Little Hoopers
Team Info.
2nd - 4th Grade (10U)
5th Grade (11U)
20-22 athletes per age group, organized by skill split into two teams:
Black (Development)
Blue (Select)
Fall: League Play, 2 games on Saturdays or Sundays, 5 weekends in a row, followed by 1-2 additional tournaments.
Winter: Average of 2 weekend tournaments per month.
Spring / Summer: Average of 2 weekend tournaments per month.
Tryouts
Tryouts for our Spring & Summer 2025 season are held over 2 days Monday, February 24th and Wednesday Feb 26th at The Groves Church (email details will follow).
Hoopers should attend both if at all possible, and cost $15 per hooper, though fees are waived for current Reign athletes.
What to expect:
Tryouts give you and your an athlete a sense of the practice environment, and whether it feels like a fit for you and your athlete. Towards the end of the tryout, Coach Jake will have a parent meeting to go over season practice, and game schedules, expectations, and answer your questions.
Though it is a requirement that all hoopers can shoot on a 10ft hoop, and a competitive and independent environment isn't for every kid - at the Little Hoopers level, cuts are as limited as possible to accomodate newly passionate kids.
SCHEDULE:
Monday, February 24th
3rd & 4th @ 5:30-6:30pm
5th @ 6:30-7:30pm.
Wednesday. Feb. 26th
3rd & 4th @ 5:30-6:30pm
5th @ 6:30-7:30pm
Summary
For boys in grades 3–5, our program is designed to help young players build a strong foundation in basketball in a supportive, fun, and structured environment. With two weekly team practices, players develop their game IQ and teamwork skills, while also learning the fundamentals of the sport. Additionally, they have the option to join our PMP weekly training lab to further enhance individual skills at their own pace.
Schedule Overview
Little Hoopers participate in 2 team practices per week, and compete in 25-30 games per season against top-tier competition in local and regional tournaments.
Tournament & practice schedule is announced at the beginning of each season.
Practices
90 minute practices, twice per week. Schedule announced at tryouts.
Seasons
Fall (August - November), Spring (March - July)
Costs
Team Fees are based on season length and number of tournaments. Scholarships available.
Expectations & Commitment
We expect our players to commit time and effort to their development. Improvement requires practice and repetition—progress will not occur simply by joining the team. Players should actively work on their skills outside of scheduled practices.
Attendance at all practices and games is essential. Inconsistent attendance will affect playing time. As a competitive team, commitment is vital to our program.
We ask families to understand that playing time is earned through performance, attitude, effort, and contributions to the team. We prioritize what each player brings to the game and their dedication to the team's success.
To promote constructive communication, we have a "24-hour rule" for feedback after games. Unless it is positive, we ask parents and families to wait 24 hours before reaching out with comments.
Finally, we expect each family to support a positive team environment. Cooperation among families creates a strong foundation for players to grow and be challenged.
