'25-'26 winter travel
Questions: Please email info@aiathletics.com.
NEW BALANCE GEAR PACKAGE
ALL IN’s brand-new uniform package with New Balance will be debuting for the Winter 2025–2026 season! To compete in games, every player will need the updated uniform package, which comes with a custom uniform, shooting shirt, and backpack. The cost of the package is $195 ($275 value!). Even if you have an older ALL IN uniform, the new design is required. This package is a one-time fee as it will carry through multiple seasons and stay in use through Fall 2027.
PRACTICE LOCATIONS
This winter we will be offering four different practice locations.
- ALL IN North teams will practice in the North Suburbs of Chicago near Deerfield, Highland Park & Northbrook.
- ALL IN Northwest teams will practice in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago near Arlington Heights & Mount Prospect.
- ALL IN Lake teams will practice in Lake County near Libertyville.
- ALL IN Chicago teams will practice on the north side of the city.
TEAMS
Each season we will have multiple teams at each grade level. Teams will be split up based on skill level, position and where our staff best believes your child will develop their individual skill set and contribute the most to their respective team.
SEASON DETAILS
TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the winter season are held at the end of October. Please click here to view the tryout schedule.
SEASON DATES
The winter travel season runs from November 3rd, 2025 through February 22nd, 2025.
AGES
2nd-12th grade boys & 2nd-8th grade girls
TOURNAMENTS
Teams will play in up to 7 local events (usually within an hours drive of the team's practice location). Tournaments are one OR two-day events that are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays, December through February, and feature 2-3 games each day.
PRACTICE DAYS
Players will participate in two team practices each week. Practices can be held on Monday-Friday evenings (between 4:00pm-10:00pm). High school boys teams may have Sunday evening practices. Exact practice days and times for each team will be the same each week and those days/times will be determined when teams are posted. We collect potential conflicts from families before and during the tryout process and do our best to create a schedule that works best for all players on each particular team.
POSITIVE COACHING
Our coaches are trained to provide positive and constructive feedback to the players in skills training and during the game. The constant feedback provided by coaches and staff will expedite the process for skill development.
the experience & BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GET WITH ALL IN
#1 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
- Team Practices & Games
- Camps & Clinics
- Optional Discounted Skill Workouts
- End of Season Player Evaluations
- College Recruiting Guidance
#2 TRAINED & CERTIFIED COACHES
- Experience & Knowledgeable
- Background Checked
- ALL IN Trained & Certified
- USA Basketball Gold Licensed
#3 ORGANIZED PARENT COMMUNICATION
- ALL IN Athletics App for Schedules & Communication
- Full-Time Support Staff
- Emails & Phone Calls Answered
- All Expectations Set Up Front
- Detailed Team Handbook
#4 UNMATCHED RESOURCES
- 1 of only 18 Jr. NBA Flagship Network Programs in the USA
- New Balance Sponsorship
- Seasonal Player Evaluation Reports
- Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Workshop
- Assistance with College Recruiting: Hudl, SportsRecruits and HonestGame Memberships (included for all Regional & National high school team players!)
BENEFITS OF ALL IN TRAVEL BASKETBALL
Jr. NBA Flagship Network
ALL IN is 1 of 18 Jr. NBA Flagship Network programs nationwide. The Jr. NBA Flagship Network is comprised of 18 best-in-class youth basketball organizations that share the Jr. NBA’s vision for how the game should be taught and played at the grassroots level, and have committed to pursuing the highest standard of operation in the industry.
New Balance Partnership
ALL IN Athletics is proudly sponsored by New Balance, one of the world’s premier athletic brands. Through this partnership, we provide our student-athletes with elite resources and opportunities to excel both on the court and in the classroom.
HonestGame
ALL IN has partnered with Honest Game to help our athletes track their NCAA academic eligibility requirements - ensuring that they are able to take advantage of their opportunities to compete at the college level.
