About Us
MBA Mission Statement
The mission of the MBA is to field competitive youth basketball teams that focus on skill development, preparation, competing at a high level and team success. The MBA will provide in season and off-season programs to build basketball skills. It will stress working hard and having fun while encouraging sportsmanship and teamwork at an optimal level.
Philosophy
- “Respect the Game”
- Be coachable - always respect your coaches words
- Encourage and NEVER criticize a teammate
- Respect opposing players, coaches and referees
- Reward for positive attitudes
- Know and play by the rules of the game
- Leave everything on the court
- Skills, Skills, Skills
- Stress on fundamentals
- Importance of repetition
- Life Lessons Through Basketball
- Listen and Learn
- Strong emphasis on preparation and discipline
- Be a team player
- Work hard
- Learn how to deal with adversity
- Compete
- Have fun and show good sportsmanship
- Play hard
- Be a team player
- Competing is more important than winning
MBA Goals and Objectives
- Create an environment that is fun and kids can develop their own “passion for the game”
- Install understanding in kids of the important facets to the game and improve their “basketball IQ”
- Optimize the skill level of kids at early age
- Be known for organized and consistent play across program as pertains to offensive and defensive approach
- Develop consistent coaching philosophy
MBA Board of Trustees
- Keith Christoffers
- Greg Colao
- Stacey Edwards
- Chris Holland
- Mark Sodano
- John Stuart
- John Chaput