Shakopee Girls Basketball
Welcome to the Shakopee Girls Basketball Association (SGBA) website. SGBA has been organized to benefit the girls of our community by providing means for their athletic and social development through organized basketball. The goal is to recognize the importance of all individuals and to conduct our programs in a manner that provides the opportunity for the development of all participants. Our programs are organized to provide girls an opportunity to participate in a competitive level of basketball to prepare them for Varsity level play at Shakopee High School.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE BOARD?
If you have a passion for supporting girls’ basketball, want to positively contribute to the mission of our organization, and provide your knowledge and time to help the SGBA continuously evolve, we encourage you to submit an SGBA board letter of interest.
We will be looking to fill 6 SGBA Board positions/terms which will be voted on and determined at the Annual Meeting held on the evening of April 7th. The newly elected board members will begin two-year terms that are effective in May at the first board meeting following the Annual Meeting, which is also when specific board positions will be determined.
If you are interested in being part of the board, email a letter of interest to the SGBA Secretary (SGBAsec@gmail.com) sharing information about yourself and a summary of why you are interested in volunteering on the SGBA Board of Directors. Letters of interest will be posted on the SGBA website so people can review information prior to the Annual Meeting. All submissions must be sent by End of Day March 31st to be considered. Additional details regarding the Annual Meeting will be sent in the coming weeks.
Spring & Summer Camp Registration
SGBA CAMPS
We are excited to offer a variety of Spring and Summer basketball camps that will provide players of all ages and opportunity to build on the fundamentals of their game, enhance their basketball IQ, and create lasting friendships on and off the court. SGBA camps are put on by the Shakopee Girls Basketball Varsity Coach Juan Mitchell and are great compliment to Hoopology camps offered throughout the summer months.
MAY TRY BASKETBALL (FREE)
MAY 6 | GRADES K-5
GRADES : K-5
DATES : May 6
LOCATION : Shakopee Highschool
COST : FREE
TIMES : 6:30-7:30
Check in 6:15
CAMP TOPICS :
SGBA is excited to offer a FREE basketball skills event for Girls K-5. The event will be run by SGBA coaches and returning players where the event will focus on shooting, dribbling and fun playing games. Bring a friend or classmate!
SHOT & DRIBBLE CLUB
JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 | GRADES 1 - 8
Beginning July 1 - August 31 athletes are invited to participate in the shot & dribble club. If you hit the goals of the club you will earn a reward and be recognized at the Jumpball Jamboree in November.
SPRING SKILLS CAMP
DATE APRIL 8 - 17 (4 Sessions) | GRADES 1 - 4
GRADES : 1-4
- Grades 1 / 2 : 6 - 7 pm
- Grades 3 / 4 : 7 - 8 pm
DATES :
- Monday April 8th
- Wednesday April 10th
- Monday Apr 15th
- Wednesday April 17th
LOCATION : Sun Path
COST : $25 (per participant)
TIMES : Vary by grade player is entering in 2024 - 25 school year
CAMP TOPICS :
The Shakopee Girls Basketball Association is hosting a spring skills sessions for in-house players and any other girls in grades 1-4. No experience is necessary, and this is the perfect time to learn a new skill or work on fundamentals.
- Bryan Blascziek of Hoopology University will be running the skills clinics
- Fundamentals will be the sole focus with emphasis on shooting, dribbling, passing, pivoting, spacing,
- Great introduction to the game and building a good basketball IQ
- Fun way to build skills with new friends
Registration deadline : March 29, 2024
SUMMER SKILLS CAMP
DATE JUNE 10 - 14 | GRADES K - 8
GRADES : K - 8
DATES : June 10th - 14th (daily)
LOCATION : Jackson Elementary
COST : $75 (per participant)
TIMES : Vary by grade player is entering in 2024 - 25 school year
- Grades : K - 2 | 8:30 - 9:30
- Grades : 3 - 5 | 9:45 - 10:45
- Grades : 6 - 8 | 11:00 - 12:00
CAMP TOPICS : The summer camp is coordinated by Shakopee Girls Basketball Varsity Coach Juan Mitchell
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The focus of the camp will be ball handling, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and offensive & defensive techniques. Camp sessions include individual, small group, and a variety of contests/games to provide skill improvements.
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Improve your ball handling skills
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Partner passing drills; chest pass, bounce pass, flick air pass, etc.
