About Us

FYB Information

A New Program, the Basics:

After a lot of discussion and input from many sources, last season, we decided to end our affiliation with the broader NJB program. We have listened to our community and decided to build a different experience for our kids, coaches, and parents. Our goal is that first and foremost FYB should be a teaching program - where every player improves during the course of our season, in their mastering of skills, ability and confidence.

We are working out the details of our separation with the broader NJB organization but intend to maintain a good relationship. We thank NJB, for we would not be here today without their vision of community based youth basketball for boys and girls.

We have a new name, Foothill Youth Basketball (FYB), reflecting the new direction of our program. We bring a renewed commitment our founding principles:

• Bettering our community, providing opportunities to serve and give back
• Fostering an environment that supports strong character growth for our kids
• Developing talents and skills that build confidence in sports and life
• Providing the highest level of competition possible
• Commitment to the program for a safe, fun and rewarding experience

Highlights, What’s New:

Single Division of play for each gender-grade group (e..g., Boys 7th and 8th, Girls 3rd and 4th)

1. All players participate in Division, no separate leagues such as All-Net
2. Minimum ability standards are one of the criteria for player selection
3. All players taught higher standard of skills to aid development for high school sports

Stronger coaching for all players

1. Weekly clinic style practices led by professional coaches from evaluations onward
2. Collaborative approach to coaching, teams working together in group sessions
3. Continue to rely on volunteer coaches for individual teams but work more closely with professional coaches
4. Grade appropriate skills teaching for all players will be practiced

Team formation and structural improvements

1. An expanded evaluation, 3 or 4 weeks, in clinic/camp style teaching sessions
2. Draft will be based on longer evaluation of the players with focus on creating balanced teams
3. Teams formed will be grouped to practice together

Regular season of 8 games, followed by an end of season tournament

1. Similar timeframe to previous seasons (Oct – Feb)
2. Grade level appropriate rules, include both equal participation and competitive periods
3. Greater consistency in game locations and time slots, early schedule release
4. Boys will likely play all internal schedule against other Foothill teams
5. Girls will play a mixed schedule of internal and possibly a few external challenge games

Expanded All Star Program for Advanced Players

1. Goal is to create All-star program with more teams and players
2. Earlier team formation, more practices, more advanced skills and training
3. Multiple tournaments to allow teams more opportunities to play together