YEAR ROUND BASKETBALL LEAGUE
​Like Mike Sports offers a competitive youth basketball league that operates year-round, with seasons in Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Our leagues welcome both boys and girls aged 7-18, catering to all skill levels. We prioritize player development and focus on the fundamentals of basketball, ensuring that every player gains a solid understanding to build upon as they progress in their basketball journey.
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Like Mike Sports youth basketball league is centered on the development and improvement of every players at any skill level. This is a competitive youth league; our goal is teaching our players the fundamentals of basketball using varies methods and by having passionate experienced Coaches that conduct the practices and game sessions. We have developed different levels and an advancement route for all our players. Therefore, as our players progress in their development and build on the fundamentals they are taught, they are promoted to a higher level, such as level 2 and eventually move to club level 3. The league games are competitive, as we sometimes allow our AAU teams to play in the games, depending on the location you register for, the games are held on either Saturdays.​​
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LEAGUE TIMES
​​PRACTICE AND SKILLS DAYS AND TIMES
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Cypress Practice Days and Times are Mondays or Tuesday depending on team allocations and level. The younger age group have practice at 6pm-7.30pm and older age groups have practice 7:30pm-9.00pm. Skills Clinic is on Thursdays at 6:00pm-7:00pm or Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm dependent on allocated level.
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​​​PLAYER AGE
Players ages 7-18, players 18 years of age MUST still be attending school
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GAME DAY
​In Cypress the game day is on Saturday from 8:00am-6:00pm.
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LOCATION
​The Cypress location is St John Lutheran Church, 15235 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress 77429
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YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2026 SCHEDULE
OUR LEAGUE PACKAGE
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1.5 Hour Weekly Practice Session on a separate day
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Competitive Weekly Games
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2 Skills Clinic
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Reversible Basketball Jersey
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Weekly Video Homework
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Competitive League/Games
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NCAA Certified Basketball Coaches
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Playoff Tournament
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Live Stream of Games*
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Create Highlight Video for any Player
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Video of Games Available
Video Homework – Learning Beyond the Gym
To support development outside of scheduled sessions, players receive video homework that reinforces what is taught on the court.
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Video homework helps players:
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Review drills and concepts covered in practice and clinics
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Better understand technique and decision-making
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Build basketball IQ and awareness
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Stay engaged and learning between sessions
This allows players to continue developing even when they are not physically in the gym.
LEAGUE PRACTICE
Where Real Development Happens
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Our basketball league is built around intentional, structured practices that are designed to help players learn, improve, and confidently apply skills in games.
Practices are not just run-throughs — they are a key part of each athlete’s development.
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Game-Like Training That Transfers to Competition
During practices, we run drills that simulate real game situations. This helps players understand how skills are used under pressure, at game speed, and in decision-making moments.
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Players learn:
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How to react in live-game scenarios
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When and why to use specific skills
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How to read the game and make better decisions
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This approach helps athletes feel more prepared and confident when it’s time to compete.
Coaching, Feedback & Correction
Our coaches actively coach during practice, not just supervise.
As drills are being run, players receive:
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Real-time feedback
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Skill corrections and guidance
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Teaching moments to improve technique and understanding
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This allows players to make adjustments immediately, helping them develop good habits that carry into games.
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FROM PRACTICE TO GAMEDAY
One of our main goals is for players to implement what they learn in practice directly into games.
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By reinforcing skills repeatedly in training, athletes:
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Build confidence in their abilities
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Improve consistency during games
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Develop stronger basketball IQ
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Play with better control and awareness
Why Separate Practice Days Matter
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Practices and games serve different purposes.
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Having separate practice days allows:
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Focused skill development without game pressure
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Time for instruction, correction, and repetition
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Better preparation for game situations
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Reduced stress and improved learning
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Games are where players apply what they’ve learned.
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Practices are where players develop those skills.
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Both are essential — and separating them ensures athletes get the most out of each.
Skills Clinics – Focused Individual Development
In addition to team practices, players also benefit from Skills Clinics that focus on individual development.
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Skills Clinics allow us to:
Break down key fundamentals (ball handling, shooting, footwork, defense)
Work in smaller groups for more focused instruction
Address individual strengths and areas for improvement
Build confidence through repetition and proper technique
These sessions complement team practices by sharpening individual skills that directly impact game performance.
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LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
Our Basketball League is a competitive league focused on player development. Players move to different levels from Level 1/Level 2 and then Club Level as they develop. PLAYERS AGED 7-18 years old.
CYPRESS PRACTICE TIMES
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LEVEL 1 Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm
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LEVEL 2 Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
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UPPER LEVEL 1 Monday 7:30pm-9:00pm
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UPPER LEVEL 2 Tuesdays 8:00pm-9:30pm
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2 SKILLS CLINIC SESSIONS LEVEL 2 Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm
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2 SKILLS CLINIC SESSIONS LEVEL 1/UPPER LEVEL 1 Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00pm
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CYPRESS GAMES
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Saturdays 8am-6pm
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
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1.5 Hour Weekly Practice Session
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2 Skills Clinic Sessions
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Weekly Games
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Practice/Game Reversible Sublimation Jersey
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Weekly Video Homework
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Competitive League/Games
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NCAA Certified Basketball Coaches
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Duration : 8 Weeks
AWARDS
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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1ST/2ND PLACE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
SPRING BASKETBALL LEAGUE
$285 FOR THE SEASON - REGISTRATION OPEN
MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2026 - SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2026
$285 FOR THE SEASON - REGISTRATION OPEN
CYPRESS LOCATION
STARTS MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2026
ORIENTATION ON MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2026
PRACTICE STARTS MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2026
TIME
TIME - 6.:00PM - 9:00PM
DURATION
8 WEEKS
LOCATION
Cypress -15235 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress TX 77429
HEAD LEAGUE COACH
Coach Jimmy