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Spearfish Junior League Basketball
Mission Statement
Spearfish Youth Basketball is a non-profit organization providing opportunities for boys and girls grades 1-6 of all ability levels to experience hands-on instruction and competitive basketball. Our mission is to offer youth players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of basketball through instruction, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.
Keys to Success
- Teamwork Among Spearfish School District
- Working with all the Spearfish schools and activities department to utilize gym availability and comply with rules and regulations set forth for youth activities.
- Teamwork Among Program Employees, Board of Directors, Coaches and Parents
- Communication among all involved in the program about expectations among coaches, parents, league directors and board members. Giving all kids a consistent and enjoyable experience emphasizing skill development and teamwork.
- Teamwork Among Players
- Players will learn to work together and support each other during drills and games. Each player will get a chance to play every position and discover the skills and responsibilities needed at each position for the team to be successful.
- Teamwork Among Parents
- Communicating with parents league activities and schedules. Encouraging their children to buy-in to the league goal of developing fundamental basketball skills and teamwork.
- Teamwork Among Teams
- Respect among teams during practices and games, understanding the importance of developing each player and team to achieve long-term goals of athletic success at the next level.