Basics Spring Teams

April to June: NO TRAVEL

Our Spring Team model was founded in 2011 on the premise that traveling and time away from practice in the OFF SEASON is wasted time. Basics Spring Team trainings emphasize the FULL DEVELOPMENT of the player/team/program on and off the court. The teams are designed to improve skill development, confidence and prepare players for school-related try outs, teams and competition.

U12 Players and Under (Co-ed Teams)

  • No Tryouts (No cuts)
  • NO TRAVEL
  • Includes two Basics local tournaments (Fruitport or Rockford)
  • Reversible Basics jersey
  • Basics Shooting Shirt
  • End-of-season picnic with hoops and lots of other fun!

14-U17 Players (Boys and Girls Teams)

  • Try Outs in March for our U14 and U17 teams ($40 tryout fee)
  • NO TRAVEL
  • Nearly 10% of Basics Varsity Spring Team players have made it to the college level versus the national average of 1% (15 D-1)
  • Includes two Basics local tournaments (Fruitport or Rockford)
  • Reversible Basics jersey
  • Basics Shooting Shirt
  • End-of-season picnic with hoops and lots of other fun!

2024 Lakeshore Spring Teams (Rockford below)

U12 Co-ed Lakeshore

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Locations: Fruitport and Ferrysburg

U14 Boys Lakeshore

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Location: Fruitport and  Ferrysburg

U17 Boys Lakeshore

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Location: Fruitport and Ferrysburg

U17 Girls Lakeshore

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Location: Fruitport and Ferrysburg. 

Rockford Spring Teams

U12 Co-ed Teams Rockford

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Location: 6060 Belding Rd in Rockford

U14/17 Teams Rockford

Practices: TBD

Additional Skills Clinics: ALL INCLUDED ALL SPRING for Basics Spring Players, a GREAT benefit

Location: 6060 Belding Rd in Rockford

Basics Coach Sophia Wiard

She led D1 Toledo to a 29-5 record this year, a berth in the Big Dance, and a win over Iowa State in the 1st round before losing to Tennessee in the 2nd round. We are excited she will assist with Coach McGannon’s MS and HS Girls’ Lakeshore teams. Sophia is also available for private training.

Basics Sophia Wiard pic

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