Winter Basics – Skill Development and Competitive Scrimmaging

Lakeshore and Rockford

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TEAMS

Since 2011, Basics Spring Teams have been the premier choice for skill development and competitive growth in West Michigan.  We now have over 200 graduates at the college level, 17 D1.  We NEVER TRAVEL, we do not make weekends mandatory, we do no charge admission to our tourneys,  we do not charge for Basics gear among other principles that are sane, sensible and right. 

Lakeshore, Rockford, Whitehall

Practice Schedules

Community

Mon Feb 23 – 600-800 PM. Playing Hoops with Special Needs Kids!  Ferrysburg

Video here

  • Basics and No More Sidedlines at Crisler Arena with the U of M Women’s team recently
  • Basics players on Mon Feb 23 can stay and participate, PIZZA INCLUDED!!
  •  Eight (8) additional Basics players may attend – email to [email protected].
  • If you would like to sponsor the pizza – drinks, reach out to Coach Dylan at 616 201-5512.
  • We love to surprise the kids with shirts when we can find a sponsor.  2 sposnsors at $250 or 1 at $500.  Call Coach McGannon. 616 402-1600
  • “You have not lived a perfect day until you have done something for someone who can not re-pay you.”  Coach John Wooden.
  • Basics Community page here

10 Years Old + Younger

As we enter our 20th year, there is NO DOUBT that players at these tender ages who go through Basics, stick with the drills and process often become the best players.  It’s common sense.  If the primary skills are taught properly and then reinforced again and again and again, the players really have no choice but to execute them, especially under pressure.  We call these “competitive habits.”  The opposite of course is also true.  Kids without these sharp skills have no chance of competing and succeeding.  EXAMPLES

  1. 7 years old
  2. 10 years old

We have a great lineup for these kids 5 days a week in 4 locations. (Lakeshore, Fremont, Rockford, Holland). Do not delay.  Basics limits enrollment.

Winter 10 + Younger Co-Ed

Basics Outcomes

“Prior preparation prevents poor performance.”

“Failing to prepare = preparing to fail”

We ask 3 questions: 

  1. What is your skill?
  2. What is your condition?
  3. What is your ability to handle adversity?  (Mental Strength)

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Try Out stats – 2026

  • Middle School Boys:  41 of 44 attending this Fall made their school teams
  • High School Boys: 39 of 42 attending this Fall made their school teams
  • High School Girls: 23 of 25 attending this Fall made their school teams
  • Middle School Girls:  January ’26 try outs
  • TOTAL:  103 of  111:  93%

Private Training

The premier choice for skill development and private training

Private Training:  imediate feedback on strengths and weaknesses and what and how to practice to improve. NOTE: there is no aditional cost for a 2nd player, great for siblings or buddies.

Private Training

The Basics Mindset

can you clear the bar and reach your potential?

Bradley Richards winning the Michigan state high jump (ALL DIVISIONS) at 6'10" a month after the Mindset. He qualified for Nationals in Philadelphia, finishing 4th IN THE NATION, earning All American status.

 

The Basics Mindset training improves confidence, resilience, and fosters stronger commitment & attitude. Learn how to approach adversity and challenge with resolve, creating a competitive advantage. A small % of young athletes and teams know how to handle adversity.

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