FALL
TEAMS
Our Fall Teams prepare players for their school tryouts and teams. Over 90% of Basics players make their school teams. Our emphasis is on SHARP SKILLS, PHYSICAL CONDITIONING and MENTAL TOUGHNESS. Make the team and PLAY!
Lakeshore, Rockford, Fremont, Holland
Skills Training
“Skills defeat athleticism.” Coach Izzo
- Since 2006, Basics is the premier skills training in Michigan
- Over 90% of our players make their school teams
- Nearly 10% of our HS players have made it to the college level, 16 D-1
- The national average making this jump is about 1%.
- Expert training + MANY REPS = More Competitive players
- Over 150 freshmen and sophomores have JUMPED UP TO Varsity.
- Do not confuse competition (Games and Team play) with competitive growth.
- They are barely related. Games are only a benchmark of skill, condition and mental strength.
- Multiple locations
12 years of age
and younger
As we enter our 20th year, there is NO DOUBT that players at these tender ages (roughly 7/8 to 12/13) 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.
We have a great lineup this Fall for these kids 5 days a week in 4 locations. (Lakeshore, Fremont, Rockford, Holland). Do not delay. Space is limited by design.
Fall 2025 Prep
“Prior preparation prevents poor performance.”
“Failing to prepare = preparing to fail”
We ask 3 questions as try outs approach
- What is your skill?
- What is your condition?
- What is your ability to handle adversity? (Mental Strength)
- Middle School Boys try out in late October
- High School Boys try out Nov. 12
- High School Girls try out Nov. 19
- Middle School Girls try out in January
Fall Teams and Try Out Prep HERE
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.
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.
