The Columbia High School Girls Basketball program opened its doors this summer to rising middle school players, offering an opportunity to learn, train, and connect with current CHS coaches and athletes.
Varsity Head Coach Aaron Breitman, along with his coaching staff and players, dedicated time before and after their own summer workouts to work with 6th–8th grade girls interested in pursuing basketball at a more competitive level.
These one-hour sessions featured warm-ups, ball handling, shooting, defense, and game-situation activities which were all designed to strengthen fundamentals and raise each player’s basketball IQ.
The SOMA Basketball Boosters supported the initiative by helping to secure gym space for the workouts and spreading the word to interested players and families across the community.
“As coaches you always want to see kids playing basketball,” said Coach Breitman. “For the first time in South Orange / Maplewood history, we found the time and space to spend with this younger generation. Myself and my coaching staff are here for the long haul and part of our future success will be predicated on us investing the time now with these girls.”
This collaboration between CHS coaches, players, and the SOMA Basketball Boosters reflects the community’s commitment to working collaboratively to develop the next generation of athletes while fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and opportunity.
