YOUTH PROGRAM

The Michigan Premier youth program is the most successful youth program in Southern Michigan. We take great pride in the development of our players. The program is designed specifically to empower young women to thrive beyond the court by developing strength of character, leadership skills, strong work ethic, and self-confidence through the love of basketball and athletic excellence. Our priority is to optimize individual player and overall team performance through hands on leadership focusing on individual fundamental skill training/development, game situations, and team dynamics/unity. We coach our players to compete to their highest level of ability. Coaches mentor athletes while instilling life skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, work ethic, and sportsmanship. These life lessons will equip them to be highly successful adults and the leaders of tomorrow.

AUGUST 30th

• 4th-7th grade: 4-5:30pm (skilled 3rd grade athletes are welcome to join)
• 8th-11th grade: 6-8pm

Western High School

• 1400 South Dearing Rd. Parma, MI)

Make-Up date: August 31st (8-9pm)

Register through the registration tab

Michigan Premier coaches are passionate and committed to girls' basketball. Coach development is as important as player development. Therefore, our coaches are continually striving to learn in all areas of the game through coaching clinics and education. We provide continuous developmental support through coach certifications. Each coach has an opportunity to be USA Basketball certified and attend the BCAM Coach's Clinic (the biggest and most reputable clinic in Michigan) where they learn from elite level collegiate and high school coaches. All of our coaches have incredible experience. Most have played collegially and have high school coaching experience.

4th Select: TBA

4th Regional: TBA

5th Select:

• Craig Rehmann (30 years of high school/collegiate coaching experience)
• Bethany Lockwood (played collegaitley)

5th Regional: TBA

6th Select: TBA

6th Regional: TBA

• Our "SELECT" teams are elite and play a full basketball season November-May.
• Our "REGIONAL" teams are typically more developmental. The Regional schedule is divided into two sessions. Session #1 runs November-February and session #2 runs February-May. Athletes who wish to play both sessions must attend tryouts for the second session.

We are committed to building a competitive schedule for each team that supports individual player development by finding a balance between challenging games and building player confidence through great wins.

• Our "SELECT" teams typically play 10-13 tournaments. Most are within a 2-hour radius, but they may travel within the Midwest in an effort to play a more challenging schedule.
• Our "REGIONAL" teams typically play 6-7 tournaments each session. They play local or always within in a 2-hour radius. ​
• Team specific tournament schedules will be posted on the team pages once available.

All youth teams practice twice per week in the greater Jackson area.

Premier uniforms are a one-time purchase. We use the same uniforms each year (4th-8th grade), so players have the option to wear it for multiple years or until they grow out of it. Uniforms can be purchased after tryouts.