Our Spring/Summer Flyer is now available. To get a copy, go to Forms, (at the top of this page) and select Flyers, Forms & Handouts.

 The three documents are:

• Registration Form / Photo Release Form
• Consent, Acknowledgement of Risk, Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement
• Authorization for Emergency Treatment

These documents, when completed, should be brought to the first session that you attend. You can access these documents by going to Forms (located at the top of this page) and selecting Flyers, Forms & Handouts.

If you are wondering what you should bring to the 1st Spring/Summer Session, go to Pages (located at the top of this page) and select 1st Session Information. We've created a list for you.

Congratulations . . . Maddee McGee (Granby Memorial HS) on being named to the 2018-19 NCCC All League Team for the third straight year. The team is selected by the league's coaches. Along with being named to the 2017-18 NCCC All League Team she was selected for 2017-18 CT All State honors.

Water is our basic nutrient and serves several important functions for our body. With the heat of the season, and the intensity that you put forth in your workouts, it is very important to drink plenty of water. We encourage you to make sure you are well hydrated before you attend the sessions and to continue to bring your own water to the sessions, so you can continue to replace what is lost in your workout.

Some guidelines for the amount of water you should consume before, during and after workouts are outlined in an article called, "Athletes: The Importance of Good Hydration", from FamilyDoctor.org. This article can be found by going to Pages (located at the top of this page) and selecting Nutrition Information.

Many of our attendees wanted to know what they could do at home, on days the BYTA did not have a training session. So the BYTA staff has put together a series of workouts for that purpose. To view them, go to the Pages (located at the top of this page) and select Backyard Workout Series. To print individual copies of each workout for your personal use, go to Forms (located at the top of this page) and select Flyers, Forms & Handouts.

The Links To YouTube Videos section contains links to some great videos. You'll find a collection of varied video topics, along with the link to each video. The duration of each video and a brief description are also included. The videos fall into three categories . . . tutorials, drills and workouts, or some combination of the three. To access this section, go to the Pages (located at the top of this page) and select Links To YouTube Videos.

HoopSkills.com Tips can be found by go to Pages (located at the top of this page) and is brought to you from www.hoopskills.com. The time you take to read these tips will be well worth it and they could contribute to you becoming a better player.

Our Nutrition Information section can be found by going to Pages (located at the top of this page). You'll find four articles there. The first article discusses the importance of good hydration and gives suggestions on the amount of water you should consume before, during and after an athletic event. The other three articles can help you to make intelligent choices concerning your nutrition. They can also help you to choose the right foods when preparing for an athletic event. To print out copies of these articles for your personal use, go to Forms (located at the top of this page) and choose Flyers, Forms & Handouts.

Take a look at our Links To Basketball Articles & Videos by going to About (located at the top of this page). You'll discover several great articles and videos there that we think you will find helpful. Some topics deal with tips and drills on shooting, foul shooting and dribbling. Other topics deal with visualization, mental toughness, passion and confidence.

Take a look at the Photo Albums section by going to About (located at the top of this page). You may be surprised to find yourself in action at our sessions. Look at some of the albums that honor the achievements that some of our past and present attendees have achieved. Use the drop down menu at the top of the Photo Albums page to make your selection from the various albums.

• Go to the mail box labeled E-mail (located at the middle left of this page).
• Select E-mail.  
• Fill in the Contact Us Form that appears.
• Select Send Message.
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