Boys: 4th-9th Grade & Girls: 3rd-5th Grade
Join the Spartans Basketball Club’s competitive environment, powered by the organization that helped create basketball!
The YMCA Spartans Basketball Club is a premier youth sports program committed to developing young athletes into skilled players and exceptional individuals. With experienced coaches, elite training, and a supportive community, we foster a competitive environment where players can thrive while upholding our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.
Why Join us?
Expert Coaching
Our knowledgeable and passionate coaching staff is dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential through personalized training, skill development, strength and conditioning education, and team-oriented concepts.
Competitive Opportunities
Compete against top level competition in leagues, tournaments and showcases, providing valuable exposure and growth opportunities.
Character Development
We prioritize character development, teaching valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship, along with our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
Supportive Community
Join a supportive community of players, coaches and parents who share a common passion for basketball and a commitment to success.
Meet the Coaches
Hello, my name is Kristopher Quinones, a professional basketball coach and trainer with an extensive background in the sport. Notably, my goal is to instill our youth with lifelong skills using basketball as their foundation to build a well-rounded individual on and off the court.
I am committed to the success and growth of our youth using my exceptional skills and achievements, that include:
• Establishing high school basketball career as a 4-year varsity athlete
• Former Lead trainer and program coordinator for Taby Basket in Stockholm, Sweden
• Assistant coach and development coach for Value Works School of Basketball in Tokyo, Japan
• Former Skills coach for Kawasaki city Super Sonics boys & Girls 14u, 12u in Kanagawa, Japan
• FIBA coaches’ certificate
• Former Co-founder and lead trainer of Trust Nation Basketball Academy
• Founder and trainer of Your Blueprint Sports Management & Consulting
• Former Sports Supervisor at the Winter Park YMCA
Hello, my name is Anthony Clayton, an experienced Sports and Fitness trainer, and seasoned basketball coach. My purpose in life is to pour my passion and education of Sports and Fitness into the lives of our youth and provide opportunities to excel in life on and off the playing fields!
- 2 years lettered at Edgewater High School basketball
- Associate in Arts Degree in Health & Fitness at Valencia College
- Bachelors in science in Exercise & Sports Sciences at Keiser University
- Former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Montverde Academy
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM (NASM-CPT)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES)
- Group Personal Training Specialist (NASM-GPTS)
- Youth Exercise Specialist (NASM-YES)
- 15 years as a YMCA Volunteer Coach
- YMCA employed Sports Trainer
- Former Sports Coordinator at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA
Hello, my name is Eduardo Emmanuelli, I started playing basketball at a young age and eventually played semi-professional in Puerto Rico. Now, as a dedicated basketball coach, my mission is to help athletes improve their skills and reach their full potential.
My goal with Spartans Basketball Club is to provide young YMCA players the opportunity to compete at a high level while upholding our Core Values.
- I focus on building strong fundamentals, enhancing basketball IQ, and fostering teamwork.
- I’m passionate about creating a competitive yet supportive environment where athletes can grow both on and off the court.
- Ultimately, I strive to help each player achieve their personal best and reach their goals.
Spartan Basketball Club Season Information
Our season can include a combination of tournaments, showcases and sanctioned games.
January 11 & 18, 2025 Tryouts ($35 tryout fee)
January 2025– December 2025 Season Duration
January 19-25, 2024 Orientation Week
Week of January 27, 2025 Workouts/Practices Start
Mid to Late February Tournaments Start (dates vary)
There will be two team practices during the week, 1-1.5 hours in length (based on age), plus 30 minutes dedicated to Strength & Conditioning each practice day, and a 3rd practice session on Friday that focuses on Skill Development.
Games will be played over the weekends (primarily) outlined in the programs handbook but are subject to change. Tournaments are a guarantee of three games at varied times.
For teams that have chosen to organize on the basis of the athlete’s age, the AAU provides age/grade based competition in the divisions listed below following these eligibility requirements.
Proof of photo identification for eligibility must be available for review, by an AAU designee at all AAU licensed competitions. If the documents are not available the team is subject to removal from the competition.
