BASKETBALL
Welcome to the HMS Travel Basketball Page.
The Athletics Program here at HMS will help our student-athletes develop, comprehend, and enjoy athletics while they initiate and advance their skill set that promotes their personal, physical, and intellectual growth.
Our Basketball Program strives for the pursuit of excellence through individual development and teamwork; ethical and responsible behavior on the court and off; fostering self-pride through self-discipline, the value of leadership, strength of character, and sportsmanship.
We instill habits that will lead our students to be progressive and live healthier lives. We strongly believe that the efforts of our student-athletes to not only do their best but to be their best in both the classroom and the sports environment will lead them to succeed throughout their lives.
"Play for the name on the front of your jersey, and the person right beside you."
COACHES
Jean Pierre
jpierre@smusd.us
Kitty Lee
klee@smusd.us
HMS offers 2 levels of travel basketball, Varsity, and Junior Varsity, to compete in the 210 Middle School Athletic League composed of local middle schools in the surrounding cities.
Varsity:
Days/Time:
BOYS: Tuesday -Thursday - Practices will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with games on various days.
GIRLS: Tuesday -Thursday - Practices will be from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. with games on various days.
The team will be composed of 6th, 7th and 8th graders. This will be a competitive team that will hold no more than 12 players. There will be tryouts and cuts will be made based on a player’s ability. All 6th/7th/8th graders are encouraged to come to tryouts regardless of experience.
Junior Varsity:
Days/Time:
BOYS: Tuesday -Thursday - Practices will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with games on various days.
GIRLS: Tuesday -Thursday - Practices will be from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. with games on various days.
The team will be composed of 6th, 7th and 8th graders. This will be a competitive team that will hold no more than 12 players. There will be tryouts and cuts will be made based on a player’s ability. All 6th/7th/8th graders are encouraged to come to tryouts regardless of experience.
Goals and Expectations:
The coaches’ goal for the upcoming season is to compete for a league title. In addition, to get our student athletes to prepare themselves for the next level of their playing career whether it’s the high school level or for the following travel season. With that in mind, there will be high expectations from the student athlete this year; in the classroom, in the practice field, and during our league play. The coaching staff will expect nothing, but the absolute best in all aspects from our student-athletes this upcoming season.
Commitment:
Our goal is to prepare the players on these travel teams for high school level sports. Therefore, as coaches we expect 110% commitment from our athletes to our travel program. The players demonstrate practice and game commitment in order for us to train as a team. Exceptions may apply such as other school related activities, illnesses, or doctor/dental appointments. Other exceptions will be determined under the evaluation of the coaches’ discretion.
Commitment to the team plays a big part of what we are trying to accomplish; violations will result in practice/game suspensions, decrease in playing time, or removal from the program under the coach and Athletic Director discretion.
Players will be given a contract and the coach will hold a team meeting as well as a parent meeting early in the season outlining the expectations and commitment needed to play at a competitive level in middle school sports.
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