Jump to: Skill-Building Training Programs (Age 3-Grade 12) | Blue Jays Basketball Leagues (Grades K-12)
The Best Youth Basketball Programs in St. Louis!
Youth Basketball at the J offers exciting, inclusive, and skill‑building experiences for players of every age and ability. From beginners just learning to dribble to seasoned athletes ready for competitive league play, our programs are designed to develop confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.
Develop Fundamentals or Join the Action—The J Has Both.
Families can choose from two dynamic pathways (or both!): Skill-Building Training Programs (Age 3-Grade 12) designed to develop strong fundamentals, and our Blue Jays Basketball Leagues (Grades K-12) that gives players the chance to grow through real‑game experience.
For Schedules and Registration: Youth Training Program Schedule & Registration Youth League Schedules & Registration
Skill‑Building Training Programs (Age 3-Grade 12)
Offered Year-Round
Start Smart Basketball Skills Training (Ages 3-4)
Give your child a head start in sports with this engaging parent-child program designed to build fundamental skills in a supportive and structured environment. Guided by experienced instructors, parents actively participate alongside their children, learning effective ways to encourage skill development and teamwork. Each session focuses on teaching the basics of basketball—like dribbling, passing, and shooting—through fun activities and age-appropriate instruction. Parent involvement is required and essential to the program’s success.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur or Marilyn Fox Building/Chesterfield
Wednesdays, January 21-February 18 | 4:30-5pm
Pricing
$95 member/$115 non-member
Save 3% when you pay with ACH and coupon code ACHSAVE3
Pre-K Basketball Skills Training (Ages 4-5)
Specifically designed for kids in their Pre-K year, this league starts with practices where players focus on learning how to shoot, dribble, pass, and have fun playing as a team. The season concludes with games. Teams are coached by volunteer parents and consist of up to eight players. Games played at either J location. Session format is 20-minute practice followed by games led by coaches.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur or Marilyn Fox Building/Chesterfield
Wednesdays, January 21-February 18 | 5:15-6:15pm
Pricing
$103 member/$125 non-member
Save 3% when you pay with ACH and coupon code ACHSAVE3
J Basketball Skills Academy (Grades K-6)
Build strong basketball fundamentals in a high-energy, skill-focused environment. The J Basketball Skills Academy is designed for players of all levels and emphasizes key areas of development
including shooting mechanics, speed and ball control, footwork, on- and off-ball defense, and team principles on both ends of the court. Each session includes focused instruction followed by small-sided games to put skills into practice. The program runs for seven weeks and includes a jersey.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Saturdays or Sundays, January 17 – February 22
K-2nd: 9-9:55am
3rd-6th: 10-10:55am
Pricing
$103 member/$125 public
Save 3% when you pay with ACH and coupon code ACHSAVE3
Individual or Team Basketball Training (Grades 1-12)
1st – 12th grade. Basketball training focuses on core fundamentals for all skill levels. All parts of the game may be worked on. Private workouts are customized to meet the specific needs of the player. Group workouts are great for discounted pricing and offer team skill-building. Take your game to the next level.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur or Marilyn Fox Building/Chesterfield
By appointment
Individual Training
30 minutes: $26 members/$36 public
1 hour: $52 members/$72 public (Buy 4 Get 1 Free)
Group Training
1 hour: $21/person, 3-5 people
Blue Jays Basketball Leagues (Grades K-12)
Sponsored by Mac & Jeanette Brown
Leagues run December through March
Space is limited, and team registration is first-come, first-served. No team? No problem! Individual players are welcome, and teams will be formed based on availability.
K-2nd Grade Basketball League
- 8 games, weekly practice, jersey
- optional add-ons: balls, individual training
3rd-5th Grade Basketball League
- 8 games
- optional add-ons: weekday practice space, balls, jersey, individual training
6th-8th Grade Basketball League (AAU League through CNR)
- 8 games played through CNR against other teams in the are
- optional add-ons: weekday practice space, balls, jersey, individual training
High School Basketball League
- 8 games, play-offs
- optional add-ons: weekday practice space, balls, jersey, individual training
Registration
If this is your first time using our new system, please visit our help page for more information about setting up your new online account.
Cancellation Policy – Cancellations prior to the first practice will receive a 75% credit toward another program. We cannot credit uniform fees once ordered. Credit is valid for one year. No refunds once a program begins.
Contact
Sports and Recreation, 314.442.3279
sportsandrecreation@jccstl.org
Youth Basketball Sponsorships
Tens of thousands of individuals of all ages and abilities depend on the programs and services we provide at the J each year. In 2021, nearly 30,000 people directly participated in our programs both in person and virtually and thousands more benefited from this participation. We awarded over $500,000 in scholarship assistance and program discounts to ensure all people can participate in J programs and services.
Sponsorship of our Youth Basketball program will help a child from a family in need learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership, and learn how to win with grace and lose with dignity.
All sponsors receive:
- Name/logo on a banner displayed in gymnasiums at both locations.
- Sponsorship is entirely tax-deductible.
Additional benefits
- Starter Sponsors: $250
- Name/logo on one team’s jerseys.
- All Star Sponsors: $500
- Name/logo on two teams’ jerseys.
- Ad/promo slide on high-visibility donor wall at gym entrance.
Personalized sponsorship opportunities are available upon request.
