BV Basketball started as an AAU girls basketball program working with players from 7th to 9th grade placing full energy and attention on improving each individual’s performance. Unlike many AAU/club tournament teams that focused only on winning games, the program was designed to develop skills and prepare players for the next level. The priority was ensuring players learned to develop their skills, game knowledge, and gain experience playing at a high level. Given the choice, we strived to both win and improve each individual player, but the best teachable moments came from losses and those moments were used to improve our players.
Tournament games were played in the highly competitive Houston, Texas area with practices held in Katy, TX. Each player is going to get plenty of game time to improve their skills before going into their next junior high school girls basketball season or moving on to high school after 8th grade.
Coach C has since moved on to coach basketball at various levels and is now a college basketball coach responsible for recruiting highschool players and developing college basketball players to their highest potential.
Recruting information: BV Basketball has connections with college coaches ranging from NCAA Division 1 to NJCAA Division III college coaches. We are not a recruitment service, but we are happy to facilitate connections between players, our partner's players, and those girls basketbal players in the Houston area looking to play at the college level. The best source of information for high school girls basketball players looking to gain a roster spot at the college level is Coach C's women's basketball recruitment guide.
"The only substitute for game time experience is game time experience."
Coach C.
Coach C is USA Basketball Gold Coach Licensed
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Players were primarily from the Katy, Texas and Richmond, Texas areas. Girls basketball players from Richmond, Fulshear, Sugar Land and other Houston, TX surrounding areas were welcomed to join.
Our innagural Summer/Fall 2023 program was a great success. We had 5 players make their 8th grade school teams who didn't make it the previous year plus one 7th grader who made it her first try! Everyone that tried out made their teams, including two returning school players. It shows that giving girls a chance is worth the effort! Congratulations to our Girls 2023 Summer/Fall Basketball Tournament Team! In 2024, all players who wished to continue playing basketball at the high school level made their school teams.
Our program was designed to improve basketball skill development and maximize playing time to give players an opportunity to advance to more competitive teams as they further mature and develop.
Many tournaments were scheduled and skills matched with other players meant lots of development opportunities!
Different programs have different dues structures. AAU/Club basketball dues typically range from $1,200 to $2,500 depending upon the organization. We typically priced our own program around $1,500/season.
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Current Coaching Duties: Associate Head Coach, Western Gulf Collegiate: BV Basketball is run by Mark A. Cenicola, aka Coach “C"
USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach
Coach C’s daytime job is a CEO. Coming from a leadership background in developing competitive business systems for companies of all sizes, Coach C brings this leadership experience to the court. As a professional public speaker and author, he’s not afraid to be heard and help others step up to become better versions of themselves though training, development, mentoring and encouragement. Coach C is currently the Associate Head Coach for Western Gulf Collegiate, a women's basketball program that plays against opponents ranging from NJCAA Division 1 to NAIA/NCCAA programs - some of the top competition in Texas/United States at their respective levels.
Past Coaching Experience
Head Coach, Girls Basketball Varsity Team White, Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston, TX
Successfully led the basketball team, focusing on skill enhancement and teamwork. Carried out effective practice plans to elevate individual and team performance. Utilized proficiency in basketball coaching techniques, strategy development, and game analysis. Used strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with players, parents, and colleagues. Established and managed parental involvement including recruiting parents to assist with game photos, player statistics, and other duties as the program needed. Managed and supervised players during study hall and non basketball specific duties where required.
Head Coach, Girls Basketball, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Sugarland, TX
Successfully led the middle school girls' basketball program, focusing on skill enhancement and teamwork. Developed and implemented effective practice plans to elevate individual and team performance. Emphasized character development both on and off the court. Utilized proficiency in basketball coaching techniques, strategy development, and game analysis. Used strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with players, parents, and colleagues including managing the duties of an assistance coach. Won the West Houston Christian Athletic Conference Consolation Bracket Tournament Championship in the only season with the program despite inheriting a team that was young, inexperienced and undersized compared to the conference competition.
Girls Basketball Coach, Katy Youth Basketball, Katy, TX
Katy Youth Basketball (KYB) is one of the largest basketball programs of its kind with over 2,100 student athletes and is exclusive to those eligible to attend Katy Independent School District. It offers development and draft programs for 1st - 6th grade students plus supplemental or second chance basketball programs for 7th - 12th grade students who may or may not have made their school rosters.
Coached Jr. High aged girls basketball in development and competitive leagues helping both beginner to advanced players increase skills, advance game knowledge, and improve competitively in a team environment. Encouraged players to advance to more competitive teams due to working with local training and AAU/Club tournament teams to recruit my coached players.
Develop both experienced and first time Jr. high girls basketball student athletes and prepare them for highly competitive play against a range of opponents from beginners to AAU/Club level players. Teach team dynamics plus basic and advanced fundamentals of basketball. Scout and recruit talent to play with the team. Comply with National Federation of State High School Associations and KYB specific rules and regulations at all times. Served as a primary contact for both athletes, parents and league officials plus organize and coordinate communication between parties. Prepared practice plans including team warmups and stretches. Created and implemented skills drills, situational drills and develop game plays. Coordinated distribution of player uniforms and equipment plus requested and maintained practice facility needs. Built and maintained relationships with Houston metro area basketball development facilities to further push athletes to improve skills and to find and advance athletes to area AAU/Club teams.
Certified Coach - Girls Basketball, i9 Sports, Katy, TX
i9 Sports is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based kids sports leagues. offering recreational sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids in today’s most popular sports including basketball. Provided skill-appropriate instruction for 11 - 13 year old girls that was both fun for kids and convenient for busy families. Taught sportsmanship values alongside skills and drills on a weekly basis. Focused on player development as opposed to win-at-all costs mentality. Committed to the organization’s mission of “Helping Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports.” Worked with parents and players to develop individual plans to return to the league in subsequent seasons or help advance their game to more competitive environments.
Other Sports Related Experience:
Jr. College/Adult Baseball Player & Team Manager, Ephraim, UT/Las Vegas, NV
Played competitive baseball post college years including managing an adult baseball team consisting of previous college and professional minor league athletes.
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Katy, TX 7th, 8th, 9th Girls Basketball Tournament Team
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