Elevate Your Game, Build Your Future with YEDA!
Join the Summer Travel Basketball Team to compete at the highest level, develop character, and gain mentorship through sports.
What Is the Summer Travel Basketball Team?
YEDA’s Summer Travel Basketball Team offers more than just advanced competition—it’s an opportunity for athletes to grow as leaders, build character, and create lifelong memories. Traveling across the Midwest, with a national destination such as Las Vegas or Orlando, players gain access to elite tournaments and advanced coaching.
This program emphasizes discipline, mentorship, and teamwork, helping players refine their skills both on and off the court. Student-athletes are required to attend our health & wellness workshop and are encouraged to participate in our technology career workshop and college tour.
Players can further develop leadership skills by participating in unique opportunities such as:
Development League Referee (paid position)
Development League Coach (volunteer)
Basketball Training Assistant (paid position)
Big Brother/Big Sister Peer-to-Peer Mentoring (volunteer)
At YEDA, this is more than basketball—it’s about shaping leaders and preparing youth for success in life!
Proposed 2025 Schedule
Here’s the proposed 2025 schedule. Final schedule details will be provided to selected team members after registration. Schedule is subject to change.
Feb. 23rd: YEDA Tryouts
March 9th: Mandatory Parents Meeting
Week of March 3rd: Practices begin
March 29th: One-Day Local
April 5th-6th: Two-Day Bettendorf, Iowa
April 19th: One-Day Lafayette, Ind
May 3rd: One-Day Local
May 16th-18th: Fort Wayne, Ind
June 7th: Highland, IN
June 26th-29th: Orlando, Fla
July 12th-13th: Franklin, Ind
July TBD: One-Day
What to Expect from the Season
Player Grade Requirements
YEDA athletes will once again be required to maintain a certain academic standard (no failing grades) and for those who do not meet requirements, tutoring will be offered. Students will be suspended from playing until they cure the grade.
Tournaments
Competing in 9 or more tournaments across the Midwest, plus one national destination.
Parent Involvement
As a travel team, this program requires a significant commitment from families. Parents are responsible for ensuring their child’s timely arrival to all practices, games, and tournaments.
Practice Schedule
Twice a week practices designed to improve individual player development and team performance. Consistent attendance is critical to ensure players are ready for competitive play.
Character Building
With dedicated coaching and mentorship as the driver, players develop resilience, teamwork, and discipline. They learn to navigate challenges, push beyond limits, and build confidence on and off the court. This experience shapes not just athletes but strong, driven individuals.
Affordable Pricing with Support for Travel Costs
The YEDA Travel Basketball Team is designed to provide a competitive, skill-building experience while keeping program fees affordable for families. Fundraising opportunities and group accommodations are available to help offset additional travel expenses, ensuring every dollar contributes to making this opportunity accessible and impactful.
Pricing and Payment Options
$795 program fee covers tournament fees, practices, and uniform deposits but does not include travel expenses, lodging, or meals, which are the responsibility of the parents. A $350 deposit is due at registration, with the remaining $445 due by April 15th.
Fundraising Information
Players can fundraise to help offset some of the program fees and travel expenses incurred throughout the season. 80% of funds raised will be reimbursed to parents at the end of the season, while 20% of funds raised will directly support YEDA to help cover the high costs of operating the travel team and keeping program fees affordable for families.
Additional Costs:
Parents are responsible for hotel stays (group rates will be provided after registration), tournament spectator entry fees ($15–$30/event), and personal travel expenses such as food and gas.
Important Notes
Registration and deposit must be completed within 10 days of acceptance to secure your child’s spot. Players with unpaid balances will not be eligible to participate in games until payments are made in full.
Know Before You Commit
The YEDA Travel Basketball Team Handbook provides all the essential details about the program, including these 3 key pieces you must review before committing to the season:
Expectations for players, including attendance and behavior.
Information on fundraising, group communication, uniform info, and more.
Guidelines for parent involvement and responsibilities.
Players and parents must review the handbook before registering to ensure a smooth and successful season, and are required to digitally sign after registration to agree to all terms.
Ready to Join the Team? Tryout!
Tryouts are the first step to becoming part of YEDA’s Summer Travel Basketball Team. Our coaches assess players’ skills, work ethic, and potential to create balanced, competitive teams.
Date & Times
February 23, 2025
(Times listed on Registration Page)
Location
Roma Sports Club
9115 Roma CT
Frankfort IL 60451
Eligibility
Boys grades 5th through 10th
Cost
$22 per athlete
What's Included
Registration & YEDA T-Shirt.
Registration Closed
Join us for the 2025 Travel Team Tryouts on February 23rd, 2025.
Held at Roma Sports Club, 9115 Roma Court, Frankfort, IL 60451
Tryouts will be held for students in grades 5th through 10th, with time slots assigned by grade. This is your child’s opportunity to showcase their skills and earn a spot on one of our competitive travel teams for the upcoming season. Players should come prepared with athletic shoes, water, and a positive attitude!
Please review all program details on the Travel Team Page including the Handbook before registering for tryouts.
Tryout Time Slots:
5th/6th Grade: 11am-12:30pm
7th/8th Grade: 12:30pm-2pm
9th/10th Grade: 2pm-3:30pm
11th-12th Grade Tryouts Cancelled
A $22 tryout fee is required at the time of registration. This fee is non-refundable and helps support the costs associated with hosting the event
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Hear From Our Families
The YEDA Travel Team gave my son the tools he needed to thrive on and off the court. The tournaments were competitive, the coaching was excellent, and the friendships he made will last a lifetime."
Mike T.
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