball program will build upon the skills developed in the prior years and prepare them, both physically and mentally, for high school basketball.  Passing, shooting, ball-handling and defensive skills and techniques will be refined and sharpened.  An emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough understanding of game concepts and strategies.  The girls will be exposed to various types of offensive and defensive schemes.  Team strategies to adapt and succeed against these schemes will be emphasized.  We will create a climate that fosters the development of skill and sportsmanship by striving for excellence, establishing an optimistic philosophy and becoming positive role models.  We will develop and elicit a humble attitude whether winning or losing.  Practices will be approximately 120 minutes long and will be broken into three parts – individual skill development, team drills, and game-like situations.  Our season will typically run from early-October through December.