"The battle you must win is in your mind, not on the court"

CONTACT THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER FOR YOUR CHILD'S GENDER AND GRADE FOR ANY INFO YOU REQUIRE. LOOK AT "Commissioners, 2020-2021" IN THE LEFT HAND MENU.

The primary goal of the VYI Basketball program is to provide a recreational outlet for all school age youth, ages 5-18, in the Vienna area who have a desire to participate. During the 2019-2020 season 2400 children participated in our basketball program making it one of the largest in the area.

• Fees for disadvantaged youth/financial hardship are waived
• Winning is not emphasized in 1st-3rd grades
• Teamwork is taught
• Good sportsmanship is promoted

Another goal of the league is to facilitate the creation of balanced teams, with the intention of delivering well matched competitive games

• All house league players are rated based on a league-wide assessment. Players are assigned to teams by a draft, or assignment at some younger age levels.
• The county-level (select) teams are determined by tryouts.  Players that do not make county teams are encouraged to play in the house league.
• Games are monitored by League Commissioners to ensure equality, good sportsmanship and good coaching.

Open Gyms
	League	Gym	Day/Date	Time
	5G	Cedar Lane	Fri 9/23	6pm-7:30pm
		Cedar Lane	Wed 9/28	6pm-7:30pm
		Cedar Lane	Fri 9/30	6pm-7:30pm
	6G	Marshall RD ES	Tues 9/27	7:15pm-8:30pm
		Marshall RD ES	Thurs 9/29	7:15pm-8:30pm
	7G	Marshall RD ES	Tues 9/13	7pm-8:30pm
		Marshall RD ES	Wed 9/21	7pm-8:30pm
	8G	Thoreau 2	Wed 9/28	7pm-8:30pm
	6B	Thoreau 1	Tues 9/27	5:30pm-7pm
	7B	Thoreau 2	Mon 9/26	7pm-8:30pm
	8B	Thoreau 2	Thurs 9/29	5:30pm-7pm
	**All events subject to change - Please check before attending**

These Basketball Classes will be run by Coach Brian Lonardo/Nothing But Net, LLC, PE Teacher, Nova 94 U12 coach, former HS basketball coach at Georgetown Day and Vienna County Boys Basketball Coach.  The classes will be run like a practice, with shooting drills, full court game simulation, ball handling and a scrimmage at the end.

Gold Class

Ages 12 to 16 Coed
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Location: Vienna Adventist Academy Gymnasium (340 Courthouse Road Vienna, VA)
Dates: Sept. 15,22,29 Oct. 6,13,20,27 Nov 3,10,17

Register Here: https://nothingbutnet.sportngin.com/register/form/355304292

$30 Drop in fee

For 7 classes  please pay $175 via Venmo @Brian-Lonardo or Paypal 

Classes: 10 total
Cost: $250
 

57th DC Basketball Clinic Friday, September 23 - Saturday, September 24 Bishop O'Connell High School The DC Basketball Clinic is the sport’s most respected clinic for basketball coaches in the country. A 2-day on the court instructional clinic for coaches at every level of the game. Tuition: $110.00 (Your tuition includes social hour Friday night, continental breakfast Saturday morning, luncheon Saturday, all lectures and demonstrations, door prizes, and a special gift from Adidas.)   Early Discount:  Register before September 10th and receive a $10.00 discount.   Group Discount: Register 6 or more coaches, and receive $10.00 off each participant’s tuition.   *Groups must be registered online under one account to receive the discount. If an organization is paying by check they must submit all paper applications with payment at the same time. REGISTER NOW 2022 Speakers Mike Jones, Virginia Tech Duane Simpkins, George Mason University Fran McCaffery, University of Iowa Chris Caputo, George Washington University Tobin Anderson, Fairleigh Dickinson University Burton Uwarow, The Bob Jones University Chris Harney, St. Mary's College Pat Skeary, Towson University SCHEDULE DC Basketball Clinic Schedule Friday, September 23, 2022 (Eastern Time)  12:00 – 1:30 PM:  Mike Jones 1:45 – 3:00: Chris Harney – Complete Man to Man and Half Court Defense 3:15- 4:30 PM: Burton Uwarow – Streamlining Full Court Pressing and Installing and Adjustment to the Full Court Press 4:45 – 6:00 PM: Pat Skeary – Tyson’s Flow Gam Practice Thoughts  6:00 – 7:45 PM: Dinner Break, on own 8:00- 9:45 PM: Fran McCaffery – 1-2-2 3/4 Court Press 9:50 PM: Clinic Social, Bishop O’Connell High School Cafeteria   Saturday, September 24, 2022 (Eastern Time) 8:45 – 10:15 AM: Duane Simpkins – Ball Screen Control Fundamentals 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Tobin Anderson – Fairleigh Dickinson’s Motion Offense 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Luncheon in O’Connell Cafeteria 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Chris Caputo – How to Randomize Skill Development Clinic Hotel   DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 22102 King/Double Bed Options: $99.99 + taxes and incidentals   The reservation link will open on Sept. 6th and close on Sept. 15th for the discounted rate. VISIT OUR WEBSITE

The Vogues AAU Basketball Club is offering free clincis on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 at Flint Hill ES for any 2nd and 3rd grade girls who are interested.  The clinics will run from September 15 through November 10.

