The overall goal of the basketball program is to assist the players in the development of their basketball skills, but most importantly, to assist in their development as people with a focus on the values expressed through the Jesuit tradition. Basketball is a vehicle to teach life lessons, to develop life-long relationships and to lead to growth educationally, spiritually, personally, and the last would be athletically. It is our hope that the players will be leaders both on and off the court exemplifying the values of effort, determination, unselfishness, loyalty, class, and caring.
Priorities
1. GOD
2. FAMILY
3. EDUCATION
4. BASKETBALL
Expectations
Participation is seen as a commitment, as well as a privilege, and as such, carries with it certain sacrifices and responsibilities to the school, to the team, to the Christian community, and to the players and their families. Team members are encouraged and motivated to compete and excel within the principles of good sportsmanship and fair play.
Above and beyond the policies of Loyola Academy, it is the expectation of the basketball program that the athlete will adhere to the following:
- Give their best effort at all times.
- Be on time for meetings, practices and games.
- Notify the coaches, in advance, of any anticipated lateness or absence.
- Be unselfish, possessing the attitude that the TEAM comes first.
- Conduct themselves with class at all times, being polite and courteous to others.
- Exhibit proper sportsmanship.
- Follow dress code set for games.
- Be positive, supporting and encouraging to their teammates.
Violation of any school policies or program expectations will be dealt with on an individual basis, with possible appropriate ramifications, in accordance with the nature of the violation.
CONGRATS to Our Lady of the Wayside for winning the 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament @ LA. They defeated St. Mary of the Woods in a great championship game. Thanks to all 26 teams that participated.
Please be on the look out for information regarding our 1st Annual Jr. High Spring League.
1100 Laramie, Wilmette, Illinois 60091 | Phone: 847-256-1100 | Fax: 847-853-4512