Play Hard Hoops Weekly Skills will return August 21st, 2025!
Check out the details for the Play Hard Hoops Summer Camps HERE!
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!
Pricing Note: For the 8 week camps (Adversity Center, Ela Sports Center & Daniel Wright) in the Fall and Winter1 Session, you can sign up for 16 weeks for $410!
Girls Only Weekly Skills classes led by Coach Madeleine
Where: Ela Sports Center- 325 Surryse Rd, Lake Zurich
Fall Session: Tuesdays September 2nd - October 21st
Winter 1 Session: October 28th-December 16th
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Cost: $225 per session or $410 for both
FALL SESSION 2025:
| Monday | Adversity Center Skills and Scrimmages (TBD) | Aug 25 - Oct 20 (Off Sep 1) | 5:00p - 8:00p | 2nd-3rd (5-6p) / 4th-5th (6-7p) / 6th-8th (7-8p) | $225 |
| Tuesday | Canlan Sports Lake Barrington | Aug 26 - Sep 30 (6 weeks) | 4:15p - 8:00p | PK/K (4:15-5p) / 1st-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-4th (6-7p) / 5th-8th (7-8p) | $168 |
| Tuesday | Adversity Center | Aug 26 - Oct 21 (Off Sep 23) | 4:30p - 8:30p | K-2nd (4:30-5:30p) / 3rd-4th (5:30-6:30p) / 5th-6th (6:30-7:30p) / 6th-8th Advanced (7:30-8:30p) | $225 |
| Wednesday | ELA Sports Center | Aug 27 - Oct 15 | 4:15p - 8:00p | PK/K (4:15-5p) / 1st-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-4th (6-7p) / 5th-8th (7-8p) | $225 |
| Thursday | Canlan Sports Libertyville | Aug 21 - Sep 24 (6 weeks) | 5:00p - 8:00p | K-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-5th (6-7p) / 6th-8th (7-8p) | $168 |
WINTER 1 SESSION 2025:
| Tuesday | Canlan Sports Lake Barrington | Oct 7 - Dec 16 (10 weeks) | 4:15p - 8:00p | PK-K (4:15-5p) / 1st-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-5th (6-7p) / 6th-8th (7-8p) | TBD |
| Tuesday | Adversity Center | Oct 28 - Dec 16 | 4:30p - 6:30p | K-1st (4:30-5:30p) / 2nd-3rd (5:30-6:30p) | $225 |
| Tuesday | Daniel Wright School | Oct 28 - Dec 16 | 7:00p - 9:00p | 3rd-5th (7-8p) / 6th-8th (8-9p) | $225 |
| Wednesday | ELA Sports Center | Oct 22 - Dec 17 (No Nov 26) | 4:15p - 8:00p | PK/K (4:15-5p) / 1st-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-4th (6-7p) / 5th-8th (7-8p) | $225 |
| Thursday | Canlan Sports Libertyville | Oct 2 - Dec 18 (No Nov. 27) (10 weeks) | 5:00p - 8:00p | K-2nd (5-6p) / 3rd-5th (6-7p) / 6th-8th (7-8p) | $168 |
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.