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2017-2018 Basketball League CoaCh’s Manual

“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Prestonwood Sports Organization “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory.” ~Psalm 115:1

Updated 10/11/2017

About Prestonwood Sports Organization

Prestonwood Baptist Church Mission Statement

Our mission at Prestonwood Baptist Church is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ to as

many people as possible and to develop them in Christian living using the most effective means

to impact the world, making a positive difference in this generation.

Sports Outreach Ministry Mission Statement

The mission of the Sports Outreach ministry is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ to as

many people as possible, using the vehicle of sports and fitness in order to reach out to those

around us with the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Children’s Team Sports Programs Mission Statement

To glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ as Lord to as many people as possible and developing

children in their chosen sports, through a quality youth sports program. Further we will build

them up emotionally by teaching positive life values.

PSO Purposes - The following purposes provide the basis for our sports ministry:

1. Spiritual: We believe that Jesus Christ, God's only Son, came to earth to pay our sin

debt by dying on the cross so that we could have eternal life (heaven). Our sports

programs are designed to share our faith in Christ.

2. Emotional/Physical: We want to provide a positive, fun-learning environment that will

be a positive physical and emotional experience for children. This positive experience

will cause them to want to continue to be involved in this and other team sports.

3. Intellectual: We want children to be given a great opportunity to learn the skills

necessary to be successful in a given sport

4. Social: We want children to experience the beneficial aspects of competing with others,

and grow in their understanding of teamwork.

PSO Basketball Foundations

Share the love of God with your team. Enhance their understanding through team

devotionals and prayer.

Strive to create lasting relationships with your players and their parents. See what needs

they may have. Reach out for prayer requests.

Teach the fundamentals of basketball. It is not about winning games, but building

character, self-confidence and a sound basketball skill base.

HAVE FUN!!!

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Circle of Criticism and Circle of Affirmation

Coaches and referees make the difference in the PSO leagues. No

one can affect the children in our ministry like these individuals.

To coach or referee effectively, everyone must first have

an understanding of why our league exists and must

act accordingly.

Actions and reactions will have a lasting effect

that either opens or closes the door to ministry

The Circle of Criticism and the Circle of

Affirmation are simple concepts that

illustrate the results of a coach giving

a referee either negative or positive

feedback.

Circle of Criticism

The Circle of Criticism begins when the

coach gives a negative response to a right or

wrong call made by the referee.

The coach’s example gives the parent the implied

permission to react negatively towards the referee.

The parent’s example causes the child to assume that it is

acceptable to react in the same way. The result can be a

negative attitude towards authority.

In PSO, coaches and referees work together as a unified team.

Coaches have the opportunity and the responsibility to stop the

Circle of Criticism by starting the Circle of Affirmation instead.

Circle of Affirmation

The Circle of Affirmation begins when

the coach gives a positive response

to a right or wrong call made by

the referee.

The coach’s example influences

the parent to react positively

towards the referee.

The parent’s example encourages the

child to give a positive response. The

result is a positive attitude towards authority.

A referee who is encouraged through this concept

is more confident in making the call. The Circle of

Affirmation also goes beyond the referee. A coach’s

affirmation of players inspires encouragement and positive

comments from parents, family members, and other players.

Practicing the Circle of Affirmation makes the game a better

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Basketball Coaches Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a PSO Coach by following the

PSO Basketball Coaches’ Code of Ethics:

1. I will support PSO efforts to advance faith through prayer and value lessons by making

sure that the weekly value lessons are taught to my team every week during practice

along with a brief team discussion on what each topic means and how we can apply it to

our lives. Furthermore, if we are the home team, I will see that the game is opened and/or

closed in prayer following a short recap of the value lesson theme that week.

2. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal

desire to win.

3. I will treat each player as an individual and with respect, remembering the large range of

emotional and physical development of children. This includes inviting EVERY child

back to my team the following season.

4. I will do my best to provide a safe playing environment for my players.

5. I will review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

6. I will organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

7. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship.

8. I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drug, tobacco, alcohol, and

abusive, derogatory or vulgar language and will refrain from their use at all PSO sporting

events and functions.

9. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of the sport and I will teach these rules to my

players.

10. I will know the PSO rules for my sport and do my best to follow the spirit of those rules.

11. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children…not

adults.

12. I agree to have a team meeting of parents prior to the season to explain my expectations,

coaching philosophy, etc. I recognize that more than one parent meeting may be required.

13. I understand that children make physical mistakes.

14. I will teach my players how to win and lose like champions and with class.

15. I will be courteous to all league officials by maintaining a respectful attitude toward their

position. I will abstain from displays of anger such as yelling at, arguing with or

disagreeing with calls by the official. This behavior is unacceptable and may result

in my removal as a coach. 16. I will be courteous to all other coaches by maintaining a respectful attitude toward them

and their team. I will abstain from displays of anger such as yelling at, arguing with

or disagreeing with opposing coaches. I will not recruit players from other teams or

entertain discussions with their parents about changing teams without first

discussing the matter with the other coach and PSO league administrators. This

behavior is unacceptable and may result in my removal as a coach. 17. I will advance the efforts of PSO in helping boys and girls understand what it means to

grow into a Godly person with respect for authority.

By agreeing to coach, I am agreeing to follow the PSO Basketball Coaches’ Code of Ethics

outlined on this page and online at www. psosports.com.

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PSO Code of Support for the Parents and

Children in Basketball

1. I can expect that my child’s coach will be adequately trained to advance my child’s skills in Basketball.

2. I can expect that my child will receive emotional support while participating in PSO.

3. I can expect that my child will play at least 50% of the game in the Upward League and 50% of the first

three quarters in the Mavericks League.

4. I can expect value lessons to be taught weekly as well as basketball skills.

5. I can expect adequate equipment for my child at PSO.

6. I can expect that the games will begin and end with a prayer.

PSO Parents Code of Ethics I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child or children while they are

participating in PSO by following the PSO Parents’ Code of Ethics.

1. I will encourage and practice good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players,

coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or PSO event.

2. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child above my personal desire to win.

3. I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable

experience for all.

4. I expect a sports environment for my child that is free of drug, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive, derogatory or

vulgar language and will refrain from their use at all PSO sporting events and functions.

5. I will remember that the game is for the children’s fun and enjoyment.

6. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.

7. I will help my child enjoy their PSO experience by doing whatever I can to help PSO.

8. I will support my child’s coach. If I have a concern or question that involves a coach, I will approach the

coach directly and not discuss the matter with other parents or players.

9. I recognize that basketball is a competitive sport and my child may face defeat or failure. I will be

supportive regardless of the outcome of the game.

10. I recognize that PSO coaches teach value lessons and that games begin and end in prayer and will respect

the rights of everyone to choose participation in these practices.

11. I understand that failure to abide by these standards will result in my dismissal from the league and it’s

activities.

______________________________ _______ ______________ _________________________

Parent Signature Date Print Child’s Name

______________________________ ______________________ _________________________

Parent Signature Date Print Child’s Team

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2017-2018 Proposed Basketball Key Dates

The dates and times on this page are subject to change. Check Key Dates page on the website for updates.

October 25th

(Wed) Uniform Early-Order Deadline (expect uniforms by Nov. 22)

November 2nd (Thu) Practices Begin

November 3rd

(Fri)

Uniform Final-Order Deadline (expect uniforms to arrive prior to first game)

Orders placed after this deadline must be delivered in person to Frisco Sports

Center with no guarantees on delivery date.

November 11th (Sat)

Mini Mavs Camp Hosted by the Dallas Mavericks for ages 4-7

9:00 AM - 11:15 PM in the SFC Gym

Cost: $45

November 11th (Sat)

PSO Basketball Skills Clinics for NBA Divisions

These Skills Clinics are mandatory for our NBA teams to qualify for the playoffs.

The clinic cost is included in the registration fee. The schedule is as follows:

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM ***3rd Grade Boys & 3rd-4th Grade Girls

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ***4th Grade Boys & 5th-6th Grade Girls

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ***5th and 6th Grade Boys

November 18th (Sat)

Mini Mavs Camp Hosted by the Dallas Mavericks for ages 4-7

9:00 AM - 11:15 PM in the SFC Gym

Cost: $45

Nov. 22nd – 25th No Practices (Thanksgiving Holiday)

December 1st & 2nd First Game

December 8th & 9th Second Game

December 15th & 16th Third Game

Dec 19th - Jan 1st No practices or games

January 2nd (Tue) Practices Resume

January 12th & 13th Fourth Game

January 19th & 20th **Fifth Game (Picture Day)

Jan 26th & 27th Sixth Game

February 2nd & 3rd Seventh Game

February 17th Some NCAA divisions may need a 9th

week

February 11th - 18th

***3rd - 6th Grade (NBA) Tournament

Brackets will be posted online in January.

Games WILL be played on February 14th (Valentine's Day)

Picture Day is January 19th & 20th.

NCAA Pictures will be taken in the SFC after your scheduled game.

NBA Pictures will be taken in the SFC before your scheduled game.

Game days

Games will primarily be played on Saturday afternoons but could also include Friday evenings and/or Sunday

afternoon. Games will be played at PSO or a gym in close proximity to the church. Playoff games for the NBA

divisions may be played on any day of the week.

Practice days

Practices will be held during the weeknights and will be set by the coaches and league officials. We will provide 1 hour

of practice each week through PSO and each team can practice additional time if they can secure court time outside

of PSO. No additional time will be provided through PSO. There will be no practices the week of the NBA division

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2017-2018 Locker Room Talks Coach Introduction

One of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of coaching is sharing weekly devotions with players.

Before or after each practice, coaches will lead a five- to eight-minute devotion. Our devotion strategy

is focused on teaching the character of Christ through the virtues he modeled. By focusing on how

Christ-likeness is displayed in virtues, your players will see a very practical example of how Christ can be

a relevant and a real part of their everyday lives.

