Team Announcements

Parents, we will host an informational meeting for the 2025-2026 season on Thursday, November 13th in the gymnasium @ 4:30 PM.  Please enter through Door #2 on the side of the building.

Team Selection

TBD

Team Schedule

TBD

Meet Marsteller Middle School JV Coach:

Mr. Justin Bye 

[email protected]

Coaching Experience:

I’ve had the privilege of coaching both boys and girls basketball at the middle school level for the past 20 years in Prince William County. My experience includes time at Beville Middle School, Hampton Middle School, and Potomac Shores Middle School. This is my second-year coaching at Marsteller Middle School, and I’m excited to continue building on what we started last season.

Playing Experience:

I played varsity basketball in high school and served as team captain during my senior year. I continue to stay active in the sport by playing in a competitive adult recreation league in Fairfax County.

Coaching Philosophy:

As your child’s coach, I approach this role with the same mindset I would if my own son were on the team. I believe that middle school basketball should be a positive, constructive, and character-building experience, not just about wins and losses.

My focus is on creating a team culture that values effort, respect, and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping players develop essential life skills such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience. It’s important to me to keep the game fun and balanced, so that kids remain motivated and confident.

I take my responsibility as a role model seriously, consistently demonstrating respectful behavior, especially towards referees, opponents, and one another. I maintain a zero-tolerance policy for disrespect, whether it occurs on the court or in the classroom. Most importantly, I strive to encourage players through constructive feedback rather than criticism.

I enjoy building relationships with every player, and each moment on this team is a chance to shape character and build confidence. I'm committed to helping these young athletes grow not only in skill, but in integrity and resilience. I take pride in modeling the kind of behavior I hope they’ll carry with them on the court and in life.

As part of building our team culture, we’ll be reading Letters to a Young Athlete by Chris Bosh together this season. This book offers powerful lessons on perseverance, leadership, and mindset—values that align perfectly with my goals for this team.

Thank you for trusting me with this opportunity to coach your son. I’m excited for the season to begin and look forward to representing our school with pride.