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Presidio Middle School Gym
September 4

Fall Basketball Training With Coach Ian

Fall 2024

Program Highlights

Ian Paratore (BA UC Berkeley) brings college-level technique to a playful and competitive environment. What follows is some of his basketball and education philosophy, as well as some of the specifics on how he runs a session with a wide variety of experience levels.

"Before players can be pushed to develop their strength and skills, they first need space to develop a love for the game. I balance high expectations with compassion when we cannot achieve those goals. We can teach high level concepts with the distraction of play.

Basketball is about two attributes: Balance and awareness. These skills can be applied to three key team focuses: Rebounding, Defense, and Shot Selection.

Safety is my number one priority. Fun is second, and game reps + sweat is next."

Clinic Highlights:
Boys and Girls, 2nd through 8th graders are welcome. With a wide age range, we anticipate a range of talent levels, and will accommodate that with some drills being split into two groups. Ian will have an assistant coach with him. Generally, the follow format will be adopted for the clinics:

6:05 - Athleticism challenge (working on footwork, coordination, or small-muscle strength)

6:10 - Passing

6:20 - Dribbling (including fakes, and pivots)

6:30 - Shooting (fundamentals + shot selection)

▪Layup varieties

▪Form shooting + Mikan Drill

▪ Game-shot varieties (contested layups, one dribble pull ups, post moves, etc)

6:40 - Mini Game (ie: 3 offensive players vs. 2 defensive players, into 2 on 1)

6:55 - Scrimmage (game restrictions, ie: 5 passes minimum per possession, are added to the coaches discretion to create good habits)

7:10 - Closing cheer after "Game Winner" (each player gets one shot with a game ending countdown. Sometimes we win, sometimes, we don't).

Drop In Fee: $35

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Presidio Middle School Gym Marina Middle School Gym 2
September 10

High School Hoops Clinic

Fall Clinic

We are organizing the sessions as both: 5v5 against coaches and hoopers from all over SF, with a light athletic workout + dribbling / shooting fundamentals + game shots + competitive mini-games.

Tuesday - ALL Girls Skills & Scrimmage Session 7-9pm - Marina Middle School
Wednesday - Boys VARSITY Skills & Scrimmage Session 7-9pm - Presidio Middle School

The idea is for players to have a chance to play against talent from all over SF. Second, there will be (at least) two coaches joining the games to keep competition at a high level, and under control.

7pm - Shooting warm-up
7:05 - Passing
7:10 - Footwork
7:15 - Game shots
7:30 - Mini game
7:45 - 5v5
8:45 - Cool down
8:55 - Closing chant

REFERRAL DISCOUNT - EVERY SIGNUP GETS YOU A FREE SESSION!

Price Structure:
4 Sessions - $100
3 Sessions - $80
2 Sessions - $60
1 Session - $35

Coach's Bios:
Ian Paratore coaches baseball and basketball at Bay school. His highest level of athletics came playing baseball at College of San Mateo; a top Junior College program in the state where he learned how a professional-level program is run. He played high school basketball at Urban school, and went on to graduate from UC Berkeley. He has taught English in Madrid, Spain, and now coaches 3rd-12th graders while pursuing a full-time art career.

Robbie Pollard has been around basketball his whole life. He grew up in AAU leagues, and played at Lowell high school here in the city. He went on to play one year at University of Cape Town. Robbie has played in international 3v3 and 5v5 tournaments. He recently returned from +3 years coaching while living abroad in Korea.

Why are you a coach?

Ian - I love staying connected to young people, and sharing my experience as it becomes appropriate to their learning. Basketball is a great context to teach a lot of life lessons.

Robbie - I coach because I love working with kids and your adults to share my love of basketball.

What is your approach when you are working with a range of skill level?

Ian - Players need to learn to play their best no matter the environment. More advanced players can be leaders, and learn communication skills, when they have the most skill in the gym. Beginners can learn to stay focused while they feel the pressure of being amongst stronger/faster competition.

Robbie - Usually, with kids of different skill levels, more encouragement is useful for the lower skill levels. I also believe in gover over the basicas with all skill levels.

What is one thing you hope to teach that is not basketball related?

