Hello ERAA Basketball Families,

There has been a lot of buzz about the new East Ridge Basketball gear we are offering so we are going to make the gear available for sale again for THIS WEEK ONLY. We are offering a personalized shooting shirt (the Game Time Hooded Long Sleeve) and Hooded Sweatshirt (Game Time Player Hoodie) that can include the athlete's last name and number. Additionally, there are two other hooded sweatshirts available. Check out the EAST RIDGE BASKETBALL collection at www.synergyteamgear.com for ordering information. 

Orders need to be placed by midnight on January 23. Our plan is to have these available for pickup, hopefully as soon as February 5. 

Orders can be picked up at 11352 Eagle View Terrace when they come in. If you have any questions, please email Corey Kopacek at ckopacek@gmail.com. 

Thank you and GO RAPTORS!

Training with NBA Skills Coach Reid Ouse

 

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering virtual workouts led by Coach Ouse during the pause. These workouts will take place every Tuesday & Thursday, will be offered at no charge to you, and will be designed for youth players to complete at home. Players will only need a basketball and some space. Here are the details:

Time: Nov 24, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Tue, Thu, until Dec 17, 2020, 8 occurrence(s)

        Nov 24, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 1, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 3, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 8, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 10, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 15, 2020 06:00 PM

        Dec 17, 2020 06:00 PM

 

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlfuyrrT0oEtTbtKA8jUQ8N4YfSA2wbM2s/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqpjIvGdeTshGHRpwQGor4Z-nztiFBj7dpngvOInhZVzKuGLZ7NIFeQs_S

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895336280?pwd=STNiM2R5MHhaUDdiM2R5WFJGMHV3Zz09

Meeting ID: 828 9533 6280

Passcode: 104908

Custom Raptor Gear

We are offering a personalized shooting shirt (the Game Time Hooded Long Sleeve) and Hooded Sweatshirt (Game Time Player Hoodie) that can include the athlete's last name and number. Additionally, there are some other hooded sweatshirts and hooded full-zips for players and/or parents. Check out the site www.synergyteamgear.com for ordering information. 

If you order two or more items you can save 10% on your order by using the promo code BUY2SAVE10 at checkout. You can save 15% on 3+ items by using the promo code BUY3SAVE15. 

Orders need to be placed by November 30. All of the garments are custom made so we cannot guarantee these orders will be delivered in time for Christmas. If the orders are delivered before Christmas we will be sure to notify you immediately. 

Orders can be picked up at 11352 Eagle View Terrace when they come in. If you have any questions, please email Corey at ckopacek@gmail.com. 

Holiday Raffle

The East Ridge High School Boys Basketball Booster Club is hosting a HOLIDAY RAFFLE with a GRAND PRIZE OF $5000. Proceeds from this raffle go directly to support the East Ridge High School Boys Basketball Program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all in-season fundraisers have been cancelled so your support is very much appreciated through this raffle! Your support will assure that all players in the program will receive the championship level experience that is expected as a part of this program! Raffle tickets make great holiday gifts for family and friends!

Only 300 tickets will be sold so buy yours today!

Prizes

$5000 (1 Winner)

$1000 (4 Winner)

$100 (10 Winners)

Cost

$100 per ticket - Email ERBasketballRaffle@yahoo.com to buy your ticket!

-Will accept Venmo, check or cash

Drawing

December 31st @ noon

Deadline to purchase a ticket is December 29th @ noon

Our BSN Store is now open, below are flyers to our apparel and team shoe stores.

Team apparel store will be open until October.19th!

Team shoe store will be open through October.26th!

These stores are open for anyone to purchase.

Boys skill workouts led by 9th grade boys coach Tim Levy

Workouts will focus on ball handling, finishing and shooting. Space is limited due to CoVid-19

Dates:

Sept. 21 & 23

Oct. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28

Nov. 2 & 4

ERHS Gyms 1-3

East Ridge High School Girls Open Gym:

Mondays & Wednesdays beginning September 14 from 6:15-7:15 PM

We are working on adding a third night to the schedule as well.  More details will be shared when that gym time is secured.

