Diocese of Pittsburgh Boys Basketball

Play Like A Champion Coach Clinics - August 24, 2019 9:00 AM to Noon, November 16, 2019 9:00 AM to Noon, March 7, 2019 9:00 AM to Noon, all at St. Paul Seminary; There will also be "Advanced Clinics" for coaches who have already attended a Coach Clinic - these will expand upon the Play Like a Champion philosophy and provide experienced coaches with ongoing development opportunities - October 24, 7:00-9:00 PM, Play Like A Champion Advanced; February 20, 7:00-9:00 PM, Play Like A Champion Advanced/Post-season Meeting, all at St. Paul Seminary

This year the Diocese of Pittsburgh will continue its partnership with the Play Like a Champion Today educational series. Play Like a Champion Today is a national coach and parent education program designed specifically to elevate the culture of Catholic school-sponsored sports. Crafted by leaders in the fields of sport psychology, coaching education, Catholic theology and moral development, Play Like a Champion works in partnership with our schools to enable the athletic experience to be a missionary tool to develop our youth physically, socially, morally and spiritually; RSVP to Gary W. Roney, Diocesan Athletic Director (412-456-3090, sports@diopitt.org) - Flyer and Announcement Letter

Congratulations to Blessed Trinity Academy who represented the Pittsburgh Diocese in the State Playoffs held by the Scranton Diocese. They placed 3rd in the competition!

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Pittsburgh Diocesan Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Champions!

St. Kilian
Class A
JV Champions

St. Bede
Class B
JV Champions

Blessed Trinity Academy
Class A
Varsity Champions

St. Joseph
Class B
Varsity Champions

Have a good summer - see you all next season!

Keystone Oaks High School Inaugural Coaching Clinic - Saturday, October 5, 2019; Location: Keystone Oaks High School, 1000 Kelton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA; Cost: $75 per coach with $15 discount per coach from same school; We recommend you pre-register for this event and if you have questions, please contact Phil McGivney (412-576-7298, philmcgivney@gmail.com); See the attached flyer - Flyer

No league games are scheduled.

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Tournaments (9)

Seneca Valley will be hosting the Coach S Boys Basketball Shootout for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades on December 6, 7, 13, and 14. The shootout is a 3 game guarantee. Entry fee is $200 per team. See the attached flyer - Flyer

Saint Anne School invites you to our 27th Annual Turkey Shoot Tournament - November 21-24 (Thursday to Sunday); Boys & Girls; Location: St. Anne School 4040 Willow Ave Castle Shannon, PA 15234 All teams play 2 games; Entry Fee: $100/team; Checks payable to “Saint Anne Athletic Association”; For more information contact Rich Unger, Saint Anne School Athletic Director (412.443.5601, runger@2badcats.com); See the attached flyer - Flyer and Registration Form

Divine Mercy Academy Fall Kick-Off Tournament - November 7-10 at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville, PA. Looking for JV Boys, Varsity Girls, JV Girls and Jumpstart teams; $150 per team and multi-team discount available; Visit dmaathletics.org for more info or contact Terri Sapos at dmaathleticspgh@gmail.com - Flyer

Aquinas Academy 7th-8th Grade Tip-Off Basketball Tournament - November 14-16, 2019; We will have 6 boys and 6 girls teams; All teams are guaranteed 3 games; Boys teams will play twice on Thursday, November 14 and girls teams will play twice on Friday, November 15; Games on Thursday and Friday will be used to seed teams for a single-loss elimination tournament for both boys and girls on Saturday, November 16; $150 check is payable to Aquinas Academy by November 1, which includes Trophies and Tournament T-shirts for players and coaches (max of 15 per team); Please see flyer for more information - Flyer

TD Sports November Tournament - November 15, 16, and 17; All games played at South Fayette High School; All tournaments guarantee 2 games; Entry fee is $145.00 per team; First Place-15 Championship T-Shirts and 2 Coaches Shirts; Second Place-15 Finalist T-Shirts and 2 Coaches Shirts - See the attached flyer - Flyer

St. Thomas More 12th Annual Fall Harvest Tournament (2019) - Varsity Thursday-Sunday Nov 7-10 and JV Thursday-Sunday Nov 14-17; Separate Boys and Girls Divisions each week, Diocesan "A" League Tournament; Registration Fee $150 per team with multiple team discounts; Please see attached flyer for details - Flyer and Registration Form

Blessed Trinity Academy Classic – Varsity and JV Boys – Nov 2-9 – Diocesan “Class A” League Tournament, Registration Fee $150 per team; Please see attached flyer for details - Flyer and Registration Form

This year marks the 34th Anniversary of the OLSH 7th and 8th Grade Tip-Off Tournament and, once again, we hope that you will begin your season with us. We will again be hosting two separate divisions, a Varsity “A” division and a Varsity “B” division (B division teams may choose to play up). On Championship Monday, December 2, we will crown the winners of both divisions. We’re excited to have you, your team, families and friends help us bring in the season. Throughout the years, this tournament has offered a lot of exciting memories for teams, cheerleading squads, and basketball fans. We hope to continue those special memories. The dates for the 2019 OLSH Tip-Off Tournament are Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 2. See the attached flyer for complete information - Flyer

St. Gregory's Annual Cold Turkey Shootout Basketball Tournament (2019) - Friday-Sunday Nov 15-17 and Friday-Sunday Nov 22-24; Separate Boys and Girls JV & Varsity Brackets (Diocesan "B" Teams Only); Registration Fee $140 per team with multiple team discounts; Please see attached flyer for details - Flyer and Registration Form

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NORWIN YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL FALL CLINIC - Camp is for ALL boys entering Grades 3-8; September 28, 2019; 10:00 am-11:30 am - Grades 3-5; 11:30 am-1:OO pm - Grades 6-8; COST: $30 dollars for one camper, $40 for walk-ins, $45 dollars for two campers from the same family; *ONLY 50 participants will be accepted for each session; See the attached flyer - Flyer and Registration Form

The McConnell Academy at Cool Springs (3001 Cool Springs Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234) is head by legendary Pennsylvania Coach Tim McConnell and his team. We provide a state of the art Basketball training program that specializes in fundamentals and player development for Boys and Girls in Grades K – 9. All of our players work directly with Coach McConnell and Coach Rico to improve their overall skills within all elements of Basketball. In addition to our weekly Academy sessions, we also offer seasonal leagues and tournaments! See the attached flyer or contact Eliza at 412-918-0295 or basketball@playcoolsprings.com. - Flyer

The Scoring Factory was founded in 2009 to fill the need for advanced training and skills development in the Pittsburgh area. Our extensive coaching staff includes experts in all aspects of the game. From personal training sessions, to our skills clinics, there is something for every player to become their best. Visit our web site for information on our current programs, our Sunday Skills Clinics, and our unique Academy. Come see our new locatio in Shadyside Academy. Our Academy vigorously promotes individual growth within a team environment, creating versatile and complete basketball players. Our objective is long-term player development and creating a brighter future for Pittsburgh's basketball landscape. Academy players are exposed to professional instruction through consistent and intense practices and scrimmages. See the attached Flyer - Flyer

Maximum Hoops Player Development includes year-round basketball camps, workouts, and clinics for boys & girls of all ages. Focusing on expert teaching and coaching, by former college players and coaches, our mission is to help your athlete maximize their development on and off of the court. Current offerings listed here: http://www.maximumhoops.com/

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