Some people WANT it to happen.

Some people WISH it will happen.

Others MAKE it happen.

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Make the commitment this season.


Practices will focus on: 

- Skill Development

- Offensive Motion and Movements

- Shooting Form and Repetition

- Defensive Techniques

- Speed

- Strength

​- Plyometrics

- Conditioning.


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Youth Basketball

About

the JR Wildcats

JR Wildcats 

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​​YOUTH BASKETBALL

TEAMS


  • Program is open to 5th - 8th grade residents of Westlake.
  • ​Each team will have 1 team practice and 1 game per week.
  • Practices and games will be run by experienced coaches - NO PARENT INVOLVEMENT. 
  • Jr. Wildcats will use a common coaching style that is used across the program and at the middle school and high school levels.
  • The season will run from November through Mid-March
  • Teams will enter the Tri-County Basketball League.   
  • Following the Winter Season, the teams may be invited to play in a spring AAU tournaments and/or a local league.
  • SEE "TEAM INFO" PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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          Included in Registration:
  • Paid / Experienced Coaches - No parent involvement in playing time & team selection.
  • 1 team practice per week, from mid November - March 
  • Approximately 1 game per week; beginning in December and playoffs in March (usually 12-14 game season)
  • Practice Jersey
  • Equipment
  • League Fees
  • Referees
  • Gym Rental
  • Insurance 


Mission Statement


The goal of the Junior Wildcats Youth Basketball Program is to:

  1. Develop and promote the ideals of responsibility, hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork and friendship within a safe and positive environment.
  2. Provide a competitive, cost-effective, youth basketball program designed to give each player the opportunity to learn, develop and improve their basketball skills.
  3. Prepare players to succeed in Westlake High School’s basketball program.


Philosophy


The Junior Wildcats focus on consistent hard work and striving to become a better player. We believe in pushing your teammates to be better, picking them up when they are down, and always believing in yourself. Character is often revealed in competitive basketball. The Junior Wildcat program utilizes these opportunities to help kids develop a strong, positive, caring character. This will benefit them not only in basketball, but in life.

 

Academic Success

Junior Wildcats support the critical role that academics play in the development of our student/athletes and recognizes the need to perform in the classroom as well as on the court.   It is never the desire of the Junior Wildcats to have sports take precedence over school requirements.   If a conflict should arise, please notify your coach immediately. We would ask that parents support this effort in order to encourage academic success for every player.