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/ Basketball IQ
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, Lake Zurich, Libertyville)
* Fall Warm up Skills Basketball Classes - 3rd-6th Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Libertyville)
* Fall Leagues - K - 8th Grade (Chicago & Ela Sports Center, Wheeling)
* PHH Warriors Travel Basketball 3rd -11th Grade (City & Suburbs) Boys & Girls
Winter
* Winter Developmental Skills Classes - K-3rd Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, St marys Lake Forest)
* Winter Skills Basketball Classes - 3rd-8th Grade (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Lake Zurich)
* Winter Developmental Leagues: K-8th Grade (Chicago, Lake Zurich)
* PHH Warriors Travel Teams: 3rd-8th Grade Boys (Stevenson HS Area)
* PHH Lady Warriors Travel Teams: 3rd-8th Grade Girls
* PHH City Warriors Travel Teams: 3rd-8th Grade Boys & Girls (City Teams)
* PHH Travel Feeder League: 3rd-8th Grade
Spring
* Spring Leagues - Weekdays (Chicago, Lake Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Wheeling, Libertyville)
* Spring Shootouts/Tournaments: Dates TBD
* PHH Warriors Boys Travel Teams (City & Suburbs) 3rd-8th Grade
* PHH Lady Warriors Travel Teams (City & Suburbs) 3rd-8th Grade
* PHH HS Travel Teams (City & Suburbs) 9th-11th Grade
Summer
* Summer Basketball Camps (Chicago, Vernon Hills, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Wheeling, Milwaukee, Madison)
Locations Of Play Hard Hoops Programs Suburbs:
Adversity Center - 710 Corporate Woods Pkwy - Vernon Hills
Canlan Sportsplex - 28156 W. Northpointe Blvd - Lake Barrington
Canlan Sportsplex - 1950 N. US Hwy 45 - Libertyville
Ela Sports Center - 325 Surryse Rd - Lake Zurich
Wheeling Park District - 100 Community Blvd - Wheeling
Locations Of Play Hard Hoops Programs City:
Newberry School
Wolcott School
Queen of Angels
Nettlehorst School
Mitchell School
Mercy Home
Chicago Elite Volleyball
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet
Locations Of Play Hard Hoops Programs Wisconsin:
JCC of Milwaukee - 6250 N. Santa Monica Blvd - Milwaukee
Keva Center - Middleton, WI