Wolf Pack Basketball

Objectives
To develop committed players in a positive, player-centred environment as they step up into competitive, full-court basketball.

Program focus
At this stage, players are managing real transitions: from mini to full basketball, from elementary to high school, and through the physical and mental changes of these years. We keep enjoyment at the core while raising the challenge, introducing personal targets and 5v5 play built on strong small-sided foundations. Person before player.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, and Patience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Transition Offence: exploit numerical advantages (3v2, 4v3) and transition into half-court offence.

2. Offence: ball circulation (pass and cut, pass and stay, ball reversal), extending the advantage, and shot selection.

3. Transition Defence: slow and stop ball progression, and defend numerical disadvantages.

4. Defence: help and rotate, close out, help the helper, protect the basket, and start taking charges.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, and Patience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Transition Offence: exploit numerical advantages (3v2, 4v3) and transition into half-court offence.

2. Offence: ball circulation (pass and cut, pass and stay, ball reversal), extending the advantage, and shot selection.

3. Transition Defence: slow and stop ball progression, and defend numerical disadvantages.

4. Defence: help and rotate, close out, help the helper, protect the basket, and start taking charges.

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model.

Wolf Pack Basketball — Fall 2026 session dates

September 14 to December 14, 2026

13U/14U Boys Development Program — 42 sessions

Mondays

• Jack Hulland School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm September 14, 28 · October 19

• Yukon University, 7:00 to 9:00 pm September 21 · October 5, 26 · November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · December 7, 14

• (No session October 12, Thanksgiving)

Wednesdays

• Jack Hulland School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm September 16, 23 · October 7, 14, 21, 28 · November 18, 25

• (The gym is not available September 30, November 4, November 11, December 2 or December 9)

Saturdays

• Yukon University, 12:00 to 2:00 pm October 3, 24, 31 · November 7, 14, 21, 28 · December 5, 12

• (Saturday sessions start October 3)

Sundays — scrimmages, dates to be determined

• F.H. Collins, 12:00 to 2:00 pm September 20, 27 · October 4, 11, 18, 25 · November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · December 13

• (The gym is not available on December 6)

Tuesdays and Thursdays — optional skill work

Two additional days each week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Whistlebend School, for extra skill work with our younger players in this combined group. Dates will be determined as the program progresses.