Due to MSHSL rules and regulations our coaching staff is not able to participate in these sessions.  Thus, we will have a current Varsity parent manage the open gyms.

Cost will be $70 per athlete for the open gym sessions.  This is to cover the cost of the gym rental.

To Participate in Open Gym:

Register by adding your daughter’s name and grade to the following document: East Ridge High School Open Gym Participation

Participation/capacity will be limited to 48 registered participants.  Courts 1-2 (main) & 3 have been secured for Open Gym.

If you didn’t submit a waiver or participate in any East Ridge summer camps, you must sign and return the attached Open Gym Waiver prior to participation.  You can make a copy of the waiver and  have your daughter deliver a printed copy: East Ridge Open Gym Waiver.

Bring your own basketball.

Follow all MDH guidelines, such as those listed below:

All staff and participants will be encouraged to wear a cloth face covering when feasible.  Participants are allowed to temporarily remove face coverings in certain circumstances, provided that social distancing is maintained, including: when participating in an organized sport or other physical activity when the level of exertion would make it difficult to wear a face covering.

Each participant (or parent) is expected to self-monitor their current health status, including temperature, respiratory and exposure checks.

Participants cannot participate if they or anyone in their family is ill, has a temperature over 100 degrees, has been in contact with someone who is ill, or has had an exposure.  Self-quarantine will be required for 10-14 days.

Participants who become ill during programming, will be separated from activity and be expected to be picked up as soon as possible.

All participants will be encouraged to report illness and/or exposure to ensure the safety of all participants.

Participants will be required to have their own water bottle, clearly labeled with their name.

Participants will be encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer.

We will use door 14 (lower level door) to enter and exit the gym.  Participants are to go immediately to courts 1-2-3.

Parents will not be able to observe.

BOYS

GIRLS

@landof10000makes on Instagram

We are excited to launch another year of the ERAA off-season shooting program, which will run from June 1 through October 31, 2020. All current and incoming ERAA basketball players are invited to participate!

Great shooters are not born, they are made. They first learn good form and then repeatedly practice their shot until it becomes automatic. Anyone can become a great shooter if they are willing to put in the work. 

Proper shooting mechanics are critical. Begin your shot club journey by evaluating your shooting mechanics, as bad shooting habits are very difficult to unlearn. The video and text links below provide great guidance on developing shooting mechanics: 

Proper Shooting Form

Beginner’s guide

Technique

About “perfect” shooting form

After reviewing this content, we recommend having a parent or family member record video of your shooting form so that you can view and analyze it. You might be surprised by what you see on the video, compared to what you thought you were doing. One recommended app for recording basketball shots is HomeCourt. 

Our Shot Club is not just about getting up shots. It’s about making shots — specifically, making game shots from game spots at game speed. A shooting warmup and seven different shooting workouts are detailed in the spreadsheet below. These workouts provide a great framework for developing your shooting skills. The spreadsheet also contains a daily tracker to monitor your progress. 

We have three levels of shot club membership:

K-2nd grade: 1,000 shots made

3rd-5th grade: 5,000 shots made

6th-8th grade: 10,000 shots made

Athletes will become members of the 2020 club by making at least these numbers of shots and tracking their results in the spreadsheet. Email completed shot club trackers to Derek Simmons at simmons.derek@gmail.com by Nov. 1 (don’t forget your shirt size!).

2020 Shot Club members will receive a long sleeve shooting shirt, and, new this year, will be introduced at halftime of an East Ridge varsity high school game. We’ll also post a group photo on the ERAA website as inspiration for next year’s participants.

There are 150+ days between June 1 and October 31. If you make 100 shots for 100 days during the summer, you will make it into the highest level of the shooting club. You should plan to get the bulk of the work done in June, July and August, before school begins in September. Aim to get a little better every day. That mindset has a powerful cumulative effect.

We’d love for you to follow us on social media and shoot us updates throughout the summer using the hashtag #landof10,000makes. We are also on Instagram @landof10000makes. We will track standings this summer — please email Derek Simmons at simmons.derek@gmail.com with your progress to participate. We’ll send out standings to the association and post them on social media.

