
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Basketball Roots is a four-session program designed to teach boys and girls ages 4-7 basketball fundamentals. Presented by Finish Goal’s Enterprises, an organization that promotes, works, and runs basketball events, the Roots program was created by educators/coaches Mark Risser and Erica Allen. Their goal is to encourage young children to build the strong roots needed to be successful as teammates in basketball (or any sport) while incorporating social and academic skills. The program focuses on integrating critical social skills, academic curriculum, and foundational basketball skills for boys and girls.
The curriculum
Little Roots will start by learning the foundational and basic skills of the game. Terminology, shooting, dribbling, and passing will be taught through activities, drills, and game play. By the end of the program, children will have a basic understanding of concepts including: in/out of bounds, foot work, dribbling with their right and left hand, shooting, rebounding, and defense. In addition to basketball fundamentals, the program will also focus on teaching children critical thinking, listening, and teamwork skills. The program puts an emphasis on giving each child a sense of belonging, making new friends, and helping build a social circle outside of the daycare, preschool, or classroom.
Academic Curriculum
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Health, wellness, and physical development
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Gross motor coordination
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Fine motor coordination
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Social and emotional development
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Physical development
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Establishing maintaining relationships
Social Skills
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Cooperation
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Active listening
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Sharing
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Friendship
Ball and Hoop specs
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Size 3 (22” 10 oz) basketballs
Also known as "mini" basketballs
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6 foot hoops for ages 4-5
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7 foot hoops for ages 6-7
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Sessions every Saturday in October, four weeks, for 45 minutes. Registration cost is $50 per child. Each little Root will receive a free T-shirt. Registration deadline is September 30, 2025.
11:00AM-11:45AM
6-7 yr. old boys and girls.
Session 1
10:00AM-10:45AM
4-5 yr. old boys and girls.
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Session 2
OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25
Location:
Gravel Hill UMC
131 Gravel Hill Road
Palmyra, PA 17078
OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25
Location:
Gravel Hill UMC
131 Gravel Hill Road
Palmyra, PA 17078