Below is an email we sent out to all league coaches. We thought it would be good information to get out to the general public:
Coaches,
Let
me take this opportunity to welcome you to the second season of the National
Youth Basketball League (NYBL)! The teams we have attracted to the league this
year represent the very best this nation has to offer. In year one, 7 of the 8
teams that finished in the Elite 8 at last year’s AAU Nationals participated in
the NYBL. This year’s field should be
even more competitive and will include an international flavor with the
addition of several Canadian teams. With the quality of teams that have joined
the league this year, I’m sure you will agree the NYBL will once again be the
most competitive event of the spring and summer.
We
are happy to report that at this point, all of the 32 spots in the 2019
division and 16 spots in the 2020 division have been filled, and we are now
preparing for session #1 in Washington DC. For the record, the following teams
have joined the league this year (2019):
Texas Express Elite, All-Ohio Red, Team Rio National, SC Hornets, CP3
All-Stars, Team Takeover, George Hill, Rising Stars, Reach Higher Kings, Carolina
Chaos, TNBC, Arkansas Solderz, 6th Man Warriors, Enplay Elite, Ohio
Basketball Club, Butler Elite, Riverside Flyers, Lexington Hustle, Brampton
Warriors, DC United, Team United, DC Assault, Nashville Burners, Future
Phenoms, We All Can Go, Academy Prep Hawks, ELW Future Stars/Team D-Wade,
Northern Kings, Ohio Hoopsters, Charlotte Rivals, MADE Elite, Team Florida and
Upstate Elite. (2020): Oakland
Soldiers, West Coast All-Stars, Leesburg Basketball Club, Team Glory, DC
Premier, Worldwide Wildcats, CBC Elite, Banneker Kings, God First Crusaders,
Mansfield Cavs, Carolina Kings, Enplay Elite, Flints Finest, Swish City Magic,
Brampton Warriors and Team Nation.
Below
you will find links to session 1 schedules and league and game rules. Please
make sure you read each document very carefully, as they outline the basic
structure and operating procedures of the league. The NYBL will be much
different than the traditional tournaments you are accustom to. We are also
attempting to create a very controlled, professional and competitive
environment, which will require players, coaches and parents to step up their
game. Adherence to all league rules is a must! Please feel free to call me
should you have any questions regarding the rules or the structure of the
league.
This
year we are going to crack down on poor player, coach and fan behavior. A few
times last year we were forced to eject players, coaches and fans. We are attempting to create a more positive
experience and an environment that is unlike what we see in more traditional
tournaments, and we will not tolerate players, coaches and fans that cross the
line. We know these games mean a lot to you guys, but we cannot have some of
the craziness we sometimes see on the summer circuit! Also, we will also be
enforcing the dress code for coaches. We will allow for neat and clean shorts,
but coaches must wear collared shirts. Sneakers are ok if they are neat and
clean.
The
NYBL will be following AAU’s age/grade eligibility rules. Bottom line, if a kid
can’t play in AAU sanctioned events, he can’s play in the league! Each team
must report to each session with birth certificates and grade cards. AAU cards are also requested. We will have a
person(s) assigned at each session to review the material. If you show up without the information, your
player(s) will not be able to participate! Don’t bring a kid who may be forced
to watch the entire weekend!
We
will also be handing out uniform patches.
These patches should be a source of pride for you and your players, as
they signify that your team is very talented and committed to playing the best
competition in the country. Each team will receive 2 patches per player (for 2
uniforms). The patches can be ironed on, so please designate 1 of your parents
to bring an iron to session 1 so the patches can be affixed to the uniform. The
patches will be placed in the upper left breast area of the uniform. Although
the patches can be sown on, we recommend that they later be stitched on to
insure they don’t fall off during the season.
For
those teams who still have a balance on their entry fees, they must be paid in
full prior to your first game. If fees
are not paid in full, you will not be able to start your game. Please be prepared to take care of your
financial responsibility on Saturday. In addition, please let your parents know
that the entry fee at the door for this weekend is $20 on Saturday and $10 on
Sunday. If you pay on Saturday, you don’t have to pay again on Sunday. Also, we will be having a coaches social
Saturday night after the games are completed. We will have food, adult
beverages and the NCAA tourney games popping. We hope you will make
arrangements (get baby sitters) to attend so we can all fellowship. Details will be provided on Saturday.
We
are currently in the process of developing team profiles for each team. To this
end, as quickly as possible, I need each of you to email me a team picture,
individual head shots of your players, your team roster, a list of your
starters, your top 2-3 players and other team-related information you want as
part of your team profile. We also need for each player to complete a player
profile online. We will be using this
information for media and exposure purposes. If we don’t have the required
information on your player, they may miss the opportunity to be featured in our
post event reports and other media/marketing materials. Please see the link
below. Finally, please direct your players and parents to regularly follow the
official league website (www.NYBLElite.blogspot.com) so they can keep updated
with what’s happening with the league.
In
closing, we have worked hard to develop the NYBL as a new standard in youth
basketball. However, for the league to
reach its full potential and to become something truly special, it’s important
that you all commit to take partial ownership of the success of the
league. If we all work hard, the NYBL
will continue to be one of the most exciting events to ever hit youth
basketball! See you in Washington DC!!!
Session
1 Schedules:
Player
Profile Link:
Team
Registration Link:
Official
NYBL Website:
Rob
Taylor
NYBL
614-203-2929
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