WCAA Sports

Picture Day is this Saturday, April 20th! This year our picture day will be hosted by Apeiro Sports Photography. They are a local sports photography company who specialize in youth all the way through college sports. They have created a custom photoshop background for us this year ... check out the sample photo above to see what your athlete's photos will look like if you choose to order!

The order form download link is also below. You do not need to print the order form unless you want to complete it ahead of picture day. There will be order forms available at their tents on Saturday, as well as staff who can answer any questions you may have. You can also check out their online store to see pictures and descriptions of all of their products. They offer so much more than just photo prints! 

https://www.apeirosportsphoto.com/shop

All orders will need to be placed on Saturday. There will not be proofs available prior to purchase, but there is a money back guarantee if you are not happy with your photos. 

Please make sure to arrive at your scheduled picture time! If you are late you may miss out on your team photo, and we want everyone to be included - even if you are not planning on ordering photos this season. If you got your name on the back of your jersey, they will be ready for you to pick up right where the pictures are being taken.  

Apeiro Sports Photography  is a big supporter of youth sports and believes they positively impact communities. As a part of their picture day, they provide a COMPLIMENTARY 5x7 Coach & Me (coach and kid) photo for every coach, no order necessary! 

We are asking for one-two team moms/helpers per team to help ensure picture day runs smoothly! Your only duty will be to assist with your athlete's team during their scheduled picture window. In exchange, you will receive a FREE PHOTO BUTTON of your child! Please let your coach know if you want to assist! 

Your photo orders will be available for pick-up on Saturday, May 18th at the courts! 

SEE THE SCHEDULE FOR PICTURES BELOW

WCAA Basketball is one of the largest youth recreational basketball leagues in the State. The program is designed to introduce our youth of all ages to the great game of basketball! Many of our players have never played in an organized basketball league, while others are more experienced.

What makes us different?
WCAA Basketball only allows individual registrations. No "buddy request" or "coach requests". All players are evaluated by the coaches and drafted to teams each season. This process is an attempt to create a skill balanced league with each team having players of various skill levels and a fun experience for everyone! We run programs year-round, with Spring and Fall offerings.

Welcome and GAME ON!

Spring/Fall Season Info
 

• Spring Registration opens in January and runs from March to May. 
• Fall Registration opens in July and the season runs from Sept to November. 

WE WILL CAP AT 350 REGISTRANTS. Register early! We are expecting to max out quickly

• $185 Registration Fee (Early Bird Discount) *All Included
• Player evaluations
• Coaches Draft
• 9 game season
• 1-2 games per week
• Custom Jerseys for every team
• Referees
• Insurance
• Both Indoor and Outdoor Game Venues
• Playoff and Championship Games
• Divisional MVPs
• Honorary All-Star teams
• Adjustable goals for younger divisions
• Open to boys and girls aged 5-17
  New This Season! We are going to try and have separate divisions for girls ages 12 to 17. Ages 5-11 will still be Co-ed. 
• Trophies for championship teams
• Most games played on Saturdays, with a few games scheduled during the week in the evenings.
• Minimum of 1 practice per week (Most teams practice twice a week)
• Practices can be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday nights, unless a game is scheduled. Most teams practice twice a week if the number of practice courts allow it. Actual nights will be determined by the drafting coach in conjunction with team parents at either 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 on 1 or 2 of those nights. D1 teams typically only practice 1 time per week.
• All practices and games played at the Wesley Chapel District Park

One of the biggest issues in youth basketball is finding enough coaches. There are only 7 - 9 players on each team... with 400+ kids... 400 divided by 8, carry the one... okay I'm no mathematician and it changes every season, but MANY coaches are needed.

Now every league has a bunch of experienced coaches who help out every season, but there aren't enough of these veteran coaches to take on EVERY team. So there are always a few left without a coach.

And for those coach-less teams... We usually ask a PARENT to step up and take on the role.

Now, as I'm someone who is always tasked with finding parents who will step up and coach their son or daughter's team, let me tell you something... It's NOT easy finding parents willing to volunteer. Very few parents want to take on the responsibility. Many parents say they're too busy... and that's true for a large percentage of adults. But I will tell you its the best experience you'll ever have with your child and will build a memory they'll have for the rest of their life. What's that worth?

Another common response:

"I don't know enough about basketball to coach." And to that, my reply is: "Who cares!" You see... Many adults believe that you need to be a *basketball wiz* to coach a youth sports team, but that's absolutely NOT the case. Successful youth coaching is more about CHARACTER than basketball IQ. Anyone who's enthusiastic / happy / kind and is willing to give every kid a chance can be a great youth coach who kids love to play for. In actuality, it's more about being a team coordinator, organizer, and communicator that makes a great youth sports coach.

The basic B-ball knowledge you need can be picked up with an hour of YouTube videos. No need to be Steve Kerr to coach a local rec league team. (youth basketball is too organized already -- we just need to let them play!)

My point is:

I'd much rather have a fun + fair + enthusiastic youth coach who has the kids' best interests at heart than a "X's and O's guy or gal" who will prioritize winning over enjoyment and development.

So, if you've been hesitating to coach because you don't think you're "smart enough" for the role, I advise you to give that negativity a rest. Anyone who truly CARES about the players can be a great coach. All the basketball development knowledge you need can be found with a quick YouTube Search, but none of it is required to coach a bunch of happy kids.

If you are interested in helping out this season let me know because we are expecting a large turn out and we need you!

Michael Capri
Director- WCAA Basketball
basketball@wcaasports.org

Michael Capri- Director of Basketball 
basketball@wcaasports.org

James Booth- Assistant Director 
jamesbooth12@gmail.com

Pat Spellman- Assistant Director 
pspellman1@gmail.com

Alissa Holcomb- Commitee Member 
alissa.holcomb@gmail.com

Torin Capri- Commitee Member

Caleb Reeves- Commitee Member

Darren Fraser- League Consultant 
darrenpfraser@yahoo.com

Tom Buzard- League Consultant 
coachbuz58@gmail.com

If you want to be a part of this league please contact us. Here's your chance to be a part in the development of the basketball program.

9/17/22

With a heavy heart I write; Bob Dorr ran our league as Director for 10 years and no one has ever worked harder for our kids. Sadly, Bob lost his fight with Cancer yesterday and with his passing our community has lost a great man.

I was fortunate to serve as assistant director under him for 3 seasons. It was there I saw firsthand how much effort he put in to not only basketball, but football and cheer as well. His years of dedicated volunteer service helped grow and mold our league to what you see today.

His "no BS", sometimes stoic, persona made many think he was callused, but if you knew Bob like I did, you knew the kind of man he really was; a hard working family man with a heart of gold. A man who dedicated his life to working with kids both here at WCAA, and as a coach at Cypress Creek.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Vida and their family during these difficult times.

Thank you, Bob Dorr for all your years of dedicated service to our league and community. You will be missed.

Michael Capri
Director WCAA Basketball

Let the coach’s coach! Many parents feel that if you aren’t giving direction from the end lines your child might not be successful while they’re on the court. What many parents don’t realize is that it makes it difficult for a player to focus on their coach and often your “direction” contradicts what the team is trying to do collectively.

It’s great to work with your kids independently and coach them up on your own, but when it comes to games, leave it to the coaches on the court and let the players play with their team. Support them, cheer for them, celebrate with them but keep the in-game coaching comments to the coaches.

If anyone would like to volunteer to coach a team next season please reach out to me prior to the season. We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers.

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