Koa Maryland & Washington, DC Kids Girls Spartan Basketball
Koa Sports offers leading instruction in youth basketball, grades K-12. We offer league play, private instruction, clinics and team coaching. Did you know that many of our coaches are former NCAA and professional athletes? One of our coaches was an assistant for the New Jersey Nets! Click here to meet our basketball staff.
WINTER 2010-11 GIRLS SPARTAN LEAGUE "REC" BASKETBALL PROGRAM!!- CLOSED FOR WINTER 2011
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At Koa, we teach our athletes about all aspects of the game. The Spartan League c ombines instruction and league play. The girls learn the fundamentals of the game, get more experience in league games and most of all -- have FUN all while developing a love for the game!!
Every Spartan team is coached by a professional Koa Coach -- most of whom are collegiate athletes. Parents get to enjoy the games and cheer everyone on from the sidelines!!
Read our FAQs for more info!!
GIRLS SPARTAN LEAGUE/REC TEAMS
Koa’s Spartan Teams are "recreational" basketball teams for grades 3rd-8th with one practice per week, and one game per week. All teams are part of the Montgomery County Recreational League, which is a "no cut" league -- all players who like basketball are welcome! Our Spartan Teams are professionally coached during practices and games. We will request a parent manager for each team. REGISTER HERE!!
Ages: Grades 3rd-8th
Dates: Season begins 1/8/2011 and runs for 8 weeks plus make-ups
Cost: $275/player for 3rd-5th; $290/player for 6th-8th
Game Days/Locations Schedule:
3rd Grade Bethesda Saturday or Sunday
3rd Grade Potomac Saturday
4th Grade Bethesda Saturday or Sunday
4th Grade Potomac Saturday
5th Grade Bethesda Sunday
5th Grade Potomac Saturday
6th Grade Bethesda Sunday
6th Grade Potomac Saturday
7th Grade Bethesda Saturday
7th Grade Potomac Sunday
8th Grade Bethesda Saturday
8th Grade Potomac Saturday
REGISTER HERE!!!
We are currently forming Spartan Rec teams. Please contact Mindi Susskind (mindi@KoaSports.org or 301.785.0632) if you would like to bring in a full team.
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FAQ’s
Q: What’s the difference between a Select/Rising Star Team and a Spartan Rec Team?
A: Koa’s Select/Rising Star Teams are pure “select” teams, whereas the Spartan Rec Teams are open registration teams. Both teams are professionally coached at a very high level, and both teams are intended for players who are serious about learning the game. The Select Teams require more of a commitment in terms of time, game play, and costs. The Spartan Teams will only practice one day per week. Again, both programs have a high focus on player development and learning the game.
Q: How do I get onto a Spartan Rec team?
A: That’s easy; just click here to register! If you have questions or would like to bring in a full pre-formed team, contact Koa's Director of Parent Relations, Mindi Susskind (mindi@KoaSports.org or 301.785.0632).
Q: Can I play on both a non-Koa Rising Star team and a Koa Spartan Rec team?
A: Yes, however no Spartan Rec team in grades 3-8 may have more than 3 Rising Star or other travel team/league players on the roster.
Q: Do I tryout for the Spartan Rec Team? Will my friends be on the team?
A: No need to tryout for a Spartan Rec team. If you’re interested in the Spartan Team, we will place you on the proper team. In the Spartan Team environment we are usually able to keep friends together. In fact, we often coach pre-formed teams in this league.
Q: I’m a parent coach – but I’d like to bring my entire team in the Spartan Rec program. Is that possible?
A: Yep, we coach many “recreation” teams that currently play in the Montgomery County League. We are happy to coach your entire team as it currently exists. Contact Director of Parent Relations Mindi Susskind if you would like to bring a pre-formed team to the Spartan League (mindi@KoaSports.org or 301.785.0632).
Q: What are the qualifications of the Koa coaches?
A: Virtually all of Koa’s coaches played collegiate or professional basketball. Full bios of some of our coaches can be found online on our staff page.
Q: How many coaches will be at the Spartan practices?
A: Most often there will be one coach per practice. Occasionally, we may have 2 coaches.
Q: How many coaches will be at the Spartan games?
A: For the Spartan games in the Spartan League, there will be one Koa coach.
Q: How much parent involvement is required? Do parents coach?
A: We believe the players are better off with coaches doing the coaching, and parents doing the parenting. These are very separate roles. Parents may be asked to assist on a periodic basis, but the Koa Coach is in charge. Note: We will need a Parent Manager for each team.
Q: What league do the Spartan Teams play in?
A: The Spartan Teams will play in the Montgomery County Recreational League, and play 8 games.
Q: How often do Spartan Teams practice?
A: Spartan Rec teams will practice once per week for one hour.
Q: How long is the commitment?
A: Koa's Sparta League players have a 1 season commitment- January to the last week of February. The Rec season runs for 8 weeks plus make-ups for weather cancellations beginning January 8, 2011.
Q: Where will the practices and games be held?
A: Practices will typically be at gyms in the Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, and NW DC area. Games will mostly take place in Montgomery County School gyms.
Q: How is playing time determined on the Koa Spartan Teams?
A: For Koa Spartan Rec teams, each player will play AT LEAST 2 quarters.
Q: What is the cost of the Koa Spartan Rec Teams?
A: The cost of this team is $275/player for the 3rd-5th graders and $290/player for 6th-8th graders. This includes: coaching fees, practice jersey, county league fees, insurance, and equipment. Uniforms are provided by the Montgomery County Rec League. Koa wearables are available for purchase and are sold at our actual cost, without any markup (fleece, jackets, long sleeve shirts).
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