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About Us

 
Recreation League Objectives

The GDYBL Recreation League is focused in its effort to teach the basic skills of basketball through the values of teamwork, respect and having fun. Our goal is to create a positive environment in which self-esteem building is accomplished through the reinforcement of skills and creating a positive team atmosphere.

The Recreation League is dedicated to providing opportunities for the youth of Groton and Dunstable to play basketball for enjoyment and recreation; we strive to meet the following goals:
 

  • Develop individual and team basketball knowledge and skills for all participants.
  • Provide equal opportunity for growth and development of all players, regardless of ability and experience.
  • Emphasize teamwork and cooperation as the key elements of success.
  • Demonstrate and communicate to all players, coaches and spectators that excellent sportsmanship be exhibited at all times.
  • Focus on skill development and character development.
  • Stress the importance of participation for enjoyment, social interaction and fun; winning is not everything.
  • Deliver a quality product to ALL players equally.

 

Board Members

  • Jay Saboliauskas, President
  • Open, Vice President
  • Christine Muir, Treasurer
  • Melanie Ketelhohn, CORI Coordinator
  • Karen Majkut, Director of Facilities & Scheduling
  • Kristen Irby, 3 v. 3 Liason
  • Tom Hoey & Clare Burhoe, Equipment Manager 
  • Cheryl Scammell, Fund Raising
  • Bob Keilty, Referee Coordinator
  • Mike Werner, Member at Large
  • Jess Williams, Communications/Web Master

Coordinators

  • Carolyn Pisani, Scorekeepers Coordinator 
  • Kristen Irby, Girls HS Division Coordinator 
  • Paul Gingras, Boys HS Division Coodinator
  • Melinda Graham, Girls 7/8 DivisionCoordinator
  • Maripat Brown, Boys 7/8 Division Coordinator
  • Sarah Webb, Girls 5/6 Division Coordinator 
  • Heidi Beigel, Boys 5/6 Division Coordinator
  • Becky Mandell, Girls 3/4 Division Coordinator
  • Meredith Ouellette, Boys 3/4 Division Coordinator
  • Jen Bernard (Swallow Union), 2nd Grade Division Coordinator
  • Anne Larsen & Audrey Bordes (Florence Roche), 2nd Grade Division Coordinator

 

Coaches' Code of Conduct

  • I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.
  • I will treat each player as an individual, and expect age appropriate skills from all my players.
  • I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.
  • I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players on and off the court.
  • I will respect the decisions of referees and coaches.
  • I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children and not adults.
  • I will adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct while participating in any youth sports activity, regardless of the sponsoring municipality or organization.

 

Contact Us

  GDYBL
  PO Box 261
  Groton, MA 01450

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