Frequently Asked Questions

The Jr Knights Feeder Basketball program serves boys in grades 5 through 8.

The program fee is $1,200 per player for the full October through March season. That one all-inclusive fee covers every practice, 25-30 games, weekly speed and agility training, mental performance coaching, skill development, gym space, and direct access to our coaching staff. There are no tiers, add-ons, or surprise costs. Payment plans are available upon request.

Every player receives a full uniform, shooting shirt, practice jersey, and sweatshirt. All gear is Under Armour and includes personalized names on the back of jerseys.

The season runs from October through March. Tryouts are held in late summer/early fall. Practices are twice per week, with games on weekends. Teams play 25-30 games over the course of the season.

Season 3 tryouts will be held Sunday, August 30, Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM each night at Northridge Prep High School. We encourage players to attend all three sessions.

No. Tryouts are completely free. There is no obligation until your son is offered and accepts a roster spot.

Tryouts are competitive and roster spots are limited at each grade level. If your son is not selected, we encourage him to keep working on his game and consider trying out again next season.

Typically two practices per week, usually on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Northridge Prep High School. Practice times are shared via weekly email updates.

Home games are played at Northridge Prep High School in Niles, IL. Away games are at various locations across the west and northwest Chicago suburbs as part of the Dupage Youth Travel Basketball League.

We respect Sunday mornings as family time and do our best not to schedule games then. Sunday afternoon or evening games may occasionally occur due to league scheduling, but we prioritize keeping mornings free for families.

During the Jr Knights season, we expect full commitment to the program. Between skills workouts, team practices, games, and optional Sunday training, there are multiple touchpoints each week. We support multi-sport participation in the off-season, but during our season, being all-in with your teammates is what we ask.

We accept Zelle and Venmo. Payment details are provided when your son accepts his roster spot.

Yes. We are happy to work with families on a payment plan that fits their needs. Just let us know when confirming your son's spot.

Sunday Night Training is an optional speed and agility session with Coach Vitel that is open to anyone in the program. It is included at no extra cost. It is a great opportunity for players who want to put in extra work beyond the weekly schedule.

Yes. For Season 3, everything is included: skills training with Coach Maniscalco, two team practices per week, games, Sunday Night Training with Coach Vitel, and mental performance sessions with Coach Sullivan. There are no add-ons or separate tiers.

Each team plays in one end-of-season tournament. If you are looking for a tournament-heavy program, this is not the right fit. We believe in balancing competition with development. The majority of the season is dedicated to getting better through practice, skills work, and weekly games.

Yes. We strongly support multi-sport participation. During the Jr Knights season, we expect full commitment to the program. Outside of our season, we encourage players to stay active in other sports. It builds athleticism, prevents burnout, and makes them better basketball players.