September 2026 Newsletter
Welcome Back to the 2026-2027 school year! As I connect and work with all of our basketball coaches across the state I continue to be amazed and impressed by the dedication and commitment it takes to coach high school basketball successfully. This year, my focus is continuing to grow our membership, especially with smaller schools and in Western MA, providing stronger support for new coaches, and working closely with the MIAA to address the issues that matter most to us, including exploring the possibility of a June Scholastic Event. By staying connected and supporting one another, we can ensure our coaching community – and the sport we love – thrives both on and off the court.
For more than 60 years, the MBCA has stood alongside the dedicated men and women who coach high school basketball across Massachusetts. As we look ahead to the upcoming season, we recognize the time and energy you’re already investing – whether it’s planning preseason workouts, building schedules, or mentoring athletes off the court. The MBCA remains focused on supporting your work, promoting your voice, and protecting the game we all care about.
Finally, I invite you to get involved with the association. Our Executive Board is always looking for members to step up – whether as league representatives, district coordinators, or simply willing volunteers. If you have questions, ideas, or an interest in contributing to MBCA’s efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Reggie Hobbs
Lexington High School Boys Basketball Coach
Renew your Membership or
Become a Member
School Membership Package: $100 Registration fee for six coaches from the same school (3 Girls Coaches/3 Boys Coaches). For example, you could register your head girls and boys coaches, your JV girls and boys coaches, and your freshman girls and boys coaches. Or you could arrange membership in another way: Keep in mind, though, that the head coach of each team must register.
Make check for $100 payable to MBCA (Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association): MBCA is a nonprofit organization; our tax ID number is 043-25-9531.
2026 MBCA Hall of Fame
Banquet
Sunday November 22, 2026
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
MBCA Coaches Clinic
Sunday October 25, 2026 (8a-1p) @ Franklin High School
The clinic is free to all current members. If your school has not signed you up with the school package for this upcoming year, the cost of the clinic is $45 which will include your MBCA membership for the year.
Registration will be available at the door on the day of the clinic.
Presenting this year will be:
– Jamion Christian (Bryant Men’s Basketball)
– BJ Dunne (MIT Men’s Basketball)
– Chris Kraus (Stonehill Men’s Basketball)
– Missy Traversi (Merrimack Women’s Basketball)
Register for the MBCA Coaching Clinic
MBCA Coaching Mentor Program
This fall, the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association launched a new Coaching Mentorship Program designed to connect experienced coaches with those newer to the profession or stepping into new roles. The program is intended to strengthen our coaching community by creating opportunities for support, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas around program development, season planning, and the many responsibilities that come with leading a team. If you are interested in participating as a mentor or mentee, please reach out to president@thembca.org.
MBCA Assistant Coach Program
This fall, the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association is launching a new Coaching Mentorship Program designed to connect experienced coaches with those newer to the profession or stepping into new roles. The program is intended to strengthen our coaching community by creating opportunities for support, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas around program development, season planning, and the many responsibilities that come with leading a team. If you are interested in participating as a mentor or mentee, please reach out to president@thembca.org.