Freshman Summer
MBAF
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Register through the Manhattan Beach Athletic
Foundation Website
http://www.mbathleticfoundation.org/mbaf_
pages/mbaf_summer/mbaf_sumprgrm.html
Please note the practices are at Manhattan
Beach Middle School not at Mira Costa
1. Is the summer class mandatory in order to play
freshman basketball?
A-No the program is not mandatory to make
the frosh/soph team
2. Does everyone make the team?
A-No, every year we make cuts
3. Are cuts made at the end of summer?
A- Yes and No
Yes- At the end of summer the coaching staff must
submit a roster of players who will be invited to be a
part of the 6th period Basketball class. Not all players
participating in the summer will be invited to be in
the 6th period class. Players who are invited DO NOT
have to sign up for regular PE.
No- There will be a additional tryouts at the
beginning of school and after fall sports that will
allow the coaching staff to potentially add more
players to the 6th period class. This is when final cuts
occur.
4. How often do players make the team after not
participating in the summer session
A. Almost every season players make the team
without participating during the summer. Although
there is no guarantee or promise because it depends
on who tries out, the player’s skill level, their
coachability and long term potential.
5. How many players are on the Frosh/Soph team?
A. Another great question without an absolute
answer. The coaching staff will determine how many
players make the team depending on the things
mentioned above.
6. Who makes the decision on who is invited to
the 6th period class and about final cuts?
A. The Frosh/Soph coaching staff along with
Coach Amaral and the Varsity staff collaborate in
the decision making.
7. Why is it the Frosh/Soph team
A. Both Freshman and Sophomores can play
on the team. The team USUALLY will have more
Freshman than Sophomores
8. Can you play another sport?
A. Yes absolutely
9. What if I play football or another fall sport?
A. Great! After your season of sport you will
either come out and join the team or have the
opportunity to tryout.
10. What does the summer program consist of?
A. The program consists of the coaching staff
working with players on individual skills, fundamentals,
defense and overall program philosophies. Players will
compete against each other in practice and versus other
schools in summer leagues and tournaments.
11. What are the expenses?
A. MBAF charges for the class. This does not cover the
majority of cost for the summer. The basketball program
also asks for a contribution to take care of the cost of
coaches, leagues and tournaments. All players also receive
a reversible practice jersey.
12. How many days a week will the class meet during
the summer?
A. At least four days a week during the
scheduled time. In addition players will be invited to
come to games in the evening. Some players will also
be invited to the tournaments which are played on
the weekends.
13. What if I can’t make a game?
A. If you are invited and cannot make it just let
your coach know! There is no penalty for not making
a game during the summer.
14. Where are the games?
A. Most games are played locally. One of the
weekend tournaments is usually held further
away.
15. How do we get to games during the summer?
A. Parents provide rides to the games in the
summer. There are no buses until the regular
season. If you need help finding a ride ask your
coach!
16. What if I am playing another sport in the
summer?
A. Basketball practices are not at the same
time as the other sports. If practices overlap each
other a little or you have two games on the same
night all we ask is that you do your best to share
time. Communicating the scheduling conflicts
with your coach is always a good idea too!
1. Players get a chance to work on their skills and
knowledge of basketball over the summer session
2. Players earn PE credits that go towards
graduation
3. All players will participate in games during the
summer. However not all players will get invited
to all the games
4. Interact with the coaching staff at all levels
including Varsity Head Coach; Coach Amaral
5. Catch the eye of the Frosh/Soph staff
1. That’s okay- you can still make the team
2. Listen to the school bulletin in September for
when basketball tryouts will take place
3. Contact the coach directly through email!
Details at the end of slideshow.
** High School coaches cannot have advance
contact with a player or their parent(s) until that
player graduates from 8th grade. Don’t take it
personal if they don’t reply until then!!**
Thank you for your time and we hope to see
many of you this summer!!
Jeff Amaral
Mira Costa Boys Basketball
Head Coach
jamaral444@hotmail.com