Basics Sports

10/27/2026

Dear Elementary School Parents,

It occurred to me as we enter our 22nd year of after school clinics that I could reach out to this newest group of young parents with some worthwhile information and perspective. After all, you are not yet knee deep in youth sports. In fact these after school clinics.....

 Dear  Basics turned 20 in June. Excerpts from a book being composed on Youth Sports are below. There is so much WHITE NOISE in and around youth sports.   Parents are inundated and often overwhelmed with “this, that and the other thing.”  I would respectfully ask you to consider the title of...

10/26/2026

Many thanks to Krysten Thompson of KT Photography for this awesome gallery of photos of a Basics practice at Kuyper College.

Photo collection by KT Photography

10/23/2026

The Basics Mindset
TIP – Attend a Group session or a Private with Coach McGannon BEFORE TRY OUTS. Mindset Schedule below.

10/24, 11/21, 12/5: Kuyper College on the Beltline.
11/5, 11/8: Ferrysburg.
Privates: By appointment
REGISTER: https://basicssports.com/calendar-event/mindset-schedule/

All-State basketball player Dexter Lillmars discusses how Basics Mi...

10/21/2026

Free Throws MAKE teams and WIN games. Great Try Out prep. Thurs in Ferrysburg: 630-730 PM. Sunday on the Beltline Noon-100 PM.

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10/17/2026

Winter Training is now posted. 40% off packages until Nov 15 on the Beltline, in Ferrysburg and in Rockford. Grab a spot! https://basicssports.com/winter/

10/13/2026

Alex Brown nails 9 3's in 1 scrimmage. This kid can fill it up!! https://youtu.be/1igOfQWfHuo?is=02myJebhgse64U1d

10/13/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfWMDadnQAk

Coaches Ernie and McGannon share their wisdom about succeeding duri...

10/09/2026

The Middle School years are PRIME TIME for skill development and competitive growth. Take a look here why so many kids arrive in high school ill equipped to compete. There is a better choice. https://basicssports.com/middle-school-players/

10/08/2026

Class 4 A Quarterback in Indiana - comments: "Coach I have my 1st start Friday. Can we meet to go over my Mindset Training tomorrow?" The Mindset tools WIN. https://basicssports.com/winning-outcomes/

10/01/2026

Coach's latest installment in the Basics book: "Youth Sports in America: Think for Yourself. Question Authority. Do your Best"

Dear Elementary School Parents,

It occurred to me as we enter our 22nd year of after school clinics that I could reach out to this newest group of young parents with some worthwhile information and perspective. After all, you are not yet knee deep in youth sports. In fact.... https://basicssports.com/archives/