There is nothing more precious than a child's dream. At Team Supreme, our sole and entire existence is to help our youth reach their basketball dreams by providing an opportunity to play on a competitive basketball team, improve their overall basketball skills and help them become the best basketball player that they can be.
Being a part of a competitive basketball team is extremely demanding and time consuming for players, coaches and parents. Team Supreme will emphasize the importance of family, friends, religion, schoolwork, and improvement of players.
Team Supreme believes family is the foundation and number one priority of our teams. We will strive for strong relationships between our players and their families, as well as their extended Team Supreme family. It's critical that everyone involved - players, coaches and parents are 110% dedicated to Team Supreme and our purpose. Coaches will be more than willing to accommodate players and parents as much as possible and are willing to work out any situation at hand.
Team Supreme players will be expected to work hard in the classroom as well as on the basketball court. Good grades are expected by all Team Supreme players and will be checked regularly throughout the season. If a player receives a poor grade, an assisted, creative measure will take place to improve the grade.
Team Supreme coaches will spend ample time making personal relationships with players and mentoring them. We will speak consistently about good life skills, decision-making and other peer influences.
Our final goal at Team Supreme is to dramatically improve each player each season. Our focuses will increase player's skill levels, confidence, competitive drive and desire to win. It is expected of each player to transfer that knowledge into his/her will to improve.
Our Philosophy
Team Supreme will teach its players to be competitive, hardworking athletes! They will play with an immense passion and love for the game of basketball. Our players will be expected to hustle after each loose ball, play tough defense, play as a team, and compete every single time on the court. Team Supreme basketball is not all about winning. We take great pride in teaching our players how to play the game the right way.
Our players will be expected to practice consistently, work hard and have a desire to improve which will help them to win basketball games. Coaches will create individual outlines specific for each player. These outlines focus on a player's fundamental improvement and overall development.
Team Supreme searches for hardworking players, who want to improve, play aggressively and compete against high-quality competition. We emphasize individual player improvement, team play, strength and conditioning, long-term friendships and sportsmanship.
Our Commitment
Team Supreme will be a 5 to 6-month commitment to basketball. There will be two opportunities to participate on a Team Supreme basketball team:
"Winter" - The winter season will run from October through March and will include one team practice per week, one academy session per week, one league game per week and select tournaments on the weekends.
"Spring/Summer" - The spring/summer season will run from April through August and will include one team practice per week, one academy session per week, one league game per week and select tournaments on the weekends.
Our Players
Team Supreme players will be expected to behave morally and ethically on and off the basketball court. Players shall understand they are representing not only themselves, but also their family and their Team Supreme family.
Players shall always value character over winning.
Players shall always consider the personal safety of all players.
Players shall display the utmost respect for opposing players and coaches.
Players shall demonstrate the highest respect for opposing fans.
Players shall exhibit the highest respect for game officials.
Players shall maintain a 'C' average or above throughout the academic school year and shall always place academic success over athletic success.
Players shall refrain from the use of any alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.
Players shall be exemplary models on and off the court and remain aware that they are representatives of Team Supreme at all times. While traveling to and from athletic facilities, players should project a positive image in their appearance and conduct. They shall also respect transportation resources, hotel rooms, and gym facilities. They shall be personally responsible for any damage.
Players shall respectfully adhere to any assigned curfew prior to tournament games, both at home and in hotels.
Players will have the opportunity to practice in high quality facilities, play in first rate competitive leagues and compete in top notch tournaments around the KC metro area.
Our Coaches
Team Supreme coaches understand that he/she could have a positive or negative influence on a player and his or her development. In all contacts with parents, athletes, officials, the media and the public, coaches must set a positive example of the highest ethical and moral standards. In keeping with that goal all Team Supreme coaches shall adhere to the following guidelines: Coaches shall always value character above winning.
Coaches shall always consider the personal safety of all players.
Coaches shall be thoroughly knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of competition, and shall never seek an advantage by circumventing the spirit or letter of the rules.
Coaches shall display the utmost respect for game officials.
Coaches shall demonstrate the highest respect opposing coaches and players. Specifically, before and after contest, our coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings as a model for our players.
Coaches shall influence and enhance sportsmanship by spectators.
Coaches shall take active roles in the prevention of tobacco, alcohol and drug use within Team Supreme.
Coaches shall whole-heartedly emphasize the importance of the player's academic endeavors and shall always place academic success over athletic success
Coaches shall attend mandatory coaching clinics and/or proper training throughout the year.
Coaches shall encourage each player to pursue his or her Basketball Dreams with passion.
Our Parents
We will be thrilled to work with a great group of parents and hope that you will also be excited to be involved in Team Supreme.
Team Supreme will be the epitome of class, emphasizing good sportsmanship before, during and after games by ALL parties. If parents show poor sportsmanship, their children will 'copy' their behavior - no matter what the coach may stress. Mixed signals are unacceptable and actions speak louder than words. Any words spoken by parents should only be positive and encouraging.
