Oganization and Objectives Based
in Northern Virginia, the NO LIMITS Basketball Club is a private organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement
of girls basketball. The club's objective is to help young players advance their basketball skills while fostering
sportsmanship, self sacrifice, determination, dedication and acceptance of responsibility.
Program and Activities To meet
our objective, NO LIMITS will sponsor girls AAU basketball teams which will typically hold 2 practices a week and compete
in AAU and showcase tournaments during weekends from March to August. Tryouts are held in early March of each year.
For 2010, the 15U team (9th and 10th graders) will compete in major showcase tournaments such as USJN in Hershey and Washington,
DC, Blue Chip at Penn State, and the Nike Summer Showcase in Chicago. These exposure tournaments will provide the girls with
a number of opportunites to play before college scouts throughout the season.
Coaching
Philosophy The NO LIMITS coaching staff adheres to a positive, constructive instruction
style. Our coaching philosophy is to encourage not discourage; motivate not intimidate. Our staff offers
a variety of backgrounds, experiences and approaches to basketball; we do not espouse a single strategic approach to the game.
Whereas, promoting a single approach throughout the club could have some competitive advantages, we believe that the diversity
of our coaching approaches broadens the development of our players. Player development remains our primary
objective. However; individual development must occur within the context of team competition. Therefore, the NO LIMITS basketball
club does not adhere to a minimum or guaranteed amount of playing time for any player in a game. Player participation is at
the coaches' discretion.
Parent Involvement
The NO LIMITS Basketball Club values the support of parents. However, parents must defer all team
and basketball decisions to the coaching staff. Mutual trust and respect between coaches and parents enables players to realize
a positive team experience.
Player Commitment
and Behavior Membership in the NO LIMITS Basketball Club is
reserved for those with the necessary basketball commitment and coachable attitude to succeed in a competitive atmosphere.
Players are expected to behave properly both on and off the court. Absences from games, practices or other team activities
should be prearranged with coaches. Absenteeism may impact player development and game participation. All
players will adhere to the following general rules. Anyone who repeatedly violates these rules may be suspended or dismissed
from the club, without appeal.
• No complaining or making excuses.
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Treat coaches, teammates, opponent and officials with respect.
• Listen and learn from your coaches.
• Control your emotions.
• Accept responsibility for your actions.
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Support your teammates.
• Attend all possible games and practices.
• No cursing
or taunting.
• No use of alcohol, tobacco products or illegal substances.
Parent Volunteers
Interested parents will be asked to assist the team in a number of areas including: travel arrangements for tournaments,
fundraising, assisting as chaperones, scorekeepers, and other administrative duties.
Insurance
Players and coaches will be covered by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) expanded coverage insurance through their AAU
membership. AAU insurance is secondary insurance.
