Boys Fall League 2026
BASKETBALL PARADISE TRAVEL TEAM PROGRAM - Experience Unmatched Development and Professional Coaching
BREAK OUT OF THE NORM w/ OUR PARADISE FALL LEAGUE
Instead of another season of team/practices and games, we are offering a new layout for
maximum development. Throughout our fall months, we are pairing our high level individual
skills training, with our Controlled Scrimmage format. The best of both worlds. Our time will be
dedicated to game applicable skill development, and then having the environment where players
can try these skills and concepts in a live format, all while receiving high level instruction to
sharpen their basketball IQ.
Twice a week training
Take your game to the next level with high-intensity skill training designed specifically for real
game situations. These sessions focus on the two most important individual skills in
basketball—ball handling and shooting—and teach players how to use them effectively during
live play. Too many workouts focus on drills that don’t translate to real games.
This program focuses on skills that immediately impact performance on the court. Players will
learn not just how to perform each skill, but also when and why to use it in game situations, how
to develop confidence with the ball, improve decision-making, and perform under pressure. This
approach emphasizes simple, effective techniques that translate directly to team play.
During these sessions, players will work on: Handling the ball more effectively in game
situations, feeling confident and comfortable with the ball in their hands, creating scoring
opportunities, improving shooting consistency and mechanics, developing basketball IQ and
decision-making, and more. Every session is fast-paced, high-repetition, and focused on real
basketball scenarios, ensuring players leave each workout better prepared to impact games
immediately.
Paradise Controlled Scrimmages
Join our Controlled Scrimmages, where players will have the opportunity to gain more game
experience in a open scrimmage format, while also receiving high level instruction throughout
the games.
It’s not always easy for players to step outside their comfort zones in actual team games, but our
scrimmages are offered so players can have the complete freedom and comfort to work on their
game and add to it, in a structured environment.
Our coaches will structure the scrimmages in ways best to develop the overall player. We view
these scrimmages as another opportunity to teach “how” to play the game in a team environment,
while also developing the individual player.
We stress the understanding and importance of developing a basketball IQ through experience.
Coaches will stop and teach as situations arise throughout the games. However, these are not
PICK-UP GAMES, they are LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
No tryouts required to enroll.
Season Runs: August 17 – October 24 (10 Weeks @ 4.5 Hrs/Week)
Training Schedule
Grades 3-4 Monday/Wednesday 5pm – 6:30pm
Grades 5-6 Tuesday/Thursday 5pm – 6:30pm
Grades 7-8 Monday/Wednesday 6:30pm – 8pm
High School Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm – 8pm
(Players can make make up missed skills sessions during opposite day sessions)
Controlled Scrimmage Schedule
Sept 12th, 19th, 26th Oct 10th, 17th, 23rd
Grades 3-4 Saturday 9am – 10:30am
Grades 5-6 Saturday 10:30am – 12pm
Grades 7-8 Saturday 12pm – 1:30pm
High School Saturday 1:30pm – 3pm
Location: Paradise Gym
31W290 Schoger Dr Naperville IL 60564
Cost: $750
(Reversible Paradise Jersey is seperate cost for new players)
When Choosing A Program - Ask Yourself:
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What kind of attention are YOU getting?
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WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR? HOW MANY HOURS ARE YOU IN THE GYM? (HOW IS IT SPENT?)
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WHO ARE YOU IN THE GYM WITH?
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Is it about the PLAYER? The coach? The program?
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What kind of knowledge/philosophy is ACTUALLY being taught?
At Basketball Paradise, we take our coaching responsibility seriously; we assess talent objectively, treat everyone equally, and provide opportunities for those who commit fully to their personal development.
Standardized Philosophy for Development:
Our Mission:
To develop the PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & EMOTIONAL skills of our players for them to compete in this extremely athletic game. At Basketball Paradise, your child will be taught how to apply the developed skills.
Our System:
Designed to develop talent, not just win scoreboards. The objective is to provide instruction and opportunities for the child to MAKE plays.
Simply put, we believe in developing our players to MAKE PLAYS, not RUN PLAYS!
Emphasis on:
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Teaching concepts - not robotic plays
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Motion offenses - teaching spacing & floor balance
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Man-to-Man Defense - teaching help side principles (NO ZONE DEFENSE)