Devotions will cover three virtues. Each virtue will be taught for three practices and will be highlighted

by one verse. Instead of hearing ten verses in a season, children will be learning and spending time on

one verse for three straight weeks. The chart below shows the virtues and their corresponding verses

for this season:

Practice

Number Virtue Verse

Week 1 None ("Get to

Know You" time)

How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your

word. Psalms 119:9 (NLT)

Weeks 2-4 Honesty The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who

are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22 (NIV)

Weeks 5-7 Patience The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it's

better to be patient than proud. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIrV)

Weeks 8-10 Kindness Do to other as you want them to do to you. Luke

6:31 (NIrV)

Last Practice

of the season

Gospel

Presentation

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only

Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but

have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)

Send the Week 1 verse to your team in an email before practices begin and give them an opportunity to

share it at your first practice. The other verses can be given out at practice and emailed to parents. You

will have an incredible opportunity this season to enrich the lives of children through the sport

of basketball and through your actions and attitudes. Each team needs a “Cross-Trainer Coach.” This

person can be the head coach, assistant coach or another parent on the team. The Cross-Trainer Coach

needs to invest the necessary time to the Locker Room Talk so they will be God-centered and

intentional. It is important to read through each devotion well before the practice so that the necessary

preparations can be made. Regardless of whom the Cross-Trainer Coach is, the head coach of the team

needs to make sure that the devotions are done correctly. Remember, it is you the coach, who can

make the biggest difference!

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.” ~Psalm 119:9

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Locker Room Talk

Devotion 1 Bottom Line: Get to know each other and introduce the stars. INSTRUCTIONS: • Gather the players together and get them to sit in a circle. • Let’s have some fun! Everyone has heard of superheroes, right? Maybe your favorite superhero is someone like Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman. If you had just one superpower you could have, what would it be and why? The only thing you can’t choose is the power to do anything you want. It has to be something specific like being super strong, super smart, having super vision or whatever. Ready? Let’s see what superpowers everyone would like to have! (Allow each player to tell about their power.) • Be sure each player gets a turn to share. Dialogue: That was fun! Getting to know each other better is something that we’ll do a lot of this season. As a team, we’ll work hard to encourage one another to do our best at practices and games! As you play games during your PSO Basketball Season, you will be rewarded afterward with different colored stars that each means something special. Your actions, attitudes and words on game day will determine what star you will get. These are the game day stars and what they mean: • The blue star represents EFFORT: What does it mean to show effort? It means working hard to try your best at all times. • The gold star represents SPORTSMANSHIP: What does it mean to show sportsmanship? It means treating the people you play with and against the same way you want to be treated. You show respect for yourself, your teammates, opponents, the referees and the coach. You play fair and follow the rules. • The gray star represents OFFENSE: What should you do when you play offense? The offense is responsible for scoring points. This means doing your best while trying to move the ball forward together as a team to score a basket. • The red star represents DEFENSE: What should you do when you play defense? The defense is responsible for preventing points from being scored. This requires staying with the player you are guarding and moving your feet to stay in good position to prevent a basket. • The white star represents CHRISTLIKENESS: What does it mean to be Christlike? Being Christlike means to do your best to imitate Jesus in every way – through words, attitude and actions. It means loving others and following God’s Word in the Bible; choosing God over the temptations in the world around you. Before or after each practice we will have a devotion time. We will learn about God and learn a verse from the Bible together. During this time you will have a chance to earn a green star. • The green star represents SCRIPTURE LEARNING: What is a Scripture? Scriptures are verses from the Bible. How can I learn scripture? At different practices this season I will give you a practice card that has a Scripture verse on it. Memorize it, think about it, and talk about it with others. Come prepared to say it during practice and learn more about it! Our team is going to have a great season! Let’s pray and then get back to practice. (Lead the team in short prayer as you thank God for all the players and a great season ahead.)

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.” ~Psalm 119:9 7

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 2 – Honesty Introduce: • Virtue: HONESTY - Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. • Scripture Verse: The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22

(NIV)

Bottom Line: You can lie so much that it’s hard to remember what’s true.

Value Lesson: Raise your hand if you have ever told a lie. Wait a second. All of you without your hands up—come on! Are you being honest right now? Everyone at some time or another has probably bent the truth a little. Maybe you were afraid that if you told the truth, you’d get in trouble. Or maybe you were afraid the truth would hurt someone’s feelings. Today we’re going to spend some time talking about honesty. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do.

I would bet that you don’t wake up in the morning and say, “I’m going to tell a whole bunch of lies today!” In fact, I’ll bet when you’re first tempted to lie that most of you try hard not to. And I would also guess that the first lie you tell usually isn’t a big one.

Let’s say your mom comes in to find that someone has left the backdoor wide open and your cat is nowhere to be seen. When she confronts you to ask if you were the one, your stomach does a flip remembering a few hours earlier when you ran outside with your skateboard in one hand and your helmet in the other—no hands left to shut the door. But that scary look on your mom’s face makes you lie and say, “Nope, definitely not me, Mom. I did not leave the door open.” Not satisfied with your answer, your mom asks again—giving you the chance to come clean. But instead of being honest, you tell another lie. You blame the incident on your brother. And to really make sure she believes you, you go one step further to say you’ve been inside playing all day.

So one lie leads to another. That’s almost always the way it goes. Like a snowball rolling down a mountain, growing bigger and more dangerous with every rotation, one little lie turns into one giant mess—a mess so big you have to keep lying just to stay ahead of it. And pretty soon, you’re so mixed up in your cover-up that you’ve forgotten what’s true and what’s part of your made-up story. You’ve forgotten that all this effort is for something as small as leaving a door open.

But God has a better way. He knows that when we lie, we break trust with the person we’ve lied to. And if you can’t be trusted, you lose friendships. You disappoint your parents. Even your little brother ends up hurt. So it’s always best to start out telling the truth. But that’s not easy. So why don’t we pray and ask God to help us with that this week?

3rd-6th Grade ONLY Prayer • Thank God for reminding your team how important it is to start out by telling the truth. • Ask him to help your players be truthful in words and actions so that the people they care about can trust them. • Thank him for the reminder that one little lie can lead to a whole lot of trouble.


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Interaction Questions

In what way is a little lie like a snowball rolling down a giant mountain?

How does it make you feel when you’ve told so many lies just to cover up one thing?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 3 - Honesty

Review: • Virtue: HONESTY - Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. • Scripture Verse: The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 12:22

(NIV)

Bottom Line: When you are truthful and make things right, you build trust.

Value Lesson: As you guys probably remember, we’ve been talking about what it means to be honest. You and I have a choice every day to tell the truth and be honest in our actions. But sometimes we’re tempted to bend the truth or flat-out lie to get something we want.

There’s a guy from the Bible who knew all about being dishonest. In fact, dishonesty was sort of his job. See Zacchaeus was a tax collector. Back in those days, everyone hated tax collectors because they were thieves. They’d charge people more money than they really owed and then pocket the extra money for themselves. One day, Jesus was on his way to Jericho—where Zacchaeus lived. Zacchaeus had heard about Jesus and wanted to see him for himself. Now if you’ve heard this story before, you might remember that Zacchaeus wasn’t very tall. In order to see Jesus, Zacchaeus climbed up in a sycamore tree. When Jesus walked by, he looked up at Zacchaeus in the tree and said, “Zacchaeus, I’m coming to your house today.”

Well, of course, everyone who heard this couldn’t believe it! Zacchaeus was one of the most hated men in Jericho. No one wanted to be his friend, much less go to his house for dinner. Of all the people Jesus would choose to spend time with, he was going to visit this thief’s home! I imagine even Zacchaeus was surprised. But that meeting changed everything. The Bible tells us that Zacchaeus immediately knew he’d been wrong. He decided to give half his wealth to the poor and to pay back anyone he owed four times the amount due! Whoa, talk about a complete change of heart!

This true encounter with Jesus shows you and me that it’s never too late for any of us to begin to be honest. Even if you’ve really messed up, even if you’ve made a mess of things, there’s still a chance to make things right. Because in the end, honesty is always the wise choice. And when you do choose honesty, you can begin to build trust with the people you’ve hurt. Just like Zacchaeus, we can choose to be truthful and make things right; we can choose to start earning the trust of those around us

3rd-6th Grade ONLY Let’s thank God today that even when we mess up, we can still turn things around by choosing to be honest. Prayer

Thank God for never ever giving up on us.

Ask him to forgive your players when their dishonest, just like Jesus forgave Zacchaeus.

Ask him to help your team make things right when they we mess up so that they can be trusted by the people around them.


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Interaction Questions How do you think the townspeople of Jericho reacted when Zacchaeus showed up on their

doorsteps with four times the amount of money he owed them?

Just like our memory verse says, God “delights in people who are trustworthy.” Why do you think that is? Who else might enjoy being around trustworthy people?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 4 - Honesty Review: • Virtue: HONESTY - Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. • Scripture Verse: The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs

12:22 (NIV)

Bottom Line: When you are not truthful, you can hurt the people you care about.

Value Lesson: Can anyone tell me what we’ve been talking about the last two practices? (Pause for responses.) That’s right, honesty. We’ve learned that honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. I’ll bet if I asked each of you, you would say that you’d prefer that your friends tell the truth, right? But did you know that God has an opinion on it? There’s a very clear verse in the Bible that tells us exactly how God feels about honesty. Proverbs 12:22 (NIV) says, “The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”

Did you hear the first part? God “detests” lying lips. “Detests” is a really strong word. Think about something you really dislike, like brussel sprouts or homework on the weekends. Now multiply that dislike by about 100. That would get you close to what “detest” means. God detests it when we lie. And do you know why? Because God knows that when we lie to others, it breaks that relationship. He knows that when you aren’t truthful, you can hurt the people you care about.

But thankfully, that’s not all God has to say on the subject. There’s a second part of this verse. God delights in people who are trustworthy. “Delights” is another really strong word. Think about something that makes you really happy, like ice cream sundaes, or scoring the winning point or Christmas break. Now multiply that feeling by 100. That is what it means to “delight” in something. And the Bible says that God delights in you when you choose honesty over dishonesty. Your relationships grow stronger. You become someone who is trustworthy.

So what kind of friend would you rather be? What kind of relationships would you rather have? And how would you prefer God think about you when it comes to being honest? I’d certainly rather have strong relationships with people who trust me. And I’d much rather know that God is delighted with me for choosing to be truthful.

So why don’t we ask God to help us choose honesty this week?

Prayer • Thank God for giving us the Bible to show us how to live. • Thank him for reminding your team how important it is to choose to be honest. • Ask him to help you to choose honesty this week.