Ian - Honesty. Win with grace, lose and shake everyone's hand.

Robbie - I hope to teach confidence and level-headedness. Sometimes, players develop arrogance, as I did, that comes from a lack of perspective. I want players to be humble, while knowing how to speak up for themselves.

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Mission Field at OC
September 10

Tuesday Men's League

Fall 2024

Highlights:

*7v7 Men's
*7x20 size goals, goal keepers, rain or shine artificial grass, certified referees
*8 week season - Playoffs for top teams/consolation games for others
*2 Divisions If Possible
*Game Times 6:15 - 9pm, all games on Tuesday at the same field!
*Teams have some flexibility to dictate their own schedule (playing time preference, etc.) if the schedule allows and time slots are available!
*We give teams the flexibility to reschedule games and often times add games to round out the schedule

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Mission Field at OC
September 16

Mon/Tue Co-ed Soccer League

Fall 2024

7 Week Season + Playoff for the top teams
Game Times: 6:15-10pm
Game Days: Monday or Tuesday
Location: Mission Field (20th @ Harrison)
7v7 Co-ed (5 male & 2 female players), or 6 male players ONLY if one male player is 44 years or older, min. of 5men to start.
Awards for the winning team!

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Gilman North 1 Gilman North 2
October 14

Monday 8v8 Co-ed Soccer In Berkeley

Fall 2024

8v8 Co-ed, 5men and 3 women, or 6men and 2 women if one male player is 44 years or older, min. of 5men to start.

2x25 min halves

The 8 week season of rain or shine play includes an all day single elimination playoff tournament for all divisions with up to 3 additional games
for the top teams, 1 certified referee for all games, and up to 12 awards for first placed team.

Game Times are: 7, 8, 9pm on Monday

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Mission Field at OC
October 16

Wednesday 7v7 Co-ed Soccer

Fall 2024

The Gist:
*7v7 Co-Ed
*7x25 size goals, goal keepers, rain or shine artificial grass, certified referees
*8 week season - Playoffs for top teams/consolation games for others
*2 Divisions If Possible
*Game Times 7pm - 9pm, all games on Wednesday at the same field!
*Teams have some flexibility to dictate their own schedule (playing time preference, etc. if stated before schedule comes out)
*We give teams the flexibility to reschedule games and often times add extra games to round out the schedule
*Trophy for the winning team

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Schedules & Standings

Mission High Field 1
Week 2 of 7

Sunday 8v8 Co-ed Soccer on Turf

Late Summer 24

Sunday 8v8 Co-Ed Soccer on turf
Full Size Goals
Certified Referees
7 week season and 1 week of playoffs for qualifying teams
Awards for the winning team
Game time... more

Schedule & Standings
Mission Field at OC Mission High Field 1 Mission High Field 2 USF Benedetti 1
Week 5 of 7

Wednesday 7v7 Co-ed Soccer

Late Summer 24

The Gist:
*7v7 Co-Ed
*7x25 size goals, goal keepers, rain or shine artificial grass, certified referees
*8 week season - Playoffs for top teams/consolation game... more

Schedule & Standings
Gilman North 1 Gilman North 2
Week 4 of 7

Monday 8v8 Co-ed Soccer In Berkeley

Late Summer 24

8v8 Co-ed, 5men and 3 women, or 6men and 2 women if one male player is 44 years or older, min. of 5men to start.

2x25 min halves

The 8 week season of rain or ... more

Schedule & Standings
Mission Field at OC Mission High Field 1 Mission High Field 2 USF Benedetti 1 USF Benedetti 2
Playoffs

Mon/Tue Co-ed Soccer League

Summer 2024

7 Week Season + Playoff for the top teams
Game Times: 6:15-10pm
Game Days: Monday or Tuesday
Location: Mission Field (20th @ Harrison)
7v7 Co-ed (5 male & 2 ... more

Schedule & Standings
Mission Field at OC USF Benedetti 1 USF Benedetti 2
Playoffs

Tuesday Men's League

Summer 24

Highlights:

*7v7 Men's
*7x20 size goals, goal keepers, rain or shine artificial grass, certified referees
*8 week season - Playoffs for top teams/consolatio... more

Schedule & Standings

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