When are tryouts?
Girl's Program
When: TBD
Where: Mike Martin gym times:
4th grade: TBD
5th and 6th grades: TBD
7th and 8th grades: TBD
Boy's Program
When:
5th & 6th grade: TBD
7th & 8th grade: TBD
Where: Mike Martin gym
Time: TBD
Practices, when and where are they held?
Depending on the grade level of your team, practices will be held either at King's Garden or Mike Martin Gym. Practices for boys and girls (all grades) will be announced as the calendar is set. Note that for 5th and 6th grade boys, practices are typically in KGG (times TBA). 7th and 8th grade boys practices are typically in MMG (times TBA).
How many players are on the team? How will my son or daughter know if they made the team?
We plan on each team having 10 players. In some cases we may carry a team of 12 or 13 which can include practice or part-time players.
If my son or daughter does not make the team do you know of other programs or options?
Because of the need to limit team size, there are players who still want the opportunity to play. We strongly believe we need to help and assist those players in finding alternative programs so they can continue to play and improve. Sno-King and Alderwood Boys & Girls Club are both great local choices.
Is it a problem if my son or daughter plays another sport in addition to basketball during the season?
Participation in any select sport is a major commitment. In a skilled sport, such as basketball, it is no different. Making Knight Hoops Basketball the number one sports activity during the season is essential to ensure your son or daughter enjoys and gains as much out of the experience as he can.
How long is the season and when are the pre-season tournaments?
Practices begin in late October or early November. Our league, the WESCO Youth Feeder League, games begins in early December and extends to the first weekend in March for the league playoffs.
What can you tell me about the WESCO Youth Feeder league?
The WESCO feeder league was formed to provide a competitive basketball experience for youths in 5th thru 8th grade. Each of the 20 programs in the league draws talent from the local High School in their area to prepare those kids with the essential basketball skills needed prior to entering high school. League games are played on Saturday with each team typically playing two games. For more information, please refer to the Wesco League Website: http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wybl
Where do we play our league games?
The league schedule will be available later in November. Our home games are played at King's Junior High Gym (King's Garden) and the High School Gym (Mike Martin). Our road games are played in the High School gyms of the other programs.
Playing time, how do the coaches determine who plays?
Since one of the goals of Knight Hoops is to offer a competitive basketball experience, our philosophy is that we will be "true to the talent." Playing time is earned on the basis of each player's effort, attention, attitude, commitment, teamwork, and ability displayed in practice. Those players with the best ability to combine these skills will receive that greatest amount of playing time. At the same time, it is also our mission to develop all of the players in the program. It is each coach's responsibility to help the kids improve their skills so that they can be competitive participants in games. So unlike rec level programs, playing time is not guaranteed and fluctuates on a game to game basis.
Who were the 2019-2020 coaches?
5th Grade Boys Coach - KC McGowan
6th Grade Boys Coach (Wesco) - Brady Soderquist
6th Grade Boys Coach (Alderwood) - Karlie Storkson
7th Grade Boys Coach - Hunter Reeves
8th Grade Boys Coach - Travis Tallquist
4th Grade Lady Knights - Danielle McAfee & Matt McGregor
5th Grade Lady Knights - Ashley Garrett
6th Grade Lady Knights - Lacey Nicholson
8th Grade Lady Knights - Nick Starks
Additionally, the Coaches of basketball programs at King's High School, Rick Skeen, Dan Taylor, and others assist our coaches in teaching and communicating King's Knights basketball techniques and philosophy.
This sounds great, how can I help and become involved?
If you are interested in volunteering to help there are many areas of opportunity. If interested please contact Jimmy Skeen at pastorjimmy@auroracommunity.org.
Girl's Program
When: TBD
Where: Mike Martin gym times:
4th grade: TBD
5th and 6th grades: TBD
7th and 8th grades: TBD
Boy's Program
When:
5th & 6th grade: TBD
7th & 8th grade: TBD
Where: Mike Martin gym
Time: TBD
Practices, when and where are they held?
Depending on the grade level of your team, practices will be held either at King's Garden or Mike Martin Gym. Practices for boys and girls (all grades) will be announced as the calendar is set. Note that for 5th and 6th grade boys, practices are typically in KGG (times TBA). 7th and 8th grade boys practices are typically in MMG (times TBA).
How many players are on the team? How will my son or daughter know if they made the team?
We plan on each team having 10 players. In some cases we may carry a team of 12 or 13 which can include practice or part-time players.
If my son or daughter does not make the team do you know of other programs or options?
Because of the need to limit team size, there are players who still want the opportunity to play. We strongly believe we need to help and assist those players in finding alternative programs so they can continue to play and improve. Sno-King and Alderwood Boys & Girls Club are both great local choices.
Is it a problem if my son or daughter plays another sport in addition to basketball during the season?
Participation in any select sport is a major commitment. In a skilled sport, such as basketball, it is no different. Making Knight Hoops Basketball the number one sports activity during the season is essential to ensure your son or daughter enjoys and gains as much out of the experience as he can.
How long is the season and when are the pre-season tournaments?
Practices begin in late October or early November. Our league, the WESCO Youth Feeder League, games begins in early December and extends to the first weekend in March for the league playoffs.
What can you tell me about the WESCO Youth Feeder league?
The WESCO feeder league was formed to provide a competitive basketball experience for youths in 5th thru 8th grade. Each of the 20 programs in the league draws talent from the local High School in their area to prepare those kids with the essential basketball skills needed prior to entering high school. League games are played on Saturday with each team typically playing two games. For more information, please refer to the Wesco League Website: http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wybl
Where do we play our league games?
The league schedule will be available later in November. Our home games are played at King's Junior High Gym (King's Garden) and the High School Gym (Mike Martin). Our road games are played in the High School gyms of the other programs.
Playing time, how do the coaches determine who plays?
Since one of the goals of Knight Hoops is to offer a competitive basketball experience, our philosophy is that we will be "true to the talent." Playing time is earned on the basis of each player's effort, attention, attitude, commitment, teamwork, and ability displayed in practice. Those players with the best ability to combine these skills will receive that greatest amount of playing time. At the same time, it is also our mission to develop all of the players in the program. It is each coach's responsibility to help the kids improve their skills so that they can be competitive participants in games. So unlike rec level programs, playing time is not guaranteed and fluctuates on a game to game basis.
Who were the 2019-2020 coaches?
5th Grade Boys Coach - KC McGowan
6th Grade Boys Coach (Wesco) - Brady Soderquist
6th Grade Boys Coach (Alderwood) - Karlie Storkson
7th Grade Boys Coach - Hunter Reeves
8th Grade Boys Coach - Travis Tallquist
4th Grade Lady Knights - Danielle McAfee & Matt McGregor
5th Grade Lady Knights - Ashley Garrett
6th Grade Lady Knights - Lacey Nicholson
8th Grade Lady Knights - Nick Starks
Additionally, the Coaches of basketball programs at King's High School, Rick Skeen, Dan Taylor, and others assist our coaches in teaching and communicating King's Knights basketball techniques and philosophy.
This sounds great, how can I help and become involved?
If you are interested in volunteering to help there are many areas of opportunity. If interested please contact Jimmy Skeen at pastorjimmy@auroracommunity.org.