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Basketball

MCYAL (Madison Christian Youth Athletic League) is a program designed to introduce and allow students to be exposed to a variety of sports. Sessions will include instruction, skill building, and some competition. We promote the 3 F’s that are vital to youth athletics: FUN, FELLOWSHIP, and FUNDAMENTALS.
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2023-2024

MCYAL Basketball

MCYAL basketball is designed for students in kindergarten to 6th grade to learn the fundamentals of basketball from current MCS students, coaches, and volunteers. 


Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Focus for this group will be on the fundamentals of basketball. Players will be introduced to the basics of dribbling, passing, defense, and begin to learn the game.


2nd to 6th Grade: Will build on fundamentals learned in kindergarten and 1st. Adding to these fundamentals correct shooting form, and more advanced skill training. They will also put these skills to work in live game situations.


All sessions will take place in the high school gymnasium.


Online Registration opens: Monday, October 16th 

Online Registration closes: Monday, November 6th at 8:00 AM


Little Eaglets: Students in grades Kindergarten- 1st

Cost $30 includes 4 sessions and a t-shirt

Enrollment limited to 40 students

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of basketball with interactive drills, and skill based games. 


Saturday, November 18th 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, December 2nd 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Saturday, December 9th 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Saturday, December 16th 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

MCYAL night at JV/Varsity Boys Basketball Game vs. Horizon Science on Tuesday, December 19th


Students in grades 2nd-3rd

Cost $40 includes 8 sessions and a t-shirt

Enrollment limited to 40 students

Students will continue to develop their fundamental skills through interactive drills; and be introduced to the basics of the game through instructed game play.


Saturday, November 11th 12:00- 1:00 PM (This session has been adjusted due to gym availability)

Saturday, November 18th 11:15 AM- 12:30 PM

Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, December 2nd 11:15 AM- 12:30 PM

Saturday, December 9th 11:15 AM- 12:30 PM

Saturday, December 16th 11:15 AM- 12:30 PM

Christmas/New Year Break

Saturday, January 6th 11:15 AM- 12:30 PM

Saturday, January 13th 11:15 AM-12: 30 PM

Saturday, January 20th 11:15 AM -12:30 PM

MCYAL night JV/Varsity Boys and Girls vs. Northside Christian Tuesday, January 26th


Students in grades 4th-6th

Cost $40 includes 8 sessions and a t-shirt

Enrollment limited to 40 students

Students will continue to develop their fundamental skills and will begin to learn more advanced skills to prepare them for future team play. At this level, the games are designed to emulate an actual game, designed to be competitive in nature. Students will be placed on a team playing through a mini-season.


This level is designed to prepare players who are looking to move up to MCS Middle School competitive teams during middle school. 


Saturday, November 11th 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (This session has been adjusted due to gym availability)

Saturday, November 18th 12:30- 2:00 PM

Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, December 2nd 12:30-2:00 PM

Saturday, December 9th 12:30-2:00 PM

Saturday, December 16th 12:30-2:00 PM

Christmas/New Year Break

Saturday, January 6th 12:30-2:00 PM

Saturday, January 13th 12:30-2:00 PM

Saturday, January 20th 12:30-2:00 PM

MCYAL night JV/Varsity Boys and Girls vs. Northside Christian Tuesday, January 26th


*Players are encouraged to bring a water bottle labeled with their name for use during MCYAL sessions. (A water bottle filling station is available in the high school building) 


*In order to honor the commitment of our coaches and volunteers, please arrive promptly for drop off and pickup.