OYB Boys Tryout dates! (Grade you're going into):

All tryouts will be held in the OHS Fieldhouse

Monday, July 28 - 8th grade: 5-7 pm, 7th grade: 7-9 pm

Friday, August 1 - 6th grade: 5-7 pm

Sat, Aug 2 - 5th grade: 8-10 am, 4th grade: 10-11:30 am, 3rd grade 11:30 - 1 pm

Sun, Aug 3 - ONLY Make Up Tryout: 3rd-5th: 8-9:30 am, 6th-8th: 10-Noon

***The fee is $10 for tryouts (includes tryout shirt)

**Parent meeting will be held during tryout times.

Fill out the google form to reserve a spot at tryouts:  

https://forms.gle/GDcZnp5rqx9P3SUC9

***We will be keeping 3 travel teams at each grade level for OYB again this year.  If you don't make one of those teams, you will have the opportunity to participate in the OYB League.

If you have any questions, please contact oconomowocbasketball@gmail.com.

The 2025-2026 OYB Season Tryouts for girls basketball will be held on Tuesday, August 12th and Wednesday, August 13th in the OHS Fieldhouse. Pre-register by clicking the link below. (posted soon)

Tuesday, August 12th @ OHS Fieldhouse:

Girls entering 3rd & 4th grade - 5:00-6:00 pm

Girls entering 5th & 6th grade - 6:00-7:00 pm

Girls entering 7th & 8th grade - 7:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, August 13th @ OHS Fieldhouse:

Girls entering 3rd & 4th grade - 5:00-6:00 pm

Girls entering 5th & 6th grade - 6:00-7:00 pm

Girls entering 7th & 8th grade - 7:00-8:00 pm

*In place of a parent meeting we will be sending/posting a video with all of the important information about the upcoming season. 

Saturday, August 16th @ OHS Fieldhouse:

Make up date only for those who were unable to make it the 12th or 13th.

Grades 3rd-5th: 9:00 - 10:00 am

Grades 6th-8th: 10:00-11:00 am

There will be a $10.00 fee charged for the tryout. (Cash or checks made payable to OYB)

Girls are encouraged to attend both try-out dates. If they are unable to attend both, one of the dates is required to have a fair opportunity to make a team.  Each girl will receive an Oconomowoc basketball t-shirt with a number on the back for the tryout.  She should wear it to all of the tryout dates she attends.

If you are interested in coaching, there will be an informational meeting on Monday, August 4th from 6:00-7:00 pm at OHS Main Cafeteria just inside the Fieldhouse entrance.

Who:    Boys & Girls from the Oconomowoc Area currently in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Camp capacity is limited to 100 participants. First come, first serve basis.

What:  This camp will provide a unique opportunity for instruction on the fundamentals of basketball at the younger level.  Players will develop their skill level through drills run by the OHS coaches and players.  They will learn the game of basketball through competitive situations and games.

When:  March 1,2,8,9,15,16

Boys Session: 8-9 am / Girls Session: 9-10 am      

Where:    OHS Fieldhouse

                   641 E. Forest Street

                   Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Register Here

Or Go to http://www.oconomowocbasketball.org to register today!

Cost: $125 per player includes six skill sessions, jersey and a ball, as well as weekly prizes.  

Pay by check or cash on the first day.  Make checks payable to OYB.

Registration Deadline is February 16, 2025

Email Coach Benish at oconomowocbasketball@gmail.com with any questions.

Oconomowoc Youth Girls Basketball Tryouts

Tryouts for Oconomowoc girls youth basketball will be held on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15 at the OHS Fieldhouse. Please pre-register by clicking the link below.

Register your daughter for OYB tryouts!

September 14 @ OHS Fieldhouse:

3rd, 4th and 5th grade - 2:00-3:30 pm

6th, 7th and 8th grade - 3:30-5:00 pm

September 15 @ OHS Fieldhouse:

3rd, 4th and 5th grade - 12:00-1:30 pm

6th, 7th and 8th grade - 1:30-3:00 pm

*There will be a brief informational meeting in the cafeteria for parents during your daughter's tryout. You only need to attend this once.

September 19 @ OHS Fieldhouse:

6:00-7:00 pm

Make up date only for those who were unable to make it the 14th or 15th.

There will be a $10.00 fee charged for the tryout. (Cash or checks made payable to OYB)

Girls are encouraged to attend both try-out dates. If they are unable to attend both, one of the dates is required to have a fair opportunity to make a team.  Each girl will receive an Oconomowoc basketball t-shirt with a number on the back for the tryout.  She should wear it to all of the tryout dates she attends.

If you are interested in coaching, please fill out the application form linked below.

OYB Coaching Application

OYB Tryouts will be held on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, with a make up date on Wednesday, July 31 at OHS Field House.  Please pass this along to anyone that might be interested in playing for OYB this next winter.  We can't wait to see you all at tryouts.

See times below.  Please fill out the registration form to register for the tryouts.  Tryout Registration Form

Saturday, July 27:

3rd & 8th grade - 8 to 9 am

4th & 7th grade - 9 to 10 am

5th & 6th grade - 10 to 11 am

Sunday, July 28:

3rd & 8th grade - 8 to 9 am

4th & 7th grade - 9 to 10 am

5th & 6th grade - 10 to 11 am

Wednesday, July 31 (Make up date - only attend if you missed the other two dates):

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - 6 to 7 pm

6th, 7th, & 8th - 7 to 8 pm

Thursday, August 8 (Make up date - only attend if you missed the other two dates):

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - 6 to 7 pm

6th, 7th, & 8th - 7 to 8 pm

Tryout fee is $10 (cash or check made out to OYB) includes tryout shirt.

