Basketball (Junior School)
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 1 - 5
April 4 – June 13, 2025 (10 lessons)
Every Friday 3:45pm – 4:45pm
*Please note there is no class on April 18 (Good Friday)
Maximum 25 students; minimum 10 students
Basketball is a sport played by children all over the world! A great form of physical activity and discipline, young
children greatly benefit from the kinesthetics and team dynamics. Through this 10-week program, students will
develop fundamental skills, such as: dribbling, passing, and shooting. As they grow more proficient in these skill
areas, their competency and confidence will grow. During the officiated scrimmages, students will gain an
understanding of offensive and defensive strategies to improve their game. Most of all, students will have fun
and enjoy playing with teammates.
Program Overview
Week 1 Dribbling: Stretch, Dribbling Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 2 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 3 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 4 Passing: Stretch, Passing Drills (Bounce/Chest), Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 5 Offence: Stretch, Offence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 6 Defence: Stretch, Defence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 7 Lay Up: Stretch, Lay Up Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 8 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 9 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 10 Scrimmage: Stretch, Scrimmage, Cool Down Stretches, Awards Ceremony
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IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.
To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.
REGISTER NOW
Program Full? Please complete the following form to be added to the waiting list.
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 1 - 5
April 4 – June 13, 2025 (10 lessons)
Every Friday 3:45pm – 4:45pm
*Please note there is no class on April 18 (Good Friday)
Maximum 25 students; minimum 10 students
Basketball is a sport played by children all over the world! A great form of physical activity and discipline, young
children greatly benefit from the kinesthetics and team dynamics. Through this 10-week program, students will
develop fundamental skills, such as: dribbling, passing, and shooting. As they grow more proficient in these skill
areas, their competency and confidence will grow. During the officiated scrimmages, students will gain an
understanding of offensive and defensive strategies to improve their game. Most of all, students will have fun
and enjoy playing with teammates.
Program Overview
Week 1 Dribbling: Stretch, Dribbling Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 2 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 3 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 4 Passing: Stretch, Passing Drills (Bounce/Chest), Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 5 Offence: Stretch, Offence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 6 Defence: Stretch, Defence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 7 Lay Up: Stretch, Lay Up Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 8 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 9 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 10 Scrimmage: Stretch, Scrimmage, Cool Down Stretches, Awards Ceremony
_________________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.
To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.
REGISTER NOW
Program Full? Please complete the following form to be added to the waiting list.
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 1 - 5
April 4 – June 13, 2025 (10 lessons)
Every Friday 3:45pm – 4:45pm
*Please note there is no class on April 18 (Good Friday)
Maximum 25 students; minimum 10 students
Basketball is a sport played by children all over the world! A great form of physical activity and discipline, young
children greatly benefit from the kinesthetics and team dynamics. Through this 10-week program, students will
develop fundamental skills, such as: dribbling, passing, and shooting. As they grow more proficient in these skill
areas, their competency and confidence will grow. During the officiated scrimmages, students will gain an
understanding of offensive and defensive strategies to improve their game. Most of all, students will have fun
and enjoy playing with teammates.
Program Overview
Week 1 Dribbling: Stretch, Dribbling Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 2 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 3 Ball Control: Stretch, Ball Control Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 4 Passing: Stretch, Passing Drills (Bounce/Chest), Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 5 Offence: Stretch, Offence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 6 Defence: Stretch, Defence Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 7 Lay Up: Stretch, Lay Up Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 8 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 9 Shooting: Stretch, Shooting Drills, Shoot Around, Cool Down Stretches
Week 10 Scrimmage: Stretch, Scrimmage, Cool Down Stretches, Awards Ceremony
_________________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.
To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.
REGISTER NOW
Program Full? Please complete the following form to be added to the waiting list.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Mr. Kade Hosten has been an important member of the Homework Club at PCA for the last 6 years. Coach Kade has worked with students aged 3-10 and enjoys helping them learn, grow and meet their developmental milestones. He is an excellent leader as he is an integral player in his basketball league as well as coaching a little league soccer team in York Region.
Mr. Vince Ybanez is a vital member of the Early Learning Centre. Coach Vince enjoys playing all sports and always has lots of energy. He particularly enjoys watching and playing basketball and plays in a league as well.
Both Coach Kade and Coach Vince’s love for sports and activities will be an asset as they teach the fundamentals of each sport to your children. Your child will not only gain an understanding of the basics of each sport, but learn how to work together as a team, play fair and overall have fun with each other.