LITTLE HOOPSTERS SKILLS CLINIC – MARCH MADNESS

Welcome to the March Madness Little Hoopsters Skills Clinic for Grades K-2! This fun, 5-week skills and drills program is designed for boys and girls who want to practice basketball fundamentals while having a great time.

Program Overview

  • Who: Boys & Girls in Grades K-2
  • What:
    • A 5-week program focusing on basketball basics.
    • Skill-based sessions covering individual ball-handling moves, proper shooting form, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.
  • When: Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Where: Boys & Girls Club of Warwick, Oakland Beach
  • Cost: $140

Additional Information

  • Volunteer Opportunity: We are seeking team parents to assist the program director during sessions. Limited coaching experience is necessary, just a willingness to help organize the players. Email Coach Simonelli if you are interested.

Register now to secure your spot in this exciting program and kickstart your basketball journey!

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About Coach Eric Simonelli

  • Commissioner of the Warwick PAL Warriors youth travel basketball program in Warwick, Rhode Island (RI) for boys and girls in grades K-8
  • President of Higher Learning Basketball
  • DIII All-American and was inducted into Endicott College Hall of Fame, Class of 2007
  • Attended Duxbury High School in Massachusetts – scored 1,200 career points and was a Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald, and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Player
  • Former State Championship Head Varsity Basketball Coach at La Salle Academy, where he compiled a 96-21 Division 1 record and a 135-49 overall record over seven seasons – Simonelli’s team was the Division 1 Champion in 2014 and 2015, the RI Open State Champion in 2015, and the RI Open State Runner-Up in 2016.
  • Former Prout School to the Division III State Championship in 2011 and 2012 and Division III Runner-Up in 2007
  •  Head Coach for 3rd grade girls and 7th grade boys in the Warwick (PAL) Warriors travel program

I enjoy coaching and helping players “believe in themselves on the basketball court, in school and in life. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson. In everything that we do, if we learn how to practice and prepare, the results speak for themselves.

Testimonials

“The Little Hoopsters my child the opportunity to develop individual skills while still working with others in a structured setting.” – Parent of a 2nd grader s

 player

“Coach Simo and staff pushes each player to do their best while making sure everyone improves.” – Parent of a 1st grade girls player