Sage Middleton Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball for grades 6th, 7th and 8th grade at Sage International Middleton School is an important part of the overall education experience for our students. Basketball provides opportunities to learn the sport as well as providing opportunities to learn sportsmanlike behavior while working as a team. We also provide a supportive environment to build life skills that will serve young women in the future.
We offer basketball for a variety of ability levels. Girls basketball is a competitive team or teams depending on enrollment numbers. The expectations are to be present and participate at practices and all games. Students will have an academic progress check bi-weekly to ensure players are completing school work and are principled in the classroom.
Coaches:
Abbie O’Hara- Coach Abbie brings a deep passion for youth development and competitive sports, with a decade of experience coaching boys elementary and middle school basketball at both club and AAU levels. She is known for her energetic coaching style and emphasis on fundamentals, teamwork, and discipline she has helped young athletes grow on and off the court.
In addition to her basketball background, Coach Abbie also coached girls middle school volleyball, where she continues to inspire student- athletes through mentorship and skill development.
With 15 years of experience as a dedicated special education teacher, Coach Abbie has a unique ability to connect with athletes of all learning styles and abilities. Her teaching career has deeply informed her coaching philosophy- every player learns differently , and with the right guidance, all athletes can succeed.
As a proud basketball mom of two varsity-level players, Coach Abbie understands the game from the angle of a coach, educator, and parent. She brings that full circle perspective into every practice and game, fostering a competitive, supportive and inclusive environment.