5th Grade Boys	9/27/22	Tuesday	5:30-7:00	Marshall RD ES
	9/28/22	Wednesday	5:30-7:00	Marshall RD ES
	10/3/22	Monday	5:30-7:00	Marshall RD ES
6th Grade Boys	10/3/22	Monday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 1
	10/5/22	Wednesday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 1
	10/11/22	Tuesday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 1
7th Grade Boys	10/3/22	Monday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 2
	10/5/22	Wednesday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 2
	10/10/22	Monday	7:00-8:30	Thoreau 2
8th Grade Boys	10/3/22	Monday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 2
	10/5/22	Wednesday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 2
	10/10/22	Monday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 2
5th Grade Girls	10/3/22	Monday	6:00-7:30	Cedar Lane
	10/6/22	Thursday	6:00-7:30	Cedar Lane
	10/12/22	Wednesday	6:00-7:30	Cedar Lane
6th Grade Girls	10/3/22	Monday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 1
	10/5/22	Wednesday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 1
	10/11/22	Tuesday	5:30-7:00	Thoreau 1
7th Grade Girls	10/3/22	Monday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES
	10/5/22	Wednesday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES
	10/11/22	Tuesday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES
8th Grade Girls	10/4/22	Tuesday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES
	10/6/22	Thursday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES
	10/10/22	Monday	6:00-7:30	Marshall RD ES

VYI BASKETBALL COACHING REQUIREMENTS

VYI requires all head and assistant coaches complete the following administrative requirements before assessments, tryouts, practices, or other team activities begin.  Parents who indicate on their child’s registration form that they will coach but do not complete these requirements are ineligible to coach.  Parents who initially indicate that they will not volunteer and agree to pay the non-volunteer fee and later decide to coach will not receive refunds for coaching unless these administrative requirements are completed.

 

1. Complete a VYI basketball coaching application (under “Online Registration”).
2. Complete the building director registration form (under “Online Registration”).
3. Complete a National Center for Safety Initiatives Background Check (information provide by league commissioner).

Coaches are need for the VYI Select Teams that particiapate in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League. Coaches are needed for: 

Girls 5th D2, Girls 7th D2 & Girls 8th D2

Boys 7th D2 

If you are interested in coaching please contact EJ Thomas at: ejt1609@aol.com

League Commissioners are needed for the following leagues:

6th grade girls

 

If you are interested in volunteering please contact: Jay Brigham (brigjl60@gmail.com), Debbi Dyson (dsdyson@aol.com), or Scott Tulino (scotttulino@yahoo.com).

Dear Parents and Coaches,

VYI has received some complaints concerning the behavior of some parents, coaches and/or children using area sports facilities. While many of these complaints are eventually discovered to be related to other sports that are not related to VYI, we want to ensure our members continue to be respectful of the neighborhoods, schools, and parks that host our practices and events. Some of the specific complaints we’ve received include:

• Parking in front of neighborhood houses and obstructing resident access
• Walking through private property
• Generally disturbing the peace and quiet of the people living around the fields and gyms

As stated previously, we don’t know if any of the incidents reported involve VYI parents, coaches or children but it is appropriate that we establish guidelines so that everyone knows what is expected of them. Anything a parent, coach or player does while attending a VYI activity reflects on VYI and all of us individually.

Use of area gyms and fields is a privilege not a right. VYI has an excellent reputation in the community and because of that we enjoy certain privileges. It is imperative that we maintain this reputation. We are guests in these neighborhoods and must conduct ourselves accordingly.

We will be amending the parents Code of Conduct rules to spell out specific expectations but here are some rules that we must all follow:

• Parking on residential side streets is only permitted when all lots adjacent to a facility are full.
• Do not park in the designated SACC (School Age Child Care) parking areas in school parking lots
• When it is necessary to park on a neighborhood street we must be quiet and respectful of the residents and their property. This means there should be no yelling, littering or trespassing on private property.
• Never park in such a way as to block a driveway or otherwise obstruct the resident from leaving their home or parking in front of it.
• Make sure we leave each facility clean and free of trash.
• Be a leader. If you witness inappropriate behavior intervene and report to a coach or commissioner as appropriate.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that we have continued access to the facilities that are vital to our sports programs.

Vienna Youth Incorporated