WHAT WE DO

Ignite Hoops exists to train the whole athlete through high-energy, competitive teams, training, and camps. Our camps, training programs & teams are led by coaches who have played the game, and have a passion for teaching and serving young athletes.

WHAT WE OFFER

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Ready to get started?

Email us at tyler@ignitehoops.com. We respond quickly.

Positive youth coaching is hard to find. We are PROUD of our Ignite Coaches.

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Mike Tejeda

Chris Hill

Kristina Dreyer

A great coach is more than just a facilitator of skills & drills… they are mentors, confidence builders, and leaders.

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5 star review from a parent who was very impressed with Ignite hoops.

Now more than ever, we believe that choosing a program that invests in coaches of high-character & energy is the single most important decision you can make when committing to a season of youth basketball.

Brian Walter

Jason Jarrett

Davis Belford

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Coach Davis Belford talking during a timeout of an Ignite game at Romeoville Athletic and Event Center.

Our coaching staff is loaded with coaches who love the game and are excited to give back to the next generation of youth athletes!

MEET OUR TEAM

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Davis Belford

Director of Programs

General Manager

Jana Balis

President

Tyler Guest

"Ignite exists to help athletes grow in their knowledge of the game through teaching basketball concepts and functions that will increase their overall physical ability on the court and their basketball IQ. We value relationships

and our coaches care about the players and their growth as athletes, but more importantly as young men and women. It is about competing and growing in their knowledge, not about wins and losses.”

Jana Balis, Founder