SUMMER SKILLS SESSIONS

WHO: All prospective THESA Riders for the 2021-2022 Boys’ Basketball Season.  So, if you know of homeschooled athletes that didn’t play for THESA in 2020-2021 but might be interested this year, please invite them or put them in contact with me.  NOTE: Attendance is highly encouraged, but is neither a requirement nor a guarantee of player placement for the Fall.

WHAT: The intent of these sessions is to not only keep up with conditioning and skills, but also to allow for some half-court and full-court scrimmaging to build team chemistry for the upcoming season. Please bring your practice jersey from last season to help with the scrimmages and drills.

WHEN: Saturday Mornings starting April 17.  Age Group Schedule is below.

WHERE: North Richland Hills Baptist Church

WHY: To build team chemistry and improve competitiveness for the upcoming season and to develop skills.  NOTE: Each player should attend the session for their prospective team.

Example(s):  Player A is 15 as of 9/1/2021, but played on 14U last year.  Player A should attend the 16U/18U session.  Player B is 14 as of 9/1/2021 but wants to be considered for 16U; Player B is encouraged to attend both the 12/14U Session and the 16/18U Session.

HOW (much): The cost will be $8 per player per session.  That money will be payable at the door in cash. 

2021-2022 Season Tryout Information

WHO: All prospective (includes returning players) THESA Riders for the 2021-2022 Boys’ Basketball Season

WHAT (tryout should I attend): Based on your age as of 9/1/2021.  Example: Player A is 15 as of 9/1/2021.  Player A should attend the 16U/18U session.  Player B is 14 as of 9/1/2021 but wants to be considered for 16U; Player B should attend both the Junior High and High School tryouts.

WHEN: Junior High (12U/14U)- August 16, 2021 from 4-6 PM; JV/Varsity (16U/18U)- August 17, 2021 from 4-6 PM; Coaches Look (exception-basis only)- August 23, 2021 from 5-6 PM for any players that cannot attend their scheduled tryout time or anyone that the coaches ask return for a second look for proper team placement.

WHERE: North Richland Hills Baptist Church

WHY: To assess the skill of each player and assure proper team placement; a roster spot is not guaranteed but our desire, as an organization, is to keep as many athletes as possible.  With that in in mind, our intent is to have an A & B team for both 12U and 14U, a 16U team and an 18U team. Each coach will conduct age-appropriate drills to evaluate proficiency, potential, coachability, etc.

HOW (do I prepare):   Athletes should be practicing during the offseason and attend as many skills' sessions as possible. Conditioning and basketball drills are located on the THESA Boys' basketball page.  Athletes are to bring a THESA Basketball Athlete Application and Release form, a valid physical (within last 12 months. NOTE: a THESA Physical form is not required but is provided for convenience), review the THESA Eligibility Requirements, and read the THESA Athletic Handbook. 

2021-2022 SEASON
THESA Riders boys basketball offers competitive basketball for middle and high school aged boys (age 10 and above).
The season runs from November to early March.
We compete against area homeschool teams, private schools, and some public schools throughout the DFW area.  One of our program goals is to schedule a sufficient number of games in a season to prepare us for the homeschool tournaments at the end of our season.
We participate in several homeschool tournaments where some are at locations that require overnight stays (State tourney is 3 nights in Round Rock, TX / Nationals is 6 nights in Springfield, MO).

Parents: We are in need  of volunteers for the upcoming season!  Areas of need are coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, clock operators, statistician, video/photography, etc.  Please prayerfully consider how you can help.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS

The boys’ basketball calendar of events is posted in the THESA Riders website (www.thesariders.com).

Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Athlete/THESA-Boys-Basketball-103256941409229/

Follow us on Instagram at

https://www.instagram.com/thesa_boysbasketball/

Thanks for visiting us.

Questions about THESA Boys' basketball and the upcoming season can be sent to THESA Boys Basketball Coordinator and Varsity Coach, Brent Dobbins, at 817-565-0843 or THESA.Riders.Boys.Basketball@gmail.com.  

Please use the following documents as you solicit and receive donations.

Keep connected to THESA Basketball, access game and practice schedules, game stats, pics and spiritwear.  We will also use this app to communicate with each other.

SETTING UP YOUR THESA SPORTS ENGINE PROFILE
 

For Parents and Athletes - Getting Started Tips
If you are a parent or athlete and are new to SportsEngine, here are some helpful tips to get you started. 

How to Create an Account

https://help.sportsengine.com/en/articles/206

How to Add a Guardian

https://help.sportsengine.com/en/articles/314-how-to-add-guardians

REMINDER:

• THESA Family Fee due 8/31
• Uniform Fee Due 8/31
• 50% of Sports Fee Due 8/31
• Final 50% of Sports Fee Due 9/28

Please: Checks only! Checks can be made payable to THESA and be given to your coach.  NOTE: Family Fee must be on a separate check!