For the month of February, SOMA Hoops invited players from our 7th, 8th, and 9th grade divisions to join us for two very special volunteer opportunities, and man did they step up!

Our “guest players” joined the 1st-grade sessions, role-modeling, engaging the kids in their drills and scrimmages, and giving them a glimpse of what their future selves might look like on the court. Whether they were leading stretches, applying an ice pack, or nailing a shot in a shooting relay, these volunteers made a real impact.

Others took on the essential role of scoreboard operators for our 2nd grade divisions, manning the scoreboards and getting a referee-adjacent experience before they can begin officiating games next year (our refs start at age 14).