Spring 2026 Season Try-out

Boys & Girls Try-Outs

Monday February 16th 2026

7:30-8:30pm - 3rd-6th Grade

8:30-9:30pm - 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 spring travel teams. These teams will practice two times a week for 1.5 hours at Canlan Sports in Lake Barrington.

One practice will consist of all skills training, which will be lead by one of our lead trainers. The second practice will be a team practice led by the team's head coach, which they will focus in on offensive and defensive strategies in preparation for our tournaments.

If your child is selected to play on one of our teams, a down payment will be required immediately to hold their spot. We will then collect the remaining fee prior to seasons start.

REGIONAL ELITE TEAMS

All the regional elite teams' tournaments will be played locally in the greater Chicagoland area. The goal is to play the best competition in the region.

There will be roughly 14-16 practices and 5-6 tournaments that our travel teams will compete in over the spring.

Season will run in April & May.

Cost for the season is $800 Plus Under Armour Uniform Fee.

NATIONAL ELITE TEAMS

National elite teams will be required to travel out of state 1-2 times per season out of state. They will play in live period events, where college scouts and coaches will be in attendance. These teams will play on an independent circuit to compete against some of the best talent in the country.

There will be roughly 20-24 practices.

There will only be one national team for grades 5th-7th grade and their season will run from April-June.

For 14U-17U National teams there will be multiple and their season will run April, May, July.

All National Teams will compete in 8 Tournaments.

Cost for the season is $1350 Plus Under Armour Uniform Fee.

When Choosing A Program - Ask Yourself

What kind of attention are YOU getting?
WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR? HOW MANY HOURS ARE YOU IN THE GYM? (HOW IS IT SPENT?)
WHO ARE YOU IN THE GYM WITH?
Is it about the PLAYER? The coach? The program?
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.

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