Overview
North Bay Basketball Academy is committed to providing competitive opportunities to all athletes interested in improving their skills at the conclusion of their CYO, Recreation, or Middle School seasons. NBBA will offer a dual team structure, NBBA Select and NBBA Club, at each grade level.
Registration:
- The registration period is open through February 26.
- Late registration is possible provided uniforms are available. Please contact Kyle Winter at (415) 246-3473 or kyle@northbaybasketballacademy.com for late registration.
SELECT TEAM COST: $1,895
CLUB TEAM COST: $1,095
Program Details
Select Team Levels
In 2023, NBBA is creating a new color system for our select teams to help parents understand the level each team will play in when competing in tournaments. The order of the colors below are the same order of team levels.
Practice Schedule
All practices are scheduled in advance and players are expected to attend practices. Teams will normally practice twice per week for 90 minutes. Every effort will be made to follow practice schedules as closely as possible, however, things happen. Please be flexible and cooperative when practice schedules need to be changed.
As there are school activities and other commitments, which may conflict with practice from time to time, coaches will work with players and parents individually in those cases. To emphasize player responsibility, the player (and not the parent) who will miss a practice is expected to notify the coach ahead of time that he will miss practice and the reason why. Program basketball players are expected to commit themselves to a rigorous practice schedule, and their team depends on them to do so. Playing time will be affected by unexcused absences or tardiness.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Every effort will be made to maintain the practice schedule. However, NBBA will have to adapt to the needs of the Novato, San Rafael, and Tamalpais School Districts.
There will be no practices the week of April 10th-14th due to Spring Break.
SELECT TEAMS (March 6 – July 16):
3rd Grade
- Tues./Thur. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Davidson MS (Nunez)
4th Grade
- Tues./Thur. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Kent MS (K.Winter)
- Tues./Thur. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Davidson MS (Ratshin)
5th Grade:
- Tues./Thur. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Kent MS (Gaffaney)
- Mon./Wed. 6:00 – 7:30pm @ Terra Linda HS Main (Baker)
6th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Kent MS (Resnick / B. Johnson)
7th Grade:
- Tues./Thurs. 6:00 – 7:30pm @ Hamilton Gym (DeMaestri)
- Tues./Thurs. 7:30 – 9:00pm @ Kent MS (Gaffaney / K. Winter)
8th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 7:30 – 9:00pm @ Kent MS (B. Johnson / Huff)
- Tues./Thur. 4:30 – 6:00pm @ Hamilton Gym (DeMaestri)
CLUB TEAMS (March 6 – May 28)
2nd Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 5:00 – 6:30pm @ Terra Linda HS Old (R. Winter / Mosley)
3rd Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 5:30 – 7:00pm @ Hamilton Gym (Bacich / Larson)
4th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 5:30 – 7:00pm @ Hamilton Gym (Viramontes / Stan)
5th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 6:00 – 7:30pm @ Terra Linda HS Main (Solis / Walsh / Higuera)
6th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 7:30 – 9:00pm @ Terra Linda HS Old (Mosley)
7th Grade:
- Mon./Wed.. 7:30 – 9:00pm @ Terra Linda HS Old (Barfuss)
- Tues./Thurs.7:30 – 9:00pm @ Davidson MS (Nunez / Ratshin)
8th Grade:
- Mon./Wed. 7:00 – 8:30pm @ Hamilton Gym (A. Johnson / Bacich)
NBBA Coaching Staff
The vast majority of NBBA coaches are current or former North Bay varsity, assistant varsity, junior varsity or freshman coaches, as well as former college/pro players.
Parents are not allowed to coach their child in the NBBA program.
SELECT COACHES
- 3rd Grade:
- Jacob Nunez – Former Varsity Head Coach @ North Bay Christian Academy
- 4th Grade:
- Kyle Winter – NBBA Coach
- Jon Ratshin – Varsity Head Coach @ Novato HS
- 5th Grade:
- Tyler Gaffaney – Varsity Head Coach @ San Domenico School
- James Baker – Varsity Head Coach @ Terra Linda HS
- 6th Grade:
- Dave Resnick – NBBA Coach
- Brandon Johnson – JV Head Coach @ Redwood HS
- 7th Grade:
- Jay DeMaestri – Varsity Head Coach @ Redwood HS
- Tyler Gaffaney – Varsity Head Coach @ San Domenico School
- 8th Grade:
- Jay DeMaestri – Varsity Head Coach @ Redwood HS
- Brandon Johnson – JV Head Coach @ Redwood HS
- Ramon Huff – NBBA Coach
CLUB COACHES
- 2nd Grade:
- Rick Winter – Retired Varsity Head Coach @ Marin Catholic HS
- Jeremiah Mosley – JV Head Coach @ Archie Williams HS
- 3rd Grade:
- Tony Bacich – NBBA Coach
- Finn Larson – Freshman Asst. Coach @ San Marin HS
- 4th Grade:
- Rob Viramontes – Former Varsity Asst. Coach @ San Domenico School
- Cade Stan – JV Head Coach @ Vintage HS
- 5th Grade:
- David Solis – Varsity Asst. Coach @ Terra Linda HS
- Jack Walsh – NBBA Coach
- Joey Higuera – NBBA Coach
- 6th Grade:
- Jeremiah Mosley – JV Head Coach @ Archie Williams HS
- 7th Grade:
- Josh Barfuss – NBBA Coach
- Jacob Nunez – Former Varsity Head Coach @ North Bay Christian Academy
- Jon Ratshin – Varsity Head Coach @ Novato HS
- 8th Grade:
- Andy Johnson – Former Varsity Asst. Coach @ Novato HS
- Tony Bacich – NBBA Coach
What If I Play Another Sport?
