ORANGE COUNTY GYM RATS Education = Empowerment = Success MISSION The mission of the Orange County Gym Rats youth basketball program is to plan, promote, organize and implement a comprehensive competitive spring and summer basketball program. OBJECTIVE The objective of the Orange County Gym Rats youth basketball is to teach life skills to youth interested in pursuing basketball as a means of getting a college degree. The Orange County Gym Rats intend to promote and build positive conflict resolution and communication skills both on and off the court. PHILOSOPHY The Orange County Gym Rats stress an aggressive style of play that emphasizes the development of basic fundamentals. The team concept is an absolute necessity with tremendous intensity on defense. This demands that the student athlete be in great mental and physical condition. Short-Term Goals (3 year plan) Mentoring & Tutoring Improving Grade Point Averages Making sure kids are taking the correct courses to prepare them for college. Promoting positive conflict resolution and communication skills. 3 Boys Teams 13 & Under, 16 & Under, Senior Boys Division Long-Term Goals Helping as many kids as possible get into and graduate from college. After School Program SAT & ACT Prep Classes Community Service Keyboarding Classes Nutrition & Hygiene Classes Camps/Clinics Boys & Girls 12 Teams 9 & Under 12 & Under 14 & Under 16 & Under Junior Team Senior Team Athletic Requirements Must have a 2.0 GPA to tryout 2.5 GPA for summer tournament play Plans on going to college Practice Fundraising Community Service Team Provides Game Sneakers ( nike ) Game Uniforms ( nike ) Practice Uniforms ( nike ) Travel Costs Guidance & Counseling School progress Reports Computer Lab Mandatory study- hall/tutor sessions