Play Hard Hoops Weekly Skill classes are back!
Check out the details below for class offerings by day at our various PHH locations throughout the suburbs!
Play Hard Hoops Weekly Skills Classes are the signature training program for Boys & Girls (K - 8th Grade) looking to improve their game in a FUN and encouraging environment. PHH focusses on teaching basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, finishing, footwork, defense and more, along with both offensive and defensive concepts. Our developmental program is suitable for all players (regardless of skill level) that love the game and are eager to grow. Please see below for program FAQ and more information regarding dates, rates, locations and links to register online!
WINTER SESSION 2025:
Monday | Ela (Lake Zurich) | Jan. 6 - March 10 | 5:00p - 6:00p | 1st-6th Grade Girls | $250 |
Tuesday | Adversity (Vernon Hills) | Jan. 7 - March 11 | 4:30p - 5:30p | K-3rd Grade | $250 |
Tuesday | Daniel Wright (Lincolnshire) | Jan. 7 - March 11 | 7:00p - 9:00p | Advanced 3rd & 4th-5th (7-8p) / 6th-8th (8-9p) | $250 |
Tuesday | Canlan Lake Barrington | Jan. 14 - March 18 | 5:00p - 8:00p | K-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-4th (6-7p) / 5th-7th (7-8p) | $280 |
Wednesday | Ela (Lake Zurich) | Jan. 8 - March 12 | 5:00p - 8:00p | K-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-5th (6-7p) / 5th-8th (7-8p) | $250 |
Thursday | Canlan Libertyville | Jan. 16 - March 20 | 5:00p - 8:00p | K-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-4th (6-7p) / 5th-7th (7-8p) | $280 |
Girls Only Weekly Skills classes led by Coach M & PHH Staff (Mondays)
Where: Ela Sports Center- 325 Surryse Rd, Lake Zurich
Fall Session 2: Mondays, October 21st - December 16th ($200)
Winter Session 2025: Mondays, January 6th - March 9th ($250)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM

PROGRAM FAQ:
Rookie Skills (K-2nd Grade)
We will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game like ball handling, shooting, passing and defense, as well as providing young players a greater understanding of rules and basketball strategy.
Developmental Skills (3rd-5th Grade)
In addition to learning the fundamentals, more advanced basketball concepts will be showcased, like dribbling/passing through pressure, transition offense/defense, proper defensive rotations and more.
Advanced Skills (6th-8th Grade)
Our older/advanced age groups can expect a competitive and encouraging environment, with weekly sessions modeled after high school practices. Coaches will emphasize the importance of running drills and skill work at game-speed, with more complex team-concepts being implemented as well.
Play Hard Hoops weekly skills classes are offered Monday-Thursday at various gym locations throughout the week, including: Ela Sports Complex, Adversity Sports, Wheeling Park District, Canlan Sports Libertyville, Canlan Sports Lake Barrington and more.
Players are grouped by age and appropriate skill level to ensure balanced and fair competition for all participants.
Yes. Players are expected to bring their own basketballs each week.
New registrants will be required to purchase a Play Hard Hoops reversible jersey ($20.00), that can be used across all PHH platforms (classes, practices, camps).
Yes. After the first two weeks of the program, coaches will put players onto scrimmage-teams for controlled and instructional gameplay. Teams may vary week-to-week.
Play Hard Hoops works to employ a player-to-coach ratio of 8:1 with no more than a 10:1 ratio at any time. PHH programming will always be led by an experienced Director with years of previous coaching experience. Assistant coaches will have basketball playing and/or coaching experience as well.
Yes. Participants are allowed to makeup missed sessions at any Play Hard Hoops location as long as space is available.
City Weekly Wednesday Skills Workouts
Where: Walter Newberry School, 700 W Willow Street
When: Wednesdays
Cost: Sessions can be combined for discounted pricing!
-Winter Session $270
Time: Click on registration link for times according to grade
City Weekly Monday Skills Workouts
Where: Walter Newberry School, 700 W Willow Street
When: Mondays
Winter 1: October 23rd-December 18th
(No Class November 20th)
Cost:
-Winter Session $240
Time: Click on registration link for times according to grade
Weekly Skills Can Be Taught At Your School: Contact David Adelman 847-420-8115 or email coacha@playhardhoops.com for suburban locations and Jared Ashe 773-359-7854 or email coachj@playhardhoops.com for citywide locations