Registration

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.