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Tuesday, August 22nd was a night for upsets as a lower seeded team worked some summer magic to defeat the top ranked team in EVERY division. It just goes to show you that anything can - and most likely will - happen during Smithfield Summer League... Congratulations to all of our 2017 Summer League Champions! 3rd/4th Grade Champions: Bailey & Co. Warriors 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Lucas Bilotti, Corey Blakely, Benjamin Cichitelli, Ralph Farrar, William MacGregor, Evan Pereira, Sean Subedi, Jacob Sylvester, David Vallante Jr. Head Coach: Dave Vallante In the upset of the playoffs the #4 seeded Bailey & Co. Warriors knocked off the #1 seeded Smithfield Swishers of Rally Point in the semi-finals and then proceeded to take down the #2 seeded Cheese Weasels of Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel in a super-exciting 21-20 Championship Game nail-biter. Way to go Warriors! 5th/6th Grade Champions: Richard Appraisal Defenders 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Zade Abuzhara, Nick Collins, Nicholas Havey, A.J. Hetu, Brandon Ouimette, Owen Richard, Matthew Richardson, Michael Sands, Kirill Satsuk, David Zambrano. Head Coach: Bob Richard
After splitting a pair of regular season games the #2 seeded Defenders defeated the #1 seeded Basketbrawllerz of 7-Eleven 27-16. Congratulations to the boys on a well earned victory! 7th/8th Grade Champions: Duxbury & Ray Insurance Thunder 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Hasan Alsawaf, Jackson Arcand, Travis Cobain, Alex LeBoeuf, Marcus Mensah, Aidan Sayles, Jackson Swallow, Luc Tremblay. Head Coach: Jeff Swallow In a highly anticipated match-up The Thunder didn't so much pull an upset as much as they ran over, across and straight through previously undefeated and #1 seeded Straight Outta Esmond of Cavanaugh Company. The 41-14 final score was a tribute to team work as every kid contributed to the scoring. Congratulations! 9th/10th Grade Champions: Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Mac Campbell, Nick Rainone, Jack Stevens. Head Coach: Kevin Rainone Smithfield Summer League's brand new 9th/10th Grade Division saw four teams get to play some fun and competitive 3 on 3 basketball. After splitting a pair of regular season games the boys from #2 seeded Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home scored a 48-37 upset over #1 seeded Laura's Grill to take home the division's first ever Championship. Our thanks to the participants of all four teams for making the inaugural season of this division a great success!
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created 19 days ago, Updated 18 days ago
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Tuesday, August 22nd was a night for upsets as every division saw a lower seeded team work some summer magic and defeat the #1 overall seed in their division. It just goes to show you that anything can - and most likely will - happen during Smithfield Summer League... Congratulations to all of our 2017 Summer League Champions! 3rd/4th Grade Champions: Bailey & Co. Warriors 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Lucas Bilotti, Corey Blakely, Benjamin Cichitelli, Ralph Farrar, William MacGregor, Evan Pereira, Sean Subedi, Jacob Sylvester, David Vallante Jr. Head Coach: Dave Vallante In the upset of the playoffs the #4 seeded Bailey & Co. Warriors upset the #1 seeded Smithfield Swishers of Rally Point in the semi-finals and then proceeded to take down the #2 seeded Cheese Weasels of Tucker-Quinn Funeral Home in the Championship Game in a super-exciting 21-20 nail-biter. Way to go Warriors! 5th/6th Grade Champions: Richard Appraisal Defenders 
Players (In Alphabetical Order): Zade Abuzhara, Nick Collins, Nicholas Havey, A.J. Hetu, Brandon Ouimette, Owen Richard, Matthew Richardson, Michael Sands, Kirill Satsuk, David Zambrano. Head Coach: Bob Richard
After splitting a pair of regular season games the #2 seeded Defenders defeated the #1 seeded Basketbrawllerz of 7-Eleven 27-16. Congratulations to all the boys on a well earned victory! 7th/8th Grade Champions: Duxbury & Ray Insurance Thunder
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created 19 days ago
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Hello Smithfield families! The Smithfield Youth Basketball Association is now accepting registrations for players, coaches and sponsors for its 2017-2018 Winter Recreation League. The cost is $65. Games and practices will be held throughout the season at Old County Elementary School and Gallagher Middle School. Divisions include: Under 8 Instructional Division held on Saturday Morning Under 10 Division Games held on Saturday Morning Under 12 Division Games held on Saturday Afternoon Under 14 Division Games held on Saturday Afternoon Under 18 Division Games held on Saturday Afternoon All player registrations will be processed on the SYBA website and will close at noon on Tuesday, October 10th. We will not be accepting late registrations so get your spot now while there is availability.
