The development team program is divided by grade into two team options.
The 5th Grade Development Team is designed to help athletes build confidence, improve basketball IQ, and strengthen the foundational skills necessary to compete at a higher level.
This program focuses on development through structure, accountability, and competitive gameplay while preparing athletes for advanced middle school basketball.
What’s Included
August–October
Players must attend at least 1 practice per week in order to participate in tournament play.
The 6th/7th Grade Development Team is built for athletes looking to improve their confidence, consistency, basketball IQ, and competitive performance before entering advanced middle school and high school level competition.
This program places a strong emphasis on pace, reads, decision making, and applying skills under pressure.
What’s Included
August–October
The 6th/7th Grade Development Team will compete against older competition throughout the season to push athletes outside their comfort zone and accelerate long term development.
Players must attend at least 1 practice per week in order to participate in tournament play.
Preparation Fitness may place athletes on teams based on:
Our goal is to place athletes in environments where they will be challenged appropriately and continue developing long term.
Preparation Fitness reserves the right to move athletes between levels when necessary to support player development.
