Welcome
Buckeye Valley Youth Basketball association is a nonprofit organization. April and Jeremy Scowden are the commissioners of this program. Jeremy and April were both previous MVP players for Buckeye Valley and went on to play at the next level. April was an All State player who went on to play for West Virginia University and Jeremy played for OSU-Newark. Their vision of a youth basketball program is based on sportsmanship and player development.
The program is for Buckeye Valley students in kindergarten through 6th grade. We offer clinics for K/1st graders, mini-ball for 2nd and 3rd graders, a rec league for 4th-6th graders, and travel teams for 4th-6th graders.
BVYBA Mission Statement
To inspire our youth; to practice the ideals of health, citizenship and character. To emphasize teamwork for all participants. Everyone is a winner at BVYBA!!
Philosophy
- To acquaint the players with the fundamentals of the game.
- To teach proper shooting, passing, dribbling and defense.
- To teach good sportsmanship and teamwork concepts during the season.
Code of Ethics
- Remember that a basketball game is only a game – not the end of the world for the players, coaches, parents, and all participants.
- Acknowledge that BVYBA promotes the physical, mental, spiritual, moral and emotional soundness of the individual players.
- Understand and accept the rules and regulations of the game.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of the game referees.
- Create an enjoyable atmosphere for all visitors and guests during BVYBA games.
- Always demonstrate friendly and courteous attitudes toward opponents and game referees.
- Play fairly and strive for good values.
- Emphasize good sportsmanship.
- All adults should conduct their behavior in a positive fashion. Adults are role models for our players.
- Spectators shall never harass the game referees or players or coaches. Cheer every good play, no matter who makes it. Praise our children, and please always recognize the good and never the bad!
- Players shall play for the love of the game – winning without extreme ego, losing without excuses, and never quit.
- Encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment.
