WE WILL. TOGETHER.

TEAMS, TRAINING, AND CAMPS IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO

WHAT WE DO

Ignite Hoops exists to train the whole athlete through high-energy, competitive teams, training, and camps. Our camps, training & teams are led by coaches who have played the game, and have a passion for teaching and serving young athletes.

WHAT WE OFFER

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Ready to get started?

Email us at davis@ignitehoops.com. We’ll get back ASAP.

A great coach is more than just a facilitator of skills & drills… they are mentors, confidence builders, and leaders.

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Positive youth coaching is hard to find. We are PROUD of our Ignite Coaches.

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Brian Walter

Kyle Beyak

Davis Belford

Mike Tejeda

Chris Hill

Kristina Dreyer

Now more than ever, we believe that choosing a program that invests in coaches of high-character & energy is the single most important decision you can make when committing to a season of youth basketball.

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Our coaching staff is loaded with coaches who love the game and are excited to give back to the next generation of youth athletes!

MEET OUR TEAM

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Davis Belford

Director of Programs

Owner

Jana Balis

Owner

Tyler Guest

"Ignite exists to help athletes grow in their knowledge of the game through teaching basketball concepts and functions that will increase their overall physical ability on the court and their basketball IQ. We value relationships

and our coaches care about the players and their growth as athletes, but more importantly as young men and women. It is about competing and growing in their knowledge, not about wins and losses.”

Jana Balis, Founder