3rd Grade Boys Program

3rd Grade Boys Basketball - New Canaan Travel Preparation Program

Overview

Experienced, professional coaches will run a fundamental basketball skills and games program for 3rd grade New Canaan boys from early November through late February out of St. Mary's gym in Norwalk. The primary objectives of the program are to introduce the boys to skill work and full-court play, and to prepare them for New Canaan’s Travel Basketball program, which begins in 5th grade.

Evaluations take place in mid-late October; practices begin in mid-November and the season ends in late February.

Mike Evans, a former varsity head coach and NCAA Division 1 assistant, and a former semi-pro, college and high school all-state player, will oversee this foundational skills-based program that also includes intra squad games and games against other towns’ teams. Mike’s website for basketball instruction can be found here.

Evaluations

This program is designed for players with some previous experience playing basketball and for players who demonstrate age-appropriate or advanced fundamental competencies. Keeping an effective player-to-coach ratio is vital for learning and advancement.

Curriculum and Schedule

Practices will be twice per week and will follow a strict curriculum that includes ball-handling, defense, shooting, passing and in-game concepts.

5v5 Games will be played on Saturdays

Season Schedule

to be released after evaluations