We look forward to seeing you all for a fun filled winter of hoops!
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created 12 days ago
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Hello Smithfield parents! We're looking for a few good volunteers to help coach in our 2017 Summer League. Currently, all but one of our divisions are in need of coaches:3rd/4th Grade - need three coaches 7th/8th Grade - need three coaches
9th/10th Grade - need two coaches
Whether you're a grizzled veteran of a thousand basketball seasons or someone who has always loved hoops but have never given coaching a chance Summer League is a great time to volunteer since it is a shorter season than winter, there are no practices to have to plan for and all of our games take place on one set of courts every week.
If you'd like to volunteer your time, or if you have any questions or concerns please contact Smithfield Youth Basketball President, Damien Edsall at damienedsall@gmail.com. Thank you very much!
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created Mon Jun 19, 2017
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Hello Smithfield families! The Smithfield Youth Basketball Association is accepting registrations for players, coaches and sponsors for its 2017 Summer League. The cost is $65 and will begin on Monday, June 26th. There will be one game played per week and there are no practices. All games will be played on Monday or Wednesday evenings at Anna McCabe Elementary School and will end on Monday, August 28th. Divisions will include: 3rd/4th Grades (Games tip at 6pm), 5th/6th Grades (Tipoff at 7pm), 7th/8th Grades (Tipoff at 8pm). ***************All new 9th/10th Grade Division!! (Tipoff at 9pm)*************** All summer player registrations will be processed on the SYBA website in the same manner as winter registrations and will close at the end of the day on Tuesday, June 13th. The demand for playing in the Summer League has never been greater and we will not be accepting late registrations so get your spot now while there is still availability.
We look forward to seeing you all for a fun filled summer of hoops!
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created Thu Jun 8, 2017
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The SYBA website is now accepting registrations for players, coaches and sponsors for its 2017 Summer League. Opening Night is slated to begin on Monday, June 26th and all games will once again be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Anna McCabe Elementary School between 6pm and 10pm. The League will run until August 28th with one game being played per week and no practices. The cost will be $65. In addition to our regular divisions, the 3RD/4TH Grades, 5TH/6TH Grades and the 7TH/8TH Grades, this summer we will be accepting registrations for a 9TH/10TH Grade Division for high school kids of those two grades to compete in. Again, all player, coaching, and sponsor registrations will be processed on the SYBA website in the same manner as winter registrations and player registration will close on Tuesday, June 13th. The demand for playing in the Summer League has never been greater and we will not be accepting late registrations so get your spot now while there is availability!
Thank you all very much. Here's to a fun summer of hoops!
