Youth Development League
Register for Winter 2025
PROGRAM FEATURES
+ (8) Games - Saturdays
+ (13) Team practices - Thursday or Friday
+ (13) Skills training - Select 1 per week
+ Progress Reports
+ Game stats
+ Certified officials
+ Championship T-Shirts
+ Video highlights
FEES
$390.00 Seasonal Fee (Includes Child's Membership)
$25 Late Fee Applied after November 1st
$21.00 Parent Membership ($48.00 Annual Membership available)
$25.00 Jersey (One-Time Purchase)
SEASON SCHEDULE
League Dates
December 5,12,(Pre-Season Practices, D10)
December 6,13 (Pre-Season Practices, D9, D8, D7, D6)
December 14 (Game 1)
December 21 (Game 2)
December 28 (OFF)
January 4 (Game 3)
January 11 (OFF)
January 18 (Game 4)
January 25 (Game 5)
February 1 (Game 6)
February 8 (OFF)
February 15 (Playoff Game)
February 22 (Championship)
PRACTICE TIMES
Division 10 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Thursday)
Division 9 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Friday)
Division 8 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Friday)
Division 7 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Friday)
Division 6 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Friday)
GAME TIMES
Division 10 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Saturday)
Division 9 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Saturday)
Division 8 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Saturday)
Division 7 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Saturday)
Division 6 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Saturday)
Divisions
Players are placed into divisions based on TALENT FIRST and AGE SECOND.
Division 10 tends to be 1st - 3rd grade
Division 9 tends to be 3rd - 5th grade
Division 8 tends to be 4th - 6th grade
Division 7 tends to be 6th - 8th grade
Division 6 tends to be 8th - 10th grade
Directors and coaches will evaluate players during pre-season practices. Players can be moved up or down divisions based on what's best for their development. Please register for whichever division you believe is suitable for your child. You can also CLICK HERE to schedule free skill training evaluation. Our coaching staff will recommend the proper division and skill training appropriate for your child's skill level.
SKILLS TRAINING
All players receive 1 skill training each week to improve individual talent. Classes are offered Monday through Sunday. During off weeks of the games, skill trainings and team practices will still be hosted.
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(201-A) Division 9/10 1:00 pm - Saturday |
(201-B) Division 7/8 3:00 pm - Saturday |
(202) Division 6 5:00 pm - Saturday
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*Skill trainings begin the first week of December and conclude the last week of February*
Interested in starting today? Join skill training classes before the next season begins. CLICK HERE for more information
"Now is the Time"
LEAGUE INFORMATION
Mission
Our mission is to develop players together within their home city. By providing top-notch training and opportunities to connect with peers, our goal is to build strong communities and help local high schools cultivate athletes with fundamental skills, chemistry, and great character.
Team Placement
Our league is organized by age, experience, ability and by city, with 4 teams per division, and each team can have up to 10 players. To ensure a fair playing field, players may be moved up or down through divisions based on the talent pool in their respective division.
We take great care in placing players in the appropriate division that matches their skills and experience. The most talented players in an older division, while players with less experience may be placed in a lower division. This system ensures that players are challenged and can continue to improve their skills as they progress through the league.
Pre-Season
We strongly encourage all players to attend Pre-Season practice as it is essential for our coaching staff to evaluate each player's talent level and adjust the teams and divisions before our FIRST GAME. Our goal is to create an environment where every player can compete at their highest level and make the league as competitive as possible.
By attending Pre-Season practice, players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and abilities, which will help us place them in the most appropriate team and division. This will ensure that each player is challenged and can continue to grow and develop their skills throughout the season. We try to balance out the teams with guards and centers to insure that each team is as balanced as possible.
Coaches
At PTBA, our coaching staff works collaboratively to develop the entire league. During practices, coaches follow the "PTBA Curriculum" (Four Pillars) which is designed to develop players' fundamental skills and promote teamwork.
Each team is assigned a designated coach for the entire season who will provide individualized attention and support to the players.
During our practices, the players typically rotated through drills that follow TWO of the FOUR PILLARS from our PTBA Curriculum. They also have a short TEAM TIME specifically designed by their coach and then finish their practice with some kind of scrimmage game. The practices also may include some GAME SCENARIOS that each team works through against an opponent offensively and defensively!
Playing Time
Each player is guaranteed 12 minutes of playing time.
Games have four 10-minute quarters.