Warrior Travel Basketball for Boys and Girls
COBA Travel Basketball is different from Warrior League, which takes place in Late Winter/Early Spring.
Purpose: To provide boys and girls in grades 3-6 with an opportunity to play basketball in a more structured environment than that of a recreation or Warrior League team. COBA (Central Ohio Basketball Association) teams are designed to provide competitive games and practices for players seeking to compete at a higher level. This is a great starting point for those who have ambitions to play Middle School Basketball.
Commitment: All our teams will be taught the same fundamental skills as our high school teams. Teams will practice 2-3 times per week in the preseason. Each team will play at least 8 or 9 home games, at least 8 or 9 away games, and a COBA league tournament in mid-February. Most games will be played on the weekend, but there could be occasional weeknight games. League games will be held from late November to early February.
Tryouts: Experience, skill, and athleticism are considered when selecting participants for a team. Sometimes players don’t have the necessary tools to participate effectively in practices and games. While experience, skill, and athleticism aren’t the only considerations, they are important parts of the selection process.
Boys Tryouts: Will be held at the Upper School on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, from 7-8:15 PM.
Girls Tryouts: Will be held at the Upper School on Friday, September 25, from 6:30-7:30, and Saturday, September 26, from 1:30-2:30.
Questions:
Boys: Contact James Storey
Girls: Contact Aaron Davis
FAQ
When does the season start?
Practices begin mid-October, games begin in November.
How many games do we play a year?
Each coach will make their own schedule. 5th- and 6th-grade teams generally play between 20 and 25 games. 3rd & 4th-grade teams play between 15-20 games.
What time do the teams practice?
Due to gym constraints during the week, practice times will vary. Gym space is often more available on Wed evening and on the weekends. The head coach of each team will schedule practice times and communicate them to parents.
What days of the week are games played on, and what times are the games?
Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays
Does everyone on the team get to play in the games?
Each team member gets to play in every game, but playing time is not equal.
How many players do we keep on the team?
Ideally, each team has a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 10 players. There are times when smaller or larger teams have formed, but 8-10 is the norm.
Do you have to attend WC to play on the team?
Our preference is to have teams consisting of WC students. If a grade level does not have enough students to try out, or if a particular grade level does not have enough players who are ready for the challenges of playing in a more competitive league, we consider adding non-WC participants. In addition, there are instances in which we allow non-WC students who have some connection to the school.