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Preschool Sports
Building Character one Fundamental at a Time
We are shaping our future through community, activity, and integrity by providing sports programming that focuses on teamwork, fundamentals, and a love for the game.
Come learn to play basketball and t-ball with your friends and the JCC coaching staff this fall semester. We will have fun and stay active learning dribbling, passing, catching, shooting and defensive skills in basketball. Then we will transition to t-ball and hitting, fielding, catching throwing, and base running .
Dates: January 10 – May 12
Days and Times: Monday – Thursday with options from 2 -4 pm
Location: JCC Gym and JCC Field
Safety measures and check in procedures:
– Self-health screening
For more information, please contact Todd Kelly at 214-239-7146 or tkelly@jccdalls.org
If you are part of the Goldberg Early Childhood Center, click the button below to view the options.
Dates: Sundays, September 12 – October 24
The J Athletic Academy Jr. Sunday Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular sport at the JCC. 3-year-old players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play. PreK players will come to the JCC for an hour of weekly coaching scrimmages run by a JCC Coach.
Last day to register: September 2, 2021
Location: JCC Field
Safety measures and check in procedures:
– Self-health screening
– Temperature checks for players and coaches.
For more information, please contact Todd Kelly at 214-239-7146 or tkelly@jccdalls.org.
Dates: October 31 – December 12
This 6-week, action-packed program engages preschool students as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both the NatureScape and the Woods at the J. This unique program will keep our students active and engaged as they have fun. The program is instructed by the J Sports & Leagues Director, Todd Kelly, on Sunday mornings.
Pricing: Members $55.00 | Non Members $70.00
Location: JCC Naturescape and Woods
Safety measures and check in procedures:
- Self-health screening
- Mask wearing for adults
- Temperature checks for players and coaches.
- Social distanced seating of spectators
During preschool gymnastics classes, boys and girls begin learning the basics of gymnastics. The classes focus on enhancing body awareness and core strength through the utilization of the tumble track, bars, balance beam, floor circuits, and more. Skills learned in these classes benefit children in all sports and activities.
For more information, please contact Gymnastics office at 214-239-7190 or gymnastics@jccdallas.org
Texas Premier offers t-ball, soccer, basketball, and a multi-sport option on a variety of days for ages 18 months-6 years old.
- Click in the circle “I am registering for a class” and choose your option from the dropdown menu
- Drop down the “please select one of the following” menu and choose your class
- Fill out information and submit.
For more information, please contact Tanya Johnson at 214-239-7147 or tjohnson@jccdallas.org.
Youth Basketball
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.
What Is The J Way?
The J way of playing basketball works to develop character athletes through competitions and training that support sportsmanship and fair play. Here at the J, we focus on the overall development of each athlete from the basic fundamentals to game strategies. The J way allows all athletes to play, learn, and grow regardless of age or skill level.
Fundamental Clinics
Bring your friends to the JCC and have fun improving your basketball skills with JCC Basketball Coach James Watkins. These clinics will focus on basic fundamentals including ballhandling, passing, shooting, and proper footwork. In addition, these sessions will offer an introduction to basic team offensive and defensive strategies while building character one fundamental at a time.
Kindergarten- 2nd-grade Clinics
Wednesdays March 30-May 25
4-5 pm
Pricing options
8 sessions $ 140 members 175 non-members
Drop in rate (one session) 25$ members $35 non-members
3rd and 4th-grade Clinics
5-6 pm
Pricing Options
8 sessions $ 140 members $175 non-members
Drop in rate (one session) 25$ members $35 non-members
5th and 6th-grade Clinics
Thursdays March 30- May 25
5-6 pm
Pricing Options
8 sessions $ 140 members $175 non-members
Drop in rate (one session) 25$ members $35 non-members
4, 1-hour sessions
Member: $180
Non-Member: $225
Single 1-hour session
Member: $50
Non-Member: $62
4, 1-hour sessions
Member: $140
Non-Member: $175
About Coach James
Coach James Watkins coaches our youth leagues, clinics and lessons. He played his high school basketball at both Woodrow Wilson High School and W.T. White High School. After his playing days finished James started coaching the game he loves working at Next Level Basketball. Under the guidance of Coach Kessler Shepard Coach Watkins developed his coaching craft. He has coached all ages ranging from preschool students through professional players. James is focused on having his players improve every time they step out on the court stating “I teach youth to fall in love with the process of becoming better! When the intrinsic love of becoming better is established, that’s when results start to come more rapidly!”
For more information on Private Lessons please contact Coach James Watkins at Jwatkins@jccdallas.org
Registration: May 1 – May 26th
Price: $140 Members | $175 Non-Members
Our 3’s group will be an instructional league and all other ages groups will play games as part of the YMCA league. The games will be played here at the JCC on Sundays with practices throughout the week.
About Coach James
Coach James Watkins coaches our youth leagues, clinics and lessons. He played his high school basketball at both Woodrow Wilson High School and W.T. White High School. After his playing days finished James started coaching the game he loves working at Next Level Basketball. Under the guidance of Coach Kessler Shepard Coach Watkins developed his coaching craft. He has coached all ages ranging from preschool students through professional players. James is focused on having his players improve every time they step out on the court stating “I teach youth to fall in love with the process of becoming better! When the intrinsic love of becoming better is established, that’s when results start to come more rapidly!”
Testimonials
” Our teenage daughter has shown amazing improvement in ball handling and scoring baskets thanks to Coach James! Coach James has given her more confidence in her abilities as he has taught her a deeper understanding of how to play the game. She loves working with Coach James! He has given her great practice skills to work on at home as well. He is a great addition the JCC’s basketball program!”
“Coach James has offered our daughter a fundamental approach to the game of basketball that ingeniously elevates the basics that makes players successful in their sport. I am deeply thankful for Hannah’s work with a coach deeply committed to the game, focused on teaching effective skill development drills and gifted with extraordinary knowledge of the game.”
“Coach James has been a fantastic teacher and role model for our son. He has been patient, thoughtful and kind as he has worked with our son on his basketball skills. It has been a pleasure getting to know him, and we really enjoyed taking classes with him.’
Youth Soccer
Ages: 3
The J’s 3-year-old Youth Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular sport at the JCC. 3-year-old players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play.
Dates: March 6- May 1 ( No practice 4/17)
Last day to register: March 4, 2022
Location: JCC Field
Safety measures and check in procedures:
– Self-health screening
– Temperature checks for players and coaches.
Let’s Play Soccer PreK – 6th Grade
The J’s Youth Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Play the world’s most popular sport at the JCC. Come to the JCC on Sunday with your friends and play in Coach controlled scrimmages for fun.
Dates: February 27 – April 28
Last day to register: February 17
Location: Practice JCC Fields | Games at the YMCA
Safety measures and check in procedures:
– Self-health screening
– Temperature checks for players and coaches.
Information Coming Soon
For more information, please contact Todd Kelly at 214-239-7146 or tkelly@jccdalls.org.
Sports & Leagues
BASKETBALL
GYMNASTICS
PICKLEBALL
TENNIS
SOCCER
JCC Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games® are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America
and is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world.