Programs Overview
The Shakopee Boys Basketball Association (SBBA) offers a variety of programs designed to develop basketball skills, foster teamwork, and create a love for the game. While our primary focus is on the Winter season, we provide year-round opportunities for players to grow and excel.
• Winter Season: The cornerstone of our programs, featuring recreational leagues and competitive travel teams for grades K-8. Players have the chance to develop their skills, compete, and enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a team.
• Summer & Fall: To prepare players for the Winter season and beyond, we host skill training sessions and seasonal camps during the Summer and Fall. These programs focus on individual skill development, game fundamentals, and conditioning, offering players an edge as they head into evaluations and team play.
Winter Programs Comparison
| Program | 1st-3rd Grade Development | 4th-8th SouthWest League (Rec) | 4th-8th Grade Travel (Competitive) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50-$120 | $175 | 4th-6th grades: $390, 7th-8th grades: $425 |
| Registration Period | July 1-October 15 | July 1-Oct 15th | July 1-Sept 12 |
| Player Evaluation | No evaluations | Evaluations to make teams evenly | 2 sessions of evaluations. (Sunday's in September) |
| Player Placement | Grouped by school or geographic location | No player cuts | Teams created on A/B/C levels (typically 1 team at each level for each grade) |
| Players per Team | Gropus of up to 16 | 8-10 based on number of participants | 8-10 based on numbers and evaluation results |
| Length of Season | 6 Weeks | Practice begin in November, Games 1st weekend of December. Season ends by 1st weekend in March. | Official practices begin after MEA weekend. Season ends in early March |
| League Games | none | One game a week on Saturdays | None |
| Number of Tournaments | none | 1 end of season tournament | 4th-6th grades: 10 tournaments; 7th-8th grades: 11 tournaments + All teams participate in Preseason Jamboree |
| Additional Tournaments | None | Teams can add at the discretion and expense of the team | |
| Weekend Commitment | Saturday's - 1st grade: 1 hour; 2nd/3rd grade: 1.5 hours | 1 game per week (Saturday) | Typically Saturdays and Sundays with the occasional Friday (many tournaments are 1 day events on weekends) |
| Practices | 1 session per week | 1 per week throughout the season, mandatory attendance | 2 per week throughout the season, mandatory attendance |
| Coaches | All coaches/leaders are parent volunteers | All coaches are parent volunteers - teams without parent volunteers will not have practices | All head coaches are selected through an interview process and/or consideration of previous results and feedback with the SBBA, preference is for the best coach possible, paid coaches are kept in consideration |
| Parent Volunteer Requirements | none | 2 hours volunteer time (excluding head coaches) | Families are required to work 8 hours per travel player at the Shakopee Winter Tournament (in January) or pay a $350 fee |
| Uniform Costs | 1st grade: n/a | 2nd/3rd grade: provided (turn in at seasons end) | provided (turn in at seasons end) | Association provides 1st practice jersey & uniform to a player. Replacement thereafter is $100 Uniform | $30 Practice Jersey - not included in registration fee |
| Apparel | every player receives a Shakopee Basketball shirt | every player receives a Shakopee Basketball shirt | Travel apparel varies each year, included in registration fee |
Fall Programming
Our Fall Basketball Training Program is designed to prepare players for evaluations and the upcoming Winter basketball season. Directed by our High School coaching staff, this program emphasizes skill development, conditioning, and game readiness. Players will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced coaches in a structured yet engaging environment.
Grades: Open to players in grades 3-8.
Schedule: Runs for approximately 4 weeks, beginning in September right after Labor Day.
Frequency: Sessions held 2 nights per week.
Summer Programming
Summer Camp
4 days of fundamentals, skill development, team and individual competitions, and most importantly FUN! Campers will receive skill instruction from the Varsity players and High School Coaches, compete in daily contests, 3v3 and 5v5 leagues and hear coaches and players speak daily on a variety of topics centered around being a successful player and team. 1 week in late-June.
Summer Skills Sessions
This is the Shakopee Boys Basketball summer workout program that is run by the Shakopee Coaching Staff. A typical session will consist of skill development drills (shooting, ball handling, 1 on 1 moves, footwork), 1 on 1, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 decision making situations. The focus of the workouts will be on improving team chemistry and individual fundamentals. Dates vary throughout June-July.
All information on this page is subject to change. If you have any questions, please email info@shakopeehoops.net.