PHH CITY LADY WARRIORS WINTER 2024-2025 PROGRAM OUTLINE

Grade Levels: 3rd-8th Grade Girls (advanced 2nd grade invited to tryout), 15 Week Season

Expected Teams - 3rd/4th, 4th/5th, 5th/6th, 6th, 7th, 7th/8th (1-2 Warriors squads 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)

-Mitchell Elementary

-Drucker Center

-Chicago Elite Training Center (CE)

-Nettelhorst School

TENTATIVE Weekly Practice Outline for Winter 2024-2025 Teams

3rd/4th Warriors White
Team Practice, Thursday, 5-630 pm, Drucker
Skills Workout, Tuesday, 515-615 pm, Mitchell

4th/5th Warriors Blue
Team Practice, Thursday, 5-630 pm, Drucker
Skills Workout, Tuesday, 515-615 pm, Mitchell

5th/6th Warriors White
Team Practice, Thursday, 6-730 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout, Tuesday, 615-715 pm, Mitchell

6th Warriors Pink
Team Practice, Thursday, 6-730 pm, Mitchell
Skills Workout, Tuesday, 615-715 pm, Mitchell

7th Warriors White
Team Practice, Tuesday, 715-845 pm, Mitchell
Team Practice, Thursday, 730-9 pm, Mitchell

7th/8th Warriors Blue
Team Practice, Tuesday, 715-845 pm, Mitchell
Team Practice, Thursday, 730-9 pm, Mitchell

Game Schedule: 18-20 total games - 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:  $1420-$1550 (depending on team selection)

Uniform Package Fee (for new players): $160 total, all uniform fees priced at cost including reversible practice jersey, blue and white game jersey/shorts, warm up hoodie, team bag, socks

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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

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