An overview: We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 federally recognized youth basketball organization serving the Glendale, La Crescenta, and La Canada, Pasadena, and Tujunga communities. We are based primarily in the Crescenta-Canada area, utilizing the F.I.S Gym in La Canada and Rosemont Middle School in La Crescenta.
What do we offer? In the SPRING (March - May) we offer a LEAGUE for players ages 6-17. In the SUMMER (June - August) we offer a LEAGUE for players ages 3-14. Also in the SUMMER we offer various CAMPS for players ages 6-15. In the FALL we offer TRAVEL TEAMS for players ages 10-14 who participated in our spring and/or summer leagues.
For more details about each program, please use the links on the right-hand side of the home page. Please also visit the "events" section of the site for more specific dates.
Our Mission: We provide a well organized and high quality youth basketball expereince that emphasizes fun, skill development, confidence building, and character enhancement, all within a safe and friendly environment.
Our Values: Age appropriate drills and goals, instruction methods, and competition level are are based on research. We always strive to keep winning and losing in proper perspective. We hope to build the skills, confidence, and love for the game of basketball that is necessary as a base for advanced competition.
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When and where are practices and games? All practices and games will be held locally in La Crescenta, La Canada, and Altadena. Practices are once a week, on weekday evenings (after 5:00 pm), and games are on Saturdays. Some events may be held on Sundays (after 1:00 pm).
Who coaches? Foothill Hoops is grateful to our volunteers who coach our Youth (ages 6-11) and Jr. High (ages 12-14) teams. Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends, and older siblings are all welcome and may volunteer as either a head-coach or as an assistant. Anyone who coaches will go through a mandatory coaches’ training Hoops Staff assistance and support will be provided throughout the season. Foothill Hoops staff coaches all Rookies (age 3), Dribblers (ages 4-5), and High School (ages 15-17) teams, and Fall Travel Teams.
Are there any try-outs? There are NO try-outs as everyone is guaranteed to make a team. There will be, however, mandatory Player Assessment Days for each season. These assessments are necessary to create balanced teams within each division.
How are the teams made? Our nuetral Foothill Hoops staff does all of the evaluating at the Player Assessment Days. We DO NOT have parent volunteers evaluate, nor do they draft the teams. Instead, our League Directors create the teams as evenly as possible based on the skills assessment.
Why play Foothill Hoops Basketball?
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Players are guaranteed to play at least HALF of every game
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View stats, scores, game summaries, and pictures ON-LINE
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Every player receives a
FULL UNIFORM that is theirs to KEEP when the season is over
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A pre-season
CLINIC will be offered to give new players a head-start
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A mid-season, ALL-STAR DAY invites ALL PLAYERS to compete in various competitions for prizes. Free-throw, three-point, 2 on 2, and creative lay-up contests will be part of the day.
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EVERY PLAYER receives an end of the season AWARD
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Preperation for entry into local High School Basketball programs
How to contact us: Please feel free to call us (818) 636-8165 or email us by visiting the "contact" page.
