FAQ
I AM WILLING TO COACH, BUT I DONT HAVE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE. WOULD IT STILL BE HELPFUL FOR ME TO VOLUNTEER?
Yes! You don’t need to be a basketball expert, just a responsible adult who cares about kids and their growth. If that’s you, we’d love to have you as a coach! We’ll provide a coaches clinic and training before the season starts to help you get going.
WHEN WILL THE COACHES MEETING AND DRAFT BE HELD?
The mandatory coach meeting for the 2025 Youth Summer 1 season will be held on May 15, just before player evaluations. Head coaches are required to attend. The meeting location and exact time will be announced soon.
During the meeting, we will:
- Set the draft order
- Finalize practice schedules
- Cover key rules and gameplay details
Player evaluations will follow the meeting, and the coach’s draft will take place afterward.
HOW MANY PLAYERS CAN I FREEZE TO MY ROSTER PRIOR TO THE DRAFT?
Each coach will be allowed to freeze up to 3 players to his or her roster prior to the draft process.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE DRAFT?
All players must attend evaluations unless they are already frozen to a roster. Before the draft, coaches will have the chance to evaluate all eligible players in their age division. The number of frozen players on your team determines when you start drafting. For example, if you have 2 frozen players, you’ll begin drafting in Round 3, after coaches with fewer freezes make their picks. The draft continues until every player in the division has been placed on a team.
WHAT DO THE EVALUATIONS ENTAIL AND WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE?
Evaluations are your chance to see all draft-eligible players in action. Each player will:
- Dribble down and attempt a right-handed layup
- Dribble back and attempt a left-handed layup
- Take one free throw
Players will wear numbered jerseys, and you'll receive a list matching numbers to names. Use this time to assess skill levels and plan your draft strategy.
I COACHED LAST SEASON. DO I HAVE TO REDO MY BACKGROUND CHECK AND SAFETY COURSE?
Every coach and volunteer is required to pass a background check and complete a safety course once per year.
Does the league provide basketballs for practice?
No. Game balls are provided for games only. Players should bring their own correctly sized ball to practices.