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A Little "March 'Mad'ness" in CYOWho needs TV for basketball excitement? At an EBPL girls' basketball game, you could come across the "School of the Madeleine" band (pictured above) encouraging their teams, perhaps even playing "Fight for California!" Thanks to the band for the inspiration! Metro League Hosts Pre-Season JamboreeAs part of pre-season activities, Metro CYO league began with a Second Grade Jamboree for these young players. Eight teams participated, playing three times over two weekends. League President Janice Pontes said, "Watching these girls play their first CYO games is priceless. Nothing but SMILES! Everyone is happy - players, coaches, and parents. I wish every coach could experience the joy that was in the gym last weekend."
Outstanding Community Service by CYO Teams!
Boys' CYO Basketball PlayoffsThe 50th Boys' CYO Basketball Playoffs for the Oakland Diocese concluded with exciting final games! Pictured above is from the final 8th grade "A" game between St. Martin De Porres, Oakland and Corpus Christi, Piedmont.
Girls' CYO Basketball Playoffs
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Catholic Youth Organization 2121 Harrison Street , Oakland CA 94612 Bill Ford, CYO Director |
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As part of Christian service, CYO teams are encouraged to plan projects to serve the needs of lhe community! Pictured are several examples: St. Felicitas CYO, San Leandro, food drive; Corpus Christi, Piedmont, 8th grade basketball serving a winter meal at St. Mary Center, and St. Anne, Union City 8th grade helping at Alexander Women's Shelter, San Jose. Metro CYO League hosted a volleyball tournament with a donation to Breast Cancer research! Thanks to all for "giving back" with teams who are also Chistian Communities!
Excel in Basketball and Coach Frank Allocco have announced their 2013 summer camp schedule.
Salesian High School will host their popular "Red and Black" camps during the summer months. First up is a one day Girls' Basketball Skills Development Clinic on June 15 with Coach Steve Pezzola. In June and July, week long basketball camps will be hosted by Coach Bill Mellis. Great fun while learning skills!
American Sports Eduction Program (ASEP) has released a new iPhone and IPad App for youth basketball coaches - Go Coach Basketball. Click below for more details.