DM Lincoln Railsplitters Girls Basketball

LINCOLN GIRLS BASKETBALL x DMPS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

This summer, our middle school camp will follow the USA Basketball 3x3 Development Model, a curriculum designed to maximize player development through skill work, decision making, and game play.

Rather than spending long periods standing in lines, players will learn through a combination of instruction and competition, giving them more touches, more decisions, and more opportunities to improve.

All 12 sessions will follow the same format:
- Warm-Up & Movement Prep
- Skill Development Block
- 3x3 Competition Block

Why 3x3?

More touches on the ball
More opportunities to attack and score
More defensive reps
More decision making situations
More confidence building opportunities

Every session is designed to help players:
🏀 Attack closeouts
🏀 Finish at the basket
🏀 Make better decisions
🏀 Improve basketball IQ
🏀 Compete with confidence
🏀 Have fun playing the game

We will hold 12 sessions this summer, with several concepts being revisited throughout camp to reinforce learning and maximize development.

This is also something we hope to expand beyond the summer. The vision is to bring this same camp model to our middle school feeders (Brody, McCombs and Weeks) each fall before their seasons begin. By introducing players to the same terminology, concepts, and style of play across our feeder system, we can create a more connected development pathway from middle school to high school.

Looking forward to a great summer in the Roundhouse.

On behalf of the Lincoln Girls Basketball program, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, players, coaches, and the entire Roosevelt basketball community on the passing of Coach Vincent Hanna.

Coach Hanna’s impact reached far beyond basketball. He was a mentor, leader, and role model who poured his time, passion, and energy into the lives of countless young people. His dedication to the game and to the development of student-athletes left a lasting mark on the Des Moines basketball community.

For Coach Dom personally, Coach Hanna was more than just a respected coach. He was a friend. Coach Hanna was someone who always showed genuine respect, encouragement, and support for our program. He was always rooting for Lincoln Girls Basketball, always uplifting others, and always carried himself with class.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone whose lives were touched by Coach Hanna. May you find comfort in the memories he created, the relationships he built, and the legacy he leaves behind through the players, coaches, and families he inspired.

Rest in peace, Coach Hanna. Your influence and legacy will continue to live on throughout the Des Moines basketball community.

Thank you, Mr. Chia and our Athletic Department for your leadership, support, and commitment to Lincoln students our athletics.

Class of 2026 Female Athlete of the Year: Leiah Ochoa

Earned from early mornings, hard work, and pride in the Southside.

Class Day.
8 Seniors.
A 3.21 Varsity Team GPA.

Proud of our seniors for helping raise the standard of Lincoln Girls Basketball both on the court and in the classroom. Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and the example you set for the next generation of Railsplitters.

The standard is the standard.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

Lincoln Girls Basketball is excited to host our Summer Basketball Camp for girls entering 6th–9th grade this fall!

This camp will focus on skill development, confidence, teamwork, decision-making, and competitive 3x3 gameplay in a fun and supportive environment.

Lincoln High School Roundhouse
June 8 - June 23, 2026
Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$10 Retainer Fee

Sessions are built around USA Basketball 3x3 development principles and are designed to help players improve their basketball IQ, ball handling, shooting, spacing, and overall confidence on the court.

Whether you’re just starting or already competing, this camp is a great opportunity to grow your game this summer.

Registration link in the comments ⬇️

Lincoln Girls Basketball Shoot-A-Thon

Our players will each shoot 100 free throws as we raise money to support another huge offseason for Lincoln Girls Basketball! Every dollar raised goes directly back into our program and helps provide:

• Summer skill development
• Team camps & travel
• Team bonding experiences
• Gear & program needs

This fundraiser has helped our program grow each of the last three years, and we’re excited to continue building something special together.

Shoot Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Team Goal: $7,500+

Want to support a player or donate to the program?
You can sponsor per made free throw or make a flat donation.

Message us directly with any questions or if you’d like information on how to donate!

Thank you for supporting Lincoln Girls Basketball and investing in our student-athletes on and off the court.

Lincoln High School Summer Basketball Camp!

Our Youth Basketball Camp is back and we’re excited to spend a week teaching the game, competing, and helping young players grow their confidence on and off the court.

Lincoln High School
July 13th - July 17th
Open to Boys & Girls

🚨 Elementary Session: SOLD OUT
✅ Middle School Session (6th–8th Grade) still has spots available!

This camp is built around skill development, fundamentals, competition, and most importantly… learning to love the game.

Register Here: https://commed.dmschools.org

We’re proud to have Lincoln Girls Basketball (players and coaches) represented across so many great AAU programs this summer!

Competing. Learning. Growing.

Congratulations to Coach Dom on being selected as a Court Coach at the USA Basketball Gold Camp (Pittsburgh, 2026) 🇺🇸🏀