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Middle School Program

Train Like A Champion

Unleash the best athlete you can be

The Middle School Program is designed for 6th through 8th graders looking to learn the ins and outs of the game. The athletes will be trained in multiple skills as well as focusing on one to two specific position(s) that suite them. They will be taught overarching game knowledge as well as execution of core skills and techniques. Athletes will get to display their skills in tournaments around the area as well as an out of town travel tournament (8th Only). Athletes will have the opportunity to try again in the spring to be taken to a national tournament. Our middle school program also offers strength training, vertical training, and conditioning throughout the entire season.

The Details

The Middle School Program runs September to March with another tryout in March. This Spring tryout will determine which athletes we will be taking to a national tournament in Phoenix, AZ or Orlando, FL. We will select athletes for one 13U and one 14U team to take to this tournament. Athletes who are not selected for the national teams have the opportunity to play with us for a Spring Season and attend local tournaments.
All athletes must have current AAU and USAV memberships to participate in practices or tournaments.

Practice Days & Times

13U:

Monday & Wednesdays
5:15 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

14U:

Monday & Wednesdays
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Holidays & Breaks

  • 11/24 & 11/25 (Thanksgiving)
  • 12/11 & 12/12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival)
  • 12/22-1/7 (Winter Break)

Why The Tryout in March?

As you know, there is a TON of learning and growth at the middle school level. Athletes who may have come into the program in September with very little knowledge or experience may have grown leaps and bounds during the course of the season. On the contrary, some athletes may not be working as hard at practice. These tryouts allow everyone to reset and compete for a spot on a national team. Athletes that are not chosen for the national team can still be chosen for our Spring Season to compete locally. This tryout also allows athletes not currently associated with a club the ability to join our program during the spring. Athletes that played with us during our fall/winter season are NOT guaranteed a spot in the Spring Season.

Middle School Program (12U-14U)

2023-2024 Season

  • Season Length
  • September - March
  • What is covered:
  • Practice Package
  • Practice fees
  • Tournament fees
  • Coaching fees
  • Uniform Package
  • 2 practice shirts
  • 2 uniforms
  • Spandex
  • Athletic Bag
  • Kneepads
  • Warm-up top
  • Warm-up pants
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Fall/Winter Season

(Sept - March)

12U:

$2,150

13U:

$2,150

14U:

$2,150
ALL TRAVEL AND HOTEL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Teams that participate in a travel tournament will billed an additional $200 one month before the tournament. The top 13U and 14U teams will participate in at least one travel tournament.

Payment Schedule

  • $500 commitment deposit due 24 hours after accepting offer
  • 2nd payment - due in Sept
  • 3rd payment - due in Oct
  • 4th payment - due in Nov

Late Payment Policy:

All invoices older than 30 days without payment will incur a 10% late fee.

Tryouts

Registration is now open for Fall/Winter season
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Spring Season

(April - June)

Local:

$875

National:

$1,125
ANY TRAVEL AND HOTEL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED

Payment Schedule

  • $450 commitment deposit due 24 hours after accepting offer
  • $425 payment - Due Apr 15th
  • $250 payment - Due May 15th (National Only)

Late Payment Policy:

All invoices older than 30 days without payment will incur a 10% late fee.

Tryouts

Check back in January for Spring Tryout Registration
Currently Closed

Tryout Requirements

All Athletes must provide proof of a valid AAU or USAV Membership to tryout.

Tryout Acceptance

Tryout results are posted the night of tryouts on our website and emailed the following day. Athletes will be asked to accept or decline their position in our program. Athletes may be listed as alternates and may be asked to return to future tryout dates.

An acceptance is an agreement to participate and pay in full for the entire season.

If you have an outstanding balance from the previous season, you will not be able to participate until balance is paid.
Practice Location

MARYVILLE ACADEMY

SYLVIA AND BEN R. STEIN SOCIAL CENTER

1150 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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