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Fundamentals of Basketball
This class is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of basketball. Lessons will focus on shooting form, dribbling skills, and passing. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Students will have the opportunity to play 5 on 5 against each other. Developing a positive culture that promotes self-confidence and teamwork will be our foundation. Students will be engaged in various drills and games to help improve their basketball fundamentals.
*Note: No transport provided for this class for students not enrolled in MES ASP. Students must be dropped off and picked up by parents.
Mario Anderson
Fundamentals of Basketball Instructor
Mario Anderson played four years of high school varsity basketball at Sol C. Johnson high school, then lead his team to win the State Championhip in the early 90s. At the collegiate level, Coach Anderson played at Middle Georgia and Armstrong St. University, and, after college, played overseas in Melbourne, Australia. He has also coached seventh 
grade boys, high school girls, and division II men’s teams. He is currently on the teaching staff at McAllister Elementary School.
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BAS2026/27A
Registration begins Jul 15th at 8:30 AM
Starts Wed, Aug 26th 2026
5:15 - 6:30 PM
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Price:
Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00 x 1
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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BAS2026/27B
Registration begins Jul 15th at 8:30 AM
Starts Wed, Oct 7th 2026
5:15 - 6:30 PM
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Tu
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Price:
Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00 x 1
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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BAS2026/27C
Registration begins Jul 15th at 8:30 AM
Starts Wed, Jan 6th 2027
5:15 - 6:30 PM
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Tu
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Price:
Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00 x 1
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 13th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 20th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 27th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 3rd 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 10th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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BAS2026/27D
Registration begins Jul 15th at 8:30 AM
Starts Wed, Feb 17th 2027
5:15 - 6:30 PM
No class Mar 17
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Price:
Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00 x 1
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 17th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 24th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 3rd 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 10th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 24th 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 31st 2027 | 5:15 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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Past Options
BAS2025/26D
Already started
5:15 - 6:15 PM
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Sa
Price: Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 18th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 25th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 4th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 11th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 18th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Mar 25th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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BAS2025/26C
Already started
5:15 - 6:15 PM
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Price: Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 7th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 14th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 21st 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Jan 28th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 4th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Feb 11th 2026 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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BAS2025/26B
Already started
5:30 - 6:30 PM
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Price: Enrollment fees (registration included) $130.00
Grades 3rd - 5th
Instructors:
- Mario Anderson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 8th 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 15th 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Oct 29th 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Nov 5th 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
| Wed, Nov 12th 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | McAllister Elementary School |
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