Wheeling Park District

Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is game/drill oriented with mini games and scrimmages played every week. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun!

For our 100 level programs hoops are set at a height of eight feet (Coaches may adjust at their discretion) and 27.5 basketballs are used in accordance with USAB guidelines. 

Players begin to develop more advanced skills such as various guard/post techniques, setting screens, moving without the ball, and offensive spacing. Defensive instruction includes man-to-man, denying the ball, help-line and boxing out. Players spend time developing their shot using proper mechanics to be effective further from the basket. Scrimmages are played every week.

For our 200 level programs hoops are set at a height of nine feet (Coaches may adjust at their discretion) and 28.5 basketballs are used in accordance with USAB guidelines. 

The Junior Dribblers basketball program is designed to give children an opportunity to begin their basketball playing experience in a fun and supportive environment. During the class, activities are introduced to promote proper balance, equipment, hand eye coordination, following directions and early basketball fundamentals. Parents are required to participate in this program with their child.

The Rookie Dribblers program is designed to progress children through their early basketball experience. Simple skills acquired in the Junior Dribblers are reinforced and other aspects of the game are introduced in a fun and supportive environment.

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

The Volleyball League exposes youth players to team dynamics and develops volleyball skills, strategy, and technique. Evaluations will be held the first week and will be used to determine team placement and provide balanced teams. The Hot Shots Sports coaches will conductskills session each week, followed by multiple games for each team that will be timed. Emphasis for the league will be placed on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and teams will be formed weekly to ensure the most competitive matchups are made each and every week.

The Volleyball League exposes youth players to team dynamics and develops volleyball skills, strategy, and technique. Evaluations will be held the first week and will be used to determine team placement and provide balanced teams. The Hot Shots Sports coaches will conduct skills session each week, followed by multiple games for each team that will be timed. Emphasis for the league will be placed on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and teams will be formed weekly to ensure the most competitive matchups are made each and every week.

Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. At this age, the focus starts to change from simple games to organized, tactical, competitive games.

In the next stage of their progression, players increase their playing stamina and speed in an up-tempo game like atmosphere. The clinic’s specific technique training involves strength and placement shooting, landing on the shooting foot, precision passing, settling the ball with various body parts and advanced fundamentals and skill maneuvers. Most importantly, players are taught game concepts that will improve their decision-making and overall game.

The Rookies Strikers program is the next step in the development for your young soccer player. The focus of classes is FUNdamentals that are crucial for every budding soccer player.  Players focus on foot placement while shooting, following through on their shot, manipulating the ball in creative ways, defensive stance, and much more; all while participating in our fun games and adventure themed activities. Shin guards are optional, all equipment is provided.