Play Hard Hoops - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Tod S.

Play hard hoops has exceeded our expectations. PHH came highly recommended and it has not disappointed. We have been with the program over several sessions now (5+ sessions), each time the coaches have excelled. The coaches are very knowledgeable, have wonderful skill sets that allow them to coach kids in a positive and skill building manner. They are tough when necessary, yet ALWAYS are encouraging in a way that motivates the kids that want to continue to play and excel. Coach Jared, Coach Manny and Coach Calvin are wonderful!! Last night Jared organized a Bulls game for the PHH team! Bulls game “experience” that my son will never forget for his entire life! The kids got to go on the court and the play hoops and behind the scenes! Our son even got on the Jumbotron! Simply went above and beyond as they always do. Thank you! We will be back next session and many more!

Austin S.

Play Hard Hoops does such a phenomenal job helping teach kids the fundamentals of basketball. Their coaches are wonderful at making it both instructional as well as fun for the kids. This is a great program to send your son or daughter with any skill level to learn to enjoy playing basketball and getting better. They have a knowledgeable and experienced staff that are very understanding. I would recommend every one bring their son or daughter for a session to learn from the Play Hard Hoops coaches.

Greg D.

I highly recommend Play Hard Hoops to young kids at any level. They focus on good sound fundamentals and are extremely attentive to the details of developing the athletes. The coaching staff is great with kids and keep them learning while enjoying their time working on skills. The best part about the program is the positive atmosphere Play Hard Hoops provides. Not only will your child improve, but will also be a better teammate in the future which translates to any sport or activity they may get involved in.

Lori K.

I've seen firsthand the awesome programming that Play Hard Hoops puts on for youth in communities all over northern Illinois. A testament to how much the coaching staff really cares about the kids is just looking at all the smiling faces and the excitement in the kids eyes as they arrive to classes and leagues. It's a very caring environment that teaches kids in a fun and friendly manner. In my opinion, the best way to get onto the court in middle school, high school or college, is to have command of the fundamentals. Play Hard Hoops is great at teaching kids these skills and teaching kids to play basketball the right way! Highly recommend these clinics and leagues!

Tara B.

Play Hard Hoops is an amazing program. Friendly and helpful coaches have made my daughter’s experience memorable and enjoyable over the last 2 years. She always looks forward to practice and loves her coach! I recommend PHH to everyone.

Leigh A. H.

This program was highly recommended to us but it fell way flay of our very realistic expectations. It's far too expensive to be poorly coached with a cold atmosphere and no team camaraderie. If you are going to coach 8 years old you may want to have some type of fun and engagement during practices and games. The coaches are primarily volunteer parents and we were never once able to engage with any assistant PHH coaches. The head PHH coach supervised but did not directly teach and when given constructive feedback he was defensive and unwilling to listen. Unfortunately this program has sucked all the fun out of the game and we will not be back or be referring anyone else.

Jeff M.

I must disagree with MattyICE. Play Hard Hoops is the best program for children that want to learn to play basketball. The coaches have many years of experience, and teach the kids fundamentals that other programs fail to do. Play Hard Hoops does a great job stressing teamwork, discipline, and respect, while making sure everyone is playing hard and having a great experience.

Jaxon L.

I have to respectfully disagree with the lone negative opinion below. I’ve coached in the program for years and have had a great experience personally and I’ve heard such positive feedback from the kids and their parents.

Play Hard Hoops provides a unique environment which helps kids of all ages and skill-levels learn team basketball concepts while refining their individual skills.

The staff is more qualified than an average youth program; there are guys that played professionally overseas, played in college, or coached college basketball.

Sessions focus on fundamental team concepts from layups, shooting, passing, getting open, man-to-man defense, off-the-ball defense, and rebounding. When kids have mastered the basics they’ll learn counter moves. I saw a 10 year old do a v-cut to get open, realize he was covered on the wing, then quickly cut backdoor for a layup like it was second nature. I haven’t seen that at any other program....

I’ll be sending my kids to Play Hard Hoops when they’re old enough.