Court Sports
Basketball
Our 10,000 sq. ft. gymnasium is the perfect place for basketball, picklball and volleyball games. The gymnasium's four basketball goals and spacious area for full court volleyball games are the best in the area. Events/Programs held in the gym include Basketball League, Basketball pick-up games, Pickleball, VIA volleyball, VolleyTots, GymRompers, Birthday Parties, Youth Group Exercise Classes, Sports Performance, Personal Training, Tennis clinics on rainy days and many more!
The gym can be rented by approved organizations during non-peak hours by calling the Event Coordinator at 985-792-0247. There is a 30-minute time limit to play if others are waiting. The gym is available to members on a first come, first served basis.
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
2010 New Year Basketball League
This 12-week league meets Monday nights between 5pm and 10pm.
Franco's members-only basketball league offers an OPEN division only.
League plays Monday nights:
January 11th - March 29th
No game Feb. 15th (Lundi Gras)
Games held Monday, Jan 11th, 18th, 25th, Feb. 1st, 8th, 22nd, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Cost is $50/member. Team captains must submit their team roster at least one week in advance.
Jan. 11th, 6pm 3 vs 4, 7pm 5 vs 6, 8pm 1 vs 2
Jan. 18th, 6pm 4 vs 6, 7pm 1 vs 5, 8pm 2 vs 3
Jan. 25th, 6pm 3 vs 5, 7pm 1 vs 6, 8pm 2 vs 4
Feb. 1st, 6pm 1 vs 4, 7pm 3 vs 6, 8pm 2 vs 5
Feb. 8th, 6pm 1 vs 3, 7pm 4 vs 5, 8pm 2 vs 6
Feb. 22nd, 6pm 3 vs 4, 7pm 5 vs 6, 8pm 1 vs 2
March 1st, 6pm 4 vs 6, 7pm 1 vs 5, 8pm 2 vs 3
March 8th, 6pm 3 vs 5, 7pm 1 vs 6, 8pm 2 vs 4
March 15th, 6pm 1 vs 4, 7pm 3 vs 6, 8pm 2 vs 5
March 22nd, 6pm 1 vs 3, 7pm 4 vs 5, 8pm 2 vs 6
Team 1, Naval Reserve (Doug Todd)
Team 2, Naval Reserve II (Doug Todd)
Team 3, Crown Royals (Mark Keen)
Team 4, Rough Riders (Jamie Watson)
Team 5, Las Pingotas (George Espinol)
Team 6, Big Swole (Jeff Arabi)
For more information or to register, contact Franco's at 792-0200 or Mike Pollett at 807-3209.
Summer 2009 League Champions
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Winter 2009 League Champs
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BASKETBALL TRAINING
OPTION 1: Anyone looking to seriously improve their game whether it be one aspect or all. Guards and big men welcome!
Individual Training $55
Group Training for 2 $100
Group Training for 3 $90
Group Training for 4 $80
All instructional prices are per hour
OPTION 2: Work on 2 - 3 drills in a single session, focus exclusively on a single skill for the full hours or work with a group on a single or multiple skills.
6 Lesson Package
Private 1 student $300
Double 2 students $210
Triple 3 students $180
All instructional prices are per hour
Private lessons are tailored to meet your needs and requests.
Basketball Training by Jaeson Maravich:
· Son of late "Pistol Pete" Maravich
· '99 - '00 Season - 2nd leading scorer in nation in Junior College. 28.5
All American
· Two-time NAIA 1st team All American 2002-2004, only 9th player
ever in NAIA to accomplish this feat, averaged 25 points per game
both years
· Invited to Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in 2004; top 50
Seniors in country, only NAIA player invited, high scorer in 2 or 3
games
· NBA Prospect
· Has tried out for 3 NBA teams and invitations from 3 NBA teams
· Won the 3-on-3 Hoop It Up tournament for Louisiana
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Racquetball Courts
We have two racquetball courts for your enjoyment. Racquets, racquetballs and eyewear are available at Member Services if needed. Feel free to join us on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6pm until close for a Round Robin. We welcome players of all levels.
How do I make reservations?
Contact Member Services at (985) 792-0200 to schedule tennis or racquetball courts.
Racquetball Round Robin
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Handball Round Robin
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Volleyball
VIA (Volleyball Institute of America) practices at Franco's during the school year from 5pm - 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For more information on VIA contact Jimmy Miranda, Louisiana Volleyball Director
at 985-871-1511 or email at
jmiranda@louisianavolleyball.net.
VolleyTots
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VolleyTots is a volleyball program for ages 4 - 9. VolleyTots is Tuesday and Thursday from 4- 5pm beginning October 13th, 2009. Ages 4 - 6 are on Tuesdays, ages 7 - 9 are on Thursdays |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
VolleyTots is a youth-specific training program that emphasizes motor learning and development through various volleyball skills. Developed by senior members of the Junior Volleyball Directors Association (JVDA) , along with sports psychologists and exercise physiologists who specialize in working with young athletes, VolleyTots is designed to promote exercise, coordination, and basic athletic skills by using a variety of balls and movements.
WHY VOLLEYTOTS?
Teach healthy sports to tots
Introduction to volleyball
Reach out to 4-9 year olds
Growth of sport
Proper training for age group
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objectives of Louisiana VolleyTots are two-fold:
1. to teach age-suitable, sound exercise & fitness techniques to youth ages 4-9 utilizing the sport of volleyball
2. to grow the base of athletes participating in the sport
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Each session is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes in length. Program length is 5-6 weeks. The sessions alternate between volleyball drills and alternate activities. Drills are designed to increase foot speed, improve agility, develop eye-hand coordination, increase strength, improve posture, reduce fear, help with social development, improve endurance and establish discipline, as well as develop some specific volleyball techniques.
For more information contact Jimmy Miranda at (985) 778-8817 and by email at
jm@lavb.net.