Additional Shooting Workout Details

For grades K-5th, use the provided warm-up and workouts as a guide. Modify as needed based on age, ability and shooting range. Shooting out of your range can lead to poor mechanics. Start in close and work your way out. See the resources below for more information:

How to increase your range

Six easy shooting drills

Five shooting mistakes and how to fix them

For grades 6th-8th, use the warm-up and workouts as directed. Going through the first few sessions will take some time. Once you develop a rhythm, you will progress more quickly through the workouts. For shot tracking, do not count shots made at camp or from summer team practices. Use the workouts — they will help you get better as a shooter, improve your conditioning, and help you excel at shooting while fatigued. Just like a game. If you find yourself getting bored with the workouts, remember repetition is key. Find ways to challenge yourself, like timing your workouts to see if you can complete them in less time. Compete with a friend, sibling, parent, or teammate.

About the warm-up:

A variation of Jay Wright’s “Get 50,” this warmup emphasizes form shooting from close range, focusing on mechanics and proper technique. Do this warm-up as much as you like, but only count 50 makes per session toward your 10,000.

About the workouts:

Game shots at game spots at game speed. That’s what these workouts are all about. There are seven workouts that include a Mikan series, catch and shoot, finishing at the rim, dribble drive jump shots, a 3-pointer series, a jab series, and a flash and face up series. All workouts include free throws, and it’s best to shoot those when you are tired to simulate a game. These workouts will get you moving. They will help with conditioning and footwork. And they all include videos to help you get started. Make sure you watch those at least a few times before starting.

Looking for more? Here are two great resources for extra drills: 

East Ridge High School workouts

More shooting drills

Parents, rebounding for your shooter is a great bonding exercise. It speeds up the workout for the player, and it’s a great way to spend time together. You can and should take part in their journey to become a better basketball player.

Players, shooting is an important part of the game. Everyone loves to score. But don’t ignore all the other important areas of improvement this summer. You should also be working on ball handling, conditioning, defense, footwork, rebounding, passing and so on. Great shooters who can’t get open, take poor shots, or can’t play defense don’t make it very far.

If you have questions or would like feedback during the summer, reach out to ERAA player development coordinator Derek Simmons at simmons.derek@gmail.com.

Hopefully the snow makes you think about Basketball, as it is time for the annual ERAA Basketball Board elections! There are five board positions that are up for election this month:

Girls Traveling Coordinator

Coaching Development
Player Development

Girls Tournament Coordinator (new position in 2020) 

Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (new position in 2020)

Each of these positions is a 2-year term, and there are descriptions of each role here:

https://www.eraamn.com/page/show/61529-eraa-basketball-board-members    

If you have questions about any of these positions, please contact the current position holder or Adam Meuler, the ERAA Director of Basketball (ajmeuler@gmail.com). If you would like to nominate yourself or anyone else to run for one of these positions, please contact Adam Meuler, the ERAA Director of Basketball (ajmeuler@gmail.com), by April 26. 

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, there will be a virtual voting process this year. We plan on conducting the voting via email from April 27-28, and more detailed instructions will be provided once we have finalized a slate of candidates. 

Thank you and GO RAPTORS!!  

East Ridge Basketball,

 

It was great to see so many of you on the live ball handling zoom meeting last week! We had a total of 94 families join from our community! If you weren’t able to make the live event, we have recorded the workouts and created an ‘On Demand’ page on our website where you will be able to access the recordings at any time.

 

We hope to see you all tonight!

 

GO RAPTORS!

As we're all quarantined we thought parents might appreciate some guidance on basketball relevant workouts.  The ERHS varsity program has compiled some really helpful resources on the webpage below.  It includes a Google Doc that the varsity coaches compiled, body weight workouts the strength and conditioning coach put together and also some helpful websites with approved trainers where they can find a cheap paid service ($5.85/mo) and another offering 2 weekly free live training opportunities.

Supporting ERAA through educational programs for athletes, coaches and parents