Thank you for trusting us to provide a high-quality, positive basketball experience for your child. We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community!

As practices and skills training begin this week and games on Saturday, October 10, we'd like to share a few reminders to help your family have a successful and fun season — both on and off the court.

🏀 Our Mission

At Alodia, we focus on Developing the Next Generation of Leaders through Sports. Basketball is a powerful platform for teaching life lessons like teamwork, discipline, and resilience.

✅ Tips for a Positive Season

Model Respect & Positivity

• Praise effort — not just wins — and encourage respect for teammates, opponents, referees, coaches, and Alodia staff.
• Never criticize coaches, referees, or anyone in front of children. They're doing their best, just like your child.
• It is better to be KIND than right.

Be a Great Sports Parent

• One of the main reasons children stop playing sports? The car ride home.
• The 10 words every young athlete wants to hear: “I love watching you play and am proud of you.”
• When emotions run high, consider waiting 24 hours before offering constructive feedback to your child, a coach, a referee, or anyone. This pause often leads to more productive conversations.
• Additional tips can be found on the season information page or by clicking HERE.

Support Coaches & Referees

• Coaches volunteer their time and energy — please show appreciation and give grace.
• Referees won’t get every call right, but they deserve respect. Please model the behavior you would want a parent to have if your own child was officiating!
• Seek to understand and give benefit of the doubt - great for diffusing (versus escalating) conflict...and emotions.

Stay Present & Enjoy the Moment

• Time goes by fast. Cheer loudly, smile often, and connect with other families.
• Consider getting involved — coaching, keeping score, or running the clock. This ROI (Return on Involvement) makes a big difference.

Need help at any time during the season?

• Alodia Supervisors wearing Alodia shirts are on-site at all practices and games.
• Please make us aware of situations so that we can help during the season versus after the fact.
• You can also reach us any time by email, text, or phone.

💡 Final Thought

Life is about choices. While we cannot control what happens to us, we CAN control how we respond.

We know questions may come up. Please trust the process. Our programs have been refined over many seasons...and we're always improving. Know that our team is always here to help.

Thank you for joining us. Let’s keep making it a great season — both on and off the court!

Norman Schippers

President and Founder

Alodia Basketball Academy