Cobra Boys Grades 9-12
ABOUT COBRA TEAMS U15-U18
Split Second Basketball’s Cobra Club Teams are intended for competitive and committed players with a focus on Long Term Athletic Growth and Learning to Play the Right Way. We aim to support players in their path through life by providing an environment that teaches players the value of hard work, commitment, and team. We believe through strong culture and good coaching that on court improvement is a byproduct.
Cobra U16-U18 Team are high performance teams designed for players who demonstrate a high commitment to the team, a desire to be coached hard, and show the ability to compete at a high level.
Tryout Process: Cobra teams are select teams comprised of players who have been identified through SSB Programming, Leagues, Club Teams and SSB Tryouts.
We ask that players who is interested in playing on a Cobra Team come to the SSB Tryouts in September where we can help find the best fit for each players long term development.
Season: The Cobra U15-U18 Teams are year-round teams who train and compete together from September through August.
Schedule: Cobra U15-U18 (Grades 9-12) Teams train 3-4 times per week and play in competitive leagues and tournaments vs top club teams in BC and US throughout the season.
Are Cobras Right For Me?
We are looking for COMPETITIVE and COMMITTED players at LEVEL 3 who are:
focussed on long term development
wanting to be coached and willing to listen and learn
work hard to improve at every practice as well as on their own
good teammates who demonstrate high character
skilled players who can play at a highly competitive level
dedicated enough to prioritize Cobra training
The majority of serious high school aged basketball players around the world play for clubs that train together year round. This 12 month commitment gives our teams time to bond, learn a shared culture and execute more sophisticated offensive and defensive schemes. It gives us a chance to really grow as individuals and as a team in way that just isn’t possible if we’re only together for a couple of months at a time.
Split Second Basketball exists to help players find their path through basketball. If you are serious about becoming the best version of yourself and want more information on the Cobra program, please email edandrea@splitsecondbasketball.com
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where (s)he stands in moments of comfort, and convenience, but where (s)he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
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— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
FAQs
How do I become a Cobra?
Our Cobra U15-18 program is a year long commitment running from September through the following August. Although teams are typically formed in the beginning of the school year by tryout or invitation, occasionally players may be added at other times. Please contact edandrea@splitsecondbasketball.com for any inquiries.
What's included in the program fees?
A gear package, coaching, gym rentals, insurance and all training sessions are included in the tuition. Game costs such as League or tournament entry fees, player and coaches hotels and travel to tournaments will be billed to families.
The tuition will consist of an initial non-refundable deposit and monthly payments of a few hundred dollars/month. If you are interested in a discounted lump sum payment option that saves on credit card fees, please contact Lesley@splitsecondbasketball.com
Will I stay on the same team all year?
We believe that continuity of coaches and players is important for team chemistry and success. While in general players stay on the same team throughout the year, it does happen that it becomes necessary for a player to move between teams in the Varsity pod (eg. go from Varsity 2 to Varsity 1). We commit to players being on in the program throughout the year but not necessarily on the same team.
What if I can't make practice?
We expect players on the Cobra teams to be committed to their individual and team development. This means players need to make every practice they can and prioritize their Cobra training. However, because we support mulit-sport athletes, we recognize that players will miss some sessions. If a player can not make at least 80% of practice and games, this must be communicated to the coaches during tryouts.
What if I can’t continue in the program?
We are looking for players who are committed for the entire season. However, if circumstances dictate that a player can no longer continue in the program, players will be charged up to and including the calendar month after they give written notice of withdrawal. The remaining months of the season will not be charged. No refunds will be given for upfront deposits/costs such as gear or tournament fees. Any players who have prepaid for the whole season will be refunded by the same schedule as those on monthly payment plans.
Can I play multiple sports while in the Cobra program?
Yes, in fact we encourage multi sport athletes and are okay with them missing a Cobras session to accommodate other important sporting events as long as they make every effort to attend our sessions when possible.Can I play on another Club basketball team?
No. It does not work for players to be on multiple club teams. We encourage kids to play on their school team. Our goal is to make them strong, confident players on their elementary, high school, university, provincial, national and professional teams. However, playing on any other Club team creates difficulty for players in terms of their commitment, schedule, understanding systems, playing styles, culture and values. The Cobra program is designed to give players ALL the training, conditioning, skill development and games they need. However, if players are looking for extra training, as long as it is not in a “club team” environment, there is no problem getting individual training outside of Split Second. Feel free to check with Split Second coaches first to see what additional training options we have available for players. If you would like a more in-depth explanation of our rationale or need clarification on whether something is a “club” team, please contact Eric Butler at eric@splitsecondbasketball.com
“The culture they’ve created is one of inclusion, hard work and athletic accomplishment but more importantly, the community within the sport itself. Eric and all the coaches are committed to building great teammates and great young men and women.”
Brian P- Cobra parent
