PSO Basketball Leagues

The dates and times on this page are subject to change. 

Registration Deadline is October 15th!

PSO Basketball is made up of two leagues that are progressive in nature.  Our rules are designed to help boys and girls learn the game of basketball while having fun in a competitive yet nurturing environment.

Leagues and Divisions

NCAA League
The NCAA division plays their games cross court on our portable goals.  For practice, each team is given one practice a week for 1 hour on half of their cross court.                                                              

Boys Divisions:    Pre K                       Girls Divisions:    Pre K - Kindergarten              
                           Kindergarten                                      1^st – 2^nd Grade
                          1^st Grade 
                          2^nd Grade

NBA League
The NBA division plays their games full court.  The 3rd Grade Boys and the 3rd-4th Grade girls play on 9' goals.  For practice, each team is given one practice a week for 1 hour on a half court..

Boys Divisions:   3^rd Grade                    Girls Divisions:    3^rd – 4^th Grade
                          4^th Grade                                              5^th – 6^th Grade
                          5^th Grade
                          6^th Grade                           

Age Determining Dates

Players must play in the division of their current grade unless they are approved by the league to play up a grade level.  Players are not allowed to play down a grade.  The age determining dates are only used to determine if a player is too old to play with his or her grade and must play up a grade division.  The age determining dates are in line with UIL and TAPPS rules which govern most school athletics in the state of Texas.  The following chart offers a quick reference for determining player eligibility.  Players who do not meet the division criteria for eligibility are not eligible to participate in that division and must play up.  There is no appeal available to the parents nor opportunity for board review.  When two grades are combined to form one division, the higher (older) grade is used for age determination. 

Practice Night Devotions

Each team should have a devotion before or after each practice.  If your coach or a team representative is not having a devotion time at practice each week, please contact Brad Freeman at bfreeman@prestonwood.org.

Coaching Application

Coaches must register online (for free) and submit a volunteer background check.  For coach registration information, click HERE.  A volunteer (coach) application / background check can be downloaded here.  This is a PDF form that will allow you to type in and save the information.  Please fill out completely, save a copy and email it to Julie Bishop at jbishop@prestonwood.org.  If you have trouble typing in or saving the information, simply print and complete in detail, sign, date and fax to the attention of Julie Bishop to 972-820-5200.  Submit all other basketball questions to Gail Mixon at gmixon@prestonwood.org. 

Coaches Meeting

Coaches will be required to attend a coaches meeting where a clear message will be provided regarding the mission of the PSO Basketball League, league rules, expectations, etc. All coaches will be expected to attend and sign a statement of understanding. Coaches meeting dates are listed on the Key Dates page.  You must attend one of the mandatory meetings.

Coaching Clinic

Before the season starts we will conduct a coaching clinic for all coaches in our league. During this clinic we will provide suggested drills, plays, strategy and other tips to help you be the best coach, leader and mentor possible for the children and their families.  The coaching clinic will be held in November.  The date has not been set at this time. 

Evaluation Requirements and Scheduled Days

We no longer have evaluations for our league.

Registration Fees

Post-Season Tournament

There will be a post-season tournament in the NBA (3rd - 6th grade) divisions.  Participation in this tournament is an added bonus and not a right.  It is not guaranteed that all teams will make it into the tournament (at least 4 teams from each division will qualify for the post-season tournament).  Seeding in this tournament will be determined based on win/loss record during the regular season.  In the event of ties the online standings may not be correct (please check the official rules for tie breaker rules).  Teams will only advance to the post-season tournament if they can field a team of at least 5 players and one coach at the Skills Clinic (please check key dates for date and time).  The tournament is a single elimination tournament.  Failure to attend the Skills Clinic is considered a loss in the tournament.

Game Locations

All games will be played at Prestonwood Baptist Church (6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093)
NCAA games are played in the Sports and Fitness Center (SFC).
NBA games are played in the SFC and PCA Fieldhouse.

For More Information

Click HERE to go to our Frequently Asked Questions page.  Most questions are answered on this website.  However, if you have additional questions please contact Gail Mixon (Executive Director of the PSO Basketball Leagues) at gmixon@prestonwood.org.