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Proper shooting mechanics, release to finish while shooting close to the rim
3 LEVEL SCORING SUMMER CAMP
DATE JUNE 18 - JULY 30 | GRADES 3 - 12
GRADES : 3 - 12
DATES : June 18, 20, 25, 27 | July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
LOCATION : Shakopee Highschool - Main Gym
COST : $100 (per participant)
TIMES : Vary by grade player is entering in 2024 - 25 school year
- Grades : 3 - 5 | 1:00 - 2:00
- Grades : 6 - 8 | 2:00 - 3:00
- Grades : 9 - 12 | 3:00 - 4:00
CAMP TOPICS : The summer camp is coordinated by Shakopee Girls Basketball Varsity Coach Juan Mitchell
- Dribbling moves to attack the basket
- Playmaking Skills
- Catch and shooting drills
- Triple threat, shot fake and jab step
- Competitive 1 on 1 drills daily, with all skills above.
- Weekly 1 on 1 contest
HOOPOLOGY CAMPS
By combining spring and summer camps put on by Juan Mitchell with Hoopology during the summer break, this is great opportunity for players to keep building skills, confidence and friendships during the off season.
ELITE Shooting Camp
HOOPOLOGY | JUNE 18 - JULY 18 | GRADES 4 - 9
Hoopology University has designed several shooting drills for this camp. Our staff will assist each shooter to help them become more consistent with emphasis on rhythm and form. Any type of shot that a player might attempt in a game has been incorporated into the drills we have designed. Shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, step back shots and pick and pop are just a few drills that they will learn during this camp
Camp Dates: June 18, 20, 25, 27 July 9, 11, 16, 18
Camp Times: 11 AM -Noon
Camp Location: TBD
Participants: Grades 4-9 Boys and Girls (Grade for 2024-25 school year)
Competitive Ball Handling Camp
HOOPOLOGY | JUNE 18 - JULY 18 | GRADES 4 - 9
Each ball handling session will focus on the athlete becoming a quicker and more efficient ball handler with an emphasis on strengthening the athlete’s weaker hand. We have designed stationary drills, drills on the move, and drills with defenders. Repetition and competition will allow the athletes to become better throughout the summer.
Camp Dates: June 18, 20, 25, 27 | July 9, 11, 16, 18
Camp Times: 12:00 - 12:55
Camp Location: TBD
Grades : Grades 4-9 Boys and Girls (Grade for 2024-25 school year)
Attack The Rack Camp
HOOPOLOGY | JUNE 24 - JULY 22 | GRADES 4 - 9
Spend your time attacking the basket in this high intensity camp. This camp will focus on utilizing footwork, ball handling, and body position to get by your defender. Develop a more explosive first step and learn to make the right decision as you finish with a layup, pull up jumper or floater, or pass. Finishing through contact will be incorporated in this camp. Learn moves such as the Euro-step, spin move and power-hop!
Camp Dates: June 24 | July 8, 15, 22
Camp Times: 12 :00 - 1:00
Camp Location: TBD
Grades : Grades 4-9 Boys and Girls (Grade for 2024-25 school year)
2023 / 24 SABERS IN ACTION
Check out some pictures of our in-house, rec travel and travel teams in action. To see more team photos or learn more go to program pages.
TRY BASKETBALL
SGBA hosts an amazing FREE introductory basketball skills event for girls grades k-8 in the Shakopee community twice a year. Check out this fun video from the event :
2023 SHOOT FOR THE STARS
In December SGBA hosted our annual Shoot for the Stars Tournament. Check out this video from the tournament :
JUMPBALL JAMBOREE 2023
Every year SGBA In-house, rec travel and travel teams join the highschool team to kick off the incoming season. This highly anticipated and fun event invites all players to have fun at the gym, participate in fun skills & drills as well as get autographs from the teams.
Check out this short video :
SGBA 2023 Tournaments
The Shakopee Girls Basketball Association offers two exciting annual tournament opportunities : Saber Jam Preseason Scrimmages (October) and Shoot for the Stars Tournament (December).
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THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSOR!
Thanks to JASPERS MORIARTY WETHERILLE for returning as our sponsor of the 2023/2024 season! We appreciate everything they do for SGBA, our players and the community. We are excited to have them back for another year.
