Updated Friday, September 3, 2010 To help you locate and items, we try to highlight them for a week or so after they are placed or replaced.

The MCBA Board of Directors met Thursday, September 2^nd. This was the “budget setting” meeting. Everything from advertising through registration was decided.

MCBA Board Agenda

§ Welcome and Announcements

§ Recognize New Board Members/Seat Board (click HERE) – ten board members in attendance

§ Acknowledge Persons Wishing to Address the Board – no visitors attended the meeting

§ Review and Accept 2010/2011 MCBA Vendors

§ Gray Wolf – t-shirt awards

§ Mid Cities Sports – uniform jerseys and equipment

§ America’s Best – association’s photographer

§ Magnetsigns – multi-colored trailer signs

§ Trophies & More – trophy and medallion awards

§ Review Scholarships

§ Quantity – set at 130 for this season (up from 115 for 2010 season)

§ Funding – self-sustaining through dedicated contributions (click HERE)

§ Presentation of 2010/2011 MCBA Budget – adopted (click HERE)

§ Update from MCBA President on Gym Rental Fee – remains the same as recent years, and waived for “scholarship” players

§ Determine Player Registration Fees for 2010/2011 Season – DECREASED by $5 per player

§ Discuss Advertising for 2010/2011 Season (click HERE)

§ School Flier – design approved (click HERE)

§ Quantity of Portable Signs – five

§ Web Site

§ Registration “Yard Signs” – design approved, purchase 100 (3-year supply)

§ Coaching Certification Changes – emphasis on the MCBA-conducted classroom version (major DEEMPHASIS on funding the “online” version)

§ Discuss any Potential Rule Changes for Presentation at Members’ Meeting – five proposals up for consideration (click HERE) have board backing

§ Review Requirements/Volunteers/Materials for Members’ Meeting and Registration – good to go

If you think you might be interested in becoming a league commissioner, click HERE for a memo letting prospects know how to contact MCBA’s president. Click HERE for reference information (description of duties, etc.) and click HERE for the modest compensation schedule we can offer (help covering things like missed meals, phone, gasoline). An additional “perk” is that any commissioner with a team affiliation (coach, parent) has “board priority” in September when practice sites/days/times are selected.

The annual Members’ Meeting to kick off the 2011 season is set for Bedford Boys Ranch Activity Center (BRAC) Saturday, September 25^th, 2:00pm. There are rule changes to vote upon. This is the first opportunity for prospective head coaches to sign up for practice sites (click HERE for a description, click HERE for the sites). Also, there’s distribution of advertising materials to take to the schools (click HERE for our needs), signing up to assist with player registration (click HERE for a description), and so on. The agenda will be posted and all of last year’s coaches (both head and assistant) will receive a mailed invitation along with their coaching application early in September.

Click HERE for MCBA’s voting members, our head coaches (the 2010 season) and current board members.

Over the course of the summer, and then up until we begin our 2011 playing season, NYSCA notifies coaches when their coaching certification needs to be renewed.

MCBA will automatically take care of these, for coaches that return to us in the fall, and pay the fees. That could be for up to about 150 potential returning coaches. We expect to cut a single check, likely in mid-December (before practices begin), after teams are formed.

If a coach needs recertification before our next season begins, for a sport other than MCBA basketball, then he or she is obliged to pay his or her own fee. MCBA can NOT reimburse individuals if they choose to pay the fee ($20) themselves.

Click HERE for the National Federation of State High School Associations 2010-2011 basketball rule changes. Click HERE for a discussion of the rule changes and the NFHS “Points of Emphasis.”

League	Sportsmanship Scholarship	Coach of the Year
Rookie Boys First Grade	Casey Novelo – Bulldogs	Bill Lovell – Lakers
Rookie Boys Second Grade	Ben Crawford – Mustangs	Larry Wells – Little Mavs
Junior Boys Third Grade	Jordique Vincent – Celtics	Alex Moreno – Pistons
Junior Boys Fourth Grade	Kenneth Reeves – Tar Heels	David Von Luckner – Vipers
Major Boys Fifth Grade	Boston Billings – Celtics	Andy Leonard – Boomtown Rats
Major Boys Sixth Grade	Cade Hutchinson – Red Raiders	Alan Burkett – Longhorns
Senior Boys	Kalen McFadden – Express Ricky West – Warriors	Robbie Rodgers – Blackhawks David Draper – Nuggets
Rookie Girls	Hiral Dhruve – Dream	Paul Duckworth – Lakers
Junior Girls Third Grade	Emma Speegle – Mystics	Kendrix Wilson – Sun Rockets
Junior Girls Fourth Grade	Erin Keohane – Lady Brahmas	Alan Burkett – Lady Brahmas
Major Girls	Nina Flores – Red Hots	Morgan Burkhart – Eagles

Sportsmanship scholarships are awarded annually in memory of Louise Koontz, former Junior Girls’ Commissioner, and Bill Rippy, long-time MCBA President. Recipients are invited to return the following season without paying a registration fee, if they have eligibility remaining (not yet in the 9th grade).

