YMCA & PAL TRAVEL BASKETBALL
2024-25 SEASON INFORMATION & TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Travel Team Game Schedule:
- Games: Fridays (nights) and Sundays (mornings)
SEASON DATES:
November 4, 2024 -March 9, 2025
4th Grade Boys
- Day: Varies
- Time: Varies
- Cost: $1,050
6th Grade Boys
- Day: Varies
- Time: Varies
- Cost: $1,050
7th Grade Boys
- Day: Varies
- Time: Varies
- Cost: $1,050
3rd Grade Girls
- Day: Varies
- Time: Varies
- Cost: $850
Travel League Requirements
- Players must be enrolled in a Westport school or reside in Westport, per FCBL rules.
Program Description
The Westport YMCA Travel Basketball program is designed for highly skilled players committed to competitive basketball. Our teams compete in the Fairfield County Basketball League (FCBL), known for its challenging competition and top-tier talent. Players will practice twice a week, with games held on Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays.
Important Notes:
- Attendance at grade-appropriate tryouts is mandatory.
- Only Westport residents or students enrolled in Westport schools are eligible for consideration.
Additional Information:
- The full game schedule will be announced in October.
Andre Brooks is a former Division I college basketball player who then went on to play several years of high level professional basketball in Mexico. Originally from Maryland, Andre accepted a full scholarship to play at Central Connecticut after high school. He has coached for over a decade, specializing in one-on-one moves and agility-based skills for boys and girls of all ages.
TESTIMONIALS
“We’ve participated in a variety of activities and teams with all three of our children, and undoubtedly, one of our favorite experiences has been our son playing on the WWFY Travel Basketball Team. The high-caliber and talented coaching staff, Mike, Andre, and Pete, assembled a group of kids who had complementary skill sets and personalities. The boys quickly took to being teammates and friends. Their support and respect for each other was continually fostered. Team camaraderie and friendship made it fun for the boys, and made the parent experience even more enjoyable as we watched this group of buddies enjoy their time together.
Head Coach Andre is the most caring, intuitive, and talented coach in the game, and we truly appreciated our son’s time with him. Each player’s skills noticeably grew throughout the season and so did their confidence, instincts, and cohesiveness. Skills can be taught, but Coach Andre’s ability to take a kid and grow their confidence and athletic instinct is unique, inspiring, and what sets this program apart.
Our son has grown as a player, and as a person, thanks to his incredible coaches and this team. We are incredibly happy and proud to be part of WWFY travel basketball.”
“I can’t say enough about good things about the WWFY Youth Basketball Program. The team is anchored by a fantastic coaching staff. Mike, Andre, and Pete give the kids the tools and guidance to make considerable strides in personal skill levels while progressively growing as a team
My son’s jumping skills improved considerably, from tryouts to the end of the year. His ball handling, knowledge of advanced defensive sets, team comfort, confidence, leadership, and passion have increased 10-fold. The coaches have a rare balance of pushing the kids and expecting a lot of them while keeping them engaged and having fun. The kids are held accountable, which is evident in the way they hustle and their response to instruction.
And the coaching doesn’t stop at the end of practice. The extra “stuff” they’ve set up for these kids and the personal time they’ve donated, further separate this program from anything else we’ve been a part of. A huge thank you to Mike, Andre, and Pete for everything they do and continue to do for these kids. We are thrilled to be a part of this program and look forward to many more years to come.”
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