The Play Hard Philosophy
Play Hard Hoops Core Philosophy is to teach the fundamental skills of basketball in an encouraging environment to help develop young basketball players of all ages and ability. Play Hard is an instructional program that stresses teamwork, sportsmanship and the overall benefits of having a positive attitude.
Program Goals
1) Teach the Fundamental Skills of Basketball
2) Teach Game Concepts to Improve Knowledge of the Game
3) Build a Passion for Playing Basketball
4) Teach Life Lessons Through Words of the Day(Listed Below)
5) Create a Safe Environment where Players of all Ages, Ability and Experience Can Have Fun
Keys To Success – A Three Pronged Proven Method of Teaching
* Entertaining, But Substantive Fundamental Instruction
* Unique Team Coaching Philosophies & Management
* Direct & Honest Communication With Players/Parents
Our Words of the Day and Core Values (Lessons Taught For Lifetime Use)
*Passion – Have Fun, Show Enthusiasm, & Love What You Do
*Teamwork – Be a Good Teammate, Work With Others
*Attitude – Be a Positive and Good Person, Handle Good & Bad Times
*Character – Be a Genuine & Honest Person, Leader
*Gratitude – Be Thankful , Appreciate What You Have And Not What You Don’t
What is the Play Hard Program?
Fall
* Fall Warm Up Developmental Skills Classes – K-3rd grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lake Zurich, Volo, Libertyville)
* Fall Warm up Skills Basketball Classes – 3rd-6th Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lake Zurich, Volo, Libertyville)
* Fall Leagues – K – 8th Grade (Windy City Fieldhouse & Woodlawn Middle School, Lake Barrington, Wheeling)
Winter
* Winter Developmental Skills Classes – K-3rd Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lake Zurich, Volo)
* Winter Skills Basketball Classes – 3rd-8th Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lake Zurich, Volo)
* 3 on 3 Basketball Leagues – 1st-8th Grade (Chicago, Long Grove)
* Winter Developmental Leagues: K-8th Grade (Chicago, Long Grove, Lake Zurich)
* PHH Warriors Travel Teams: 4th-6th Grade (Stevenson HS Area)
* PHH Travel Feeder League: 4th-8th Grade
Spring
* Spring Leagues – Weekdays (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Wheeling, Volo Libertyville)
* Spring Tournaments: April 25 & 26/May 16 & 17
Summer
* Summer Basketball Camps (Chicago, Vernon Hills, Deerfield, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Volo, Wheeling, Milwaukee)
* Summer Leagues – Weekdays (Vernon Hills, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Chicago)
Locations Of Play Hard Hoops Programs:
Windy City Fieldhouse – 2367 W. Logan Blvd – Chicago
Adversity Center – 710 Corporate Woods Pkwy – Vernon Hills
Lifetime Fitness – 640 Woodlands Pkwy – Vernon Hills
CountryMeadows-Woodlawn – Long Grove
Canlan Sportsplex – 28156 W. Northpointe Blvd – Lake Barrington
Volo Sportsplex – 26705 W. Commerce Dr. – Volo
Whole Body Fitness – 6125 N. Cicero – Chicago
Sachs Center – 455 Lake Cook Rd – Deerfield
Libertyville Sports Complex – 1950 N. US Hwy 45 – Libertyville
Ela Sports Center – 325 Surryse Rd – Lake Zurich
Wheeling Park District – 100 Community Blvd – Wheeling
JCC of Milwaukee – 6250 N. Santa Monica Blvd – Milwaukee