BASKETBALL PROGRAM PRINCIPLES

The Bridge Building Program is dedicated to providing athletes with the opportunity to work hard with disciplined instruction. We focus on basic fundamental drills and progress into high intensity game-like drills.  We strive to prepare our athletes for the next level of competition. The Bridge Building Program is dedicated to training the committed athlete so that they are achieving their highest level of skill possible. This takes great discipline and consistency from the athlete. The Bridge Building Program provides a place for athletes to receive complete basketball instruction.

OUR FORMULA IS SIMPLE

Hard Work +Great Fundamentals + Good Character = GREAT ATHLETES

SPORTSMANSHIP

Great emphasis will be placed in the area of academics.  This will be one of the key components and foundations of our organization for student development.  Tutoring will be provided for our athletes.  We will monitor their academic success throughout the year.

SKILL

While winning is important to any athlete, it should not come at the expense of lacking skills.  We will work on helping our athletes develop skills as a team player and an individual.  This is very important component of our program because it is the element that will assist the athlete in striving to get to the next level.

COMMITMENT

The AAU Basketball season generally runs from the months of April until August.  We expect every player to be committed to the challenge in which they have committed themselves to.  Commitment means giving one hundred plus percent when we are active, being on time to not just competitions but practices and group activities as well.  Missed practices or games without a legitimate excuse may impact playing time.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Our community is important and is the backbone to our foundation.  We will attempt to make donations and participate in community activities whenever time permits.

PLAYING TIME

Playing time is not guaranteed.  An effort will be made to play every participant.  A player must earn the right to play by demonstrating proper character and skills on and off the court.  This includes attitude.

FEES

We are aware that everyone will not be able to afford the fees associated to being a part of The Bridge Building Program.  The organization will assist teams and players who need to raise funds for participation.