Our web site has a search engine feature. Try it: Click HERE to search MCBA’s Web Site. A new window will open.

This search engine scans through the files on this web site “now,” which makes updates (especially additions) show up immediately: We do not use a “cache.” A search for “bobby smith” might take about 8-10 seconds.

MCBA has published Frequently Asked Questions since 1999-2000.

Click HERE for the 2010-2011 edition, which is still a work in progress and won’t be finalized until after the September 25th members’ meeting when it’s possible rules will change and those changes could affect some of the “answers.”

Thinking ahead to October registration and the 2011 season, RETURNING players’ options based on current MCBA rules (reference: MCBA Rules 2.0 and 3.0):

The 2010 season’s first graders (RB1, some RG) normally stay together in the second grade Rookie League (RB2 or RG), but may be reassigned. Second grade teams are formed by “consensus” of the commissioner and coaches with “neighborhoods” and “buddies” given maximum consideration. The 2010 season’s second graders (RB2, some RG) form NEW teams in the third grade Junior League (JB3 or JG3). No more that TWO “protected players” per team and the rest thru a “blind draw” WITHOUT regard to “buddy” or “car pooling” preferences. NO EXCEPTIONS, no refunds if you’re not on the same team as your buddy. The 2010 season’s third graders (JB3 and JG3) normally stay together in the fourth grade Junior League (JB4 or JG4). A returning player, with his/her parent desiring to be a HEAD coach, may become the first “protected player” on a NEW team. Any other RETURNING player may “go back into the blind draw” which is his/her ONLY option, NO EXCEPTIONS. In other words, if you played on “team A” this season, and you wish to be on another team with another coach, you must “take your chances in the draw.” The 2010 season’s fourth graders (JB4 and JG4) form NEW teams in the fifth grade Major League (MB5 or MG5). No more that TWO “protected players” per team and the rest thru a “blind draw” WITHOUT regard to “buddy” or “car pooling” preferences. NO EXCEPTIONS, no refunds if you’re not on the same team as your buddy.

The 2010 season’s fifth graders (MB5, some MG) normally stay together in the sixth grade Major League (MB6 or MG6). A returning player, with his/her parent desiring to be a HEAD coach, may become the first “protected player” on a NEW team. Any other RETURNING player may “go back into the blind draw” which is his/her ONLY option, NO EXCEPTIONS. In other words, if you played on “team A” in this season, and you wish to be on another team with another coach, you must “take your chances in the draw.” The 2010 season’s sixth graders (MB6) are encouraged to register for the Senior League (SB) in October. Just how many players register – the “numbers” – will determine if there are separate seventh and eighth grade leagues. Currently, “consensus” is used to form teams. A coach may “protect” no more than TWO players. Teams will be formed in the best interests of as many players as possible, trying to level the playing field. This process is “inexact” and MCBA is receptive to inquiries. The 2010 season’s seventh graders (some SB) probably stay together in the Senior League (SB), if they wish. They may find themselves on newly-formed teams. The 2010 season’s eighth graders (some SB) have completed their eligibility to play with MCBA. Good luck making your ninth grade school teams.

NEW players (those that did not participate in MCBA during the 2010 season) enter the grade-appropriate/gender-appropriate league, either through the “blind draw” or as a “protect” (subject to the limitations of protected players). The Frequently Asked Questions contain an outline of how the “blind draw” is conducted.

MCBA typically uses the H-E-B ISD school calendar as a guide, adjusting our schedule to begin following Winter Break and end with a week to spare before Spring Break. Click HERE for a printable version. The MCBA 2010-2011 calendar:

§ Annual kick-off members’ meeting Saturday, September 25 (rule change proposals, practice site assignments, registration and advertising help, etc.).

§ Player registration Saturdays and Tuesdays, October 9, 12, 16, 19 and 23, plus another Saturday, November 6, for possible late registration.

§ Player draw (team formation) Saturday, November 20.

