HP Community Practice

Let’s elevate the game together!

At Hoopers Paradise

Our Community Basketball Practices, organized by our nonprofit organization, are designed to be the foundation of your player’s basketball journey. We invite everyone to come together as a community to develop and grow in a fun and supportive environment. These practices focus on teaching the core concepts and fundamentals of the game, ensuring that all players are set up for success as they advance in their basketball skills. By participating, you’re not only enhancing your own abilities but also contributing to the development of a stronger, more connected community. Join us in fostering a love for the game while supporting our nonprofit mission!

Our Program is 

All about development

It’s where players learn to compete, collaborate, and improve in an engaging and structured setting. During each practice, we focus on both offensive and defensive concepts, teaching essential plays, movement, and positioning to build a comprehensive understanding of the game. This includes rigorous, game-specific ball-handling drills that are designed to enhance players’ gameplay and decision-making in real game scenarios. We emphasize active participation, so you won’t find long lines or lectures—just 75 minutes of non-stop play, exploration, and skill development.

K-2nd Grade

Boys and Girls

3rd–4th Grade

Boys and Girls

5th–6th

Grade Boys

7th–8th

Grade Boys

9th–12th

Grade Boys

Community Court Saturdays

Community Court Saturdays is a 2-hour, high-energy supervised open run designed for players who
want to get better through live play in a positive, structured environment.

⏱️ 2 hours of organized play
👥 Max of 15 players – no overcrowding
🔁 Play 2 games, rest 1 rotation – stay fresh, compete hard
👨‍🏫 Supervised by experienced coaches/trainers
🧠 Emphasis on good habits, effort, decision-making, and accountability
🎯 Perfect for player development, conditioning, and confidence

This isn’t pickup with no purpose — it’s organized chaos with structure, where every player gets real touches, real competition, and real chances to grow.

Let the game teach, let the court connect.
Join the run — Community Court Saturdays at Hoopers Paradise.

📅 Launching in August

These practices serve as a precursor to our Squad Practices, which are more in-depth and focus on preparation for leagues and tournaments. By separating the Community Practices from the Squad Practices, we ensure that players are fully prepared and developed before they begin to train and compete in their squad groups. This structure allows us to provide players with the best of both worlds—solid foundational training, followed by targeted, specific team-based practice that leads into competition.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your skills

Our Community Practices are the perfect place to begin your journey, build confidence,
and work toward becoming a stronger, smarter player.