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Below are answers to some of questions you may have, and provide more clarity about the program. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at info.ballcity@gmail.com.

WHY BALL CITY

  • The foundation of our program is fundamentals, practice, basketball IQ and an elite mindset. We focus heavily on training and development, and model our program in the style of a basketball academy. We also teach basketball concepts and plays used in high school Varsity programs.
  • The program includes players from over 20 high schools and middle schools in Minnesota, including DeLaSalle High School, Minnehaha Academy, Osseo High School, Brooklyn Center High School, Anoka High School, Hopkins High School, Fridley High School, Roosevelt High School, South High School, St. Louis Park High School, Chaska Middle School, Edison High School, Minnetonka High School, Park Center High School, Washburn High School, Andersen Middle School, North High School, Irondale High School, Eastview High School, New City Middle School, Tri-City United High School, Academy of Holy Angels and more.
  • We have been invited to join two national circuits--RecruitLook Hoops for high-schoolers and UA Futures (Under Armour) for middle school players. Our circuit teams will play in tournaments regionally and nationally attended by college coaches and recruiters, at locations including Chicago, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, Orlando and others.
  • We play in 5-10 tournaments locally, regionally and nationally, depending on the team, age level and skill level. Other teams play play 5-8 tournaments, depending on the team. We also have 2-8 out of state tournaments, depending on the team. Other teams play in 2-3 out of state tournaments.
  • We have played in the AAU World Championships in Orlando, Florida for two years in a row, and are often the only Minnesota team in our division. We plan to attend the AAU World Championships again this year.
  • Coaches invest deeply in technique and skill development. We have coaches that players can look up to as role models. Our coaches have over 10 years of experience playing and coaching.
  • We promote a culture of Discipline, Passion, Respect, Hard Work, Accountability, and Confidence.
  • We place a high priority on practice, and believe practice, and practice time is most essential to developing players. We practice 6-15 hours a week, depending on the team. Other programs practice 3 hours a week.
  • We place a high value on strength and conditioning, and reserve weekly weight training and conditioning sessions for higher level teams.
  • We teach team concepts in competitive tournaments, locally, regionally and nationally.
  • We invite professional guests to support the training and development of the teams.
  • Players leave Ball City better then when they entered. After only a few years, over a dozen Ball City players are playing on Varsity or JV teams in their high school programs, or are in the starting rotation of their grade level teams.
  • We create a healthy experience and something for players to look forward to.
  • We place a value on character and personal development, not just player development.
  • We create a bully-free, no trash-talking environment that promotes unity.
  • We create a healthy experience and something for players to look forward to.
  • We highlight leadership development.
  • We have young mentors that are part of the program in various capacities, administratively and as team support.
  • We have a positive parent culture. We believe that the success of the program depends on good relationships between parents and the program.
  • We provide value for parents' investment--with a high ratio of practice hours to the cost of the program. We are less costly than similar programs. The cost depends on the team, the age-level and skill-level of the teams.
  • On and off the court, we are building Community and lifelong friendships.
  • We also offer opportunities for players to learn and practice life skills, and are developing Financial Literacy, College Connections and other initiatives for 2025.

Our program is based in Northeast Minneapolis and surrounding metro suburbs. Players are from North, South, East and West areas in the Cities, and over 10 different schools in the area.