Basketball

SportsBlast Blazers

Mission

 

• To provide our players with the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of basketball at a highly competitive level.
• To offer a program, which will develop and improve a player's individual and team skills, while promoting good sportsmanship and team spirit on and off the court.

 

• To demand a high degree of ethical conduct by our coaches, players, and parents thereby setting a good example for the community, opponents, and teammates, and helping the players growth to adulthood.

By accomplishing our mission, the Blazers will provide our players with additional exposure to the game of basketball thereby enhancing their opportunity to play at the high school level or beyond.

Everything starts with positive attitude.
   

 

Core Values

* To compete at a high level
* Teamwork & Sportsmanship
* Hard Work & Maximum Effort
* Positive Attitudes, Good Instruction, and Inspiration
 

 

Season Goals

* Individual & Team Improvement on a weekly basis
* Play as One - Teamwork
* Work Hard, Practice Hard, Play Hard while Having Fun
* Develop Mental Toughness
* Respect the Game
* Learn to Play at a Higher Level
* Get Exposure






2008 Team Information

* The team will play at 9th & 10th Grade Age Bracket

* The team will consist of 9th & 10th Graders as of Spring 2008

* The team will ideally consist of 12 to 15 players consisting of traveling and non-traveling players.

* A player can elect to be on the traveling team or the non-traveling team with the non-traveling team being less expensive.

* If there are more than 10 traveling players then 10 players will be selected to play prior to each tournament.

* The selection process for playing consists of player availability, skill, work ethic, and attitude.

* The coach will select and announce the 10 players prior to each tournament

* Being selected to attend a tournament does not guarantee a player will get to play in the tournament.

* The season will start in early March and end late July.

* The season will tentatively consist of 10 tournaments (see schedule for dates and locations). Most of the tournament will be Saturday and Sunday with a few being Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  This will and the driving distance to the tournament, allow for the parents to decide if they will be commuting to the tournament or staying at the site in hotels.

* There usually will be 3 weekly practices, 2 of which are mandatory and 1 of which is optional (see practice schedule for dates and times).

* The 2 mandatory practices will be about 2 hours in length, the optional practice will be about an hour long and consist of weightlifting, conditioning, and/or drills.

* Uniforms (reversible jerseys, shorts and travel pack), will be provided for each player.

* The estimated cost for each traveling player's participation is $550 of which $300 is due before the first practice can be attended and the balance of $250 is due April 1st (see breakdown of fees). This can come from donations, parents, etc.

* The estimated cost for each non-traveling player's participation is $350 of which $200 is due before the first practice can be attended and the balance of $150 is due April 1st (see breakdown of fees). This can come from donations, parents, etc.

* To supplement the income for the club one fundraiser will be held.

* The team website will be the conduit for all team information.

 

Sports Blast Blazers Coach
Jason Pacanowski
• Basketball Camp Coordinator-Southern Illinois University  (June 2006-July 2008)
• Head Men’s Basketball Manager-Southern Illinois University (Aug 2000-July 2006)
• Worked basketball camps at Duke University, SIU, John A. Logan College
• Basketball Camp Counselor-Southern Illinois University (June 2000-July 2007)
• Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach-Southern Illinois University (Aug 2006-May 2008)
• Masters of Science and Education 2008 Sports Management
• Bachelor of Science Degree Education and Human Services 2006 Physical Education

 

Blazer Rules of Participation

* Each player, if selected, is responsible for getting to the tournament as well as drinks, meals, and lodging if required. If a player is not able to get a ride to a tournament, ride sharing is suggested.

* If a player cannot attend a tournament they should notify the coach a week prior if possible.

* Players and Parents should respect the coaches and their decisions and defer to their decisions with regard to the team.

* The Parents of each player will be responsible for participating in a fund raising event to be determined.

* Uniforms will be provided, however each player is responsible for bringing appropriate shoes for practice and tournament play.

* Parents of players may be called on to work the clock or keep the books for tournament games.

* We will be holding a team meeting for parents to initiate the season during the last week of February (time & date to be determined) at the Sportsblast in Carbondale.




Schedule And Use Of Proceeds

2008	MAYB Tournament		9th & 10th Grade Division
	Schedule		= Planned
			= Alternative
Date	Location	Price	Pkg Price		Use of Proceeds		Low	High
5-Apr	St. Louis, MO	$150	$150		Tournaments		$2,377	$3,550
12-Apr	Evansville, IN	$150
19-Apr	Charleston, MO	$150	$150		Facility		$2,400	$2,400
26-Apr	Cape Girardeau, MO	$150	$150
					Coach		$1,200	$1,200
16-May	Paducah, KY	$295	$263
23-May	St. Louis, MO	$295			Uniforms		$60	$80
30-May	St. Charles, MO	$295	$263
					Player Cost		$503.08	$602.50
13-Jun	Cape Girardeau, MO	$295	$263		(12 players)
22-Jun	Carbondale, IL	$295	$263
27-Jun	Paducah, KY	$295	$175
11-Jul	Evansville, IN	$295	$175
18-Jul	St. Charles, MO	$295	$175
25-Jul	Paducah, KY	$295	$175
25-Jul	Carbondale, IL	$295	$175
		$3,550	$2,377	Total
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