Team Supreme parents and fans must respect officials, opposing coaches, and opposing players. Our coaches will happily address any concerns, including those pertaining to officials or opposing coaches.
Team Supreme teams will be "coached" by knowledgeable and experienced coaches. We will not tolerate any shouting of directions from parents and/or fans. Hearing multiple sets of instructions confuses players in a game. Children are easily distracted and usually do not perform as well when parents/fans scream directions from the stands.
Other Sports
Team Supreme recognizes that many athletes play multiple sports. We support and encourage our youngsters to enjoy the positive experience of playing different sports. We will accommodate our players and their schedules as much as possible.
Our Structure
Team Supreme will form teams at 3 different levels:
Team Supreme Elite - For experienced players that are serious about taking their game to the next level. Our Elite teams will play at the highest level possible which will include leagues and tournaments on a local, regional and national level. The ultimate goal for Team Supreme Elite teams will be to help our athletes further their playing career by providing them exposure to college coaches.
Team Supreme Select - For experienced players that need to develop their skills in a competitive and structured environment. Our Select teams will focus on developing players in order to take them to the next level. Our Select teams will play leagues and tournaments on a local and regional level. Some of our Select teams may qualify for national tournaments at their skill level.
Team Supreme Competitive - For players that have limited experience at the competitive level and are looking to improve their skills by playing at a higher level. Our Competitive teams will focus on developing our athletes through commitment, dedication and hard work while exposing them to basketball at the competitive level.
Financial Commitment
Team Supreme Tryout Fees: $20 Non-Refundable Tryout Fee
Team Supreme Player Fees: Player fees are based according to the level of the team that players are placed on (Elite, Select or Competitive). Team Supreme Elite Teams
Winter Season - $600.00 up front or $105 per month (6 Months) + $95 Uniform Fee
Spring/Summer Season - $500.00 up front or $105 per month (5 Months) + $95 Uniform Fee
Fees include the following:
Highly Experienced Paid Coach
Team Uniform
1 1/2 hour team practice per week
1 hour and 15 minute academy session each week with Elite Instructors
Team insurance
Competitive League fees
One (1) Tournament per month
Team Supreme Select Teams
Winter Season - $600.00 up front or $105 per month (6 Months) + $95 Uniform Fee
Spring/Summer Season - $500.00 up front or $105 per month (5 Months) + $95 Uniform Fee
Fees include the following:
Highly Experienced Paid Coach
Team Uniform
1 1/2 hour team practice per week
1 hour and 15 minute academy session each week with Elite Instructors
Team insurance
Competitive League fees
One Tournament per month
Team Supreme Competitive Teams
Winter Season - $450.00 up front or $80 per month (6 Months)
Spring/Summer Season - $375.00 up front or $80 per month (5 Months)
Fees include the following:
Qualified Volunteer Coach
Uniforms
1 1/2 hour team practice per week
1 hour and 15 minute academy session each week with Elite Instructors
Team insurance
Competitive League fees
Tournament Fees: Any additional tournaments outside of the one tournament a month covered by player fees will be billed to each player and will be based off of the number of tournaments that the team plays each month and the registration fees for each tournament. The goal is to pay for tournaments from funds raised through the fundraising efforts of each team. If no fundraisers are held then it will be the responsibility of the team to pay tournament registration fees.
Fees include the following:
Tournament Registration fees
Administrative fees (Team Supreme Staff)
Sponsors/Fundraisers
Team Supreme is working to develop sponsors, both to reduce the costs to each player and to enhance the quality of our program.
Team Supreme staff will coordinate organizational fundraisers that teams can take part in and a percentage of profits will be placed into their team account.
Team Supreme staff will also have models and suggestions for teams/families to raise money to help cover player fees and tournament costs. It will be up to each team to coordinate, promote and facilitate their own fundraisers if they so choose.
"Eastern Jackson County's Premier Basketball Club"
For More information on Team Supreme, to register a player for tryouts or to become a coach contact Jeff Bass at (816) 257-7339 or jeff@supremesportskc.net
Team Supreme teams will have an opportunity to play 16 league games and 25 to 30 tournament games per season.
Team Supreme Winter Season 2010-2011
Teams for Boys and Girls Grades 2nd - 7th
Tryouts - Sunday August 22nd, 2010
Sunday August 29th, 2010
Sunday September 12th, 2010
Parent Meeting - Sunday September 26th, 2010
Practice Begins - Week of October 4th, 2010
League Begins - Week of November 8th, 2010
Tryout Details:
Tryouts will be held at the KC Sports Lodge in Independence on the above dates at the following times:
Our tryouts are held over a 3 week period instead of a one time session. We feel this allows players to become comfortable and perform at their best. We would prefer for players to attend all three tryout dates, which will help our coaches to evaluate their performance over a period of time. However we know that in certain instances conflicts may arise. So, please attend as many of the dates as possible.
