ABOUT
Congratulations on being selected to the finest, elite travel basketball program in the state of Illinois. The players before you have set the bar high, earning over $70 million in athletic scholarships. Your job is to ensure this rich tradition of excellence and success is sustained so that those who come after you will have the same opportunity.
The privilege of playing for the Wolves requires a much higher price, which is TOTAL COMMITMENT to our philosophy and coaching. Some will pay that price and some will balk at it and choose an easier path. We are not for everyone, nor do we try to be. No one player is bigger than the Wolves Program.
Each day, each practice, each game, each season, you will compete for a spot. Keep in mind only 2.6% of all high school basketball players earn a scholarship at any level. We have had over 300 players at the D1 level in 26 years and over 375 scholarships awarded at all levels D1/D2/NAIA and JUCO. THIS PROGRAM WILL PREPARE YOU FOR THE NEXT LEVEL!
GUIDELINES
Spring basketball is March-May and summer basketball is July. Miss too much and we won’t miss you. There is no time for spring breaks for players pursuing athletic scholarships.
We practice HARD and play HARD. Practices are not optional. PLAYING HARD is not optional; neither is being a good teammate. Defense is not optional. Sharing the ball is not optional. Honesty and integrity are not optional, on and off the court. Acceptable grades and behavior in school are not an option. Missing a tournament is not an option. Players will call/text their coach if they have a conflict, not the parents. Maturing is a big part of our process.
Parents and fans are great, but when boys are on the court, this is NOT the time for parents to coach from the stands. Always follow the lead of your coach…one voice…one purpose…one team…Coaches will coach…. Parents WILL NOT.
Please cheer for the team and our players. DO NOT yell at the officials, opposing coaches and opposing players, etc…I will never embarrass you, your child, or the program by my conduct and I ask you to do the same.
THIS IS NOT AN EQUAL PLAYING TIME BASKETBALL PROGRAM. PLAYING TIME IS EARNED BASED ON PRACTICE PERFORMANCE AND GAME STRATEGY SITUATION. PLAYING TIME WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED. IT WILL BE EARNED BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTORS AND DECIDED UPON BY THE COACHES. We have never had a good player worry about playing time. We are very good at this, as our past success and record have proven.
The formula for our successful program: Players working hard + Coaches coaching + Parent supporting children and coaches = WINNING PROGRAM
How much each player works when no one is watching as well as talent, size, position, and heart will determine their path. Every player has their own path. Do not compare your sons’ path to anyone else. We will advise you on areas for development and watch for what changes a player makes.