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Have you ever discovered that someone you care about has lied to you? How did it make you feel?

“For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth.” Do you agree with this quote by author Bo Bennett? Why or why not?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 5 – Patience

Introduce: • Virtue: PATIENCE - Waiting until later for what you want now. • Scripture Verse: The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than

proud. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIrV) Bottom Line: Trust God while you wait. Value Lesson:

“You’ll have to wait until you’re older.” “No dessert until you eat your dinner.” “Maybe you’ll get it for Christmas.” Do you ever feel like all you do is wait? Waiting can be hard. Most of us just want what we want right when we want it! That’s when we need patience. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now. But what if you looked at things differently? What if instead of always wishing for what was coming next, you decided to be happy about where you are right now? And what if you went one step further and tried to see what you could learn by waiting? I’ll give you an example on the basketball court. What if our entire team decided we were tired of all this practicing every week? What if instead of taking this time each week to practice, we just headed full force into the game, hoping for the best? Do you think we’d play well? Do you think our team would succeed without putting in the work and waiting until we’re ready? My guess is probably not! The truth is, we need practice time on the court. We need to run drills and work together as a team to become stronger and better on the court. While it might seem like more fun to just play the game, the discipline and patience it takes to practice will ultimately help us to play better when it’s time for the game. God created us to learn new things—to grow and become better. Having patience means that you understand it takes time to learn new things. And in the meantime, God wants us to trust him even when we want to rush ahead, even when we want it now and even when we don’t love waiting. We need to trust God and see what we can learn while we’re waiting. Prayer • Thank God for reminding your team how important it is to trust him. • Acknowledge you want to be patient and not rush ahead of what he wants you to learn. • Ask him to help your players to practice patience this week.


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Interaction Questions Are you waiting for—or looking forward to—something now? Share with the group.

Why is it important to wait for that thing? What could you learn while waiting that you might never discover if it happened right away?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 6 - Patience Review:

• Virtue: PATIENCE - Waiting until later for what you want now. • Scripture Verse: The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than

proud. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIrV)

Bottom Line: When you think you can’t wait, don’t forget what’s true.

Value Lesson: Can anyone tell me what we started talking about last week? (Pause and allow a child to answer.) You got it! Patience—waiting until later for what you want now. Sometimes it’s easy to think we know better. Sometimes we choose to be impatient because we just can’t wait!

There’s great example of this from the Bible. Moses had led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt through some pretty amazing circumstances. Now they were wandering in the desert, heading for the Promised Land. All this wandering was getting old, and the people were frustrated. They were tired of all this traveling, and Moses was gone - again. He was up on Mount Sinai, talking to God.

They didn’t want to wait on Moses. They were ready to get wherever they were going. So they told Aaron, Moses’ brother and sort of second-in-command, “Let’s make our own god. This guy, Moses, the one who brought us out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him.” In other words, he’s not coming back fast enough for us so let’s take matters into our own hands!

They took all their gold jewelry, melted it in the fire, and Aaron molded that gold into a golden calf. And here’s the really crazy part. Once their golden cow statue was complete, all the Israelites started bowing down and worshiping it as if it was a real god! Can you believe that? Their impatience led them to take matters into their own hands in a crazy way!

When Moses came down off the mountain and saw them carrying on, knowing that they had completely disregarded what God—the real God—had done to save them, he was furious! Their impatience led them to completely forget what they knew to be true! They had seen God save them, they had watched in amazement as he parted the Red Sea and provided food for them to eat in the desert. But in that moment, they forgot everything they had seen God do and they let their impatience take over. You and I can learn something really important from this crazy story. When you think you can’t wait, don’t forget what’s true. Don’t be like those Israelites who decided their way was better.

When you feel yourself starting to become frustrated and impatient, ask God to help you remember this lesson. Why don’t we ask God to help us with that right now?

Prayer • Thank God for the lesson your team learns from the example of Moses. • Thank him for being in control and knowing what will happen in every situation. • Ask him to help your players choose patience this week.


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Have you ever been glad you waited for something instead of getting it right when you wanted?

What might be some reasons God wants you to wait for something?

How does it change things when you think about the times God has taken care of you in the past?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 7 - Patience

Review: • Virtue: PATIENCE - Waiting until later for what you want now. • Scripture Verse: The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than

proud. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIrV)

Bottom Line: When you think you can’t wait, don’t lose your cool.

Value Lesson:

Raise your hand if you have a brother or sister. Awesome. Keep your hands up. Now raise your other hand if you’ve ever had trouble being patient with your brother or sister. That’s what I thought. Okay, you can put your hands down.

Isn’t it crazy how the people we should be the most patient with—our families—are the people we’re sometimes the most impatient with? Maybe your sister is taking too long in the bathroom. Or maybe your brother still won’t let you have your turn with the video controller. Or maybe you’re tired of your mom saying, “We can go once your brother wakes up from his nap.” Whatever the situation is, we could all use a little more patience.

Have you ever gotten so impatient that you flew off the handle? Have you ever gotten so mad because you had to wait on someone that you did something you shouldn’t have? I know I certainly have.

Tell the children about a time in your own life when you were impatient with someone and lost your cool. Remember to give an age-appropriate answer for your audience—a story from your own childhood would probably be great!

The Bible has something to say on the subject of patience. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIrV) says, “The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than proud.” Sometimes when we’re impatient, it’s hard to see the end of the situation. What if in my earlier example I could have hit the fast forward button to see how I was about to overreact and fly off the handle, hurting the people I care about? What if I could have seen what I was about to do before I did it and chose a different way to respond? If I could have seen the end of the matter, the end of the situation first, I know I would have chosen to respond differently.

Patience teaches us a lot of important lessons. Choosing patience always protects our relationships with others. When you’re patient with your family, or with your teammates or friends, you’re putting others first. So remember this week, when you think you can’t wait, don’t lose your cool.

3rd-6th Grade ONLY

Prayer • Ask God to help your players to stop before they fly off the handle and think about the best way to

respond—in a way that is patient and kind. • Thank him for always being patient with you.


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3rd-6th Grade ONLY

Interaction Questions Who in your life shows you patience or waits on you? How would it make you feel if that person

lost their cool and stopped showing you patience?

To whom is it most difficult for you to show patience? What is one way you could decide to be patient with that person?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 8 - Kindness

Introduce: • Virtue: KINDNESS - Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. • Scripture Verse: Do to others as you want them to do to you. Luke 6:31 (NIrV)

Bottom Line: Do to others what you want them to do to you.

Value Lesson: Today, I want to spend a few minutes talking about kindness. Can anyone tell me what kindness means? (Pause to allow one or two children to respond.) You guys gave some great answers! Kindness is showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. Has anyone ever heard of the “golden rule?” Can someone raise their hand and tell me what the golden rule says? (Pause and allow a child to answer.) Great job! The golden rule basically says to treat others the way you want to be treated! Jesus said it this way in Luke 6:31 (NIrV), “Do to others what you want them to do to you.”

If you think about it, this one rule will cover any situation when it comes to knowing how to treat someone with kindness. I’m going to give you a couple of scenarios and then I want you to raise your hand and tell me what you would like for someone to do for you if the situation were reversed. Here we go:

Scenario #1—A new girl begins attending your school. She dresses differently than everyone else and has trouble speaking English. How would you want to be treated if you were the new kid?

Scenario #2—You’re sitting in the cafeteria with all your friends when you see a younger kid come out of the lunch line, trip and accidentally drop everything that was on his lunch tray. How would you want to be treated if you were the kid who had tripped and spilled his lunch?

Scenario #3—Your little brother comes and asks you to play with him again. But you’re playing your favorite video game. How would you want to be treated if you were the younger brother?

You guys gave some great answers! My challenge to you this week is to put the golden rule into play. Whether you’re here at practice, at home with your family, or at school—I want you to stop and think, “How would I want to be treated in this situation?” When you have an answer, your challenge is to follow through and do it! But it probably won’t always be easy. So why don’t we pray and ask God to help us with that this week?

Prayer • Thank God for giving us the golden rule to help us know how to treat others. • Ask him to help your players remember how they would want to be treated and then treat others

accordingly. • Thank him for always showing kindness to us.


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3rd-6th Grade ONLY

Interaction Questions • Why is God’s opinion of us so much more important than the opinions of the people around us? • What are some reasons being right is better than being popular?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 9 - Kindness Coach: If this is your last practice of the season, DO NOT use this devotion. Instead, use the devotion entitled “Last Practice.”

Review: • Virtue: KINDNESS - Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. • Scripture Verse: Do to others as you want them to do to you. Luke 6:31 (NIrV)

Bottom Line: Treat others the way Jesus would treat them.

Value Lesson: Did anyone practice the golden rule this past week? Who took my challenge seriously? What happened? (Pause as a child or two responds.) Great job! Last week, we talked about what it means to show kindness. Kindness is showing others they are valuable by how you treat them.

Do you know who the best at showing kindness was? Jesus! One day, people started bringing little children to Jesus for him to bless them. But the disciples, Jesus’ friends, decided that this would be a waste of his time. I suppose they thought it was more important for Jesus to be teaching and healing all the adults. So the disciples began to tell these moms and dads to take their kids somewhere else.

When Jesus heard this, he became angry and said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.” Then he spent time listening to and talking with those children. The Bible even tells us that he took them in his arms, just like your mom and dad did when you were little.

A big part of showing kindness is choosing to give those around you your time and attention, just like Jesus did with those little children. By listening to what your friends have to say or by spending time playing with your little brother or by actually focusing on the conversation you’re having with your parents around the dinner table, you show others how valuable they are to you. When you choose to give your time and attention, it makes your relationships and friendships grow stronger.

That’s what Jesus did. That’s our challenge this week: to treat others the way Jesus would treat them. It means choosing to remember that everyone deserves your time and attention. Even if you’re busy, even if you’d rather do something else, even if you don’t necessarily think it’s all that important. In every situation, in order to show kindness, we need to treat others as Jesus would treat them.

Let’s pray and thank God for sending Jesus to show us how to live.

Prayer

• Thank God for this story from Jesus’ time on earth. • Thank him that Jesus chose to spend time with the people around him and showed them that they

were important to him. • Ask him to help your players treat others with the same kindness that Jesus did.


