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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL & JR HIGH BASKETBALL

2024 BOYS' SUMMER SKILLS SESSIONS

WHO: All prospective THESA Riders for the 2024-2025 Boys’ Basketball Season.  So, if you know of homeschooled athletes that didn’t play for THESA in 2023-2024, 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. 

WHEN*: Saturday Mornings starting May 11.  Age Group Schedule is below.

Age Group

8:30-10:00 AM

12U/14U

May 18, June 1, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 20, July 27

16U/18U

May 11, June 8, July 13

 

*Dates/Age Groups Subject to Change so check website before attending

WHERE: Cross Church North Richland Hills 

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 8/1/2024, but played on 14U last year.  Player A should attend the 16U/18U session.  Player B is 14 as of 8/1/2024 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 $10 per player per session.  That money will be payable at the door in cash (please no bills > $20). Pre-registration is not required.

2024-2025 BOYS' SEASON

ABOUT THESA BASKETBALL
THESA Riders boys basketball offers competitive basketball for middle and high school aged boys (age 10 and above).
The season runs from mid-August (game start in November) to mid-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).

 
2024-2025 Boys' Basketball TRYOUT

Tryouts will be in August 2024; details are forthcoming.  Please email inquiries to thesa.riders.boys.basketball@gmail.com

ATHLETIC FEES*

  • $500 for 12 and  under (plus $180 for uniform)
  • $550 for 14 and under  (plus $180 for uniform)
  • $650 for 16 and under (plus $225 for uniform)
  • $650 for 18 and under (plus $225 for uniform)

*Subject to change for 2024-2025 seasons.  Also, NCHC also charges a $50 per athlete player fee paid directly to NCHC at the time of player registration for the District/Regional/National Tournaments.

NOTE: Returning 12/14U Players and 16/18U Players do not need a new uniform provided the prior year uniform fits and is in good repair.  Uniform includes custom sublimation home and away jersey and shorts and Shooter Shirt.  An annual $50 THESA Annual Family Fee will also be collected if not paid yet for the 2023-2024 school year.

Required Documents: Athletes can complete an online application and release by clicking here.  For those that prefer old school paper, athletes can bring a THESA Basketball Athlete Application and Release form, and a valid physical (within last 12 months) to tryouts. If a physical has not been completed, one must be completed before the first game.  NOTE: a THESA Physical form is not required but is provided for convenience.  Please review the THESA Eligibility Requirements, and read the THESA Athletic Handbook

Also, please review the NCHC Homeschool Basketball Eligibility Guidelines.  https://www.nchclive.com/guidelines/

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).

Thanks for visiting us.

Additional questions about THESA Boys' basketball can be emailed to thesa.riders.boys.basketball@gmail.com.  

THESA Riders Boys' Spirit Wear Store is CLOSED!

Click here to go to the online store to order basketball spirit wear.  Order by midnight on November 27 (Cyber Monday) to ensure you receive merchandise before Christmas!  NOTE:  A portion of each boys' order goes back to the THESA basketball program.  

THESA FUNDRAISING RESOURCES

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


Sports Engine App

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

 


THESA FEES

REMINDER:

  • THESA Family Fee due 8/29
  • Uniform Fee Due 8/29
  • 50% of Sports Fee Due 8/29
  • Final 50% of Sports Fee Due 9/27

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!

DRIBBLING DRILLS

SHOOTING DRILLS

CONDITIONING

MORE DRILLS!

Please check out these additional You Tube Video links below and additional drills under the "post feeds" for easy, at-home skills and conditioning skills!

Weak Hand and Speed Agility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWAyxWttDzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYuBFzmc94

Pick and Roll
https://youtu.be/G0n2dzSXJVY

Splitting the Hedge 
https://youtu.be/JuWAmUTmFig

Contact Finishes
https://youtu.be/mececvLFFVA

Skill Work on contact attack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWxMbJmKOE

3 man Shooting Driil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osu6n-_t7IY

Agility condition shooting Drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-eankf4iV4

Figure 8 Shooting drill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFk3sByzsQk

Shooting Drills 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCcUYB_rFCA

Dribbling Drills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyY1U91E8FU