RANGER BASKETBALL

“AIMING FOR GOALS HIGHER THAN 10 FEET”

YOUTH BASKETBALL

VISION: I would like to have you help coach/supervise your sons youth basketball team.  Regardless of your basketball knowledge or background; I/we need your help.  It could be in the field of coaching, organization, or simply gym supervision.  We will practice in one gym with each grade level at a basket or two depending on the numbers.  

EVOLUTION: For several years, Mr. Woodward and I used a LiL Rangers program to teach fundamentals.  Many of our athletes started going with travel teams and our participation numbers dropped.  This is a win-win.  Players get fundamentals and coaches get gym time without traveling to Rapid City.  We are planting seeds for a successful boys basketball program.  I realize it is a bold statement; but I want our student-athletes to PLAY IN THE STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WHEN THEY GET TO HIGH SCHOOL.

ACTION STEPS: 

1. Continue to send kids to Lil Rangers basketball camp in summer and Fall

2.  Look for teams.  Last year an Upwards Team was dedicated to K-2 (Coached by Greg Schroeder) and 3-4 (Coached by Josh Daiss).  Middle school is coached by Ken Raga and Travis Eckert.  High School is coached by Blake Gardner and Nate Bayne. 

3. Hill City Youth Sports Program- Travis Eckert is in the process of creating a youth sports program for Hill City kids.