PHH City Winter Warriors BOYS tryout Dates
** Time slots for each grade are tentative and players only need to attend one tryout
Try-out Date 1 - Saturday, October 19th @ Chicago Elite Training Center
12:00-1:30pm- 3rd-4th Grade
1:40-3:10 pm- 5th-6th Grade
3:20-4:50 pm- 7th-8th Grade
Try-out Date 2 - Sunday, October 20th @ Chicago Elite Training Center
12:00-1:30pm- 3rd-4th Grade
1:40-3:10 pm- 5th-6th Grade
3:20-4:50 pm- 7th-8th Grade
ALTERNATE DATE 1 - Tuesday, October 15th @ Chicago Elite Training Center
6:30-7:45 pm - 3rd-5th Grade
7:50-905 pm - 6th-8th Grade
ALTERNATE DATE 2 - Tuesday, October 22nd @ Chicago Elite Training Center
6:30-7:45 pm - 3rd-5th Grade
7:50-905 pm - 6th-8th Grade
Please reach out if none of these dates work for your family and you have interest in joining the Warriors program
(New interested players/families can email phhbball@playhardhoops.com with prior basketball experience and competitive level prior to evaluation period)
Tryout Cost: $35
PHH City Warriors Winter 2024-2025 Program Outline
Grade Levels: 3rd-8th Grade Boys (advanced 2nd grade invited to tryout), 15 Week Season
Expected Teams - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th (2-4 Warriors squads - Select, White, Orange, Blue) chosen at each level
Weekly Team Practices - 15 total (90 minutes long) beginning week of November 4th through March 8/9th weekend
Weekly Fundamentals+Skills Workouts - 15 total (60 minutes long)
Tentative Days/Locations For Team Practices+Skills
(update posted before tryouts begin week of October 14th, locations include below...subject to change based on total teams selected)
-Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (BZAEDS)
-Chicago Elite Training Center (CE)
-Nettelhorst School
-Newberry School
Weekly Practice Outline for Winter 2024-2025 Teams Included Below By October (Fall 2024 currently)
3rd Warriors Blue
Team Practice Monday, 5-630 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout Tuesday, 5-6 pm, Newberry
3rd Warriors Blue
Team Practice Monday, 5-630 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout Tuesday, 430-530 pm, Newberry
3rd Warriors White
Team Practice Monday, 5-630 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout Tuesday, 430-530 pm, Newberry
4th Warriors Blue
Team Practice Monday, 6-730 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 6-7 pm, CE Center
4th Warriors White
Team Practice Monday, 6-730 pm Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 6-7 pm, CE Center
5th Warriors Blue
Team Practice Monday, 630-8 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout Wednesday, 7-8 pm, CE Center
5th Warriors Select
Team Practice Monday, 630-8 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout Wednesday, 7-8 pm, CE Center
5th Warriors Orange
Team Practice Tuesday, 6-730 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 6-7 pm, CE Center
5th Warriors White
Team Practice Tuesday, 6-730 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 6-7 pm, CE Center
6th Warriors Blue
Team Practice Tuesday, 730-9 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 7-8 pm, CE Center
6th Warriors White
Team Practice Tuesday, 730-9 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout Wednesday, 7-8 pm, CE Center
6th Warriors Select TBD
7th Warriors Select
Team Practice, Thursday, 630-8 pm, BZAEDS or CE Center
Skills Workout, Wednesday, 8-9 pm, CE Center
7th Warriors Blue
Team Practice, Thursday, 630-8 pm, BZAEDS or CE Center
Skills Workout, Wednesday, 8-9 pm, CE Center
7th Warriors Orange
Team Practice, Thursday, 630-8 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout, Wednesday, 8-9 pm, CE Center
7th Warriors White
Team Practice, Thursday, 630-8 pm, Nettelhorst
Skills Workout, Wednesday, 8-9 pm, CE Center
8th Warriors Blue
Team Practice Thursday, 8-930 pm, BZAEDS
Skills Workout, Monday, 8-9 pm, Mitchell
8th Warriors White
Team Practice Thursday, 8-930 pm, BZAEDS
Skills Workout, Monday, 8-9 pm, Mitchell
Game Schedule: 20 total - Tournament dates & locations based on team availability around school ball conflicts. Targeted weekends of December 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, January 11/12, 18/19, 25/26, February 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, March 1/2, 8/9
Winter Season Cost: TBD (dependent on team selection)
Uniform Package Fee (for new players): $150 total, all uniform fees priced at cost including reversible practice jersey, blue and white game jersey/shorts, warm up hoodie, team bag, socks
_______________________________________________________________________________
play harD HOOPS WARRIORS GUIDE FOR SUCCESS
Thank you for your interest in the Warriors program. At Play Hard Hoops (PHH), we are dedicated to offering a unique and effective developmental opportunity for the area’s most committed and talented youth players. The foundation of the PHH City Warriors travel basketball program is built on a structured, disciplined, and passionate environment where commitment, personal values, and principles are prioritized.
In partnership with parents, we provide a platform for character development, preparing boys and girls for the pressures of competitive basketball and life beyond the court.
Our Philosophy:
Entering its 16th year, PHH offers a high-quality basketball educational experience in the Chicagoland area. We focus on developing critical team concepts and strong fundamentals for each player. Our approach includes teaching offensive and defensive strategies to prepare players for high school basketball. Our teams will learn motion offense to enhance spacing and ball movement, along with understanding how to create good shots. A key focus is on half-court man-to-man defense, which aids athletic development and is crucial for success at higher levels.
Success on the floor is a result of our process. We are not defined by championships but by the impact we leave on people. Our staff emphasizes key leadership values and principles to today’s youth. Our top goal is to create memorable team experiences that positively impact a player’s growth on and off the court.
Team Goals:
• Play Team Basketball
• Play with Passion
• Play for Each Other
Individual Goals:
• Skill Development – Master Fundamentals
• Improved Knowledge of the Game
• Be Part of a Team – Support and Love Your Teammates
• Stay Motivated for Future Improvement
Player Expectations:
• Practice Hard
• Be a Good Teammate
• Be Coachable
________________________________________________________________