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3rd-6th Grade ONLY

Interaction Questions Who in your life do you find the most difficult to give your time and attention? • What is one way you can show that person your kindness this week?

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 10 - Kindness Coach: If this is your last practice of the season, DO NOT use this devotion. Instead, use the devotion entitled “Last Practice.”

Review: • Virtue: KINDNESS - Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. • Scripture Verse: Do to others as you want them to do to you. Luke 6:31 (NIrV)

Bottom Line: Treat others as if they belong to God. Value Lesson: As you all know, we’ve been talking about what it means to show kindness. The first week, we talked about the golden rule that says that we should do to other people as you want them to do to you. Last week we talked about our greatest example of what kindness looks like: Jesus. Today, I want to look at kindness from a different angle. I bet we’d all agree that it’s easy to show kindness to the people you care about. But I want you to think about the people in your world who are really hard to show kindness to. Maybe it’s the bully at school. Or maybe it’s the kid who just really bugs you. Or maybe it’s your younger brother who always wants to hang out with you but when he does just ends up wrecking whatever you’re doing. The truth is, there will always be people in your life who are hard to show kindness to. But guess what? God doesn’t pick and choose who he thinks deserves his kindness. Instead, he extends kindness to everyone. Do you know why? Because everyone is important to God. He made you and everyone around you. Even the people who bug you or are mean to you—are valuable to God. And while you might not be able to control what they do or how they treat you, you always have a choice when it comes to whether or not you show kindness to them. Remember, everyone is important to God, and we should treat others as if they belong to God. Since everyone is valuable and important to him, then everyone deserves our kindness, too.

Let’s pray and thank God for showing us what it’s like to show kindness to everyone. Prayer • Thank God for this important lesson today on kindness. • Ask him to help your team to treat others the way he does and show kindness to everyone. • Thank him for loving us even when we mess up.


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3rd-6th Grade ONLY

Interaction Questions • What can you do this week to show kindness to someone who is difficult to be kind to? • How do you think showing kindness to even the most difficult people could change your heart

and theirs? •

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 11 – Last Practice Coach: If you are a 3rd-6th Grade coach, be sure to pick up the SHOT bands for your players at the PSO Front Desk before doing your devotion. These bands are a part of the Gospel Presentation.

INTRODUCE: • You are part of God's Big Story! • Scripture Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)

Bottom Line: God loves you and gave us Jesus to trust and follow.

Virtue Review: We’ve had a GREAT season! It’s been so much fun watching each of you become better players and better friends with each other! We’ve learned a lot about basketball…but we’ve also learned a lot about ourselves and about others. Think about the things that we’ve learned during our huddle time this year. Do you remember the three virtues we’ve discussed? What were they? (Allow players to answer the question.)

First we learned about Honesty. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. We learned that many times when we tell a lie, we try to cover it up by telling another one and another one. However, if we stick with telling the truth the first time, we can build trust between ourselves and others. More importantly, when we are truthful, God delights in us and helps us build strong relationships with friends and family.

Then we learned about Patience. Patience is waiting until later for you want now. Sometimes it’s hard to have patience when we want something now. However, God says that if we trust him and wait, there is so much he can teach us. Also, when we are impatient and decide not to wait, we can forget what is true and what God wants in our lives. Another great lesson we learned about patience is that it can protect the relationships we have with others, such as our friends or siblings.

We also learned about Kindness. Kindness is showing other they are valuable by how you treat them. Our verse about kindness is also known as the “golden rule.” We should always try to treat others that way that we want to be treated. To take that one step further, we should treat others the way that Jesus would treat them. Why is this important? Because we learned that everyone is important to God, and that even though it’s hard, we should treat them the way he would treat them.

Listen to this week’s verse, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NIV).

We have all made mistakes. The Bible tells us that because of sin, we are separated from God. But because God loves us so much, he provides a way back to him. Our verse teaches us that this way is through his son, Jesus. He sent His only Son, Jesus, to live a perfect life on earth and then pay the price for all of our sins on the cross. And because of that act of forgiveness, we can be with God forever.

I've got something else to tell you. Did you know that you are part of God's BIG STORY? That's right…he has a BIG STORY and each one of you are in it! He has a special plan for you and your life. It's gonna be great!

Let's pray to God and thank him for all he's done for us.

Prayer: Thank God for an awesome season!

Thank God for teaching us about Honesty, Patience and Kindness. Thank God for sending his son Jesus for each one of us and always forgiving us when we mess up.


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*3rd – 6th Grade Coaches: At this point skip to the Gospel presentation unless you know that you will have another practice to go over it. If a player makes a decision, please let the PSO staff know about it.

Locker Room Talk

Devotion 12 – Gospel Presentation

What kind of SH T do you have at getting into Heaven?

In the game of basketball, as with any sport, there are many prizes to win. We want to set our eyes on Heaven

as the ultimate prize. Philippians 3:14 says, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has

called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins

have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear,” according to Isaiah 59:2. This separation applies to

all of mankind. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That means that

we have all fallen short of the ability to go to Heaven on our own. That’s a big problem! The good news

though is that God loves us so much that He wants to help us even though we are still sinners. He provided

that help through the death of his son Jesus on the cross. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his own

love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus took our punishment, paid the debt

for our sins, and conquered death by rising from the grave. Because of this He offers us the gift of eternal life

with Him in Heaven. Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in

Christ Jesus our Lord.” There is nothing that we can do to work our way into Heaven. If the good things we

do could somehow get us to Heaven then eternal life would not be a gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 says it this way,

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not

by works, so that no one can boast.” However, the knowledge of this is not enough. We don’t have the gift

unless we take or receive it. John 1:12 says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to

become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” So how do we take this free gift? We do this by

confessing our sin to God and declaring that we want Jesus to be Lord of our lives. Romans 10:9-10 & 13

says, “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the

dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth

that you confess and are saved…For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” If you have

never prayed and asked Jesus to come into your heart to be Lord of your life and you would like to do that

today, pray a prayer like this with a sincere heart:

“Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe you died on the cross for my sins. I turn from

my sins and ask that You please forgive them. Come into my heart and be Lord of my life and help me to

follow You. I love You, Jesus. Thank you for loving me first. Amen.”

Once we have taken this incredible gift, we want to tell others and spread the good news of Jesus. Acts 5:42

tells us that the people in the Bible did just that. It says, “And every day, in the temple and from house to

house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.” However, you need to know that just

like we have opponents in the game of basketball, we realize that there will be those that oppose us when we

tell others this good news. It is not our job to fight with them but to simply and compassionately speak the

truth and leave the rest up to God. 2 Timothy 2:25 says, “Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope

that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.” Our hope in our future is a

confident hope. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what

we do not see.” We also need to realize that becoming a Christian does not mean that our life will be easy.

Sometimes life is hard, but God will give us the strength to handle anything that comes our way. Philippians

4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” As we discussed, the good things we do

don’t earn our way into Heaven, but since God has shown us grace and given us this great gift of eternal life

with Him, we should show Him our love by living a good life and doing good things for His Kingdom. As it

says in Philippians 3:16, “Let us live up to what we have already attained.”

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PSO BASKETBALL LEAGUE

2017-2018 Rules and Regulations Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the league. Once the first game has been played,

wording in this document will only be changed to better clarify the intent of the rules.

Please keep in mind that all of our decisions are based on this simple question:

“Does this help us share the word of God to those who do not know Him and encourage those who do?”

Section 1

Team, Player and Coach Guidelines Except where the rules unique to PSO apply, play is governed by the NFHS (National Federation

of State High School Association) Rules Book for the current year (www.nfhs.org). The PSO

Board reserves the right to make any changes and further modifications as desired.

Rule 1. Coaches and Parents Conduct

Under no circumstances will we allow for verbal abuse from coaches or parents directed at the

referees, other coaches, score table volunteers or players. There will be bad calls and mistakes

made! However, at the total discretion of the referee and/or league staff they will be allowed to

ask the coach or parent to leave the gym. The second instance with a specific coach or parent

will result in a season long suspension. Code of Ethics for coaches and parents are posted on the

PSO website. The coaches should assist the league in controlling the behavior of the fans.

Rule 2. Divisions

Boys NCAA: Pre K Boys NBA: 3rd

Grade

Kindergarten 4th

Grade

1st Grade 5

th Grade

2nd

Grade 6th

Grade

Girls NCAA: Pre K - Kindergarten Girls NBA: 3rd

– 4th

Grade

1st – 2

nd Grade 5

th – 6

th Grade

Rule 3. Eligibility

Art. 1 Players must play in the grade division that corresponds to the grade in which they are

enrolled for the current school year. Grade divisions can be combined by the league if needed.

Art. 2 There is a maximum age limit in each division as outlined in Section 1, Rule 4.

September 1st is the determining date for the age of the player for all divisions.

Art. 3 If a player’s eligibility to compete in a division is questioned, the parents of that player

have the burden in any proceeding to establish that he or she is eligible. Coaches should collect

proof of grade (i.e. report card) for all players and keep in a notebook to bring to all games.

Art. 4 Players can play in an older division (if approved) but cannot play down in a younger

division except for special cases as outlined below:

a. The player has a physical disability that makes it impossible for him/her to compete in

his/her grade division (i.e. cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc).

b. Due to a mental disability the player has not developed adequate basketball skills to

compete with his/her grade division.

c. In both a & b, a note from a doctor would be required. The parents and/or coach must

write a letter stating their concerns and submit that, along with the doctor’s note, to the

PSO Director of Basketball. The approval for the player to play in a lower division must

be obtained unanimously from the PSO Basketball Commissioner, the Division Director

of the applicable divisions and the Prestonwood staff liaison.

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Rule 4. Age Determining Dates Players must play in their grade division or higher. The age determining dates are only used to determine if

a player is too old to play with his or her grade. If a player is too old, he or she would have to play up a

grade level. The age determining dates are not used to allow a player to play down a grade division (see

Section 1 Rule 3 Article 4). The age determining dates are in line with UIL and TAPPS rules which govern

most school athletics in the state of Texas. The following chart offers a quick reference for determining

player eligibility. Players who do not meet the division criteria for eligibility are not eligible to participate

in that division. There is no appeal available to the parents or opportunity for board review. When two

grades are combined to form one division, the higher (older) grade is used for age determination and the

lower (younger) grade is used for rules. Coaches should collect birth certificates from all players to verify

ages and keep these in a notebook to bring to all games.

