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How does a club team differ from a high school team ?Club basketball is a compliment to the student athlete’s High School regimen. For the Elite Division, High school players who are not yet seniors, the season begins after the Elite High School season is over and typically running from February through the month August. The Disciples & Lady Disciples Club program is focused on preparing the student athlete for the level of play demanded by NCAA Division I programs. There are certain dates that change from year to year in which college recruiters can evaluate prospective athletes for their college programs. We travel during the club season and attend some of the best events for college recruitment around the country. Most tournaments we attend are scheduled during NCAA evaluation periods for maximum exposure and top competition. Back to TopWhat is the focus of the Memphis Disciples & Lady Disciples Basketball Club?As a club we have shifted our focus away from just playing as many games as possible, to one more toward the fundamental skill development of our players. We have found that college coaches start their evaluation process as young as the seventh and eighth grades, to get a head start in the recruiting process. We need to be training our student athletes toward the collegiate goal incorporating strong fundamental training along with the highest level of competitive play. This understanding is apparent in all of our coaches as we are continually improving our knowledge base to aid in the athlete’s development. Back to TopWhat are the fees associated with club basketball?The Memphis Disciples & Lady Disciples has one division, an Elite Division for all High School players who are not yet seniors. The Elite fees include the following: Tournament entry fees, Hotel fees for out of town tournaments, airfare when applicable, Van rental fees with insurance and player recruiting biographies for college recruiters. The Elite Division depending on tournaments that the teams enter the fee is $125 per season for each player. Depending on travel cost. Monthly payments prior to season beginning (February), is highly suggested.. Back to TopWhere do you practice & how many times per week?We practice two times a week (depending on the coach number of practices may differ) at different gyms in Memphis and or surrounding areas. As we have players from all around the Memphis and surrounding areas playing with our club. Some travel to practice is needed to keep cost as low as possible. The exact times are determined by each team and are subject to modification based upon gym time availability. Alternative gyms may be used for time to time. Back to TopHow do you determine playing time?Playing time is determined by the coaching staff only. Remember this is top-level travel basketball. Coaches will evaluate all areas effort in practice, attendance of practice, knowledge of plays, effort in game and situation match up of the game. In other works playing time is not a right; it is a privilege that is earned. Back to TopDo you guarantee my child will receive a college scholarship?NO, and no one can make that guarantee. We will give your child the tools, guidance, support and knowledge to obtain an athletic college scholarship. But finally it is up to the player to put forth the effort in the classroom and at practice. We will make every effort to put players in a situation to be successful and market those skills to caches in DI, DII, DIII, NAIA and Junior Colleges across the nation. . Back to Top |
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