2011-2012 Schedule

We have posted our 2011-12 tournament schedule.  We will be offering Shootout & Championship events.  Shootouts teams will play 3 games in one day and the Championship events will be at least 4 games.

We are offering an discounts called “Build your Package – Select your Dates.  We will also be returning to Northern Illinois University and will be offering some events in the Western Suburbs at Willowbrook High School.

We look forward to another season……..

Fall Tournaments

We will be adding a few dates for fall tournaments.  Dates planned are October 1, 2 and October 22, 23 .

 

Fall League & 2011-12 Schedule

We are hosting a Fall League for grades 4th – 12th grade to help you prepare for the coming season.  Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday at Waukegan’s Hinkston Field House.  Games begin September 11, 2011.  If you have questions, please call at 262.909.1285 or email me at jim@hoops-forthegame.com

The 2011-12 schedule has also been posted on our website and we are returning to NIU this season.  We will also be hosting events at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.

Have a great summer and look forward to seeing you soon.

The Value of Youth Sports Participation

Research reports a number of advantages youth sports participant’s have compared to non-athletes.

Athletes report:
1. Greater liking of school
2. Being less likely to dropout
3. Having higher grade point averages
4. Being more likely to attend college
5. Being less socially-isolated
6. Attaining greater occupational success
7. Having greater increases in self-esteem through high school.

Explosive leaps

This is a great type of exercise. Do these at a park, or on a football field so that you are cushioned by the soft grass surface.

One-legged jumps are done like this: leap as high as possible off of one foot, then come down and immediately leap as high as possible off the other leg. Repeat this for 10 to 15 jumps.

The Best Basketball Shoes for Boys

Overview
Boys’ basketball programs are designed to help their wearers improve their basic skills and fundamentals while having fun playing the game. Boys’ basketball shoes must be built to offer durability, support, stability, flexibility and shock absorption. The best basketball shoes for boys should maximize comfort with a flexible rubber outsole and provide comfortable fit at a reasonable price.