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GCBA WOLVERINES COACHING STAFF 2010-11 |
2010 Boy’s Division
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Age |
Coach
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Atom Boys #1
Major Atom AA/AAA
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10-11 YRS
2000-1999
GR 5/6
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FABIENNE BLIZZARD |
Bantam Boys #2
Major Bantam A
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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TBC |
Bantam Boys #1
Major Bantam AA/AAA
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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MERRICK PALMER |
Major Midget Boys #2
Major Midget A
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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TBC |
Major Midget Boys #1
Major Midget AA/AAA
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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DEVIN CHOHAN |
Junior Boys
U19 A/AA
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16-17-18 YRS
1994-93-92
GR 11/12/+ |
MARTIN GAUTHIER |
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Age |
Coach
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Atom Girls #1
Major Atom AA/AAA
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10-11 YRS
2000-1999
GR 5/6
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MIKE SCOTTEN |
Bantam Girls #2
Major Bantam A
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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TBC |
Bantam Girls #1
Major Bantam AA/AAA
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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FABIENNE BLIZZARD |
Midget Girls #2
Major Midget A
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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TBC |
Midget Girls #1
Major Midget AA/AAA
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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SHEN HIGGS |
Junior Girls #1
U19 AA/AAA
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16-17-18 YRS
1994-93-92
GR 11/12/+ |
MURRAY SHOUP |
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COMPETITIVE FAQs |
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| VP Competitive Programs: Randy Godfrey |
Any questions regarding the Wolverines Program, please contact
VP COMP Randy Godfrey |
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| What is the GCBA Wolverines Program? |
The Wolverines program concentrates on developing basketball players who are interested in the sport at the competitive level. Teams travel to tournaments and play other competitive teams from the Ottawa area. |
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| Can Anyone try out? |
Tryouts are open to anyone registered in the GCBA. If you are not a registered member of the GCBA, you will need to register at one of the 2 OPEN Registration sessions held every season in September.
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What is the time commitment for a Wolverine player?
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Wolverines practice twice a week for 1.5 hours per practice at gym locations around the Orleans area. In addition, there are 2-4 Saturdays/Sundays throughout the season where they play two games against other local competitive teams. Wolverines teams will travel to tournaments 4-8 times during the season.
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How long is the season?
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Tryouts begin in early September. Atom level teams (ages 10-11) wrap up shortly before or just after Easter. Other teams will play later in the year. |
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How much does it cost? |
Your GCBA Registration fee is $235 (for 2010-11) at Open Registration (less when you pre-register in February). In addition, individual teams set team fees ranging from $150 to $300 for the season. Some team coaches may wish for their players to purchase warm-up clothing for an additional $75-$100. There will be additional costs for travel, however sharing travel costs with other families reduces this season cost greatly.
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| If I play high school basketball, do I have time for Wolverines too? |
| YES!!! The Wolverine program is designed so that there is only one light practice during the high school season for both girls and boys, and there are no tournaments during this time. Most of our players do both! |
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What is the commitment required from the players?
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Wolverines involves two practices a week. It is expected that players will commit to this amount of time and get to practices every week. There are games around the region that require a half-day commitment about twice a month. You can also expect 3-6 tournaments a season, depending on the season plan for each team. The number of tournaments is decided in consultation with parents.
It is very difficult to play competitive basketball and another competitive sport. Wolverines is considered the priority sports commitment for our players.
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What is the commitment from parents?
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Gloucester Cumberland Basketball is a volunteer organization and every parent of every Wolverine player is expected to commit to a volunteer effort to help the teams run. This commitment need not be more than a few hours on an occasional basis, but it is essential. Your Managers (who are also volunteers!) will outline the volunteer jobs during the first team meeting. In addition, the Wolverines host a major tournament every year, and parents are expected to help that weekend.