It is possible for student-athletes to participate in the NBBA Travel Season while playing another spring sport. However, NBBA requires the student-athlete to meet the following requirements:
- Select Team: Over the course of the season, student-athletes must attend at least 25 practices, and 8 of the 11 tournaments.
- Club Team: Over the course of the season, student-athletes must attend at least 12 practices and 4 of the 6 tournaments.
Given the fact the costs for the team remain constant, the dues for the season remain the same.
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance may be available for certain circumstances of financial hardship. Families must apply and be qualified to receive assistance. The approval process will be evaluated by the NBBA administration. Full assistance is available in exceptionally rare situations.
- Financial Aid Request Form: Download Here (PDF)
Refund Policy
- Requested by February 27 = Full refund minus $250 deposit
- Requested February 28 or later = NO REFUNDS
- A season ending injury = A prorated credit for future NBBA activities.
- No refund will be granted due to an act of God, man made or natural disaster, pandemic, or a planned PG&E; power outage.
- NO EXCEPTIONS to the refund policy stated above.
Game Schedules
Select Teams (February 27 – July 16)
NBBA players with advanced fundamental skills who have committed themselves to becoming the best basketball players possible are invited to participate on NBBA Select. These players have excelled in their CYO, Recreation, or Middle School leagues and are amongst the best in their age/grade. They have committed to playing a longer season, through late July, and will be exposed to the best possible competition. This team will practice twice per week and will participate in local tournaments and/or out of state tournaments. The NBBA staff is very careful in placing an athlete on a team that best fits their individual skill level so they can play and develop.
| Date | Tournament/Location |
|---|---|
| March 25 - 26 Sat - Sun | Spring Tip-Off (San Francisco, CA) OR Select Events (Oakland, CA) OR NorCal Noise (Dublin, CA) |
| April 1 - 2 Sat - Sun | Spring Hoops Challenge (Oakland & Walnut Creek, CA) |
| April 22 - 23 Sat - Sun | Spring Classic (Marin, CA) |
| May 6 - 7 Sat - Sun OR May 20 - 21 Sat - Sun | Bay Area Spring Classic (Oakland & Walnut Creek, CA) OR Spring Shootout (Marin, CA) |
| May 13 Sat | Mother's Day Jam (Fairfield, CA) OR Go All Out Tourney (Martinez, CA) |
| May 27 - 28 Sat - Sun | Memorial Weekend Golden Gate Classic (Marin, Fairfield, San Francisco, CA) |
| June 3 - 4 Sat - Sun | Summer Bay Battle (East Bay, CA) |
| June 16 - 18 Fri - Sun | Coca-Cola Classic (Orange County, CA) |
| June 24 - 25 Sat - Sun | TBD (Bay Area, CA) |
| July 15 - 16 Sat - Sun | TBD (Bay Area, CA) |
| July 20 - 23 Thurs - Sun or July 22 - 23 Sat - Sun | Las Vegas Classic (Las Vegas, NV or TBD (Oakland, CA) |
Club Teams (February 28 – May 28)
NBBA players who are not placed on a Select team and are committed to developing their skills in an effort to compete competitively will participate on an NBBA Club team. This team will practice twice per week and will participate in local tournaments. The focus will be on fundamentals and preparing to excel at a higher level of competition. The purpose of the development program is to provide in-depth instruction with continued focus on fundamentals and skill development.
| Date | Tournament/Location |
|---|---|
| March 25 - 26 Sat - Sun | Spring Tip-Off (San Francisco, CA) OR Select Events (Oakland, CA) OR NorCal Noise (Dublin, CA) |
| April 1 - 2 Sat - Sun | Spring Hoops Challenge (Walnut Creek, CA) |
| April 22 - 23 Sat - Sun | Spring Classic (Marin, CA) |
| May 6 - 7* Sat - Sun | Spring Rumble (Marin, CA) |
| May 20 - 21* Sat - Sun | Spring Shootout (Marin, CA) |
| May 13 Sat | Mother's Day Classic (Marin, CA) OR Mother's Day Jam (Fairfield, CA) |
| May 27 - 28 Sat - Sun | Memorial Weekend Golden Gate Classic (Marin, Fairfield, San Francisco, CA) |
* Teams will play in only one of the the two starred tournaments
Uniforms
