Middle School Boys Winter IBL - Premier Skill Development as HS approaches.
Whether your son is trying to make a team or is the best player in the program, Basics IBL is the premier choice for improved play. There is no emphasis on teams, plays, outcomes, strategies. All that really matters is can the youngster compete. The answer lies in his SKILL, his CONDITION and his MENTAL STRENGTGH. Ovcer 90% of IBL players make their school teams with dozens jumping up to varsity. Two locations, on the Lakeshore and in Rockford. INFO HERE.
IBL since 2009
Instructional Basketball League
- Divisions for U12 Co-Ed, Middle School Boys and Middle School Girls
- The premier choice for skill development and compettive growth
- Games each Saturday
- No admission, no uniforms, no plays, no crowds, no club nonsense AND nobody sits that much!
- Skills and IBL Pass – Save $50
Spring Teams
Since 2011, Basics Spring Teams have offered a terrific option for area players and families.
- 3 locations: Lakeshore, Fremont and Rockford
- No try outs, no travel, no weekends, no nonsense
- The most competitive choice NOT because of what team you’re on but because of the quality of the training and repetitions.
- Of Basics 197 program graduates at the college level (16 D-1), 166 have played on our Spring Teams.
- Practice times ands 2 local tourneys can be found below.
Jim in the Gym
Click on Pyramid for a closer look at what REALLY is required to compete
Comments from Coach McGannon
January 2025
“Your pyramid is an important reminder for athletes, parents, and coaches as to the importance of developing the fundamentals of the game. Without sound and fully developed fundamentals, players will never play to their potential. Coach Wooden would be supportive of your approach.”
~ Bobby Field, Athletic Director (ret), UCLA. (a close friend of Coach Wooden who developed the Pyramid of Success.)
FINISH READING AT ARCHIVES LINK BELOW.
SKILLS
TRAINING
“Basketball is the most over-coached and under-taught game in the world.”
This well known quote from Bobby Knight rings true. It blends well with Basics’ belief that basketball is also the MOST HIGHLY SKILLED game of all. Simply put, sharp skills are required if a player or team hopes to compete and succeed. And the only way to build sharp skills is to give the players a massive number of repetitions, closely supervised and precise. Then, let ’em play!
Save $50 with our Skills Pass
The Lakeshore, Rockford and Fremont
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. Grab a Private Training block of 4 to save $$. NOTE: there is no aditional cost for a 2nd player, great for siblings or buddies.
Basics Mindset
Mental strength tools and routines are powerful.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 in generating positive outcomes with life-long applications.
