DM Lincoln Railsplitters Girls Basketball

The upcoming Lincoln Girls Basketball season is dedicated to Mrs. Nigro 🤍

Mrs. Nigro has made a lasting impact on our students, our school, and the Lincoln community. This season, we’re proud to play for someone who has given so much of herself to the people around her.

Every workout. Every practice. Every game.

Every shot we take is for you Mrs. Nigro.

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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.