Fremont (NEW!!)

Coach Sophia Wiard – highlight

TIP – Both teams almost FULL

Practices: M/TH
Locations: Fremont Christian School

Mindset in Fremont- April 17 at 600 PM

• U12 Co-Ed. 430-630 PM   REGISTER
• MS-HS Girls 600-800 PM  REGISTER
• NOTE: players on both teams may attend SKILLS and CONDITIONING  600-630 at no cost.  NOT required, but a great supplement to the spring practices

Youth Co-ed (Ages 8-12) Lakeshore

Practices: T/W 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Ferrysburg: 17520 Ridge Ave

3 open spots REGISTER

Middle School BOYS Lakeshore

Practices: M/W 6:00-7:30 PM
Locations: Fruitport High School

FULL

High School BOYS Lakeshore

Practices: M/W 7:30-9:00 PM
Locations: Fruitport High School

REGISTER

TIP – 2 open spots

Basics Spring Teams

NO TRAVEL, NO TRYOUTS, NO WEEKENDS – since 2011

• Youth, Middle & High School teams 
• Same price since 2017

Spring Teams Include:

• No Tryouts (No cuts), NO TRAVEL, NO WEEKEND practices, No circus!
• 2 Practices a week AND unlimited Skills Clinics all spring
• Includes 2 Basics local tournaments (Fruitport) — 2025 Dates:  April 26 & May 31  (AM) NO ADMISSION AT THE DOOR
• IMPORTANT:  Teams limited to 7-8 players for Basics Tourneys
• Reversible Basics jersey, Basics Shooting Shirt
• Paid Players may attend unlimited skills training beginning now, almost 2 months of extra training at no additional cost
• Basics Mindset training included, GREAT BENEFIT!
• We will accommodate siblings or buddies playing on the same team.
• Sibling discount – $50 off each sibling
• End-of-season picnic with hoops and lots of other fun!
• $595 all in.  Parents may make payments, communicate with Coach McGannon – 616 402-1600

2025 UNIFORM SPONSORSHIPS are all taken.  But we still have room for ADMISSION SPONSORS to our 2 tourney dates.  We do not believe in charging admission to youth sporting events you have already paid for.   See Our Sponsors page.  Please inquire to 616 402-1600.

NOTE: Nearly 10% of Basics Varsity Spring Team players have made it to the college level versus the national average of 1% (16 D-1)   See our Player Profile service HERE.  It works.  NOTE:  50% off for Spring Team players

VIDEO BELOW: What an opportunity to work with one of the best players in the country.  Sophia Wiard is the reigning MAC Player of the Year, scored over 1500 points at Toledo, beat U of M twice and played in March Madness.  She will run our teams in Fremont and will also coach Lakeshore teams.  Do not delay.  A great opportubity to learn from the best. 

Coach McGannon comments.  I watch how off season basketball is managed with astonishment.  I can not believe how many players travel in an effort to improve when travelling is so inefficient and expensive.  Or if they wisely choose NOT to trvael, they still choose teams that emphasize PLAYS and STRATEGIES and GAMES before almost all the players can actually compete.  

These photos are a snap shot of the type of players we help build at Basics.  Their success is rooted in skill development, conditioning and mental strength, not in what team they are on, how many points they scored or what their record is.  

• Cam Thompson – All State Whitehall HS. attended over 100 X. WMU
• Abby Cole – AP Michigan HS player of the year (’13), attended over 100 X.  U of M
• Evan Bruinsma – AP Michigan HS player if the year (’10), attended over 200 X.   U of Detroit.
• Taylor Richards – AP Michigan HS player of the year (’15), attended over 200 X.  Cornerstone
• Bradley Richards – (Taylor’s brother!!). Muskegon area’s all time leading scorer (2300 points and counting). Over 200 X  Cornerstone
• Team picture – Cam and Bradley on same Basics Spring Team 2018.
• Grand Haven Tribune article highlighting back-to-back Class A state champion Lady Bucs (2012, 2013) attending Basics training in middle school.  Featuring Abby Cole and Taylor Craymer.