BOYS PROGRAM
5TH TO 7TH GRADE BOYS
ABOUT THE BOYS PROGRAM
The Always Basketball Boys Program provides young players with a positive and competitive environment to develop their skills, basketball IQ and confidence while learning to play the game the right way. Our teams bring together players from Northville, Novi, Livonia, Dearborn, South Lyon and other surrounding communities, creating an opportunity for boys to develop, compete and grow together.
WHAT THE BOYS PROGRAM LOOKS LIKE
The Always Basketball Boys Program is designed to help players develop their skills, basketball IQ and confidence through consistent practices, competitive games and tournament experiences. Our focus is on teaching players how to play the game the right way while learning to compete, work as a team and continue improving throughout the season.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Building fundamentals, individual skills, basketball IQ and confidence while teaching players how to play the game the right way.
TEAM BASKETBALL
Learning offensive and defensive concepts, communication, teamwork and how to compete together as a team.
GAMES & TOURNAMENTS
Putting what players learn in practice into action through competitive games, leagues and tournament experiences.
HOW THE SEASON WORKS
5TH GRADE
FALL • SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER
Players practice once a week while balancing football, other fall sports and activities. The team participates in weekend tournaments when player availability allows.
WINTER • JANUARY–MARCH
Beginning in January, the team moves to two practices per week and participates in the Big Cat Winter League through March.
7TH GRADE
FALL • SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER
Players practice twice a week and participate in the Big Cat Fall League. Our two 7th grade teams practice together as one group, while separate rosters are used for league and tournament competition.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEASON
Always Basketball pauses team activities during the middle school basketball season, allowing players to fully participate with their school teams.
WINTER • JANUARY–MARCH
Always Basketball resumes in January with two practices per week and participation in the Big Cat Winter League through March.