Acceptable documents include any of the following:
- An unexpired Passport
- Valid Driver’s License
- Department of Motor Vehicles I.D. card issued within three (3) years
- Military Dependent I.D.
- The current year school ID (2023-24) w/picture and a copy of a birth certificate
- Electronic Age Verification through SportsAge ID (A one- time registration fee of only $15.00 covers 100% of all updating and processing fees for as long as an athlete participates in the AAU Boys Basketball Program).
- National Sports ID (A yearly fee of $10.00 validates your eligibility for licensed AAU events).
4th Grade Division Players in the 4th grade can be up to 11 years old but cannot be 12 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 5th grade who want to play down into the 4th grade divisions cannot be 11 before 08/01/2025.
5th Grade Division Players in the 5th grade can be up to 12 years old but cannot be 13 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 6th grade who want to play down into the 5th grade division cannot be 12 before 08/01/2025.
6th Grade Division Players in the 6th grade can be up to 13 years old but cannot be 14 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 7th grade who want to play down into the 6th grade division cannot be 13 before 08/01/2025.
7th Grade Division Players in the 7th grade can be up to 14 years old but cannot be 15 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 8th grade who want to play down into the 7th grade division cannot be 14 before 08/01/2025.
8th Grade Division Players in the 8th grade can be up to 15 years old but cannot be 16 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 9th grade who want to play down into the 8th grade division cannot be 15 before 08/01/2025.
9th Grade Division Players in the 9th grade can be up to 16 years old but cannot be 17 before 06/01/2025. *Grade Exception* Players in the 10th grade who want to play down into the 9th grade division cannot be 16 before 08/01/2025.
Q: What is the Spartan Basketball Club at the YMCA about?
A: The YMCA Spartans Basketball Club is a competitive program providing an opportunity for players to compete at a high level while also displaying our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Q: What age groups are offered?
A: The divisions are:
- Boys (4th – 9th grade)
- Girls (3rd – 5th grade, only if we could field a team)
Q: What does competitive basketball offer?
A: Competitive basketball offers:
- Experienced coaches in basketball as well as strength & conditioning
- Competitive opportunities against top level competition in leagues, tournaments, and showcases
- Growth opportunities & valuable exposure
- Character development
- Community support system
Q: How can my child participate in competitive basketball at the YMCA?
A: There is a yearly tryout on January 11th and 18th. To attend, your child must be registered, and there is a $35 fee.
Q: How long is the season/commitment?
A: January through December.
Q: How many practices are there per week?
A: There will be two team practices during the week, each lasting 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on age), plus 30 minutes dedicated to strength and conditioning on each practice day. Additionally, there will be a third practice session on Friday focused on skill development.
Q: What days are the tournaments, and how many games will there be?
A: All tournaments will start on either Friday or Saturday and will end on Sunday. Each team is guaranteed to play at least three games.
Q: What is the financial commitment for competitive basketball?
A: Dues and fees are as follows:
- $35 Tryout Fee (does not guarantee placement on the team)
- $22 Annual AAU Membership Fee
- $200 Monthly Subscription Fee (drafted on the 1st day of each month)
- We are working with our vendor, Augusta Sportswear, to create a one-of-a-kind, fully customized uniform set for athletes, including their personalized numbers. Pricing will be provided upon team selection.
*Please note: All tournaments charge for entry for spectating the event per day.
Q: What does the Monthly Subscription Fee entail?
A: It will maintain the player’s spot on the team and guarantee the all-around Basketball Club experience with three practices per week, strength and conditioning training, film study, and experienced coaches, with the goal of creating an environment to take the players talents to the next level.
Q: How do I cancel, if necessary?
A: First, a parent/guardian must schedule a meeting with one of the coaches. After the meeting, a program cancellation form will be filled out by the coaches. Note: this must be completed 30 days before the 1st of the month draft day, or the current month’s subscription will draft for the next month.
Q: What are the Transportation & Travel Fees?
A: Participants and their families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from practices, games, and any travel events. Parents and participants may be responsible for covering travel expenses associated with tournaments or away games, as outlined by the program. This includes entry of spectators into tournaments.