Athens Wildcats Youth Basketball Association

05/02/2026

As we plan for our 2026 season, we are seeking interested coaches to reach out to us to discuss opportunities for within our program.

There are a variety of recreation and travel opportunities available for both boys and girls in 1st - 6th grade. As our program continues to expand, we are in need of qualified coaching to be able to continue to offer opportunities. This need is especially seen in the incoming 3rd - 5th grade divisions.

If you would like to potentially volunteer, email us at [email protected]. We would be happy to set time up to discuss potential fits.

04/10/2026

Exciting news for the fall!

We had the opportunity to hear Coach Phil Martelli, longtime St. Joe’s University head coach and Michigan assistant coach, talk at USA Basketball Coaching Academy last fall. Coach was gracious enough to stay in contact with us and has been terrific in offering to come to Athens next fall to host his Philadelphia Coaching Academy!

Stay tuned for more information and save the date of October 25 from 1PM-4PM at Athens HS. This clinic will be open to all area coaches (discount will apply to multiple coaches from the same program).

Help us start spreading the word so we can welcome Coach Martelli to Bradford County and learn from one of the games’ best minds!

Details of his Coaching Academy in the link below:

Joseph Santoliquito () Great ideas sometimes arrive when least expected, in strange places, at odd times. This past spring, St. Joe’s legendary former coach Phil Martelli was struck with a thought sitting in a church pew. He turned to his left and saw former Penn and Malvern Prep

04/05/2026

We will be hosting our first annual basketball camp this summer from August 3rd - 7th, directed by Coach Bill Hopkins from Shoot the Lights Out Academy.

Please see the registration form in the attached link. This form needs to be completed and mailed to Coach Hopkins at the provided address on the form / website.

This is open to all area players entering 5th thru 12th grade in 2026. Feel free to pass to family and friends from other districts who may be interested!

www.athensyouthbasketball.com/ntforce-camp

04/03/2026

Our scholarship application is due 4/15! See below for link submission.

AWYBA High School Scholarship Each year the Athens Wildcats Youth Basketball Association (“AWYBA”) offers a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior within the Athens Area School District (“AASD”). Consideration is given to an AASD graduating senior who either (1) played basketball in his/her...

03/31/2026

We hope to see you this summer for our annual Golf Fundraiser at Pinecroft Golf Course!

Please email Kevin at [email protected] with your registration confirmation.

03/18/2026

See below for a fun opportunity to help our AAU program! Tourney starts tomorrow so register today!

‘NT Force 2026 Pool’ is my 2026 NCAA® Men's Bracket Games on CBS Sports. Join it today!

03/02/2026

And this one’s for the girls!

Our girls’ teams stole the show today, going an impressive 10-1 on the day and winning the 5th & 6th grade “A” and “B” tournaments, and coming in second in the 3rd & 4th grade tournament! Great job to all of our teams this weekend and this season. The future of Athens basketball is bright!

03/01/2026

Thank you to the Athens Girls HS Basketball Program for allowing us to stream our tournament on Hudl today! For all games in the new gym at Athens, see below link. Action starts at 11am!

Located in Athens, PA. Watch live events, past livestreams and recent highlights.

03/01/2026

Congratulations to our 5th grade boys for going 4-0 today in the NTL King of the Court Tourney and capturing their second straight championship with a thrilling 35-33 win over NEB in overtime of the championship! Great season to all our boys teams!

02/28/2026

As we wrap up our season this weekend, let’s give a big shout to our sponsors who make this all happen!

02/27/2026

Schedules for this weekends tournaments! Boys tournament at Towanda on Sat 2/28 and girls at Athens on Sunday 3/1.