Grade Division HS Graduation

Year

Player is not

Eligible if the Player

Date of Birth Is

Prior to:

6th Grade 2024 9/1/2004

5th Grade 2025 9/1/2005

4th Grade 2026 9/1/2006

3rd

Grade 2027 9/1/2007

2nd

Grade 2028 9/1/2008

1st Grade 2029 9/1/2009

Kindergarten 2030 9/1/2010

Pre K 2031 9/1/2011

Rule 5. Team Participation

Art. 1 New teams can join PSO at any league level if they meet the following requirements:

a. New teams must provide their own coach.

b. New teams may bring a group of up to 10 players maximum.

c. The league may add players from the waiting list not to exceed 10 players total.

d. Teams may NOT recruit players from other existing PSO teams.

e. Exceptions to this rule can be requested by contacting the PSO Director of Basketball.

Art. 2 The maximum number of players on each team is 10. If a team has less than 10 players,

the league has the right to add players to that team to accommodate individuals without a team.

Teams not wanting additional players must pay the league a fee equal to the regular registration

fees of the additional player openings prior to the registration deadline. When adding players to

teams, every effort will be made to keep the number of players on each team balanced (i.e. A

player will not be added to a team with 9 players if there is another team in the same division

with less than 9 players unless that team has paid the additional fee).

Art. 3 Teams returning to the league may return with their entire roster from the previous PSO

season. Returning teams must adhere to the following guidelines:

a. Teams may NOT recruit players from other PSO teams.

b. A player that wants to leave an existing team will be placed on another team by the PSO

Basketball Director. That player may not choose the new team.

c. If an existing team disbands and a new team with a new coach is formed with 5 or more

players from the disbanded team, the new team will be treated as an existing team and all

rules in this section will apply. The remaining players from the disbanded team have a

right to play on the new team if they choose.

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d. If an existing team disbands and a new team with the same coach is formed with 3 or

more players from the disbanded team, the new team will be treated as an existing team

and all rules in this section will apply. The remaining players from the disbanded team

have a right to play on the new team if they choose.

e. Returning coaches are obligated to contact EVERY member of their PSO team from the

previous season to offer them a position on their team for this season.

Rule 6. Player Participation

Art. 1 A player may participate on only one team and in only one age division of the PSO

basketball league at a time unless approved by the PSO Director of Basketball.

Art. 2 A player may participate in a higher grade division, but may not play in a lower grade

division.

Art. 3 In order to participate in a higher grade division, the player must first be approved by

PSO.

Art. 4 It is strongly suggested, but not required, that players not participate in another sport

league while participating at PSO.

Art. 5 Players who do not have a team and sign up as an individual will go onto a waiting list.

If a team cannot be found then a full refund will be issued. In some cases we will form new

teams from the waiting list. However, this is only a possibility if a coach is found or a parent of

one of those players decides to coach. If no coach can be found then the team cannot be formed.

It is usually better for players to find a team with a coach prior to registering.

Art. 6 A player who played on a PSO team last season has the right to return to their PSO team

from last season. The player can choose to be removed from that team but may NOT choose the

new team. The league will place this player on the waiting list and place him/her on a team

according to the rules in Section 1, Rule 5.

Rule 7. Coach/Player/Team Disqualification

Art. 1 Coaches are responsible to see that their team meets all eligibility requirements. Coaches

should have on file proof of grade for each player and a copy of each player’s birth certificate.

Art. 2 If a player is found to be ineligible prior to the start of the season, the player will be

expelled from the league and the team will continue.

Art. 3 If a player is found to be ineligible, the player will be expelled from the league and the

team will forfeit all games in which the ineligible player was listed on the official score sheet.

The team may continue to participate, if applicable, without the expelled player.

Art. 4 A coach may be removed from his/her coaching duties if he/she does not live up to the

PSO Coaches Code of Ethics. The Coaches Code of Ethics is posted on the PSO website.

Art. 5 A coach may be removed from his/her coaching duties if he/she does not make sure that

the value lessons are taught each week to his/her team.

Art. 6 A coach may be removed from his/her coaching duties if he/she cannot control his/her

actions and/or words directed toward players, officials, scorekeepers, and fans.

Art. 7 A coach may be removed from his/her coaching duties if he/she does not adhere to the

letter and spirit of the PSO Basketball League rules.

Art. 8 Teams in the NBA divisions that do not attend the PSO Basketball Skills Clinic will be

disqualified from the playoffs. All players and coaches are encouraged to be at this event but it

is required to field a team according to Section 3, Rule 2, Article 2 of these rules.

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Rule 8. Player Uniforms

Art. 1 PSO will not provide team uniforms. Teams will be required to purchase uniforms from

the approved vendor. Uniforms will consist of a reversible jersey, t-shirt and shorts.

a. The home team wears white or lighter color.

b. The visiting team wears the darker color.

Art. 2 Undershirts

a. All players (boys and girls) are required to wear undershirts.

b. We encourage all undershirts worn by a team to be the same color.

c. Undershirts cannot be cut or torn and must cover the shoulder.

Rule 9. Coach's Attire

Bench coaches must wear a polo shirt that matches the team uniform colors or the team t-shirt.

Rule 10. Value Lessons

The weekly devotions are not an option. If a team is found not to be conducting the value

lessons as outlined and provided by PSO and provided to the team before the beginning of the

season, the coach may be suspended from coaching. Furthermore, teams in the 3rd

Grade

Division and up may be forced to forfeit games and/or the playoffs.

Rule 11. Process of League Communication

Art. 1 Parents are expected to first go to their coaches with any questions or issues.

Art. 2 Coaches are expected to first go to their division directors or league commissioner.

Art. 3 Any call that is received by PSO will be asked if this procedure was followed and, if not,

they will be directed to call the appropriate person.

Art. 4 As a coach we expect you to share this information with your parents and encourage

them that this is the best way to get a timely answer to their questions.

Section 2 NCAA (Kindergarten – 2nd

Grade) In the PSO Basketball League, the NCAA divisions are introductory divisions. Every effort is

placed on making it a fun atmosphere to promote a love for the game while also teaching the

skills and knowledge needed to advance to a more competitive level.

Rule 1. Game Schedule and Format

Art. 1 Game schedules are posted on the PSO website. Every effort will be made to start each

game on time.

Art. 2 Team introductions will begin approximately 10 minutes before the posted game time.

Art. 3 All players and coaches should meet at center court to begin the game. At this meeting

the referee will lead both teams in a prayer.

Art. 4 The beginning of the game will be started with the visiting team inbounding the ball in

the back court. There are no jump balls in these divisions.

Art. 5 The offensive goal for each team will be the goal opposite their team bench for the first

half and the same side as their bench for the second half.

Art. 6 Games consist of four 10-minute quarters and a 5-minute halftime.

Art. 7 The clock stops every five minutes for predetermined substitutions. This time should not

be treated as a timeout and will be limited to 30 to 45 seconds.

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Art. 8 No timeouts are used in these divisions.

Art. 9 The team with the ball at the 5-minute mark of the quarter will retain possession of the

ball after the substitution. However, the alternating possession rule will apply after each quarter.

Art. 10 All teams will clear the gym at halftime and there will be a 3 to 4 minute devotion for

parents. All players and coaches should remain in the lobby until the devotion is complete.

Art. 11 No score is kept in these divisions and there will be no end of season tournament.

Art. 12 Coaches are allowed to walk the sidelines and encourage their players without stepping

in the playing area. Pre-K and Kindergarten coaches are allowed on the court with the players.

Art. 13 All coaches will adhere to the substitution system as detailed in Section 2, Rule 5.

Art. 14 Teams should clear the court immediately following the final buzzer so that the next

teams can begin their introductions.

Art. 15 Coaches are expected to gather their team in an area outside the gym (lobby or commons

area) to follow up with the game and hand out award stars.

Rule 2. Officials Art. 1 The coaches in these divisions are our referees.

Art. 2 In the PreK-Kindergarten Boys and Girls Divisions a designated coach from each of the

teams playing will be on the floor to help guide and referee the game.

Art. 3 In all other divisions, one coach from each team will be required to referee a different

game that day. A referee schedule will be provided to coaches by the league commissioner.

Art. 4 Players should be taught by words and example from their coach that the game official is

the authority on the floor and should be respected.

Art. 5 Referees will call and explain all violations to the players.

Art. 6 When possible, referees will advise players of potential violations before the violation occurs.

Rule 3. Coaches

All bench coaches must wear a polo style shirt that matches the team uniform colors or the team

T-Shirt. Head and assistant coaches must attend one of the pre-season coaches meetings, submit

the required application and submit a background check in order to coach in practice and/or

games. Coaches must adhere to the PSO Coaches Code of Ethics found on the PSO website.

Rule 4. Bench Rules

Art. 1 Only eligible players plus a maximum of three (3) coaches may be on the team's bench.

Art. 2 Coaches are allowed to walk the sidelines and encourage their players without stepping in

the playing area. Pre-K and Kindergarten coaches are allowed on the court with the players.

Rule 5. Playing Time

Art. 1 The PSO substitution system is designed to give coaches the parameters for substituting

players in and out of the game. The substitution system’s intent is to provide every player equal

opportunity for improvement.

a. Every child will have the opportunity to be in the starting lineup.

b. No child will sit out back-to-back segments.

c. Every child will play at least half of the game.

d. In most cases, each child will play against someone of similar ability.

e. Playing time for all players is virtually even over the course of the season.

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Art. 2 Coaches must adhere to the PSO substitution system. No other system is acceptable.

Coaches will be provided with a substitution chart similar to the one below. The substitution

system will be explained during the coaches’ meeting.

Week 1 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Player's Name 10

min 5 min 10

min 5 min 10

min 5 min 10

min 5 min

1 Ricky 1 5 4 3 2

2 Johnny 2 1 5 4 3

3 Bobby 3 2 1 5 4

4 Bradley 4 3 2 1 5

5 Billy 5 4 3 2

6 Mikey 1 5 4 3

7 Markey 2 1 5 4

8 Andy 3 2 1 5

9 Tommy 4 3 2 1

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Rule 6. Quarter Length

Art. 1 All divisions will have four quarters each being ten (10) minute quarters.

