Travel Basketball
Compete at the highest level, year-round. Our travel basketball program gives players from incoming 3rd grade through high school the opportunity to test their skills against top competition across all four seasons developing not just their game, but their character, resilience, and love for the sport.
- Age Groups: Incoming 3rd Grade through High School
- Program Type: Year-Round Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
- Format: One-day shootouts, CYBN league tournaments, or other competitive events throughout the season
- Level: Competitive built for players who want to be pushed, challenged, and developed at the highest level
Whether it's a one-day shootout, a CYBN league game, or another competitive tournament, every time we step on the court is a new opportunity to grow on the court and as a teammate.
Active Seasons
1-on-1 Training
Sometimes the most powerful development happens one rep at a time, with one coach, and one focused athlete. Our 1-on-1 training sessions are built around the individual targeting the specific skills, habits, and areas of growth that will make the biggest difference in your game.
To inquire about 1-on-1 training, reach out through our contact page. Our highly trained coaches will connect with you directly to understand your goals, assess your current level, and put together a training plan built specifically for you. Whether you're looking to sharpen a specific skill or elevate your overall game, we'll find the right fit and get to work.
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Our coaches bring high-level expertise, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to seeing every athlete improve. Sessions are tailored entirely to you your pace, your goals, your game. No two sessions are the same because no two athletes are the same.
Inquire About TrainingWeekly Skills Class
Consistency builds champions. Our weekly skills class is designed for players who want to keep their game sharp, develop new tools, and train with purpose on a regular basis. Whether you're new to the game or looking to level up what you already have, this is where the work gets done.
Each session is structured, coach-led, and focused on the fundamentals that make a complete basketball player giving athletes a dedicated space to train, grow, and compete in a high-quality environment week after week.
Join Skills ClassTrain Weekly. Grow Consistently.
The athletes who show up week after week are the ones who see real, lasting development. Our weekly skills class gives every player a reliable, structured environment to put in the work guided by coaches who care about every rep, every session, and every player's growth.
Common Questions
Everything parents ask about our programs in Chicago area
Answers to the most common questions about travel basketball, training, skills classes, and summer camp in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
What age groups can join the travel basketball program?
Our travel basketball program is open to players from incoming 3rd grade through high school. We offer competitive play across all four seasons fall, winter, spring, and summer through one-day shootouts, CYBN league games, or other competitive tournaments depending on the season.
What kind of tournaments and competitions do you participate in?
Our travel teams compete in a variety of events depending on the season including one-day shootouts, CYBN (Catholic Youth Basketball Network) league games and tournaments, and other competitive events in the Chicago area. This variety gives our players consistent, high-level experience against top regional competition throughout the year.
How do I sign up for basketball skills training or 1-on-1 coaching?
Simply reach out through our Contact page. One of our coaches will get back to you to discuss your goals, your current skill level, and set up a training plan tailored specifically to you. We offer both group weekly skills classes and individual 1-on-1 sessions.
What does the weekly skills class focus on?
Our weekly skills class covers all the fundamentals that make a complete basketball player footwork, ball handling, shooting, finishing, decision making, defense, basketball IQ, and game confidence. Every session is coach-led, structured, and purposeful.
Is this a year-round basketball program?
Yes. The Family Basketball Program runs year-round across all four seasons. Travel basketball teams compete in fall, winter, spring, and summer. Weekly skills classes run throughout the year, and 1-on-1 training is available on an ongoing basis.
Where is The Family Basketball Program located?
We are based in the Hawthorn Woods, Illinois area, serving families throughout the greater Chicago region. Contact us for specific gym locations and session addresses.
Who are the coaches at The Family Basketball Program?
Our coaching staff is led by founder Gio Gonnella a collegiate athlete and full-time skills trainer with NBA and G-League workout experience who develops 80+ athletes from 1st grade through professional level. Our team includes experienced, passionate coaches committed to player development on and off the court.
What makes The Family Basketball Program different?
We don't just build basketball players we build character. Every program is built around four core pillars: skills development, culture, teamwork, and confidence. Our coaches are high-level athletes who genuinely care about every player's growth on and off the court. We > Me is not just a motto it's the standard we hold every single day.
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