VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota women's basketball head coach Kayla Karius has extended an invitation to girls in grades 3-8 to join Coach K's Yippin' Yotes for the 2023-24 season.
 
Membership to Coach K's Yippin' Yotes includes a two-hour clinic with Karius and the team, letters from players throughout the season, free admission to a USD home game, a T-shirt, a custom in-game video board message, coupon codes for discounted tickets and an invitation to Coach K's Yippin' Yotes Night.
 
"We are thrilled to start our second year of Coach K's Yippin' Yotes and want to invite you to join the club!" said Karius. "Your membership contains awesome perks, so come meet and get connected to our Coyote women's basketball team. We want you to be a part of our program this year!"
 
The basketball clinic will be held Sept. 30 from 9-11 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Players will be provided with the opportunity to learn and improve on basketball fundamentals through drills, competition and fun games. The clinic will focus on passing, ball handling, shooting and concepts of the game.
 
Other perks include an invitation to Coach K's Yippin' Yotes Night, an event that includes a pre-game pizza party with Charlie Coyote and South Dakota athletes. Members will also welcome the Coyotes onto the court ahead of starting lineups.
 
Parents can return the application with the $30 membership fee to the USD athletics department. Further details are provided on the attached flyer.