Ends: April (exact date TBA)
Practices: Every Saturday from 8:30am - 9:45am
Location: South Side YMCA (Chicago, IL.)
The YBA Popcorn All-Stars is our youngest group of participants who really are exposed to not just practicing basketball at the South Side YMCA but they also get to perform at various high school, college and professional basketball games in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas.
The Popcorn All-Stars (Ages 4-7) are coached by Mr. Gil Walker and Mr. Wayne Trice along with other volunteer coaches.
Gil Walker is the founder and Head Coach of the Popcorn All-Stars and the YBA program. He has been involved with YBA since 1973. He strongly believes in giving back to our youth and communities. Gil also believes that if we invest in our children we are investing in our future. Gil has a wide range of basketball experiences which led him to developing the YBA program.
Wayne Trice is the Asst. Head Coach of the Popcorn All-Stars and is a YBA Alumni. Wayne also brings a wide range of basketball skills and experience from YBA to college basketball which also makes him one of our longest remaining coaches in the YBA program.
Popcorn All-Stars will practice on Saturdays from 8:30am - 9:45am. All participants MUST...
- Be dressed in shorts, t-shirt and gym shoes.
- Bring a basketball each week to practice.
- Give 100% effort all the time.
- Keep us informed of their Academic Grades every week.
The Popcorn All-Stars will have many opportunities to show off their talents and skills at some of the following locations in the Chicagoland area:
- UIC-University of Illinois at Chicago
- Loyola University
- DePaul University
- Chicago State University
- Olive-Harvey College
- Malcolm X College
- United Center (NBA-Chicago Bulls)
- WNBA-Chicago Sky (Women's Team)
- Chicago Public Schools City Championship Games
Each year we are asked to perform and we take a lot of pride in representing the YBA program each and every time we step on the court.
The upcoming season performance schedule will be posted once it becomes available.
RULES FOR PARENTS:
- At least (1) adult must be present at all practices. If you would like to assist us with the wourk-outs, please have gym shoes and sports attire. Parents not providing assistance must stay off the court.
- In order for participants to be on time, you have to be on time (8:30a.m. for Saturday practice).
- Please encourage your child to never criticize others, but to encourage others.
- Please help your child practice skills during the week.
RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS:
- Participants must be in uniform in order to participate. Uniforms include: Gym Shoes, White Socks, Shorts and/or Sweat Pants, T-Shirts and/or Sweat Shirts.
- Participants must have a regulation size basektball. A rubber indoor/outdoor ball is acceptable, but a leather ball is preferable.
- Participants should be dressed and ready to go at practice time.
- Participants may not leave the gym without permission from a Coach.
- Participants must come to all practice sessions.
- Everyone must come to our end of the season Awards Ceremony.
RULES FOR COACHES:
- All Coaches and Staff must be on time (before 8:30a.m.)
- All Coaches and Staff must be in proper attire.
We believe in safety first at all times, however sometimes participants may sometime have minor accidents; parents please stay calm, stay off the court, your child will be well taken care of.
If you have any question, please contact me directly at (773) 615-5430.
Respectfully,
Coach Gil Walker
YBA Advisory Staff:
Clarence Cooper, YBA Commissioner
Darryl Arrington, YBA Coordinator
Phone: (773) 947-0700
Email: SouthSideYBA@gmail.com
YBA...it's not just about basketball!
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