SportsRecruits
SportsRecruits
Player Evaluations
At the conclusion of every season, your child's ALL IN coach will deliver a feedback report utilizing our player evaluation software, TeamGenius. We believe in the ongoing value of offering feedback each season for continuous development.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer flexible practice and tournament scheduling for players that participate in more than one sport during the season. We ask that you provide us with the practice & game schedules for your other team(s) so that we can do our best to plan around them.
Discounted Training
ALL IN travel team players will receive discounted skills training and 50% off school day off camps throughout the year. Like ALL IN Travel/AAU team practices, ALL IN skills training sessions feature active and dynamic drills to teach game concepts and develop fundamental skills. No sitting on the bench or standing in long lines during drills provides players with the ultimate opportunity to improve their skills over the course of the year.
Positive Coaching
Our coaches are trained to provide positive and constructive feedback to the players in skills training, practices and during the games. The constant feedback provided by coaches and staff will expedite the process for skill development. We believe our coaching staff is unparalleled in their passion, commitment, dedication and knowledge of the game.
Playing Time
ALL IN Travel Basketball is a competitive developmental program. Players are guaranteed at least 40% playing time over the course of a tournament. Although we are trying to compete in tournament games, we believe it is more important to develop all players. By guaranteeing more game reps, we are confident that players will improve their skill set and ability to play the game. (Coaches of elite teams do not have to follow this playing time rule. If your child is being placed on an elite team, you will be notified at the start of the season.)
Appropriate Competition
We will have multiple teams at most grade levels. This allows us to place players appropriately based on their skill level and position. We will work very closely with tournament directors to ensure that your child’s team is playing against other teams that will provide a challenging but competitive matchup.
College Recruiting
The ALL IN staff has worked hard to build meaningful relationships with college coaches and scouting services over the past 21 years. We will ensure that each player is put in a position to receive appropriate college exposure opportunities during AND after the season. We expect multiple players to receive college scholarship offers and collegiate playing opportunities while participating with ALL IN during the spring & summer seasons.
Player Development
The ALL IN goal is to develop each player on and off the court. We will provide a complete basketball experience that stresses: fundamental skills, game concepts, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Professional Coaching Staff
Every member of the ALL IN coaching staff is a USA Basketball Gold Licensed coach. All coaches must complete three items to become a USA Basketball Gold Licensed coach, which includes an extensive background screening, along with completing two courses. The USA Basketball Coach License provides our staff with the national standard in coach education and safety, along with receiving recognition through USA Basketball.
PCA Parent Workshop
As part of our Jr. NBA Flagship Network partnership, ALL IN travel team parents are invited to a free Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Parent Workshop. The workshop helps parents view sports as a developmental opportunity—teaching life lessons, not just focusing on wins and losses. A “Second-Goal Parent®” provides unconditional support while guiding their child through the ups and downs of youth sports.
Affiliates in Counseling
AIC will be able to provide mental health professionals to assist in meeting our goal of prioritizing full development for all those involved with ALL IN.
FEES
TRYOUT FEE: $40 (will be applied to team fee if you accept team placement)
2nd-4th GRADE WINTER PLAYER FEE
$1,150
- All players will receive: 2 professional skill development clinics, 2 team practices per week & a minimum of 6 weekend local tournaments.
- Extra Benefits for Travel Team Players:
- 50% off day off programs
- $100 for add-on training (up to $250 value!)
5TH-12TH GRADE WINTER PLAYER FEE
$1,250
- All players will receive: 2 professional skill development clinics, 2 team practices per week & a minimum of 7 weekend local tournaments.
- Extra Benefits for Travel Team Players:
- 50% off day off programs
- $100 for add-on training (up to $250 value!)
UNIFORM FEE: $195
ALL IN’s brand-new uniform package with New Balance will be debuting for the Winter 2025–2026 season! To compete in games, every player will need the updated uniform package, which comes with a custom uniform, shooting shirt, and backpack. The cost of the package is $195 ($275 value!). Even if you have an older ALL IN uniform, the new design is required. This package is a one-time fee as it will carry through multiple seasons and stay in use through Fall 2027.
*Financial assistance opportunities and payment plans are available. Please email kelly@aiathletics.com for more information.*