Fall Season Try-out 2026
Boys & Girls Try-Outs
August 26th 2026
6:00-7:00pm - 3rd-6th Grade
7:00-8:00pm - 7th-10th Grade
Location: 28156 W Northpointe Pkwy, Barrington, IL 60010
Canlan Lake Barrington
Season Details
We will be hand-selecting players from Barrington and the surrounding Northwest suburbs of Chicago for all of our fall travel teams. These teams will practice two times a week for 1.5 hours at Canlan Sports in Lake Barrington.
Practices will focus on offensive and defensive strategies in preparation for our tournaments. There will be a total of 16 practices and 6 tournaments that our teams will compete in over the Fall of 2026.
Season will run in September & October.
Tournaments will be played locally on the weekends in the greater Chicagoland area.
If your child is selected to play on one of our teams, a down payment will be required immediately to hold their spot.
Teams will be coached by paid professional coaches.
Team Season cost is $750
Additional Cost:
Under Armour Uniform Package (includes jersey, shorts, and shooting shirt)
Try-out Cost: $10
Practice Schedule
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 Midwest Lakers, 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 Goal:
To develop the PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & EMOTIONAL skills of our players for them to compete in this extremely athletic game.
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 just RUN PLAYS!
REGISTER FOR TRY-OUTS BELOW!
Program Director : Robert Hudson
Coach Robert Hudson, a two-year varsity starting shooting guard at Conant High School, emerged as the top scorer in his senior year, earning him All-Conference and All-Area honorable mention honors. Due to his success in high school he earned the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Graduating from McKendree University with a full-ride scholarship athletic scholarship, he not only played basketball but also obtained his bachelor's degree in Sport Management.
Currently, Coach Hudson dedicates his efforts to organizing year round basketball playing and training opportunities for over 1000 kids annually in the suburbs of Chicago. His impact extends across various age levels, focusing on developing players both at the high school level and among younger athletes. In the past five years alone, more than 50 athletes he mentored have successfully transitioned to the college-level of play.
Coach Hudson's passion lies in working with young athletes, guiding them to play the game with integrity and instilling valuable life lessons through the sport.
Midwest Lakers Basketball Club