Travel Teams

In the 2004-05 basketball season, Coach Ed Boyce brought together eight 4th and 5th grade boys who would eventually serve as the spring-board for the current Hoop Dreams Basketball Club which offers travel team opportunities for both boys and girls grades three and beyond.

Having just completed our fourth season of travel team basketball, we are pleased with the success of our teams and the tremendous development of our athletes. Each season has seen the emergence of additional travel teams under the Hoop Dreams’ umbrella, as well as our commitment to seeking the best competition on the West Coast as we travel to Portland, Seattle, Reno, Yakima, Spokane, Las Vegas and elsewhere.

This past season (2008-09), we featured 12 elite travel teams for boy and girls grades 3-8 from a tryout selection process. Hoop Dreams Basketball Club features a two-pronged program at each grade level in an effort to offer something to athletes of various ability and commitment level:

Travel Team Structure

Each team consists of 7-10 players chosen from the tryout process.

Development Team: Hoop Dreams players committed to developing their skills in order to play competitively and to achieve the goal of being placed on the Premier team. This team will participate in local tournaments and/or out of state tournaments. They will focus on fundamentals and preparing to excel at a higher level of competition. These players are continuously evaluated by coaches and directors for proper placement so they can excel. The purpose of the development program is to provide in-depth instruction on player and team development beyond the recreational leagues.

Premier Team: Hoop Dreams players with advanced fundamental skills who have committed themselves to becoming the best basketball players possible. These players have excelled in the competitive leagues in the local Treasure Valley and are amongst the best in their age/grade. They have committed to playing a longer season and have put forth the effort beyond what is available locally. The Hoop Dreams Club staff is very careful in placing an athlete on a team that best fits their individual skill level so they can play and develop.

Consistent with the overall Hoop Dreams philosophy, our travel teams offer the directors and coaches within Hoop Dreams Basketball Club the wonderful opportunity to use the game of basketball to prepare our athletes for the all-important game of life. “Preparing for your Future” is a constant theme addressed and critical life skills are emphasized via our platform of basketball.

Whether just getting started or an advanced player, we would welcome you to learn more about the outstanding opportunity that awaits you as a member within our Hoop Dreams family. Come join us as we help turn your greatest Hoop Dreams into reality!