Playmakers Summer 4v4 Growth League - High School Boys
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30pm-8:00pm, beginning July 7th, ending Wednesday, August 13th.
Full List of Dates: 7/8, 7/11, 7/15, 7/18, 7/22, 7/25, 7/29, 8/1, 8/5, 8/8, 8/12, 8/15
Location: John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton (Newton, MA)
Format:
This unique 12 session program is an advanced course in basketball decision-making. Players will learn our concepts and then test them in round-robin game nights where everyone plays.
Program Structure:
Tuesday night Practices: These will be typical Playmakers practices, split into smaller groups
A series of competitive, fun and engaging games centered on concepts of play
Fast-paced play encouraging quick decision-making
Exploration of concepts through on-court film sessions of WNBA and college teams
Friday night Min-game nights: Round-robin in-house reffed games
These could be half court, full court, 4v4 or 5v5 games, with winning teams staying on the court.
An encouraging and competitive environment with a “game-like” feel. Time and score, reffing, and coaching for individual teams.
Evaluation and tracking
Most improved: We measure decision-making ability and track progress with the concepts (“reads”) over the course of the program. Regardless of where a girl starts with their skill level, every player can demonstrate improvement from start to finish.
Cost: $300 per player (all 12 sessions). Please reach out if your son wants to participate but you are experiencing financial hardship.