Art. 2 The clock will be a running clock except during substitutions.

Art. 3 Substitution periods will be 30 to 45 seconds after which the game clock will start

running even if the teams are not ready to play. One clock is used for all games.

Rule 7. Time-outs

There are no time-outs in these divisions.

Rule 8. Overtime

There is no overtime in these divisions. No score is kept and both teams are declared the winner.

Rule 9. Basketballs

Art. 1 Game balls will be provided by the league. Teams must provide their own balls for

practice. We encourage each player to purchase their own ball for practice.

Art. 2 Players should not bring their own ball on game day.

Art. 3 The Pre-K and Kindergarten Divisions use the 27.5” ball.

Art. 4 The 1st and 2

nd Grade Divisions use the 28.5” ball. This is the women’s regulation size.

Art. 5 Lost and found balls will be kept at the SFC Front Desk for a maximum of two weeks.

After that time the balls will be donated to other organizations.

Rule 10. Goal Height

Art. 1 The Pre-K Boys and the PreK-Kindergarten Girls Divisions will play at the lowest setting

on our goals. The height is about 6’6”.

Art. 2 The Kindergarten Boys Division will move the goal up to the first notch which measures

at about 7’4”.

Art. 3 The 1st Grade Boys and 1

st-2

nd Grade Girls Divisions use the 2

nd notch from the bottom

which measures about 7’9”.

Art. 4 The 2nd

Grade Boys Divisions use the 3rd

notch from the bottom which measures about 8’3”.

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Rule 11. Defense

Art. 1 Only man-to-man defense is allowed.

a. Coaches will assign colored wristbands to the players in the game, each player having a

different color. Wristbands are handed out in order (Gold, Black, Red, White, Green)

with Gold given to the best player of the 5 and Green given to the player with the most

room for improvement. This order can be altered by mutual consent between the head

coaches to adjust for height differences.

b. Each player will guard the player on the opposing team who is wearing the same color

wristband. The intent is to guard equal ability and/or height.

c. Wristbands must be worn on the arm below the elbow.

Art. 2 Double-teaming is not allowed. However, help defense is strongly encouraged.

Art. 3 Full court presses are not allowed. Defenders must drop back past the mid-court point to

begin defending the opposing team’s players.

Art. 4 There are no backcourt violations. Once the offense has brought the ball to the mid-point

of the court, the defenders may maintain their guarding position even if the player with the ball

dribbles back beyond the mid-point.

Rule 12. Fouls

Art. 1 There will be no foul shots in these divisions. All fouls result in the ball being taken out

on the side by the offended team.

Art. 2 A player committing two fouls in one 5-minute segment must sit out the remainder of

that segment. The next player in the rotation comes in as the substitute. This does not change

the normal rotation, because the fouled-out player does not come back into the game until

scheduled to do so. The player who comes in as a substitute gains extra playing time.

Rule 13. Team Standings

There are no team standings kept in these divisions and no end-of-season tournament.

Section 3 NBA (3rd

– 6th

Grade) In the PSO Basketball League, the NBA divisions are designed to teach players the game of

basketball in a progressive manner. Some of the normal basketball rules are adjusted based on

the age of the players to allow for proper skill development. Every effort is placed on making it

a fun yet competitive atmosphere.

Rule 1. Game Schedule and Format

Art. 1 Game schedules are posted on the PSO website. Games will not be started late unless

delayed by a previous game. See Section 3, Rule 2, Article 1 & 2 for forfeit rules applied to

game start times.

Art. 2 All players and coaches should meet at center court to begin the game. At this meeting

the officials will cover basic rules emphasis and the home team coach will lead everyone in a

prayer.

Art. 3 The beginning of the game and any overtime periods will be started with a jump ball at

mid-court.

Art. 4 Pre-game warm-up will be five (5) minutes (can be shortened if games are behind

schedule).

Art. 5 Half-time will be five (5) minutes (can be shortened if games are behind schedule).

Art. 6 Teams should clear the court immediately following the final buzzer so that the next

teams can begin their warm-up.

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Rule 2. Forfeits

Art. 1 The game time will also be the forfeit time. (*See exception in Rule 2 Art 2)

Art. 2 The team must have at least 4 players and a coach present at the scheduled start time of

their game. If a team has less than 4 players at game time, the game will be considered a forfeit.

(*PSO Director may delay the start if notified, prior to the start time, of a good reason by the late

team.)

Art. 3 Any team winning by more than 35 points will forfeit the game and it will be counted as

a 15-0 loss. See Section 3, Rule 15 for more details.

Art. 4 As outlined in Section 1, Rule 10, teams not doing their value lessons may have to forfeit

games and/or playoffs.

Art. 5 All forfeits will be recorded as a 15-0 loss for the forfeiting team. If both teams forfeit,

the game will be recorded as a 0-0 tie.

Art. 6 Teams that do not have enough players (according to Section 3, Rule 2, Article 2 of these

rules) at the PSO Basketball Skills Clinic will forfeit the playoffs.

Art. 7 Teams that forfeit a game will take the lower seed when tied in the standings.

Art. 8 Teams that forfeit more than 1 game will not qualify for the playoffs.

Rule 3. Game Protests

Art. 1 There are two infractions that the PSO Board recognizes as grounds for protest.

a. The ineligibility of a player.

b. The disregarding of the playing time guidelines of the game.

Art. 2 To protest playing time rules, the coach must follow the guidelines in Rule 7 Art. 6. If

the outcome is not satisfactory and in all other protests, the protesting coach must state his

protest in writing before leaving the gym, have the referee initial the protest, and turn in the

protest to the acting Game Administrator. He should then contact the League Director as soon as

possible.

Art. 3 Protests based on staffing of the scorer's table will not be accepted after the game is

complete.

Art. 4 Protests pertaining to an official's judgment call will not be considered.

Rule 4. Officials

Art. 1 All officials are certified and registered and will be supplied by the league.

Art. 2 Players should be taught by words and example from their coach that the game official is

the authority on the floor and should be respected. See Section 1, Rule 7.

Rule 5. Coaches

All bench coaches must wear a polo style shirt that matches the team uniform colors or the team

T-Shirt. Only the head coach is allowed to stand up on the sideline while play is in progress. If

officials have an issue with this rule they will impose the seatbelt rule on the head coach and no

coach from that team will be allowed to stand except during time outs.

Rule 6. Bench Rules

Art. 1 Only eligible players plus a maximum of three (3) coaches may be on the team's bench.

Art. 2 The coaching box will be the out-of-bounds area directly in front of that team's bench.

Chairs cannot be moved to make the coaching box bigger. The coach must remain in the coach

box during the game.

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Art. 1 Mandatory: Each player must play at least one (1) full quarter from start to finish in the

first half. There will be no substitutions during the first and second quarters except for injured

players. The injured player that does not play the entire quarter due to the injury, but can return,

must play a different quarter from start to finish to fulfill the requirement of this rule. All players

who are on the bench during the 1st quarter must enter the game and play the 2

nd quarter, except

for the injured player who cannot return due to the injury.

Art. 2 Mandatory: Each player must play at least half of the third quarter from start to finish.

The referee will stop play at the first dead ball after the clock reaches the 5:30 mark in order for

teams to sub. If no substitution has been made by the 4:30 mark then the referee will stop play at

the next change of possession to allow players to sub. This substitution will mark the half-way

point of this quarter even if it is not the exact half-way mark. All players on the bench during the

1st half of the third quarter must enter the game at the substitution and play the 2

nd half of the

third quarter. There will be no other substitutions during the third quarter except for injured

players. The injured player that does not play the entire half of the third quarter, but can return,

must play a full 5 minutes from start to finish in a different quarter other than their required full

quarter to fulfill the requirement of this rule. The 3rd

quarter cannot be the required full quarter

for a player that was injured in the 1st half and has not played a full quarter start to finish unless

that player played at least 5 minutes in the first half and all players on the bench at the

substitution can still enter the game. This playing time must be documented on the scoresheet.

Art. 3 Mandatory: Every player is guaranteed a quarter and a half of playing time. The exact

length of the half is determined by the substitution mark of the third quarter and may not be a full

five minutes.

Art. 4 Coaches may substitute freely in the fourth quarter only.

Art. 5 The person keeping score on the scoresheets must mark the players that are in the game

in the space provided for each quarter. The referee will refer to the scoresheet in the event of a

protest. If a player leaves the game in the first 3 quarters due to injury, the scorekeeper should

note the quarter and time on the scoresheet that the player left the game.

Art. 6 Coaches who want to protest the playing time rule of their opponent must call a time out

within the first two minutes of the playing segment where a violation has occurred and notify the

official. If the official does not rule that a playing time violation occurred, that timeout will be

charged to the coach that called the timeout as one of the two team timeouts for that game. If the

official agrees that a playing time violation has occurred, a technical foul will be assessed to the

violating team. The other team will be awarded 2 freethrows and the ball. A second technical in

the same game on the same coach will be an automatic ejection from the game. That coach will

no longer be allowed to coach in this league pending a meeting and approval by the PSO

Director of Basketball. Continued playing time rule violations by the same coach could cause

that coach to be removed from the league.

Rule 8. Quarter Length

Art. 1 All divisions will have four quarters each being ten (10) minute quarters.

Art. 2 The clock will be a running clock except in the last one (1) minute of each half.

Art. 3 During the last one minute of each half the clock will stop per NFHS rules unless one

team is ahead by 20 points or more, in which case the clock will continue to run.

Art. 4 If at anytime during the last one minute of the half the team that is behind lowers the

point spread to less than 20 points the clock will resume the previous stop system per NFHS

rules.

Art. 5 The clock will stop for time-outs even if a team is ahead by 20 points or more.

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Rule 9. Time-outs

Art. 1 Each team is allowed three (3) 45 second time-outs per game.

Art. 2 Time-outs may be used in either or both halves.

Art. 3 Time-outs may be carried over to the overtime period, but no additional time-outs will be

given in the extra period.

Rule 10. Overtime

Art. 1 If there is a tie at the end of regulation, a 3-minute running clock overtime period will be

played. The clock will only stop in the event of an injury and signaled by the referee.

Art. 2 If overtime play results in a tie, a sudden death overtime period will be played and the

first team to score wins. In league championship games, there will be a 2nd

overtime period as

described in Art. 1 before moving to a sudden death period if needed.