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| What is the tryout process? |
| Every player is guaranteed two tryouts. Following the second tryout, some players will be released to House League. A third tryout will then takes place, after which time the AA teams are announced (on occasion, a 4 th tryout is needed). At this time there may also be some more players released to House League. Those remaining will continue on for a fourth or fifth tryout and then the A teams are finalized. All players are phoned by the coach and told of the outcome of their tryout. |
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How do you evaluate potential Wolverine players?
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All players at all levels are evaluated by a team of 4-5 people. These are the two coaches at the level (where applicable), assistant coaches (IF they are non-parent coaches), former coaches, basketball experts from the community and the coaches from the level immediately above where your son or daughter wants to play.
Players are evaluated on a combination of basketball skills appropriate to their level, as well as game situations (assessed through scrimmages). Evaluation forms are the same from one level to the next and an evaluation rubric is used by all coaches.
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Is there a guarantee of playing time in Wolverines?
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Wolverines is a competitive basketball program. There are playing time rules for the Atom level that require equal participation except during the last four minutes. At all other levels playing time is at the discretion of the coach. However, the GCBA encourages coaches to develop all the players they select to their teams.
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Do I have to have competitive basketball experience?
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Not at all! Basic skills, athletic capability, an understanding of the game and desire are all you need to try out. |
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| TRYOUT HANDOUT: Detailed information for parents regarding the Wolverine Program, Tryout process, and costs. CLICK HERE |
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| Tryout Schedule 2010-11 |
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ALL TRYOUT SESSIONS #1 & #2 @ SIR WIL |
2010 Boy’s Division
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Age |
Coach
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Try Outs |
Atom Boys #1
Major Atom AA/AAA
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10-11 YRS
2000-1999
GR 5/6
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FABIENNE BLIZZARD |
SUN SEP 12
&
SAT SEP 18
TIMES: tbc |
Bantam Boys #2
Major Bantam A
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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TBC |
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Bantam Boys #1
Major Bantam AA/AAA
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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MERRICK PALMER |
SUN SEP 12
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SAT SEP 18
TIMES: tbc |
Major Midget Boys #2
Major Midget A
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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TBC |
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Major Midget Boys #1
Major Midget AA/AAA
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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DEVIN CHOHAN |
SUN SEP 12
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SAT SEP 18
TIMES: tbc |
Junior Boys
U19 A/AA
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16-17-18 YRS
1994-93-92
GR 11/12/+ |
MARTIN GAUTHIER |
SUN SEP 12
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SAT SEP 18
TIMES: tbc |
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ALL TRYOUT SESSIONS #1 & #2 @ SIR WIL |
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Age |
Coach
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Try Outs |
Atom Girls #1
Major Atom AA/AAA
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10-11 YRS
2000-1999
GR 5/6
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MIKE SCOTTEN |
SAT SEP 11
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SUN SEP 19
TIMES: tbc |
Bantam Girls #2
Major Bantam A
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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TBC |
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Bantam Girls #1
Major Bantam AA/AAA
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12-13 YRS
1998-97
GR 7/8
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FABIENNE BLIZZARD |
SAT SEP 11
&
SUN SEP 19
TIMES: tbc |
Midget Girls #2
Major Midget A
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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TBC |
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Midget Girls #1
Major Midget AA/AAA
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14-15 YRS
1996-95
GR 9/10
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SHEN HIGGS |
SAT SEP 11
&
SUN SEP 19
TIMES: tbc |
Junior Girls #1
U19 AA/AAA
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16-17-18 YRS
1994-93-92
GR 11/12/+ |
MURRAY SHOUP |
SAT SEP 11
&
SUN SEP 19
TIMES: tbc |
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- The Gloucester Cumberland Basketball Association is now accepting applications for coaching positions for the 2010-11 season for all levels of its competitive program (Wolverines) on both the Boys and Girls side. Further details and applications can be found at our website at www.GCBA.ca. For further information, please contact the VP Competitive, Randy Godfrey, who can be reached by email: rkgodfrey@sympatico.com or by phone at 613-446-1144.
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