2024 Fall Next Level Girls Basketball Season - Los Gatos
Join us for our 1st season of Next Level Girls Basketball in Los Gatos at Los Gatos High School. We are thrilled to bring the Next Level Basketball program to the community of Los Gatos!
General Registration is now open for all players.
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Basketball location at Los Gatos High School, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Girls Basketball season in Los Gatos at Los Gatos High School will run from September through late October with 8 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 vs. 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: $315.00: 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
All grade divisions activity takes place at the same time. Games will be 3 vs. 3.
- 8:00 AM Practice/9:00 AM Games
Game Schedule
Week 1 | Sunday, September 8th |
Week 2 | Sunday, September 15th |
Week 3 | Sunday, September 22nd |
Week 4 | Sunday, September 29th |
Week 5 | Sunday, October 6th |
Week 6 | Sunday, October 13th |
Week 7 | Sunday, October 20th (Playoff Weekend) |
Week 8 | Sunday, October 27th (Championship Weekend) |
Note: All teams will play games through the entire 8-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: Nick Ward
Coach Ward just completed his seventh season as the varsity head coach at Los Gatos High School where he helped lead the Wildcats to the Central Coast Section (CCS) Division 1 Championship and Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) De Anza League Championship. Under Coach Ward, the Wildcats have won three consecutive league titles, two CCS championships, and have qualified for the Northern California playoffs three times. Nick grew up in San Jose and attended Willow Glen High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He and his wife, Ashley, live in Los Gatos with their two children Lucas and Mackenzie.