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Our Mission

There is nothing more precious than a child's dream. At Team Supreme, our sole and entire existence is to help our youth reach their basketball dreams by providing an opportunity to play on a competitive basketball team, improve their overall basketball skills and help them become the best basketball player that they can be.

Being a part of a competitive basketball team is extremely demanding and time consuming for players, coaches and parents. Team Supreme will emphasize the importance of family, friends, religion, schoolwork, and improvement of players.

Team Supreme believes family is the foundation and number one priority of our teams. We will strive for strong relationships between our players and their families, as well as their extended Team Supreme family. It's critical that everyone involved - players, coaches and parents are 110% dedicated to Team Supreme and our purpose. Coaches will be more than willing to accommodate players and parents as much as possible and are willing to work out any situation at hand.

Team Supreme players will be expected to work hard in the classroom as well as on the basketball court. Good grades are expected by all Team Supreme players and will be checked regularly throughout the season. If a player receives a poor grade, an assisted, creative measure will take place to improve the grade.

Team Supreme coaches will spend ample time making personal relationships with players and mentoring them. We will speak consistently about good life skills, decision-making and other peer influences.

Our final goal at Team Supreme is to dramatically improve each player each season. Our focuses will increase player's skill levels, confidence, competitive drive and desire to win. It is expected of each player to transfer that knowledge into his/her will to improve.

Our Philosophy

Team Supreme will teach its players to be competitive, hardworking athletes! They will play with an immense passion and love for the game of basketball. Our players will be expected to hustle after each loose ball, play tough defense, play as a team, and compete every single time on the court.   Team Supreme basketball is not all about winning. We take great pride in teaching our players how to play the game the right way.

Our players will be expected to practice consistently, work hard and have a desire to improve which will help them to win basketball games. Coaches will create individual outlines specific for each player. These outlines focus on a player's fundamental improvement and overall development.

Team Supreme searches for hardworking players, who want to improve, play aggressively and compete against high-quality competition. We emphasize individual player improvement, team play, strength and conditioning, long-term friendships and sportsmanship.

Our Commitment

Team Supreme will be a 6-month commitment to basketball. There will be two opportunities to participate on a Team Supreme basketball team:

"Winter" - The winter season will run from October through March and will include a minimum of one practice per week, one league game per week and select tournaments on the weekends.

"Spring/Summer" - The spring/summer season will run from March through August and will include a minimum of one practice per week, one league game per week and select tournaments on the weekends.

Our Players

Team Supreme players will be expected to behave morally and ethically on and off the basketball court. Players shall understand they are representing not only themselves, but also their family and their Team Supreme family.

Players shall always value character over winning.
Players shall always consider the personal safety of all players.
Players shall display the utmost respect for opposing players and coaches.
Players shall demonstrate the highest respect for opposing fans.
Players shall exhibit the highest respect for game officials.
Players shall maintain a 'C' average or above throughout the academic school year and shall always place academic success over athletic success.
Players shall refrain from the use of any alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.
Players shall be exemplary models on and off the court and remain aware that they are representatives of Team Supreme at all times. While traveling to and from athletic facilities, players should project a positive image in their appearance and conduct. They shall also respect transportation resources, hotel rooms, and gym facilities. They shall be personally responsible for any damage.
Players shall respectfully adhere to any assigned curfew prior to tournament games, both at home and in hotels.
Players will have the opportunity to practice in high quality facilities, play in first rate competitive leagues and compete in top notch tournaments around the KC metro area.

Our Coaches

Team Supreme coaches understand that he/she could have a positive or negative influence on a player and his or her development. In all contacts with parents, athletes, officials, the media and the public, coaches must set a positive example of the highest ethical and moral standards. In keeping with that goal all Team Supreme coaches shall adhere to the following guidelines: Coaches shall always value character above winning.

Coaches shall always consider the personal safety of all players.
Coaches shall be thoroughly knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of competition, and shall never seek an advantage by circumventing the spirit or letter of the rules.
Coaches shall display the utmost respect for game officials.
Coaches shall demonstrate the highest respect opposing coaches and players. Specifically, before and after contest, our coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings as a model for our players.
Coaches shall influence and enhance sportsmanship by spectators.
Coaches shall take active roles in the prevention of tobacco, alcohol and drug use within Team Supreme.
Coaches shall whole-heartedly emphasize the importance of the player's academic endeavors and shall always place academic success over athletic success
Coaches shall attend mandatory coaching clinics and/or proper training throughout the year.
Coaches shall encourage each player to pursue his or her Basketball Dreams with passion.

Our Parents

We will be thrilled to work with a great group of parents and hope that you will also be excited to be involved in Team Supreme.

Team Supreme will be the epitome of class, emphasizing good sportsmanship before, during and after games by ALL parties. If parents show poor sportsmanship, their children will 'copy' their behavior - no matter what the coach may stress. Mixed signals are unacceptable and actions speak louder than words. Any words spoken by parents should only be positive and encouraging.
Team Supreme parents and fans must respect officials, opposing coaches, and opposing players. Our coaches will happily address any concerns, including those pertaining to officials or opposing coaches.
Team Supreme teams will be "coached" by knowledgeable and experienced coaches. We will not tolerate any shouting of directions from parents and/or fans. Hearing multiple sets of instructions confuses players in a game. Children are easily distracted and usually do not perform as well when parents/fans scream directions from the stands.

Other Sports

Team Supreme recognizes that many athletes play multiple sports. We support and encourage our youngsters to enjoy the positive experience of playing different sports. We will accommodate our players and their schedules as much as possible.

Financial Commitment

Tryout Fees: $10 Non-Refundable Tryout Fee

Player Fees: $350.00 up front or $65 per month (6 Months)
Fees include the following:

Uniforms
Court rentals for practice
Team insurance
League fees
Administrative fees (Team Supreme Staff)

Tournament Fees: Approximately $45-$50 per month (2 tournaments per month)

Fees include the following:

Tournament Registration fees
Administrative fees (Team Supreme Staff)

Sponsors/Fundraisers

Team Supreme is working to develop sponsors, both to reduce the costs to each player and to enhance the quality of our program.

Team Supreme staff will have models and suggestions for teams/families to raise money to help cover tournament and league costs. It will be up to each team to coordinate, promote and facilitate their own fundraisers if they so choose.