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created Thu Jun 1, 2017
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Dear SYBA Families, The Smithfield Youth Basketball Association is looking for your support. Next week, on May 16th at 7pm at Smithfield Town Hall, the Town Council has on its agenda a discussion about funds that would support the reconstruction of the Anna McCabe Basketball Courts. These two courts were, at one time, the premier courts to play on in Rhode Island and for the past four summers we as an organization have held our Summer League upon them. As you may have noticed the courts are now in desperate need of repair - each Spring seems to bring more and more cracks in the concrete and more rust and disrepair to the chain link fence surrounding the area. A few of the lights surrounding the courts are no longer working as well making it more and more difficult to play games on their surfaces. The funds being discussed would not be a let's-just-patch-them-up band-aid either, but a full reconstruction of the two courts, including new concrete, fencing, lights, concessions and bathrooms. The time has come to give back to our kids and create a safe area to play and enjoy with friends and family and so we need your support to make sure this budget passes. PLEASE, if you can support the cause and make this meeting, we can show the Town Council how much improving these courts means to the people of Smithfield not only for SYBA's Summer League but for all residents to be proud of and enjoy year round. Please feel free to spread the news about this meeting; it would be very much appreciated. Thank you, SYBA Board of Directors
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Posted by Damien Edsall, Created Thu May 11, 2017
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Parents in the Stands What can be better than watching your child play in a youth sport? It’s a special time in the lives of you and your child that should be cherished. The problem is this magical experience is getting ruined by parents in the stands. This week we’ll discuss five rules for parental support from the stands. In my ten years of coaching I have seen and heard about almost anything you can think of when it comes parental behavior. I’ve broken up fights, witnessed verbal abuse, and have seen the impact it has on kids. Before coaching, I was a referee for youth basketball for several years and again witnessed horrendous behavior by adults in the stands. This needs to change, as it is tarnishing the innocence and splendor of youth sports. Parents, the games are about the kids, not you. Be a proud parent, not an obnoxious one. Support your child without overwhelming them. Give them some breathing room to be a kid and enjoy the experience. Here are five guidelines to follow as a parent in the stands. 1) Don’t coach from the stands. Be seen and heard only shouting or cheering positive words. Your child doesn’t need you to coach from the stands; they already have one on the bench. Smile at your child during the game. You’d be surprised what a smile and simple nod of approval will do for your son or daughter’s esteem. Parents must trust the coach and allow him or her to do the job at hand. They don’t need your help from the stands during game. If you don’t trust the coach, it’s time to find another team. 2) Don’t belittle other players or the officials. No parent would stand for another adult calling out or criticizing their child. This is how many fights start in the stands. So let’s just avoid this altogether and stop critiquing other people’s children. After all, they’re just kids, not professionals. As for officials, the vast majority of them are in it for the right reasons. They love the sport and want to give back while making a little bit of money. I know from firsthand experience as a youth official how awful parents can be in the stands. Officials will miss calls– they are human– so don’t work yourself up into a frenzy arguing calls the entire game; it’s embarrassing for your child. When was the last time a call was overturned because of some parent’s complaint during the game? I don’t remember one either. 3) Provide positive support after the game. The last thing your son or daughter wants or needs after a game is for you to criticize everything they just did. Unfortunately I have seen this take place and the negative psychological effect it has on kids. Parents should avoid critiquing other players and coaches after game. Doing so is not going to foster sportsmanship or a team-first attitude with your child. However, parents should discuss the positives from the game and any life lessons that can be learned from it. Emphasize the fun of the game at every opportunity and if your child is not having fun, it’s time for a serious discussion as to why. Do they no longer enjoy it? Is there too much pressure on them? Find out. 4) Remember that it’s all about the experience. The ultimate goal of participating in youth sports should be for all involved to have a positive experience. It’s not about the wins and losses. Rather it’s about the memories made, life lessons learned, and the relationships built. Sports can do so many positive things for kids throughout their lives. We cannot ruin this opportunity for them. It’s about the kids and making their experience memorable for the rest of their lives. It’s not about the adults. 5) Model the behavior you expect. Would you be proud of your child if they sat in the stands and ridiculed others, shouted verbal obscenities, and started physical confrontations? Of course not. So then why do we think it’s okay for us as adults to do so? It’s really rather simple, we must model the behavior that you expect from your own child. Our lasting legacy will be measured through the generations that will follow us. We can use sport in a positive way to raise another great generation. What are some other parental guidelines you feel are appropriate for youth sports? As always, thanks for reading, have a great week, and be an RGP today! ~Kyle
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Posted by Michael Lawton, Created Sun Mar 12, 2017, Updated Sun Mar 12, 2017
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