2025 Fall Basketball - San Mateo (3rd-8th Grade) at College of San Mateo and Serra HS
Join us for our 11th season of Next Level Basketball in San Mateo at Serra High School and College of San Mateo!
General Registration is now open for all participants!
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.
- 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 2025 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!
- Pro Pack: $60.00 - Player Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie.
- Compression Pack: $65.00 - Short Sleeve Compression Shirt and one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant.
- NEW Student-Athlete Pack: $85.00 - Next Level x Jones Sports Backpack in Black and Next Level Elite Basketball Player Bag Tag.
- Baller Pack: $150.00 - Player Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie, Short Sleeve Compression Shirt and one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant, and a Grey Shooting Shirt with your Team Logo on the front.
Facility Overview and Arrival Information
Practice & Game Times
College of San Mateo
- 3rd Grade North - 9:00 AM Practice/9:30 AM Game
- 3rd Grade South - 10:30 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 3rd Grade West - 12:00 PM Practice/12:30 PM Game
- 4th Grade North - 1:30 PM Practice/2:00 PM Game
- 4th Grade South - 3:00 PM Practice/3:30 PM Game
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.)
- 6th 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.)
- 7th/8th Grade - 2:00 PM OR 3:00 PM Practice/3:00 PM OR 4:00 PM Games (Rotating Schedule - refer to the NL App for weekly schedule.)
Schedules may be subject to change.
Game Schedule
| Week 1 | Sunday, September 7th |
| Week 2 | Sunday, September 14th |
| Week 3 | Sunday, September 21st |
| Week 4 | Sunday, September 28th |
| Week 5 | Sunday, October 5th |
| Week 6 | Sunday, October 12th |
| Week 7 | Sunday, October 19th |
| Week 8 | Saturday, October 26th (Playoff Weekend) |
| Week 9 | Sunday, November 2nd (Championship Weekend) |
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 (Serra HS) and Bennie Murray (CSM)
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).