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Basketball

Greenville Homeschool Athletics 2026-2027 Season

Mission Statement:

        The full Greenville Homeschool Athletic by laws and statement of faith can be found at www.greenvillearchers.com. To summarize, we at GHA want to provide homeschool students with a platform for competitive sports, aiming to foster the development of individuals grounded in Christian values.

Greenville Homeschool Athletics is a Christian faith-based organization dedicated to assisting parents as they educate their children spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. We serve as a social network for students as well as a support system for parents as we encourage and assist each other on our homeschool journey. As such, it is our expectation that all participants behave in a way that is honoring to Christ and builds up those around them. 

Registration:

You may register your student(s) beginning mid-August through September 25th. All athletes will be required to sign liability release waivers during online registration. During registration you will also be asked for a shirt size as well as jersey number. Registration after September 25^th, will have additional late fees. 

As a homeschool program it is the responsibility of each athlete’s parent(s) to ensure the wellness, health, and safety and eligibility are met. If an athlete is injured or sick, it is up to the discretion of the athlete’s parent(s) whether or not they are fit to continue participation. We recommend that each athlete receive and pass a full athletic physical prior to participation in our programs. 

Fees:

Pre-season camps will run from September 10^th through October 1^st (every Monday and Thursday) and will cost $5 a session. If a payment has been made prior to attending camp, camps will be free. Basketball is $375 per player due September 25, 2026. If you are not able to pay the full amount you may break up the amount into two payments. The first payment of $188 will be due September 25, 2026. The second payment of $187 will be due November 1, 2026. There will be an additional fee for late payment. Please note if you sign up for two payments and pay with a credit/debit card it will automatically take out the 2nd payment on November 1st.

​ To provide transparency we have included a chart to show the overall operating expense for GHA Basketball.

Jerseys and Equipment:

It is your responsibility to ensure proper uniform sizing. The Commissioner will have two sample uniforms and a sizing kit available to ensure proper size and fit. Uniforms must be ordered by the end of September to ensure their arrival by November. 

When choosing a uniform number, it may be a one- or two-digit number with each digit not exceeding 5. Some examples are 1, 13, 54. Please do not use the number 53, as we have reserved this number for a backup jersey to use in case of emergencies. During registration you will provide three preferred numbers. The coaches and commissioners will do their best to assign first choice. We will let families know number assignment prior to ordering. 

        Required:

• Basketball Shoes – these can be what your athlete is most comfortable wearing. We recommend that they be specifically designed for basketball to ensure the most ankle support and specifically slip resistant on the court surface. If possible, only wear these shoes inside on the court and do not wear them outside. The easiest way to accomplish this is by storing their court shoes in their bag until they arrive at practice/games and then change into them once they arrive.
• Backpack or bag to hold gear – any brand/style is fine
• Water bottle – MUST HAVE A SEALED LID – NO STRAW TOPS; if a ball hits it and knocks it over, it should not make a mess. Many facilities that we use DO NOT have a water fountain for refilling water bottles. Please come prepared with extra water for every single practice and game. Though we often share what we can, it IS NOT the coach’s responsibility to provide water for your child.

• Practice ball- although we have a few balls to use we will not have enough for everyone. Having a personal ball also encourages at home practice.
• Knee Pads– these are to protect the knees from court burn when diving for a stray ball. They are recommended for our most aggressive defenders but can be helpful for all players. 

Communication 

GHA strives for good sportsmanlike conduct both when together as well as on online platforms. If your athlete joins the band app, please ensure all their communications are also respectful and honoring God. 

Schedule:

• Camps: September 10^th – October 1^st, Every Monday and Thursday from 6-8
• Team Placement Tryouts: TBD
• Fall Practices Begin: October 5, 2026 — practices will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Mineral Heights Baptist Church - 3201 Robin Rd, Greenville, TX 75402. There will be some extra practices on Friday throughout the season.  The times for practices will be determined by how many teams we field but will be in the range of 4-9 PM.
• Season Runs: Nov. 2026 - Feb. 2027
• Games: Will be held on weeknights, from November 6 - February 23. There are some Tournaments that will overlap into a weekend. 
• Game calendar and practice schedule will be posted in the Band.

Parent Volunteer Opportunities and Work Assignments

GHA operates solely by volunteers. To run the GHA basketball program, it takes over 250 volunteer hours. This does not include the volunteer hours our coaches and commissioners donate. As Basketball Commissioners, we are asking for every family to participate. If each family serves 10 hours we can share this load equally. When registering your athlete please identify at least one volunteer role your family would be willing to help with. In addition to volunteer roles, one adult from each family is required to attend bookkeeping training (held during a practice) and may be asked to be available during games for bookkeeping.

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Home Games: 

• Gate Keeper- Collect Money from spectators as they arrive
• Concession Stand Operators- Must be at least one adult
• Book Keeper
• Clock Operator 
• Set up/Clean up
• Camera Operator
• Photographer (photos to be uploaded to Band)

Away Games:

• Book Keeper
• Photographer (photos to be uploaded to Band)
• Camera Operator

Team Assignments and Playing Time:

GHA is a competitive basketball program. Because of this there are certain expectations we have for all athletes. The first expectation is that athletes commit to taking care of their bodies by consuming a healthy diet and exercise so that they are ready to compete when called upon. The only way you will truly progress as an athlete is if you are willing to put in the time and effort necessary to improve.

The second expectation is the understanding that coaches are making the best decision for the team. We strive to provide developmental opportunities for everyone. Often coaches have limitations that they are working around to do what is best for the team. Coaches will look for opportunities to play every athlete, but know that there will be a few games where some athletes do not get to play. Being a competitive team the goal is to have the strongest line up on the court to win the game. This is not a reflection or lack of trust in your athlete and their skill.

Please be supportive of our coaches by reassuring your athlete in disappointing times. Listed are a few things you can remind your athlete rather than focusing on the amount of play time.

1. You are part of something bigger than yourself.
2. Have a positive impact on others on the court and the bench
3. Allow God to shape you in each situation
4. Trust the coaching staff’s decision with the knowledge and information they have
5. Show up and put your best effort forward continually 

Sideline Etiquette

Please Do:

• Cheer for effort
• Encourage Players
• Support the Team
• Respect the Coaches and Referees

• Yell instructions from the sideline. Please let the coaches coach our athletes.
• Criticize Players
• Argue with Referees
• Make negative comments towards anyone 

Conflict Resolution:

If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss it directly with your son or daughter’s coach. If you are concerned about your athlete’s position or playing time, please make it a point to wait 24 hours after a game/tournament before discussing it with the coach. At no point should you confront a coach, parent, or athlete in an aggressively confrontational way - especially during or immediately following a game. You are welcome to reach out the same day to let the coach know that you would like to follow up with them the following day. This will help both you and the coach to process the situation fully then discuss it the following day in a calm, respectful manner. We do ask that at least one additional adult (ideally a second coach) be present in conversations as well to help reduce miscommunication. Ultimately, if there is a conflict that cannot be resolved between you and the coach, you may bring it to the attention of the Basketball Commissioner(s), and ultimately the Board of Directors for resolution.

For general information regarding GHA, follow our Facebook page “Greenville Homeschool Athletics”, join our private page “GHA Sports Central” and check out our website at www.greenvillearchers.com. 

Leadership Contact Information:

Important Dates to Remember:

Current Game Schedule (Subject to Change): 

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