§ Place the uniform order between November 22 and December 1 (in plenty of time to assure delivery before first practices).

§ Last day any player may register is Friday, December 17, and then only to fill out rosters up to 8 players per team.

§ On site (classroom) coaching clinics for NEW coaches in December (perhaps also in late November and/or early January). Returning coaches have their certifications renewed automatically.

§ Practice begins Monday, January 3, 2011.

§ Games on each Saturday from January 8 through February 26.

§ Post season tournament (March Madness) from Sunday, February 27 through Saturday, March 5.

§ A wrap-up members’ meeting, primarily for the election of officers, in April at a date to be determined.

In September, 2009, a rule change was enacted for the 2010 season that included a player’s experience (number of “seasons” played in organized basketball), along with his or her height, when Junior and Major League teams of third thru sixth graders were formed via the blind draw. We expected that this would help level the playing field, especially the third and fifth grades this year and with some effect on the fourth and sixth grades since the bulk of those teams would be returning. We anticipated that the full effect of the rule change would be seen in the 2011 season.

Girls:

It is difficult to measure the effect on our individual girls’ leagues since we had JG/MG in the 2007 season, JG/MG5/ MG6 in the 2008 and 2009 seasons, and JG3/JG4/MG this season (the grade levels were not identical).		2007 Season Average Spread	2008 Season Average Spread	2009 Season Average Spread	2010 Season Average Spread	Comment/observation
	All girls’ leagues	8.6	9.3	11.1	6.4	42% reduction over 2009, reversing a “trend” the past few seasons.

Boys:

For boys’ leagues, the point spreads in our tournaments the past four years show that the teams seem to have been “more equal” in the 2010 season.	League	2007 Season Average Spread	2008 Season Average Spread	2009 Season Average Spread	2010 Season Average Spread	Comment/observation
	JB3	8.3	5.8	7.9	7.4	Somewhat better than last season – a half-point per game.
	JB4	5.5	13.1	8.5	7.1	A mild surprise – almost a point a game better than 2009’s JB3 “moving up.”
	MB5	8.1	9.0	12.5	5.3	Significantly better than last season – over seven points a game.
	MB6	13.8	9.1	13.5	7.7	A big surprise – about five points a game better that 2009’s MB5 “moving up.”

This rule change appears to have had a positive effect on the balance between teams in each of the boys’ Junior and Major Leagues.

Overall:

Boys’ and girls’ leagues combined.	2007 Season Average Spread	2008 Season Average Spread	2009 Season Average Spread	2010 Season Average Spread	Comment/observation	In addition, for these boys’ and girls’ leagues, 47% of their 2010 tournament games were won by “underdogs.” In 2007, 35% of Junior and Major League tournament games were won by lower-seeded teams.
	9.1	9.2	11.1	6.7	40% reduction over last season.

Click HERE for 2010’s game schedules and scores by league.

SCHEDULES & SCORES

Click HERE for 2010’s tournament information, including all results. Of the 144 games played, 64 of them (44.4%) were so-called “upsets.” That’s why we played the games and didn’t mail in the presumed results!

Click league name below for complete team rosters for the 2010 season.

RB1 – Rookie Boys, First Grade	MB5 – Major Boys, Fifth Grade	RG – Rookie Girls, First and Second Grades
RB2 – Rookie Boys, Second Grade	MB6 – Major Boys, Sixth Grade	JG3 – Junior Girls, Third Grade
JB3 – Junior Boys, Third Grade	SB – Senior Boys, Seventh and Eighth Grades	JG4 – Junior Girls, Fourth Grade
JB4 – Junior Boys, Fourth Grade		MG – Major Girls, Fifth and Sixth Grades

Click HERE for all coaches, head and assistant, whose applications have been received, processed and certified (2010 season).

Click HERE for the list of our teams, by league (with head coaches names and jersey/number colors included) (2010 season).

Click HERE for the list of players (2010 season).

For MCBA’s 2010 (the past season) annual budget, click HERE. After adoption, $2500 in “sponsorships” was pledged. We also increased the number of “scholarships” to 115 and all were awarded before registration ended.

We routinely produce a “Quick Status Report” from our records following key events, one page that shows us “where we stand.” Click HERE for end-of-season status reports since 2005, working backwards from the most current season.

Click HERE for a registration analysis (size of leagues) each season since 1996. Click HERE to see where our players attended school (demographic) each season since 2005.

