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ABOUT

CONNECT SPORTS
BASKETBALL

Connect Sports Basketball was created to foster the development of Christian faith, character and leadership in our youth while teaching the fundamentals of basketball.  While participating in Connect Sports Basketball we introduce basic footwork, dribbling and shooting skills.  We discuss common violations.  We also teach defense and rebounding. We teach position roles and responsibilities of the players.  We review traveling, double dribble and palming the ball.

After each game we review game performance, discuss positions on the court and promote skill development. We promote and teach offensive movement and teach court spacing.  Our coaches are trained to coach through improvements and encourage skill development.  We focus on sportsmanship and team unity.

During a student’s training they will also develop character and integrity through devotional studies provided by their coach and Connect Sports leaders.  Our philosophy is born from the belief that God’s great love calls us to compete with integrity and to demonstrate discipline in the context of competition.   We believe that pursuing excellence, student athletes learn character building lessons to be all that they can.

2024-25 SEASON SCHEDULE:

EVALUATIONS

  • Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
  • Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00pm Noon

You can bring your child anytime during the evaluation night of your choice.

Every player must attend ONE evaluation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Age Requirement:

Connect Sports Basketball is for children ages 4 through 6th grade.

Practice:

First practice: week of January 13, 2025

All Practices Are Held At The ROC, Eden, and the Community Church

Picture Day:

Pictures will take place during practice. More info to come.

Game Days

Seven weeks of Saturday Games begin February 1, 2025 and are played at Eden Church & The ROC.

Pricing

  • First Child $85.00

    ($10 discount if you are re-using last year's black and white jersey)

  • Each Additional Sibling $75.00​

    ($10 discount if you are re-using last year's black and white jersey)

  • Late Registration $95.00​

    After November 17th and until December 7, 2024

WHO TO CONTACT

Connect Sports Leadership Team

Jeremy Haynie

Mason First Church of the Nazarene

Basketball Co-Director
connectsportsbasketball
@gmail.com

Dutch Dockter

Mason Community Church
mccoffice1000@gmail.com Basketball Co-Director
(517) 204-0512

Lee and Janet Larner

Eden United Brethren

Basketball Co-Directors
(517) 896-4236 Lee
(517) 896-7091 Janet

RESOURCES
Coach Training: not yet scheduled