Grades 5-6

Our FOCUS at the 5th and 6th grade levels is the value of teamwork and enhancing the player’s basketball knowledge and fundamental skills. Balancing competition is the priority in selecting teams. A maximum of two coaches may request to work together.

Teams typically have one practice and one game per week (space permitting). Playing time is shared during the games. Practices are typically held one night a week at the middle or high school gyms. We participate in league play with games scheduled on Saturdays. We also participate in tournaments held in neighboring communities on Saturdays. The number of tournaments is determined by the WMYBA budget. Schedules will be available either before or at the first practice.

Program Coordinators:

• Girls: Al Barfknecht 952-955-3836
• Boys: Erik Eliason 952-955-2611

Our GOALS are to:

• Provide effective, high quality training for players and coaches at all levels.
• Provide programs that are cooperative with, and respected by, other community programs.
• Strive to create a fun and entertaining environment for the players, families, coaches and community.
• Seek to maximize the potential of every player in the program.
• Foster the importance of teamwork and the understanding that all team members play an integral part in the success of the team.
• Promote skill development and create a positive self-esteem for every player.
• Encourage and foster player participation for the full length of a player’s youth sports career.

Policy Manual & League Rules