MCBA has many informational materials for reference:

Document	HTML Version	PDF Version	Changed for 2010-2011 Season?
MCBA’s Bylaws †	Click	Click	Not yet
MCBA’s Rules †	Click	Click	Not yet
Player Draw Rule Explanations †	Click	Click
Rookie League Rules Summary †	Click	Click
Junior League Rules Summary †	Click	Click
Major League Rules Summary †	Click	Click
Senior League Rules Summary †	Click	Click
Coaching Box Rule †	Click	Click	Minor edit
Player Participation Policy †	Click	Click
Criminal Background Check Policy for Coaches †	Click	Click
MCBA’s Awards Policy †	Click	Click
Post-Season Tournament Notes †	Click	Click
Background information about our tournaments	Click	Click
Rules and Conduct at Practices †	Click	Click
Reference for Clock Keepers and Scorekeepers †	Click	Clock Keepers Scorekeepers
A simple check list for MCBA coaches †	Click	Click	Minor edit
Often Heard Gripes (by kids!) †	Click	Click
Attachment to License (“contract”) †	n/a	Click	Yes
Nonschool Use of School Facilities †	Click	Click
Calendar of Events †	Click	Click	Yes
Practice Session Selection Memo	Click	Click School Map †
Reference material primarily for MCBA’s Commissioners	Click	Reference Compensation
Reference material primarily for MCBA’s Coaches	Click	Click	Yes
Discussion of uniform colors and numbers	Click	Click	Updated
Credit Card Policy	Click	Click

† Most of the items listed above, and several others, are included in Reference Information for MCBA’s Coaches and Officials, 2010-2011 Season, which is a “work in progress” and won’t be final until the September 25th annual members’ meeting considers possible Bylaws and Rules changes. Click HERE for the cover and click HERE for the content. These are in “booklet” form, intended to be printed on both sides of the paper, folded and stapled (the pages appear out of order unless printed the way designed). Head coaches receive a copy at the time of team formation.

These documents are available only in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF):

Coaches’ Application Form – no matter when a person wishes to become an MCBA coach, he or she must complete and submit these three pages last revised 8/31/2009 Player Registration Forms – We use a GIRL’S Form and a BOY’S Form to avoid mistakes (weird things used to happen!) last revised 5/16/2010

“Block” a Team or Coach rev. 6/7/2009 Scholarship Policy and Sample Form rev. 9/2/2010 To go along with the MCBA Player Participation Policy: Worksheet to help plan player substitution and playing time rev. 7/25/2009 Click HERE for a completed example

National Federation Instructions for Scorers and Timers rev. 5/5/2010 National Federation Basketball Signals rev. 9/17/2009 National Federation Basketball Uniforms Specifications rev. 4/22/2010 National Federation 2010-11 Basketball Rules Changes rev. 5/5/2010 National Federation 2010-11 Points of Emphasis rev. 5/17/2010 National Federation Basketball Court Diagram rev. 9/3/2009 National Federation Technical Foul Penalty Summary rev. 10/2/2008

If you have a question for MCBA, send us a note by clicking HERE and we will attempt to get you an answer. Realize that responses are rarely immediate so, please, be patient.

MCBA’s Board of Directors Comments to individual officers/commissioners can be sent via e-mail links.

Comments about this web site are always welcome. Send the “webmaster” a note by clicking HERE.

	MCBA rents the facilities of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. H-E-B ISD waives gym rental fees ($20 per player in recent seasons) for all “scholarship” recipients attending District schools (100 or so youth annually). The school district’s direct link to weather info is http://schoolctr.hebisd.edu/weather.
		Unless specifically altered, the basketball rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) are followed. Use this link to order the 2010-2011 Basketball Rules Book (provided free to new head coaches at the time of team formation in November). [Item #: BKRB11; Retail Price: $7.20 plus shipping.]
	ALL MCBA coaches are certified through the National Association of Youth Sports (NAYS). MCBA’s Coach Certification Clinician conducts about 5-6 classroom clinics for our prospective coaches in December, after teams are formed but before practices begin. Use this link to find out about the Coaches Certification Program (NYSCA) (fees paid by the coach-candidate, not MCBA, once games began).
	Dick’s Sporting Goods, in Northeast Mall, is a substantial Association Sponsor.
	America’s Best Sports Photography is our photographer and a substantial Association Sponsor.
These long-time vendors have provided significant cost savings and exceptional service to our association over the years.
	Many of the forms/documents MCBA uses are available in PDF so that, no matter your computer system, they can be printed in a uniform way. Click on the Get Adobe Reader icon for a free download.

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