Your child only needs to attend one of the tryout dates to be considered for an OYB team.

Brief informational meeting will take place for parents during your son's tryout in the OHS cafeteria.

This information as well as any updates can be found on our website as well.  www.oconomowocbasketball.org

The Oconomowoc High School Girls Basketball Camp will offer sessions for girls entering grades 3-8.  The camp for grades 3 & 4, and 5 & 6 will be structured in a four day, week long camp.  Each day of camp will consist of warm-up, individual skill work, team play, and competitions.  The focus of the camp is to improve individual fundamentals like ball handling, passing, shooting, defense and overall knowledge of the game. 

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 3-4

Date:  June 10-June 13
Hours:  8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Location:  OHS Gale Douglas Field house
Instructors:  OHS Basketball Coaches and players
Fee:  $70 which includes a t-shirt

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5-6

Date:  June 10-June 13
Hours:  9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location:  OHS Gale Douglas Field house
Instructors:  OHS Basketball Coaches and players
Fee:  $70 which includes a t-shirt

The Oconomowoc High School Girls Basketball Camp will offer sessions for girls entering grades 6, 7 and 8 will have the opportunity to attend 1 or 2 sessions consisting of three weeks each throughout the summer in combination with the O-Power program set for our middle school students.  6th grade students are able to register for the basketball sessions, however there is not a corresponding time for O-Power available for their grade level.  These sessions will be focused on the following skills to build fundamentals and overall skill development:

• Specific drills focusing on development of ball handling, shooting and passing
• Sessions that include game situations and competitive drills
• Individual, small group, and large group instruction

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-8

Date:  June 17-July 3 (Session 1) & July 8-25 (Session 2)
Hours: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday prior to 7/8 O-Power
Location: OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse
Instructors:  OHS Basketball Coaches 
Fee: $200.00 for both sessions & includes a t-shirt, $110 for one session & includes a t-shirt

REGISTRATION

https://oconomowoc.revtrak.net/Sports-Camps/sports-camp-bball-girls-21/#/list

Online registration will be accepted through the OASD Web Store until the start of camp, however students who register by May 24, 2024, are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt. Registrations after May 24 are not guaranteed a shirt.

For questions or more information, please contact OHS Basketball Coach Kim Mueske at oconomowocgirlsbasketball@gmail.com

Walker's New Year Showdown will be held on Jan 6 & 7, 2024!  This boys basketball tournament is open to 3rd-8th grade teams in all ability levels.  Click the registration link for more information and to get signed up today!

https://oconomowocyouthbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/697304611

Follow us on Twitter at @Raccoon_Hoops for the latest updates regarding OHS Boys Basketball!

The Raccoon Basketball program is the home of your Oconomowoc Boys and Girls Basketball teams. Check here for everything Raccoon Basketball related from information regarding youth clinics and leagues to high school schedules and game scores.

Our Goals

• Instill in our student-athletes the spirit of competition and the ideals of good sportsmanship, self esteem, leadership, teamwork and respect.
• Promote excellence in basketball by developing and improving the basic skill of each student-athlete.
• Develop enthusiastic support among students, parents, athletes and the community.
• Develop high character student-athletes with a love for the game and pride in our school and basketball family.

We are excited to once again partner with Steve Novak and 2's, Frees, and 3's to host a basketball shooting competition this spring.  On April 17 from 5-7 pm, come to Oconomowoc High School and show off your shooting skills.  This event is open to anyone and the competition is broken down into 5 divisions:

• 9 & Under Division

• 10 - 12 Division

• 13 - 15 Division

• 16 - 54 Division

• 55+ Division

Top shooters from the regional competition will advance to compete in the sectional with the chance to earn a spot in the final state competition and a chance to win bragging rights and prizes!

Click here for more information and to register

We will post different workouts you can do this summer here, so check back often for new workouts.  We will also add videos to help you follow along with the workout.

Drew Hanlen Shooting Drills Library (Excellent Source -YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=drew+hanlen+shooting+drills

USA Basketball Shooting Library

https://www.usab.com/news-events/index.aspx?lv=1&q=Shooting|Foundational&and=1

USA Basketball Shooting Tips with Coach Calipari

https://www.usab.com/basketball/media/videos/2014/03/usa-basketball-shooting-drills.aspx

Coach Bob Foley Shooting Drills

http://bobfoleybasketball.net/tips/individual-shooting-drills/

8 Individual Shooting Drills 

https://coachingtoolbox.net/basketball-drills/8-individual-shooting-drills.html

Ocon Shooting Workout (150 shots)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V71BskvkIDVuKvoKReLMgGcLq-snoZgNCb0G7z_BC_M/edit

Raccoon Shooting Workout (300 shots)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lxxBjtjabbC8DYiiGHXK9GeTh2Eguc1luqHlGitPZ5o/edit

Ball Handling Workout (10-15 minutes)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rIWLwMpkSWQIQqZybdJv1EuHmkRkR1sphbUJharORgY/edit