2024 Next Level Fall Basketball Season - San Mateo (3rd-8th Grades) at College of San Mateo and Serra HS
Join us for our 10th season of Next Level Basketball in San Mateo at Serra High School and College of San Mateo!
Registration is now open for all players!
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Basketball location in San Mateo for 3rd - 8th Graders, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Basketball season in San Mateo at Serra High School and College of San Mateo will run from September through early November with 9 program dates over the program schedule.
- Game Dates: All games are on Sundays - check the schedule below for details!
- Grade Based Organization: Next Level is a grade-based organization, players play in their designated grade level.
- Practices/Game Schedule: All practices and games are on the SAME DAY - parents need only allocate a 2-hour window of availability each week for their child's involvement in the program. Practice hours take place immediately prior to a participant's scheduled game time.
- Game Play: Each Next Level game is 5 versus 5, with no backcourt pressure as the defense is picked up after mid-court.
- Student Mentor Coaches: All teams are assigned a High School (or local area high school) student-athlete as a Head Coach/Mentor. Parent volunteers are to ASSIST our student-athletes and ENABLE them in their role as the head coach of their respective team(s). The interactions and expectations of the Student Coach and Parent Volunteer Coaches are governed within the Next Level Rule Book.
- Team Roster Size: Teams are comprised of 10 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $335.00: Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom jersey, shorts and other equipment/offerings. (After 8/18, a $10.00 expedited production and shipping fee will be added to any registrations.)
- Uniform Delivery: All season uniforms will be shipped to a participant's home (or provided shipping address). Delivery will occur via USPS and a valid USPS delivery location is required. Participants must keep their shipping addresses up to date for proper delivery. Replacement uniforms will be at the cost of the participant should inaccurate addresses be provided at the time of production.
- Optional Player Pack: During registration, participants have the option to purchase an additional 'Player Pack' during check out. The Player Pack option will be added to their base league fees for the 2024 season during checkout. Items will be shipped directly to the home along with a player's uniform. Sizing verification will be sent during late summer via email, prior to production and shipping!
- Base Player Pack - Basketball: $40.00 - Team Shooting Shirt (long sleeve Dri-Fit) in matching team color way with team logo, featuring the player's last name on the back of the shirt.
- Pro Player Pack - Basketball: $60.00 - The Pro Pack contains our Player Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie.
- Compression Pack - Basketball: $65.00 - Short Sleeve Compression Shirt and one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant.
- Baller Player Pack - Basketball: $150.00 - The Baller pack has the Team Shooting Shirt, Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie, Short Sleeve Compression Shirt, one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant.
- Elite Player Pack - Basketball: $225.00 - The Elite pack has - Elite Backpack, a basketball, a player tag, Next Level Short Sleeve Shirt, and Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie. - BALL OUT THIS SEASON!
Facility Overview and Arrival Information
Practice & Game Times
College of San Mateo
- 3rd Grade North - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game OR 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
- 3rd Grade South - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game OR 1:00 PM Practice/2:00 PM Game (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
Serra High School
- 5th Grade - 10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM OR 12:00 PM Games (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
- 4th Grade - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM OR 2:00 PM Games (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
- 6th Grade - 1:00 PM OR 2:00 PM Practice/2:00 PM OR 3:00 PM Games (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
- 7th/8th Grade - 3:00 PM Practice/4:00 PM Games
Find schedule for each school below, College of San Mateo on the left, Serra HS on the right.
Game Schedule
College of San Mateo | Serra High School |
Sunday, September 8th | Sunday, September 8th |
Sunday, September 15th | Sunday, September 15th |
Saturday, September 28th* | Sunday, September 22nd |
Sunday, September 29th* | Sunday, September 29th |
Sunday, October 6th | Sunday, October 6th |
Sunday, October 13th | Sunday, October 13th |
Sunday, October 20th | Sunday, October 20th |
Sunday, October 27th (Playoff Weekend) | Saturday, October 26th (Playoff Weekend)* |
Sunday, November 3rd (Championship Weekend) | Sunday, October 27th (Championship)* |
CSM Notes
- No activity will take place on Sunday, September 22nd
- Double-header weekend with activity on Saturday, September 28th AND Sunday, September 29th
Serra HS Notes
- Double-header weekend with activity on Saturday, October 26th AND Sunday, October 27th
Note: All teams will play games through the entire 9-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.
General Program Operation and Additional Information
Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level basketball program - CLICK HERE
Site Director: Brian Carson
Brian Carson is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach at Junipero Serra High School. Brian is going on his 16th year at Serra and coming off a basketball season as the Head Coach. Sending players to the "Next Level" along with successful teams has been a huge part of Serra BB2022- but the brotherhood, life lesson and friendships are what he is most proud of. As a player, Brian had the opportunity to play for legendary coaches such as Mike Carson (OLA/BIS), Doc Scheplar (Burlingame High), Mike LeGarza (Canada College), Jerry Tarkanian (Fresno State), Pat Fuscaldo (Sonoma State) and Ron Dubois (Chico Force).