• For Boys Grades 2-11 and Girls Grades 3-8
• Season runs 3/9-5/31 for Grades 2-8 (8u-17u). 
• ​No practices or games 3/27-4/5 and 5/22-5/25 (Does not apply to High School 3SGB Teams)
• High School Adidas 3SGB Teams (15u-17u) are off in June and continue in July.

 There are two different opportunities to participate.

• Full Time Player: includes practice and all tournaments.
• Practice Player: includes practice only. (Does not apply to High School 3SGB Teams).

• Fielding multiple teams per grade level. Teams are divided up based on skill level and grade. 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. 
• We will field multiple Middle School and high school (Grades 6-11) Prep Hoops teams.  The Prep Hoops Circuit is the nation's largest independent grassroots basketball league, providing a national platform for youth and high school teams to compete, gain exposure, and get recruited.
• There is one Adidas 3SGB team offered on the High School level (15u-17u). These teams are for high level high school players looking to play at the college level. 

• Teams practice 2 times 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.

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

 Travel players get the benefit of a 15% discount off of Spring Hoops4Health programs. 

Travel players are provided a PDF playbook as well as online drills plus an at home program 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. 

• Grades 2-8 teams compete in 6 weekend tournaments consisting of 2 games either Saturday or Sunday. Teams compete in Tournaments that are 15min-1hr from the Winnetka/Wilmette area. 
• High School Grades 9-11 (15u-17u) High School 3SGB are part of the Adidas Gold Circuit plus compete in other high level tournaments. 8 total tournaments with multiple out of state and college recruiting tournaments. 
• Most tournament venues charge an admission fee for spectators that ranges from $5-10 per person. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

High School players will have multiple opportunities to play in front of various scouting services and college coaches. We have helped numerous players through the recruiting process and get the exposure needed to play at the next level. We have built a vast network of scouts and coaches through the years. Our players get maximum exposure to get recruited and continue being a student-athlete at the college level. ​​​

We are proud to have had over 500 high school and 40 players go on to play college basketball. As well, a number players have gone on to play at the professional and international level. At Hoops4Health we are there to help each player complete their dream of playing high school basketball and beyond. 

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 one hundred 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 High School - 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)

​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)

"Coach Brendan Kolton worked relentlessly with us to find the right place academically, socially and athletically for my son. As an unsigned senior, Brendan matched my son with 20+ college coaches and colleges who were looking for players that worked hard in the classroom, possessed great character and were fundamentally skilled. His work and outreach to all levels -NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCOS - made it possible for us to find the right fit to meet our needs. As the parent of an under recruited student-athlete, Brendan's knowledge of the recruiting process and direct access to college coaches proved to be invaluable. Daily contacts from Brendan and multiple colleges demonstrated his level of commitment and due diligence exercised during the recruitment period. As a result TJ received offers and high interest from over 15 colleges. He ultimately signed a student-athlete contract worth over $56,000 per year with an opportunity to dominate both academically and athletically. " Parent of Terry Smith Jr . - Curie - Loyola New Orleans (NAIA)

• Teams Grades 2-12 (8u-17u): Full Time Player: $1075 
• Teams Grades 2-12 (8u-17u): Practice Player: $875
• Middle School and High School Grades 6-8 (12u-17u) Prep Hoops Teams: $1485
• New gear package starting spring season 2026 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.  
• Adidas 3SGB High School Grades 9-12 (15u-17u): $2375 - includes multiple of state tournaments, NCAA Live Events, and July. *Off in June for High School Summer League. Also, includes the Adidas Gear Package (Reversible Basketball Uniform, Socks, Tee, Long Sleeve Tee, Backpack, Anthony Edwards AE1 Shoes. 
• Gear is to be purchased separately through squad locker. Gear package includes Reversible uniform (Jersey and shorts) and Practice Jersey. Gear Package fee: $130 
• Parents cover hotel costs. There are discounted room rates. 
• 5% family member discount for 2 family members or more. Inquire within for coupon code.
• Inquire within for payment plan options and financial assistance

• Tryouts will evaluate the players skills through a number of drills and games.
• Tryout groups will be broken down by age when multiple grades. 
• Players are expected to attend both tryouts. 
• If you cannot attend one of the scheduled tryouts or makeup tryout, please contact us at support@hoops4health.com
• Players should bring their own basketball to tryouts
• Tryout Fee: $25​ (Pre-Registration Required - Tryout fee covers both tryouts. 
• Teams and schedule will be posted 3-4 days after tryouts. At that time parents will have the option to register for the season and accept your child's roster spot or not accept their spot. 

Tryouts 

Location​

Regina Dominican High School (RDH)

701 Locust Rd. Wilmette, IL

Winnetka Community House (WCH)

620 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, IL

2/21 (RDH)

12:30pm-1:45pm – Boys Grades 2-3

2pm-3:15pm – Boys Grades 4-5

3:30-4:45pm – Boys Grades 6-8

5pm-6:30pm – Boys Grade 9

6:45-8:15pm - Boys Grades 10-12

2/22 (RDH)

3:15-4:45pm - Boys Grades 2-3

5-6:15pm - Boys Grades 4-5

6:30-7:45pm - Boys Grades 6-8

8-9:30pm - Boys Grades 10-12

2/23 (WCH)

8:15-9:45pm - Boys Grade 9