Rule 11. Basketball Size

All divisions of boys and girls (except for 6th

Grade Boys) will use the intermediate size ball

(28.5"). The 6th

Grade Boys will use the men’s regulation size ball.

Rule 12. Goal Height

Art. 1 3rd

– 4th

Grade Girls and 3rd

Grade Boys use 9' goals.

Art. 2 All other divisions use 10' goals.

Rule 13. Defense

Art. 1 All man to man and zone defenses are allowed.

Art. 2 There will be no triple teaming allowed in the 3rd

Grade & 4th

Grade Boys Divisions and

3rd

– 4th

Grade Girls Division.

Art. 3 Full Court Press

a. 3rd

Grade and 4th

Grade Boys and Girls – only allowed in the 4th

quarter

b. 5th

Grade Boys Division & 5th

– 6th

Grade Girls – allowed in 2nd

half only

c. 6th

Grade Boys Division – allowed all 4 quarters

d. Full court pressing is permitted until one team leads by 20 or more points.

e. The leading team (up by 20 points) must then drop back to the half court line. The team

that is behind by 20 or more points may continue to full court press.

f. After one warning, violations will result in a one-shot technical foul and loss of the ball.

Rule 14. 20-Point Rule

Art. 1 When there is a point spread of more than 20 points, a shot scored in the wrong basket

will not count for either team. It will be considered a turnover and be given to the opposing

team.

Art. 2 When there is a point spread of more than 20 points, the leading team cannot full court

press and must then drop back to the half court line. The team that is behind by 20 or more

points may continue to full court press.

Rule 15. 35-Point Rule

Art. 1 If one team defeats another by more than 35 points, they will automatically forfeit that

game.

Art. 2 It is important that a coach realize early in the game the direction it is going and make

adjustments in the 1st half vs. waiting until the 4

th quarter.

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Art. 3 Options to consider are:

a. Having your team make 5 passes before they shoot.

b. Allowing your less skilled ball handler to bring the ball up the court.

c. Allowing children who typically play less to play more.

d. Play zone defense vs. man defense.

e. Allow the other team “easier” shot selections and work on rebounding. Allow only one shot.

f. Shoot no fast break lay-ups so that you can work on your offense.

Rule 16. Foul Shots

Art. 1 3rd

Grade and 4th

Grade boys and girls shoot from first hash mark inside the normal free

throw line..

Art. 2 5th

Grade and 6th

Grade boys and girls shoot from the normal free throw line.

Art. 3 A player's natural shooting motion can carry him or her over the foul line except for 6th

Grade Boys Division.

Art. 4 Teams will be in a one and one (1 & 1) situation on the 7th

foul of the half.

Art. 5 Two (2) shots are taken on the 10th

and all other fouls of the half.

Art. 6 No player can enter the lane until the ball is released by the free throw shooter. If the ball

does not hit or go through the rim, it will be a change of possession with the ball taken out under

the basket.

Art. 7 A player must sit out the remainder of the game after he/she receives five (5) fouls.

Rule 17. Team Standings / Playoffs

Art. 1 Team standings are based on win-loss record and determine seeding in the tournament.

In the event of a tie, the online standings may not be correct.

Art. 2 Teams that do not have enough players (according to Section 3, Rule 2, Article 2 of these

rules) at the PSO Basketball Skills Clinic will be disqualified from the playoffs.

Art. 3 Teams that forfeit more than 1 game are disqualified from the playoffs.

Art. 4 After the above articles are applied, at least the top 4 teams in each division will advance

to the end-of-season tournament. If space and time allow, more teams may be added to the

bracket and every effort will be made to take all teams into the playoffs.

Art. 5 For teams eligible for the playoffs, the tie breaker for team standings will be determined

in the following order until the tie is broken.

a. Any team that has forfeited a game will take the lower seed.

b. Result of head-to-head competition.

i. If the teams played each other more than once, only the last game between the

two teams will count in the head-to-head tie breaker.

ii. A tie between 3 or more teams is broken by record in head-to-head competition

between all the teams involved in the tie. Only the last game between teams that

played each other more than once will be counted in this tie breaker. If a team is

eliminated from the tie (either taking the highest or lowest seed), and other teams

are still tied, those remaining tied teams will break their ties by going to the start

of the tie breaker rules.

c. Teams that are tied but did not play each other will break their tie by using their

record vs. common opponents.

d. Points against vs. common opponents the last time that opponent was played by each

team.

e. Record vs. highest seeded team not involved in the tie (continues down seeds until the

tie is broken).

f. If the tie is not broken by the tie breakers above, the random online standings will be

used.

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PSO Basketball STARS

The purpose of the PSO Basketball Ministry is to fulfill God's vision that He planned long ago by promoting:

1. Salvation - To share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone involved in an Upward ministry.

2. Character - To help every child grow as Jesus did - spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially.

3. Self-Esteem - To help every child grow in their understanding and enjoyment of sports.

One of the tools we use to achieve these goals is the GAME DAY STAR. In order to build self-esteem and

team spirit, each player will be awarded an iron-on star after each game. Some players will receive the same

color star as another player on the team after the same game since there are only 5 different game day stars.

The Blue Star represents BEST EFFORT

Good athletes do the best they can on every play. But even these players fall short of

being perfect. Michael Jordan, who is possibly the greatest basketball player of all time,

missed almost 100 free throws in one season. The Blue Star reminds us that no one is

perfect and we need to remember to always do our best in life and the game. The Blue

Star is awarded to the athlete who is showing great effort in the game.

The Gold Star represents BEST SPORTSMANSHIP

Athletes demonstrate sportsmanship in the game by taking responsibility for their mistakes,

like raising their hands when they commit a foul, or lending a helping hand to a down player. The

Gold Star reminds us to take responsibility in life and in the game. Athletes that demonstrate

good sportsmanship are awarded the Gold Star.

The Black Star represents BEST DEFENSE

As athletes learn the game, they learn that when the other team takes over the ball, good

players must turn and go in the opposite direction to keep the other team from going towards

their goal. The best defense in life is to turn towards Jesus and allow Him to take you in His

direction. Athletes who show good defense are awarded the Black Star.

The Red Star represents BEST OFFENSE

In order to win a game, players must take the ball and move toward the goal. In order to win in

life, we all must take a step of faith and move toward the goal of knowing and growing in Jesus

Christ. The Red Star is awarded to athletes who show good offense in the game.

The White Star represents CHRISTLIKENESS

To be Christlike means to act the way Jesus would in every situation, on and off the court. Your

Christlikeness will be seen in the game, in school, and in other places. Being an encourager is one

way in which you can show Christlikeness. Players who demonstrate Christlikeness are awarded

the White Star.

The Green Star represents SCRIPTURE LEARNING (Practice Day Star)

Each week athletes are presented with a devotional message which prepares them to have a

winning heart for the game, and life. Athletes who demonstrate a developing heart, by

participating in scripture learning, are awarded a Green Star at the practice night devotional. 30

How to Apply the Stars

* Stars can be placed on either sleeve.

* Drain water from iron.

* Preheat the iron to it's hottest setting.

* Important! Iron and preheat the garment.

* Place star, adhesive side down, on garment. (milky matte finish should be facing down.)

* Cover star with a handkerchief or one-ply cotton t-shirt.

* Apply pressure for 15-20 seconds only.

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NCAA Division Player Substitution Form

Week 1 . 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Player's Name 10 min 5 min 10 min 5 min 10 min 5 min 10 min 5 min

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

PSO Star Distribution Form Player's Name Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7 Game 8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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NBA Division Player Substitution Form

Game 1 . 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

No Player's Name 10 min 5 min 10 min 5 min 10 min 5 min Free Substitution

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Art. 1 Mandatory: Each player must play at least one (1) full quarter from start to finish in the first half. There will be no

substitutions during the first and second quarters except for injured players.

Art. 2 Mandatory: Each player must play at least half of the third quarter from start to finish. The referee will stop play at the

first dead ball after the clock reaches the 5:30 mark in order for teams to sub. If no substitution has been made by the 4:30 mark

then the referee will stop play at the next change of possession to allow players to sub. This substitution will mark the half-way

point of this quarter even if it is not the exact half-way mark. All players on the bench during the 1st half of the third quarter

must enter the game at the substitution and play the 2nd

half of the third quarter. There will be no other substitutions during the

third quarter except for injured players.

Art. 3 Mandatory: Every player is guaranteed a quarter and a half of playing time. The exact length of the half is determined by

the substitution mark of the third quarter and may not be a full five minutes.

Art. 4 Coaches may substitute freely in the fourth quarter only.

PSO Star Distribution Form Player's Name

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

Game 5

Game 6

Game 7

Game 8

Game 9

Game 10

Game 11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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TEAM Division Home/Visitor Court Date Time Current Score:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105

Statistics By Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th O/T Total

*Periods Played

PLAYER NAME No. FOULS Points Points Points Points Points Points

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

1 2

1 2 3

3 3 4 4 5

Total

TEAM FOULS 1st

Half 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TEAM FOULS 2nd

Half 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TIME OUTS (45 sec.) 1 2 3

Officials: www.psosports.com

*Substitution Procedure. Refer to the PSO Basketball League rule book for a more detailed explanation.

1. Procedures are explained in the rules and on the substitution form.

2. No substitutions are allowed in the first half except between quarters.

3. 3rd

quarter substitutions are at the first dead ball closest to the 5 minute mark only, as determined by the referee.

4. There is free substitution in the 4th

quarter during any dead ball situation. Subs may enter when the referee calls them in.

.

Final Score

this team:

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Emailing Parents

As a coach, it is important to be an effective communicator not only with each player, but with parents

as well. One of the most efficient means of communication with parents is the use of e-mail. Sending

a positive email after each practice and game expresses to the parent that you genuinely care about

their child and you want to keep them informed throughout the season. Below is a list of topics to

cover as you create e-mails after practices and games.

After each practice:

Inform what skill was worked on in practice

Remind about game time, court location and jersey/shorts color to be worn

Review the week's Scripture learning verse

After each game:

Reinforce positive aspects from the game

Point out specific skills to improve upon from the game that will be emphasized at the

upcoming practice

Encourage parents to work on this skill at home

Note: Keep in mind that you can incorporate all of the above topics into one standard e-mail that is

sent to all parents after each practice and game. It is not necessary to send individual e-mails to

parents separately.

