Shirley C. Heim Middle School

Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected to the SHMS Girls Basketball Team!
For those of you who did not make the team, please understand this was a very difficult decision to make, and do not give up on basketball if it is something you really care about. Please please please try out again next year!

(Names are in alphabetical order by last name)

Olivia Amaro

Lily Brunner

Quinn Clark

Reagan Coates

Breahna Cole

Allison Gryder

Blair Hill

Aubrey Jackson

Shelby Pickel

Amaryllis Robertson

Katelyn Strom

Madisyn Tuck

A'nya Woods

Students being offered manager's positions will be notified on the morning of Friday, 10/14. 

We will be holding our first practice Monday, 10/17 from 4:15-6:15. 

Tryouts for Girls Basketball will begin Tuesday, October 11, and will likely last for 3 days. We will hold try-outs from 4:15pm-6:15pm. Please provide a ride for your athlete no later than 6:30.
You must have a current VHSL physical dated May 1, 2022 or after to participate (A valid physical is good for one school year). After tryouts end, the team will be announced here the night of the last day of tryouts. 

If you're interested in joining the team, start working on your skills and knowledge of the game! We can't wait for the season to start!

Things coaches will be looking for:
      -Ability to dribble with each hand
      -Proper lay-up form (Right handed and Left handed)
      -Proper jump-shot form
      -Basic understanding of player positions 
      -Good Communication skills with teammates

Use the following links for helpful tips on improving your technique!
Ball Handling Development Drills
Chest/Bounce Passing
Lay-ups and Finishing Moves
Proper Shooting Form
Man-to-Man & Zone Defense

-Coach Smith and Coach Piston