Just Us Basketball Program
The Just Us Basketball Program was created to empower young athletes to pursue excellence on the court—and leave a lasting legacy in their schools, communities, and teams.
Program Goals
Our goal is to develop well-rounded athletes by strengthening fundamental basketball skills while instilling core values such as respect, accountability, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Through the structure and discipline of competitive basketball, players learn to push themselves individually while working together collectively—building both character and physical fitness in a positive, team-oriented environment.
We offer a competitive, fully supervised AAU basketball program that prioritizes each player’s development through a personalized, high-level experience. Our approach blends elite training with meaningful mentorship and strong community support.
At Just Us Basketball, we hope every player develops a true love for the game, builds lifelong friendships, gains a deep understanding of teamwork, and creates unforgettable memories that extend far beyond basketball.
AAU Season Goals & Expectations
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LISTEN, BELIEVE IN, and COMMIT to what the team is doing! (Hard work beats talent...Defense wins championships)
Respect your family, school, basketball program, team, opponents, and the game! You are a part of something bigger than yourself. (Leave a legacy)
Give 110% effort and try your best in all that you do!
Display true mental toughness on and off the basketball court.
Tell the truth and make no excuses regardless of the circumstances.
Care for your teammates, take responsibility for their well-being and treat them as family.
Learn as much as you can. Be a lifelong learner.
Know your role, embrace your role, and be a STAR in your role.
ATTACK in everything that you do & FINISH everything that you begin!
Take care of your body along with staying dedicated to the gym and STAY HEALTHY!
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Just Us Basketball Practice Expectations
Players are expected to be on-time for practice. If a player is going to be late or miss a practice the coach must be notified as soon as possible. Players with continued unexcused missed or late practices can expect to lose playing time.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES The coaches must be notified in advance. If you are unable to contact them in person, send a text or leave a voicemail.
Unexcused absences may result in the following discipline:
First incident - One game suspension.
Second incident - Two game suspensions.
Third incident - Suspension from the team, pending review with the coach, and board members) and parent.
Changes in Practice Time -
Coaches or the club manager will notify parents of changes or cancellations in practice times.
Just Us Basketball and the Barkada Basketball Programs practice and training facility is located at the Nothing BUT Net Sports Complex in San Leandro, California.
Program Philosophy:
"Hard Work Beats Talent..."
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→Create players that STRIVE to COMPETE and WORK RELENTLESSLY
→Teach athletic, technical, and tactical skills through proper progressions
→Create players who are good teammates and leaders and display strong character and a positive attitude
→Motivate players to reach their potential in basketball, academics, and life!
→3 DON'Ts: Don't WHINE, Don't COMPLAIN, Don't MAKE EXCUSES
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→4 THINGS: PRESSURE, ROTATION, SPRINT MENTALITY, FEARLESS
→Pressure the Basketball FULL COURT
→Keep the ball out of the PAINT (NO MIDDLE)
→Contest every shot
→Rebound (1 shot)
→Communicate
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→Create an UP TEMPO basketball game
→Efficient and Effective Half-Court Offense
→Put pressure on the defense by attacking the rim through the dribble drive, cuts, and screens
→Create fundamentally sound and high IQ basketball players who can make good decisions at fast speeds
Just Us Basketball Non-negotiables:
*Failure to abide by our non-negotiables will result in 2 things:
You will negatively impact your team
You will negatively impact your playing time
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►Be on time
►Always Compete- Give your Best
►Have a Great Attitude | Body Language
►Be a great LISTENER listen and respect the person who is talking, RECEIVE FEEDBACK POSITIVELY
►Be a Great Teammate: Encourage, Support, Help, Care
►Communicate: Early, Loud, Often
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Intangibles
►Respect: school, coach, teammates, referees, and fans
►Communicate: Early, Loud, Often
►Compete
►Be a GREAT (Unselfish) Teammate: make the extra pass, take a charge, cheer/support from the bench, sprint to help a teammate up
►Great Attitude | Body Language
Defense
►SPRINT Back in Transition| Pick Up Immediately in Press
►Must have RIM Line | HELP Line
►No MIDDLE paint touches (Protect your elbows)
►Closeout and contest ALL Shots (2 High Hands, Shot Call)
►Box Out and Pursue Rebound
Offense
►Sprint the Floor
►Set Up Screens EARLY at Set Up Points
►SPRINT to Screens | Sprint and Finish Cuts
►Take Care of the Ball
►Take Great Shots
►Know your Rebounding Responsibility (Attack or Back)
Just Us Toughness:
Have a GREAT Attitude
Give your VERY VERY Best
Treat people REALLY REALLY Well
Have Unconditional Gratitude
REGARDLESS of your circumstances
Suggestions for Success:
Fear no opponent. Respect every opponent.
Remember, it's the perfection of the smallest details that makes big things happen.
Keep in mind that hustle makes up for many a mistake.
Be more interested in character than in reputation.
Be quick, but don't hurry.
Understand that the harder you work, the more luck you will have.
Know that valid self-analysis is critical for improvement.
Remember that there is no substitute for hard work and careful planning. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
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