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Sample E-mails to Parents

After Practices:

Parents,

I wanted to take this time to let you know what a GREAT practice we had yesterday! I can really

see some improvement in your child’s basketball skills each week, and I am excited about our

game this Saturday! As this week’s game approaches, I want to recap what was learned at

practice and give you information about the upcoming game:

At yesterday’s practice our skill focus was on dribbling. We worked hard on dribbling with our left

hand while also dribbling with head up and eyes forward.

During our devotion times we’ve been learning about the virtue of Cooperation, which is defined as

working together to do more than you can do alone. Along with this, the verse we’ve been learning

is Ecclesiastes 4:9 – Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.

Look for opportunities this week to incorporate cooperation into your young athlete’s daily life so

that he sees the value of this important life lesson.

I also encourage you to take time to work on various basketball drills with your son before the next

practice.

This week’s game is 10:00 am on Court #1. Please make every effort to have your child at the gym by

9:45 am so that I can include them when filling out the substitution form. Also, make sure your child

comes to the game in his orange jersey and orange shorts.

I want to thank you again for your child’s participation in PSO Basketball this season. I’ll see

you at the game on Saturday!

Coach

After Games:

Parents,

What a great game we had yesterday! I am really proud of each player as I can see the skills we

learned in practice being used in each game! I can especially see them work more as a team

given the fact that they were making good passes to open teammates. There were also fewer

travel violations committed, which shows they are recognizing how to use their pivot foot more

when holding the ball.

There was one thing I noticed from our game that we need to work on in practice. We had a

number of fouls called against us, some of which led to points being scored by the other team in

the form of free throws. We will focus on how to avoid fouls by playing good defense and

incorporating good footwork. From now until our next practice, I want to encourage you to talk

to your child about what a foul is and how to avoid committing them. This will make our

practice time this week smoother and meaningful.

Thanks for all you do in helping your child enjoy their PSO Basketball experience. I look

forward to seeing you and your child at practice on Tuesday (6:00 pm).

Coach

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Page 36

What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent --

And What Makes A Great One

February 15, 2012 8:20 pm

Written by: Steve Henson

http://m.thepostgame.com/blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmare-sports-parent

Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: "What is your worst memory from

playing youth and high school sports?"

Their overwhelming response: "The ride home from games with my parents."

The informal survey lasted three decades, initiated by two former longtime coaches who over

time became staunch advocates for the player, for the adolescent, for the child. Bruce E. Brown

and Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching LLC are devoted to helping adults avoid becoming a

nightmare sports parent, speaking at colleges, high schools and youth leagues to more than a

million athletes, coaches and parents in the last 12 years.

Those same college athletes were asked what their parents said that made them feel great, that

amplified their joy during and after a ballgame.

Their overwhelming response: "I love to watch you play."

There it is, from the mouths of babes who grew up to become college and professional athletes.

Whether your child is just beginning T-ball or is a travel-team soccer all-star or survived the cuts

for the high school varsity, parents take heed.

The vast majority of dads and moms that make rides home from games miserable for their

children do so inadvertently. They aren't stereotypical horrendous sports parents, the ones who

scream at referees, loudly second-guess coaches or berate their children. They are well-

intentioned folks who can't help but initiate conversation about the contest before the sweat has

dried on their child's uniform.

In the moments after a game, win or lose, kids desire distance. They make a rapid transition from

athlete back to child. And they’d prefer if parents transitioned from spectator – or in many

instances from coach – back to mom and dad. ASAP.

Brown (pictured below at podium), a high school and youth coach near Seattle for more than 30

years, says his research shows young athletes especially enjoy having their grandparents watch

them perform.

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"Overall, grandparents are more content than parents to simply enjoy watching the child

participate," he says. "Kids recognize that."

A grandparent is more likely to offer a smile and a hug, say "I love watching you play," and

leave it at that.

Meanwhile a parent might blurt out …

“Why did you swing at that high pitch when we talked about laying off it?"

"Stay focused even when you are on the bench.”

"You didn’t hustle back to your position on defense.”

"You would have won if the ref would have called that obvious foul.”

"Your coach didn't have the best team on the field when it mattered most.”

And on and on.

Sure, an element of truth might be evident in the remarks. But the young athlete doesn’t want to

hear it immediately after the game. Not from a parent. Comments that undermine teammates, the

coach or even officials run counter to everything the young player is taught. And instructional

feedback was likely already mentioned by the coach.

"Let your child bring the game to you if they want to,” Brown says.

Brown and Miller, a longtime coach and college administrator, don't consider themselves

experts, but instead use their platform to convey to parents what three generations of young

athletes have told them.

"Everything we teach came from me asking players questions," Brown says. "When you have a

trusting relationship with kids, you get honest answers. When you listen to young people speak

from their heart, they offer a perspective that really resonates.”

So what’s the takeaway for parents?

"Sports is one of few places in a child's life where a parent can say, 'This is your thing,’ ” Miller

says. "Athletics is one of the best ways for young people to take risks and deal with failure

because the consequences aren’t fatal, they aren’t permanent. We’re talking about a game. So

they usually don’t want or need a parent to rescue them when something goes wrong.

"Once you as a parent are assured the team is a safe environment, release your child to the coach

and to the game. That way all successes are theirs, all failures are theirs."

And discussion on the ride home can be about a song on the radio or where to stop for a bite to

eat. By the time you pull into the driveway, the relationship ought to have transformed from

keenly interested spectator and athlete back to parent and child:

"We loved watching you play. … Now, how about that homework?"

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FIVE SIGNS OF A NIGHTMARE SPORTS PARENT

Nearly 75 percent of kids who play organized sports quit by age 13. Some find that their skill

level hits a plateau and the game is no longer fun. Others simply discover other interests. But too

many promising young athletes turn away from sports because their parents become insufferable.

Even professional athletes can behave inappropriately when it comes to their children. David

Beckham was recently ejected from a youth soccer field for questioning an official. New Orleans

radio host Bobby Hebert, a former NFL quarterback, publicly dressed down LSU football coach

Les Miles after Alabama defeated LSU in the BCS title game last month. Hebert was hardly

unbiased: His son had recently lost his starting position at LSU.

Mom or dad, so loving and rational at home, can transform into an ogre at a game. A lot of kids

internally reach the conclusion that if they quit the sport, maybe they'll get their dad or mom

back.

As a sports parent, this is what you don't want to become. This is what you want to avoid:

• Overemphasizing sports at the expense of sportsmanship: The best athletes keep their

emotions in check and perform at an even keel, win or lose. Parents demonstrative in showing

displeasure during a contest are sending the wrong message. Encouragement is crucial --

especially when things aren’t going well on the field.

• Having different goals than your child: Brown and Miller suggest jotting down a list of what

you want for your child during their sport season. Your son or daughter can do the same. Vastly

different lists are a red flag. Kids generally want to have fun, enjoy time with their friends,

improve their skills and win. Parents who write down “getting a scholarship” or “making the All-

Star team” probably need to adjust their goals. “Athletes say their parents believe their role on

the team is larger than what the athlete knows it to be,” Miller says.

• Treating your child differently after a loss than a win: Almost all parents love their children

the same regardless of the outcome of a game. Yet often their behavior conveys something else.

"Many young athletes indicate that conversations with their parents after a game somehow make

them feel as if their value as a person was tied to playing time or winning,” Brown says.

• Undermining the coach: Young athletes need a single instructional voice during games. That

voice has to be the coach. Kids who listen to their parents yelling instruction from the stands or

even glancing at their parents for approval from the field are distracted and can't perform at a

peak level. Second-guessing the coach on the ride home is just as insidious.

• Living your own athletic dream through your child: A sure sign is the parent taking credit

when the child has done well. “We worked on that shot for weeks in the driveway,” or “You did

it just like I showed you” Another symptom is when the outcome of a game means more to a

parent than to the child. If you as a parent are still depressed by a loss when the child is already

off playing with friends, remind yourself that it’s not your career and you have zero control over

the outcome.

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FIVE SIGNS OF AN IDEAL SPORTS PARENT

Let’s hear it for the parents who do it right. In many respects, Brown and Miller say, it’s easier to

be an ideal sports parent than a nightmare. “It takes less effort,” Miller says. “Sit back and

enjoy.” Here’s what to do:

• Cheer everybody on the team, not just your child: Parents should attend as many games as

possible and be supportive, yet allow young athletes to find their own solutions. Don’t feel the

need to come to their rescue at every crisis. Continue to make positive comments even when the

team is struggling.

• Model appropriate behavior: Contrary to the old saying, children do as you do, not as you

say. When a parent projects poise, control and confidence, the young athlete is likely to do the

same. And when a parent doesn’t dwell on a tough loss, the young athlete will be enormously

appreciative.

• Know what is suitable to discuss with the coach: The mental and physical treatment of your

child is absolutely appropriate. So is seeking advice on ways to help your child improve. And if

you are concerned about your child’s behavior in the team setting, bring that up with the coach.

Taboo topics: Playing time, team strategy, and discussing team members other than your child.

• Know your role: Everyone at a game is either a player, a coach, an official or a spectator. “It’s

wise to choose only one of those roles at a time,” Brown says. “Some adults have the false

impression that by being in a crowd, they become anonymous. People behaving poorly cannot

hide.” Here’s a clue: If your child seems embarrassed by you, clean up your act.

• Be a good listener and a great encourager: When your child is ready to talk about a game or

has a question about the sport, be all ears. Then provide answers while being mindful of avoiding

becoming a nightmare sports parent. Above all, be positive. Be your child's biggest fan. "Good

athletes learn better when they seek their own answers," Brown says.

And, of course, don’t be sparing with those magic words: "I love watching you play."

Resource for Coaches: www.breakthroughbasketball.com

Coaching Youth Basketball: www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/youthbasketball.html

Mavericks Basketball Academy:

Register here for MBACA Coaches Clinic -

http://www.mavs.com/community/basketballacademy/mavs-basketball-academy-

coaches-clinic/

Register here for MBA Coaches Association -

http://www.mavs.com/community/basketballacademy/coaches-association/

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