• For Boys Grades 2-12 (8U-17U) and Girls Grades 3-8 (9U-14U)
• Season runs 9/8-10/24

• Fielding multiple teams per grade level. Teams are divided up based on skill level. We place your child on the best fit team where they can grow with proper development and competition.  (We aim to find an opportunity for each player to participate, however depending on team roster spots and skill level some players will be placed as practice players). *2nd grade teams are divided evenly. 

•  Teams practice twice a week. 
• Practices take place in Winnetka/Wilmette area and other surrounding locations. 
• Practices start no earlier than 4:30PM and finish no later than 9:30PM. Younger teams practice at the earlier time slots. Practices are 1 hour and 30 minutes long. ​
• Practices consist of skill development as well as building offensive and defensive schemes. Teamwork and defense are the backbone of our philosophy and is emphasized by each coach. Our goal is to build high IQ basketball players.

• Teams compete in 5 weekend tournaments consisting of 2 games either Saturday or Sunday. 
• All the tournaments for local teams are 15min-1hr from the Winnetka/Wilmette area. 
• Most tournament venues charge an admission fee for spectators that ranges from $3-10 per person. 

We understand there are conflicts with other fall sports so we do our best to schedule practices/tournaments to not conflict. If there are many players on one team with similar conflicts we will try and adjust the schedule accordingly. 

• We have Full Time and Practice Player options

Travel players get the benefit of a 20% discount off of Summer Hoops4Health programs. 

All our coaches have an incredible amount of expertise and experience in coaching basketball. Each one has a passion for teaching the art of the game, offensive and defensive schemes, and the fundamentals and qualities necessary to be a great teammate and player. Their aim is for every player to bond and sync to become a strong unit who succeeds on the court as well as be great people and student athletes off the court. Sportsmanship and teamwork are a core philosophy of each of the Hoops4Health coaches. We also always stress the importance of nutrition, taking care of your mind and body, and excelling in school. ​All coaches are background checked and Hoops4Health trained.  

Travel players are provided a PDF playbook as well as online drills that players can do on their own. We feel this will really enhances the experience for the players. Coaches will refer to these throughout the season. This allows players to study our playbook as well as having many drills to help help develop outside of practice. 

At Hoops4Health teaching a healthy lifestyle is as important to us as teaching basketball fundamentals. Throughout the season players will be reminded about making healthy choices. At the beginning of the season parents will be sent a healthy food option list to discuss with their kids. Each season Hoops4Health dedicates a week to discussing and promoting a healthy lifestyle called "Nutrition Week." The benefits of healthy eating and living habits are discussed with each team.  We teach the importance of overall healthy lifestyle which includes proper rest, nutritious meals, and exercise. These elements can help lead to being a better athlete, student, and healthier person.   

Each season players can earn Hoops4Health All-Academic Team. These players not only exemplify excellence on the court but most importantly off the court in the classroom where it most counts. Our emphasis on academics is extremely important. Basketball is a privilege. School always comes first. Members of the Hoops4Health All-Academic Honors will receive special medals. To be eligible to earn the Hoops4Health All-Academic Honors the player must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (A-). The most recent report card must be handed in to a Hoops4Health coach. If a letter grade is not given players can get a teacher recommendation. 

We are proud to have had 40 players go on to play college basketball including players who have gone on to play at the professional international level. At Hoops4Health we are there to help each player complete their dream of playing college basketball. Over the years a number of players have gone on to play college ball at all different levels including D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Juco. We help guide each player through the whole recruiting process. 

Players can expect to play a minimum of around 20-30% of a  game. Our belief is that as much as we want our teams to win games its most important that they develop through on court repetitions. This is a key time in their years to build a solid basketball foundation. Players playing time is based off the quality of team member they are (positive impact on teammates, commitment to the team (being on time, attendance, working hard). Practice is key. Being a player who listens and works hard in practices earns playing time. Also, playing time is earned by making a positive impact in games. This means doing positive things on the court such as teamwork, defense, rebounding, scoring, good passing, executing the offenses and defenses properly, taking charges etc. Playing time does not just depend on being a good scorer. As well, being an unselfish team player plays an important role regarding playing time. Playing time becomes more competitive at the older levels. (National teams do not follow a set minimum playing time.) 

