– The focus for club basketball is to work on players individual skills and have the opportunities to play with players from other schools and for other coaches. TC Basketball is inclusive to all player levels, all schools.
– We believe the goal of club basketball is to continue to build on the love of the game of basketball and have fun while learning to compete and work hard.
– We want our players improve their overall basketball skills and help them become the best basketball player that they can be. Our biggest goal is to dramatically improve each player’s skill levels and confidence during club season so that they can then apply those skills to their school teams.
Based on extensive knowledge of the Fraser Valley Basketball community, the coaches and directors of TC Basketball feel the club has an educated opinion of the basketball landscape. TC chooses not to inform people as to why families shouldn’t join another club. Rather, the club focuses on why TC is a good option for many. Some of the key questions every family should ask when joining a basketball club are:
– What are the up front and possible additional costs?
– What do we get in return?
– Who is coaching my son/daughter and what are their credentials?
– What is their coaching philosophy?
– For practices, what is the coach to athlete ratio?
– What is the goal for the team?
– How many players do you keep on each team?
– Is the skill level on the team comparable to my son or daughters abilities?
– Where do my son/daughters fees get allocated?
– If my son/daughter is offered a spot, what are your playing time guidelines?
-What are the time commitments for the season?
TC is able to answer these questions as should all basketball clubs. Once families have done their homework, they can make an educated decision on what is the best fit. TC leadership is happy to make recommendations if for some reason TC is not the right fit.
– The focus on the travel teams is to provide basketball players with a positive environment for players to put their skills to work and gain game time experience.
– The focus is still on the development of players and build on individual skills with basketball decision making and team concepts
– For 2020 we will have boys and girls teams from U9 to U16/17
– Teams are chosen from our ID Camps in March- see Tryouts Girls & Boys
– Teams will range in ability from Select to Elite level with the goal to find a place for all players at the right level
– Travel teams play for the most part in tournaments around the lower mainland. Older or more elite teams may travel to into the states for tournaments or team camps or to the island or Okanagan. Tournament participation will be based on family/player for each individual team.
– The number of tournaments will be based on family/player for each individual team, anywhere from 3 (youngest teams) to 6 or 7 tournaments (U16/17 teams)
– Our hope is that players can attend all tournaments but understand if there are conflicts with other sports and activities. We would like to offer the travel team experience to as many players to play as possible so we encourage players to talk with TC directors/coaches about any schedule conflicts so we can come up with a flexible plan.
– Club team tryouts are first week of March and the teams start after spring break
– Finish date depends on the age group/level of the team- younger teams usually finish at the end of June (first weekend of July) while older teams continue into middle of July
– Fundraising opportunities are available for all travel team players- we offer 2-3 fundraising events for the season
– Each team cost will be different based on the length of training, and the number and location of tournaments.
– For example the following
o the U11 boys team last year participated in 3 tournaments and ran for 6 weeks and was $350.00
o the U13 boys team last year participated in 5 tournaments and ran for 8 weeks and was $575.00
o the U17 team participated in for 7 tournaments (BC & Washington), Gonzaga University week long team camp and one full week in Las Vegas for the Big foot Live tournament was $1800.00.
– Uniforms are an additional cost
– This year if you still have your TC Royal Blue uniform, you can opt out of purchasing a new one and save your money and or purchase other TC clothing on our new online store.
– Focus is on a mix of individual drills and contests in a fun-filled learning atmosphere. Areas of focus will include: shooting mechanics, footwork, basic ball handling skills, one on one moves
– You can attend the training camps once or twice a week depending on what fits best for your schedule
– If you are attending once a week, you can make up the missed session on the other training day.
– No experience necessary. Because the skills sessions and skills academy are based on individual skills, each player can focus and work at their own level.