Young basketball players dribbling during a Next Level session
Basketball at Next Level

From first dribble to game IQ

Start Up (ages 7–10) and Level Up (11–15) basketball sessions run in spring and summer. The next one is not scheduled yet: join the waitlist and we will reach out first, or keep your athlete moving with Explore and camps.

Start Up ages 7–10 · $279Level Up ages 11–15 · $379Next session to be announced
At a glance

Youth basketball near Kalamazoo

Next Level's Start Up (ages 7–10) and Level Up (11–15) basketball sessions run between the other Game Plan seasons inside the Kalsee Dome in Schoolcraft; none is scheduled this winter, so join the waitlist and play Explore multi-sport or a school-break camp in the meantime.

Start UpAges 7–10 · waitlist
Level UpAges 11–15 · waitlist
MeanwhileExplore (ages 4–10, $17.25 per class) · Holiday Break Camp Dec 21–23 or Dec 28–30
Where12733 US-131, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 · 15 minutes from Portage and Vicksburg, 20 from Kalamazoo and Three Rivers

Prices and schedules as published in October 2026; the Register and Book buttons on this page always show the current session.

Start Up basketball athletes dribbling in a line
Start UpAges 7–10 · $279 per season
Learn · Start Up

A great first season

Ball-handling, passing, shooting form and the rules of the game, taught by a dedicated coach in a fun, confidence-first setting.

Best forAthletes 7–10 who are new to basketball or have played a rec season
FormatTwo sessions a week · one hour
Last sessionSummer II · Sundays
Price$279 / season
Next stepLevel Up Basketball (ages 11–15)
Level Up basketball athletes working on ball-handling
Level UpAges 11–15 · $379 per season
Develop · Level Up

Train like a team

Structured practices and game play, with scrimmages whenever program size allows: positional skills, reads and the game IQ that separates players at school and club tryouts.

Best forAthletes 11–15 who have played a season or play for their school
FormatTwo sessions a week · two hours
Last sessionSummer II · July – September
Price$379 / season
Next stepSchool and club teams
Meet the coaches

Passion. Experience. Leadership.

Katrina Miller

Katrina Miller

Athletic Director

Not sure?

Want a heads-up when basketball opens?

Send us your athlete's age and we will reach out the moment the next Start Up or Level Up session is scheduled.

Basketball questions

Before you register

When is the next basketball session?

Not scheduled yet. Start Up and Level Up basketball have run in spring and summer; join the waitlist and we will reach out the moment the next one is set.

Which level will my athlete be in?

Start Up (ages 7–10) for athletes learning the game; Level Up (11–15) for athletes who have played a season or play for their school and are ready for structured practices and game play.

What can we do this winter?

Explore (ages 4–10) rotates basketball in every few weeks, Holiday Break Camp and Spring Break Camp include it every day, and every other Game Plan sport is open from Nov 16.

What should they bring when it runs?

Athletic clothes, court shoes and a water bottle. Balls are provided.

Where do sessions run?

Inside the Kalsee Dome at 12733 US-131, Schoolcraft, 15 minutes south of Kalamazoo and Portage.

Can a team rent court time?

Yes. Teams and schools book court and turf time for practice; call the front desk with your dates.

Be first to know

Join the basketball waitlist

One note with your athlete's age and we will reach out the moment the next session is scheduled.

Serving families and players from Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Portage, Vicksburg, Three Rivers, Mattawan, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Richland, Galesburg, Marcellus, Centreville and across Southwest Michigan.