This program promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, friendship, hard work, discipline, sportsmanship, communication, leadership, and a healthy lifestyle. We always provide professional coaching and challenge our players to become not only better players but better people. Our core teaching methods build offensive and defensive team principles, skill development, fundamentals, and basketball IQ. Our number one priority is to improve the game of each player and teach how to play structured team basketball. We believe that it's not only about proper practice but making sure players have drills to do on their own to continue their development. 

Since 2010 Hoop4Health's teams have amassed over seventy 1st place tournament finishes and over fifty 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Teams have also competed and excelled in National tournaments as well as NCAA LIVE Events in Kansas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Nevada, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indianapolis, Kentucky, and Minnesota. Teams have earned Local and National Rankings. Hoops4Health has many players competing on the freshman, sophomore, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels at their respective high schools in our North location including New Trier, Loyola Academy, and North Shore Country Day. For our West location Romeoville, Joliet West, Plainfield South, Plainfield North, Joliet Catholic Academy, and Joliet Central. Hoops4Health currently has players currently playing college basketball on full athletic scholarships. Above all, a vast amount of Hoops4Health players are excelling in the classroom whether at a young age or preparing to enter college. We continue to provide excellence in fundamental skill development and being role models for the kids. Also teaching them to become young adults that make healthy lifestyle decisions and to excel on and off the court. 

"When I first started playing Hoops4Health in fourth grade I did not know what the newly founded program would give to me. Through a couple of practices, I learned how much the coaches at Hoops4Health actually cared about developing their players to reach their potential. As I got older, I continued to be instilled with knowledge from some great coaches throughout middle school. This is where I learned the dedication and hard work that I would need to become the player that I wanted to be. In high school my love for the program grew as I saw how hard our coaches worked to put our teams in a national schedule to get the most exposure possible. Brendan reached out to so many college coaches for all his players to try and get them all to play at the next level. I would not be the player or person I am today without Hoops4Health and am forever grateful for all the lessons that I have learned. Go Bulldogs!

​- Brian Conaghan - New Trier  - UW-Whitewater (D3)

"Hoops4Health has taught me so much about nutrition and basketball throughout the years! It’s an amazing program with great people that really care about your health and your performance. Personally, I played for them for 3 years and now I’m playing college basketball. The recruiting assistance was amazing as my Coach Brendan did everything in his power to help me get to the place I am today. Whatever is asked from them, they provide! I would strongly recommend Hoops4Health if you want your kid to be looked after at all times." - Karlo Colak - New Trier - Illinois-Wesleyan (D3)

​Hoops4Health gave our athlete a place to both "show and grow." There are a lot of teams that give kids a way to be seen, but few that work on getting better as a player, a teammate, and competitor." - Parents of Griffin Ryan. New Trier - University of Pennsylvania (D1)

• Full Time: $825
• Practice: $625
• New Gear package Required for New Players. New gear package started Spring season 2024 and is to be purchased separately through Squad Locker.  ​Gear package includes Reversible uniform (Jersey and shorts), and Practice Jersey. Gear Package fee: $130. Link to purchase the gear package is sent out once rosters are announced and the season fee is paid. 
• 5% family member discount for 2 family members or more. Inquire within for coupon code.
• Inquire within for Financial Assistance

• Tryouts will evaluate the players skills through a number of drills and games.
• Tryout groups will be broken down by age.
• Players are required to attend one tryout and bring their own ball.
• Players can come to more than one tryout.
• Tryout Fee: $25 - Deadline to register for tryouts is 8/20
• If you cannot attend one of the tryouts please contact support@hoops4health.com for other options

Locations

Berto Center

550 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015 

8/24

11:15-12:30pm – Boys Grade 2-3

12:45-2pm – Boys Grade 4-5

2:15-3:30pm – Boys Grades 6-8

3:45-5pm– Boys Grades 9-12 and Girls Grades 3-8

8/25

11:15-12:30pm – Boys Grade 2-3

12:45-2pm – Boys Grade 4-5

2:15-3:30pm – Boys Grades 6-8

3:45-5pm– Boys Grades 9-12 and Girls Grades 3-8