When youth play sports with the Y they gain more than just exercise. They learn what it takes to be a leader in sports and in life. Understanding the fundamentals of the game and safe play are just the beginning. Our coaches help guide youth through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. We focus on improving their confidence and maintaining their determination. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you came from, at the Y, it's everyone’s game.
2025 Private Basketball Lessons
When: Times will be scheduled with Coach Dooley & Mackenzie Fessler
Ages 1st Grade and Up (Boys & Girls)
Where: Carroll County Area YMCA Basketball Courts
FEE: Member: $30/30 minute session
Program Participant: $45/30 minute session
What: Our new private basketball lessons will help give your player the extra boost in technique and skills to be the best all around basketball player possible. Coach Dooley and Fessler were both highly decorated high school and college basketball player and knows what it takes to get your player to the next level.
2026 Competitive Basketball League
Registration Deadline: December 6
Ages: 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade
Cost: $350 (pre-formed teams only/ jerseys not provided)
Season Dates: (6 games league- Medals given to TOP 3 League Winners)
January 3rd, January 10th, January 17th
2026 Max Curnow Classic
When: 3rd-4th & 5th-6th Boys: February 21st
3rd-4th & 5th-6th Girls: February 28th
Where: Carrollton High School and Elementary School
Fee: $150/team ($5 gate fee for ages 5 and up)
What: The Carroll County Area YMCA is excited to bring you the 4th annual 3rd-4th & 5th-6th grade basketball tournament, The Max Curnow Classic. This will be a double elimination tournament with trophies for 1st place and medals for 2nd place.
Registration Deadline: February 13th
For any questions or to register please call Bret at 660-542-0011 or email blyon@carrollcountyareaymca.org.
Winter Basketball Clinic with Coach Dooley & Coach Fessler
When: December 6th & 13th
Where: Carroll County Area YMCA
Fee: YMCA Members: $20 Program Participants: $40
Ages: K-2nd Grade: 9:00-9:50 am
3rd-4th Grade: 10:00-10:50 am
5th-6th Grade: 11:00-11:50 am
Registration Deadline: December 6th
Lead the Team! Become a Volunteer Coach!
Y youth sports teams are coached by one or two YMCA volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents or community members. If you like to work with children and enjoy helping them learn and succeed, we need you! No formal coaching experience is necessary; all we ask is that you are committed to helping young people build positive self-images and develop a passion for an active lifestyle.
Registration and Refund Policy
We hope you will enjoy full participation in each Y program you choose. However, should you be unable to do so, please see our cancellation/refund policy located on the Join the Y page of our website.
