The Elite program is intended for players who are serious about improving, competing, and continuing to develop within a positive team environment that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and enjoying the experience of being part of a team.

As players progress through 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, the level of competition, structure, accountability, effort, and discipline continue to increase in preparation for high school basketball opportunities.

Players in the Elite program have typically chosen basketball as one of their primary sports. Our coaches are firm, positive, and accountability-driven, helping players learn how to respond to coaching, handle adversity, and compete with confidence.

Beginning in 6th grade, players continue developing their basketball skills and understanding of the game as they physically mature and develop. By 7th and 8th grade, there is increased emphasis on attitude, accountability, effort, and preparation for high school basketball.

Players begin learning more advanced basketball concepts, including defensive rotations, ball screen coverage, taking charges, and situational decision-making, while being held to team standards.

Playing time is intended to be meaningful for all rostered players, with players typically receiving at least one-third of each game. If a player may not yet be ready for this level of competition or is struggling within the team environment, our staff will communicate openly with families to help determine the best developmental path.

• Grades: 6th–8th
• Season: September 21 – March 7
• Practices: 2 team practices per week
  1 weekday practice + 1 Saturday team practice
• Gameplay: Approximately 3 Fall tournaments
  Winter League 10-game season plus playoffs
• Player Requests: Mutual friend requests accepted up to 4 total players. Groups of 5+ must form a private team.

Our Select Teams are designed for middle school players who want the opportunity to compete against similarly skilled players and enjoy being part of a positive team environment without the demands of a highly competitive travel program.

The Select program is a great fit for players who enjoy basketball and want to continue developing their skills during the winter while balancing other sports, activities, and interests throughout the year.

Players are placed on balanced teams with an emphasis on teamwork, confidence-building, skill development, and enjoying the experience of competing alongside teammates in a structured and supportive environment.

The Select program focuses on helping players continue building basketball fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and game understanding through consistent practices and organized gameplay.

Players are introduced to offensive spacing, defensive responsibilities, and situational basketball in an encouraging environment where coaches prioritize development, communication, effort, and enjoyment of the game.

Our coaches are positive, supportive, and instructional, helping players continue learning how to compete, be good teammates, and build confidence through basketball.

Playing time is intended to be meaningful and development-focused, with all players expected to receive consistent opportunities to participate and contribute throughout the season.

• Grades: 6th–8th
• Season: November 7 – March 7
• Practices: Saturday team practices
• Skills Session: Weekly skills session beginning in December
• Gameplay: Winter League 10-game season plus playoffs
• Player Requests: Mutual friend requests accepted up to 4 total players. Groups of 5+ must form a private team.