​Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​​​​​
Basketball: Niles                                                              Fall 2018

Instructor: Dan Oates
Email: droates86@aol.com
Phone Number: (574)286-3884 
Location: Niles Sports Warehouse
                   1720 Terminal Drive
                   Niles, MI 49120  

Additional registration at location is NOT required. 

Instructor's Qualifications/Bio:  Coach Oates has been training/coaching for nearly 15 years with proven success having helped over 50 players achieve their dreams of playing at the collegiate levels.  The list of schools his players now attend as scholars/athletes include:  Princeton, Harvard, LeHigh, Providence, Central Michigan, South Dakota State, Indiana, Purdue, and the list goes on!  Aside from individual development training, Coach Oates has also coached teams that have ranked as high as #1 in the nation (USSSA) and (NAYS) and #4 in the nation (AAU) including a national championship (NAYS) and a runner-up (USSSA).
Coach Oates has earned his AS and BS in Business Management/Administration from Indiana University, Executive Management from the University of Notre Dame, and MBA demo from Bethel College.
​Instructor Qualifications
  


Basketball Training Fundamentals and Advanced
Ages: Open to all ages and ability levels
​Mondays     5:00-7:00 PM                                 Classes run Sept. 17 - Nov. 5

Description: The basic / advanced fundamentals training course is being offered to provide children of all ages an opportunity to better understand not only basic rules of the game but to gain an understanding of the skills and abilities used to improve upon their individual achievements while playing basketball. The kids will have a blast and you’ll be amazed at the increase in their basketball IQ as a result!
​   At a quick glance… we will focus on ball handling, passing, shooting, offensive and defensive positioning, footwork, etc. From time to time, I will ask for parents to interact with the students by coming on the floor and helping me to visually represent the lesson…. So bring your gym shoes!!!

Student requirements:
• Gym shoes - Please carry your gym shoes into the gym so we don’t track mud, water, etc. in from the outside.
• Arrival time - Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to be sure we are ready to go right at 5:00 p.m.​
Syllabus

​Team Concepts Training and Games
Ages: 5 - 10 years
Sundays 8:30-10:30 AM                          Classes run Sept. 23 - Nov. 11

Description: The team training and games course is being offered to provide children ages 5 - 10 an opportunity to better understand the rules, strategies and on-court experience offered through the game of basketball! This will be a NON-COMPETITIVE opportunity allowing for a exciting and educational experience for players of all ability levels. As you read through the syllabus, please note that the lessons may seem to be advanced by their titles but I assure you they are basic and easily understood. The kids will have a blast and you’ll be amazed at the increase in their basketball IQ as a result!
   At a quick glance… we will focus on an hour of instruction from the “team” perspective and then use the remaining time to put what we’ve learned into practice on the court. The structure of the games may change given participation level and ability however I believe we will simply split the participants up into teams of 5 and have them play 8 minute, running clock, games. I will ask for parents to act as “coaches” with each of the teams allowing me the opportunity to be on the floor, instructing while the games are being played. 

**** Coach Oates STRONGLY encourages all participants to register for basic / advanced fundamentals training conducted on Monday evenings. The Monday evening training courses are focused on individual player development and will enhance your child's individual ability during game situations. Please note that the Monday evening training sessions are NOT a requirement for this Sunday offering and are a separate class opportunity. ****​

​Student requirements:
• Gym shoes - Please carry your gym shoes into the gym so we don’t track mud, water, etc. in from the outside.
• Arrival time - Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to be sure we are ready to go right at 8:30 a.m.
• Uniform / Jersey - Coach Oates will supply each participant with a jersey to be used for participation in training and games. Yes, you keep it after the semester ends!
​Syllabus

​*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
 
​Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers