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Tryouts - August 19, 24 & 25 6:00-7:30pm at Arizona Lutheran - 3 practice days left to join!
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Elevate Your Game with Pack Hoops
Join Our Vibrant Youth Basketball Community!
At Pack Hoops, we're passionate about empowering boys in 5th through 8th grade to reach their full basketball potential. Our energetic programs foster skill development, teamwork, and leadership, all while promoting a positive and enthusiastic environment. Get ready to unlock your child's confidence and ignite their love for the game!
About Pack Hoops
Our History
A Program Built for Players & Families
A Program Built for Players & Families
Founded in 2021, Pack Hoops is dedicated to building character and leadership through basketball in Laveen/SouthPhoenix. Our players grow through focused instruction, consistent practice and specific feedback. Former players demonstrate the power of our program through their success at numerous Valley high school basketball programs - Ari
Founded in 2021, Pack Hoops is dedicated to building character and leadership through basketball in Laveen/SouthPhoenix. Our players grow through focused instruction, consistent practice and specific feedback. Former players demonstrate the power of our program through their success at numerous Valley high school basketball programs - Arizona Lutheran, Betty Fairfax, Valley Vista, Basha and Desert Vista.
A Program Built for Players & Families
A Program Built for Players & Families
A Program Built for Players & Families
At Pack Hoops, we offer teams for 2 levels
(5-6 grade & 7-8 grade). We also accommodate 4th graders who can compete. We practice at Arizona Lutheran Academy on 27th Ave & Southern. There are 2 practices per week (Mon & Wed) and we play games on Saturday. Different team levels help players compete with boys of similar age, skill, and exper
At Pack Hoops, we offer teams for 2 levels
(5-6 grade & 7-8 grade). We also accommodate 4th graders who can compete. We practice at Arizona Lutheran Academy on 27th Ave & Southern. There are 2 practices per week (Mon & Wed) and we play games on Saturday. Different team levels help players compete with boys of similar age, skill, and experience. Limited roster sizes create more opportunities for meaningful practice and game participation. Families become part of a positive community that values growth, accountability, service, hard
work, and relationships.
Parents are encouraged to enjoy the experience, support every player, trust the coaches, and remind
their sons that their value is never determined by a scoreboard, a mistake, or playing time.
Fees
A Program Built for Players & Families
Fees
We want committed players who are willing to give consistent effort over the school year to maximize their development. Our league has 3 distinct seasons and ideally, players commit to all 3 seasons. The initial season fee includes a uniform (reversible jersey & shorts), plus a program t-shirt. Fees decrease with successive seasons.
Fall -
We want committed players who are willing to give consistent effort over the school year to maximize their development. Our league has 3 distinct seasons and ideally, players commit to all 3 seasons. The initial season fee includes a uniform (reversible jersey & shorts), plus a program t-shirt. Fees decrease with successive seasons.
Fall - $450 (or 1st season)
Winter - $350
Spring - $300
Fees can be paid at one time or in payments.
Pack Hoops family
League Seasons of Play
League Seasons of Play
League Seasons of Play
Pack Hoops plays in the Youth Development Academy league. Opponents are clubs with similar philosophies and goals. Teams are grouped according to skill and athleticism to ensure competitive games. The league never charges admission or parking fees.
2026-27 seasons
Fall August 29-October 24
Winter January 9-February 27
Spring March 20
Pack Hoops plays in the Youth Development Academy league. Opponents are clubs with similar philosophies and goals. Teams are grouped according to skill and athleticism to ensure competitive games. The league never charges admission or parking fees.
2026-27 seasons
Fall August 29-October 24
Winter January 9-February 27
Spring March 20-May 15
COMMUNICATION
Pack Hoops utilizes the "Band App" for all communication with families. This is an excellent resource that helps everyone stay informed. Here is the invite link -
https://band.us/n/aeafA8m4d7Wd7
Club Director
League Seasons of Play
League Seasons of Play
Doug Meyer is the head boys basketball coach at Arizona Lutheran Academy, a Christian high school in Laveen. He also serves as the school president. Coach Meyer has led the boys program for 33 years. His philosophy is fairly simple - Be coachable; control your attitude & effort; get 1% better every time you step in the gym; play hard, pla
Doug Meyer is the head boys basketball coach at Arizona Lutheran Academy, a Christian high school in Laveen. He also serves as the school president. Coach Meyer has led the boys program for 33 years. His philosophy is fairly simple - Be coachable; control your attitude & effort; get 1% better every time you step in the gym; play hard, play smart, and be unselfish; make your teammates better. During his tenure at AZ Lutheran, his teams reached the state championship 7 times, winning state titles in 1999, 2014 & 2015. The program has qualified for state 15 of the last 16 years and his career record is 584-366. Individual players have earned region and conference player of the year awards, all-region and all-state accolades and many have gone on to successful college careers.
Expectations
League Seasons of Play
Expectations
Your character matters - your positive words and actions are just as important as your play.
Players need a growth mindset - improvement is a process so work to be 1% better every day.
You control your ATTITUDE and EFFORT. Don't blame others or complain. Focus on what you control.
Every player matters so do your best to help the TEAM succeed
Your character matters - your positive words and actions are just as important as your play.
Players need a growth mindset - improvement is a process so work to be 1% better every day.
You control your ATTITUDE and EFFORT. Don't blame others or complain. Focus on what you control.
Every player matters so do your best to help the TEAM succeed.
Play Hard - give your best effort no matter the circumstances, whether winning or losing, playing well or not.
Play Smart - Know what's expected on offense, defense, in-bounds plays, etc. Being reliable builds trust.
Play True - your words and actions reflect your character. This is true on the court, home or school. Body language matters, being polite is important, and listening is a skill.
Be Unselfish - "Little things" like boxing out, setting screens, taking a charge, making the extra pass or playing great help defense are not really little. These things help you and others succeed. Help others up, be friendly, clean up after yourself. Serve others because it's not about you!
Fun moments from our Pack Hoops family!
