Our Fall Teams are for girls committed to playing competitive and disciplined basketball through twice-weekly structured practices and local tournament play. Practices focus on player development in order to showcase strengths and improve on weaknesses for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. MCW Starz develops basketball skills and teaches the game while educating players on the importance of physical and mental fitness. We strive to build lifelong relationships with teammates and coaches, and a lifelong love of sports.
The Fall Program starts in September and ends in November. All practices take place in the Burlington High School gym.
High School Fall Program Includes:
- Two 90–120-minute practices per week
- 9th, 10th and 11th grades practice skill development drills together, then separate for team practice work
- Experienced coaches with a history of playing the game
1:10 (or smaller) player-to-coach ratio, with additional interns supporting coaches throughout the season - 1 local tournament plus scrimmaging against each other
- 1–3 teams per grade, with player from all levels going on to play in college
- 9–10 players per team for appropriate playing time and player development
- Player placement where they are both challenged and can develop confidence
- Education and tools to assist with the mental aspect of the game, including journaling and reading and discussing sports- and team-related books
- Inspiring lifetime athletes by teaching the power of yoga and the mind-body connection, proper stretching before and after workouts and games, and how to correctly prepare and recover the body after any sport
- Emphasis on player development to showcase strengths in Spring/Summer season and make specific improvements on evaluated weaknesses