Basketball Skills Clinic
Ages 6–12 | Thelma Lovette Gymnasium

Build the fundamentals and grow your game in our Basketball Skills Clinic! Designed for kids ages 6–12, this clinic focuses on essential basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense through fun drills and structured play. Participants will develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

Our partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers focuses on giving young
players the confidence and positive FUN environment they crave to be
successful in athletics. We focus on teaching basketball skills, as well as
the importance of teamwork and the YMCA core values of honesty,
caring, respect, and responsibility.

Our partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers focuses on giving young players the confidence and positive FUN environment they crave to be successful in athletics. We focus on teaching basketball skills, as well as the importance of teamwork and the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

Includes: NBA-style reversible jersey, membership to the Jr NBA, surprise swag and 2 Free Tickets To an NBA Cavaliers game

Our partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers focuses on giving young players the confidence and positive FUN environment they crave to be successful in athletics. We focus on teaching basketball skills, as well as the importance of teamwork and the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

Includes: NBA-style reversible jersey, membership to the Jr NBA, surprise swag and 2 Free Tickets To an NBA Cavaliers game

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

Financial assistance and payment plans may be available upon request.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

Financial assistance and payment plans may be available upon request.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place from the week of November 9 through December 5.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will conclude with Championship Week the week of March 22.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place starting Saturday, November 14.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December. Practices and games will be held on Saturdays only.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will end March 6, 2027.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Youth Basketball League

Come join the Sampson Family YMCA Youth Basketball League! Our youth basketball league is designed to give players an opportunity to develop their basketball skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience the fun of playing on a team.

Preseason & Skills Clinics

The season will begin with preseason skills clinics designed to help players develop their basketball fundamentals and prepare for team play. Skills clinics will take place starting Saturday, November 14.

The final skills clinic schedule will be released in early September.

Team Practices & Games

Players will be placed on teams following the preseason clinic period. Individual team practices will begin the week of December 7 and will take place throughout December. Practices and games will be held on Saturdays only.

The game schedule will be released the week of December 21, with league games beginning the week of January 11.

Days and times are TBD and will be communicated once finalized.

Based on the number of registrants, age groups may be combined to create appropriate and competitive divisions. Players will be placed on teams and team shirts will be ordered in mid-December.

The season will end March 6, 2027.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle

At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins! Many families choose to participate in our financial assistance program to keep their rate affordable. Interested? Let us know! We’d love to make sure your family can participate with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Justin Newman
[email protected]
724-327-4667

Ben Carlisle
[email protected]
724-519-5433

Little Champs Basketball Clinic (Ages 3–5)

Introduce your little one to the fundamentals of basketball in Little Champs Basketball! This beginner program is designed to teach basic skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and age-appropriate activities. With a focus on teamwork, coordination, and building confidence, kids will stay active and have a blast on the court.

• This is a parent-child class. Parents will participate in each session with their athlete.

Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: Members $60 | Non-Members $90

Youth Basketball Learn to Play
Ages 6–10 | 6 Weeks

Build the fundamentals and grow your game in our Basketball Skills Clinic! Designed for kids ages 6–10, this clinic focuses on essential basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense through fun drills and structured play. Participants will develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

Youth Skills Basketball Clinic (Ages 6–10)

Build the fundamentals and grow your game in our Basketball Skills Clinic! Designed for kids ages 6–10, this clinic focuses on essential basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense through fun drills and structured play. Participants will develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: Members $60 | Non-Members $90