• For Girls grades 3-8
• Season runs 11/3-3/1
• No practice or games 11/24-11/30, 12/19-1/4, and 1/19

• 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). 
• We have Full Time and Practice Player options 

• 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 will play 16-20 games (8 Home and 8 Away Games) followed by the end of season playoffs.
• Teams will play in the DFBL (DuPage Feeder Basketball League)
• Teams will play against other Highschool feeders such as: New Trier, Evanston, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Maine south, Hersey, and more. 
• Games will take place on the weekends (Saturday or Sunday).
• Home games will be played in the Winnetka/Wilmette area. All away games are 15min-30min from the Winnetka/Wilmette area.

We understand there are conflicts with other 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 20% discount off of winter 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 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. 

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. 

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 ect. 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. 

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  - UW-Whitewater (D3)

"Love this organization! Both my son and daughter play with Hoops4Health and they not only teach the kids strong basketball skills, but they also insist on a collaborative, team-oriented approach. It's been a great way to improve in basketball and make some friends from other towns." (Parent)

The Hoops4Heath coaches do an outstanding job at all levels. Their focus is player development, whether it’s with high school players on their 17U National team hoping to play in college, young players new to basketball or any player in between. I would highly recommend Hoops4Health to any parent looking for a development focused basketball program that is focused on their child’s goals and ambitions and that has a proven track record of success. - Jon Van Gorp - Parent of Tyler Can Gorp – New Trier – Williams College (D3) 

• Full Time Player: $1160
• Practice Player: $960
• Gear package 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 9/12
• If you cannot attend one of the tryouts, please contact support@hoops4health.com for other options

Location

North Shore Country Day School (West Gym)

310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 

9/13

11:15am-1230pm – Girls Grades 3-5

12:45-2pm – Girls Grades 6-8

9/20

11:15am-1230pm – Girls Grades 3-5

12:45-2pm – Girls Grades 6-8