MI Factory Basketball Tryouts

Exact practice days cannot be finalized until we know how many teams we will have and the makeup of those teams. Our top teams generally practice twice per week. Local teams generally practice twice one week and once the next, averaging about 1.5 practices per week. And we like to have two teams of similar ability practice together so they can scrimmage during practice against another team that will challenge them. For this reason, we cannot predict the schedule before the teams are finalized.
In our experience, we have found that those who need to know this answer before tryouts will not be a good fit for us, because this is a strong indicator of an athlete who is already overscheduled and will have difficulty attending training sessions, practices, and even games. We are not for everyone. We are for athletes / families who are serious about getting the most out of their basketball experience, not those trying to cram as many activities as possible into a full schedule.

Coaching assignments are usually finalized after we see the makeup of the teams. One thing we can tell you is that it will not be a parent of a player on the team. All of our coaches are paid coaches so that we can maintain transparent merit based playing time decisions. We try to match each team with a coach whose coaching style, personality and schedule are a good fit for that group. Some coaches work with more than one team, so coaching assignments also have to fit the teams' event schedules.

Player fees vary by season and team. Spring / Summer 2027 will be approximately $1,595 for our top teams playing a national schedule. That fee includes practices, skills training, tournament entry fees, coaches' travel costs, insurance and coaches stipend.

The player fees for Winter 2026 - 2027 teams will be $1,450 which includes team practices, skills sessions, insurance, coaches stipend and game fees.

The schedule depends on the season and the team. Winter teams generally play about twice per month in most months. Spring-Summer schedules vary based on the level of travel the athlete and family are prepared to commit to.

National teams require a greater travel commitment and typically play both strong Michigan events and national exposure events. Local teams have a more limited travel schedule. A player's team placement may reflect both ability and the family's ability to commit to the required travel schedule.

Scholarship assistance is limited and is based on genuine financial need, not basketball ability or recruiting status. Factory Basketball works to keep player fees as affordable as possible while still providing practices, training, events, coaching and other program costs. When assistance is available, it is reserved for athletes who need the opportunity but truly cannot afford the full cost.

National-level Spring-Summer schedules require significant planning. Finalizing rosters early makes it easier to spread player fees over the winter, order uniforms, secure tournament spots, arrange coaches' travel, and give families more time to plan for out-of-town events.

It also allows our staff to spend the school basketball season evaluating remaining roster needs and identifying players who may be a good fit for any open spots. We believe anything worthwhile should be done right, not rushed at the last minute.

We believe team basketball and individual player development should work together. Our teams practice team concepts, while athletes also have access to skill-specific training designed to improve areas such as shooting, ball handling, finishing, footwork and athleticism. The goal is to help athletes become better individual players while contributing to a strong, positive team culture.