BR.HOOPS
REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH AT 7PM
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REGISTRATION OPENS SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH AT 7PM -
BUILT FOR BASKETBALL
This isn’t a side program.
BR.HOOPS is built specifically for basketball athletes—how they move, how they think, and how they compete.
Every detail is intentional.
We train the skills that actually show up in games:
Changing pace and direction
Creating space under pressure
Making reads in real time
Playing with confidence in tight situations
No wasted movement. No empty reps.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Athletes in Grades 3–12
Players who want to get better—not just show up
Athletes ready to be coached and challenged
We understand players at the grassroots level may be new to the sport, that’s ok with us.
Please register for the grade the athlete is entering in the 26-27 school year
TRAINING STRUCTURE
BR.HOOPS FOUNDATIONS (Grades 3–5)
Build the base. Fundamentals, movement, confidence.BR.HOOPS DEVELOPMENT (Grades 6–8)
Develop the tools. Skill, pace, decision-making.BR.HOOPS PERFORMANCE (Grades 9–12)
Apply and compete. Game situations, execution, intensity.
LOCATION
All sessions will take place at :
Houghton High School
1603 Gundlach Rd, Houghton, MI, 49931, Michigan
WHAT’S INCLUDED
12 Structured Training Sessions
1-hour sessions led by experienced coaches
Small group training for maximum reps
Skill development + game application every session
Competitive, game-speed environments
Progression-based training model
SCHEDULE
Boys Program
Mondays & Wednesdays
June 15 – July 2
July 20 – August 6
Girls Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 15 – July 2
July 20 – August 6
SESSION TIMES
5:00 – 6:00 PM
BR.HOOPS / FOUNDATIONS (Grades 3–5)
6:00 – 7:00 PM
BR.HOOPS / DEVELOPMENT (Grades 6–8)
7:00 – 8:00 PM
BR.HOOPS / PERFORMANCE (Grades 9–12)
CALENDARS
CLICK HERE FOR FOUNDATIONS CALENDAR
CLICK HERE DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR
CLICK HERE FOR PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
MEET THE COACHES
ELISA PIETILA
HEAD OF BASKETBALL
Elisa Pietila spent the last eight seasons as the Assistant Coach at Michigan Tech. Pietila spent four seasons with the Huskies as a player where she helped guide Tech to a 90-25 record during that span, which included three GLIAC Division Championships and two appearances in the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
As a coach at Michigan Tech, Pietila was a part of 138 wins, two regular season GLIAC Championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Under the development of Pietila, the Huskies had five 1,000 point scorers, two GLIAC Freshman of the year and one GLIAC Player of the Year winners along with 19 All GLIAC selections and nine GLIAC All Defensive Team members.
Pietila was involved in all facets of the program including player development, recruiting, scouting, and has an immense amount of experience coordinating and executing basketball camps. As the camp coordinator, she has worked with athletes of all ages and takes pride in developing their skillset while being a mentor for young basketball players in the community.
KAITLYN MAXWELL
BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Has an undergrad degree in engineering. Pursuing her Masters in Kinesiology
From Everett, PA
Played in 27 games this season
Has 4 years of Division 1 basketball experience
SORAYA TIMMS
BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
From East Lansing, MI
Team Captain for MTU
Started all 29 games this past season
The BR.HOOPS Summer Development Program is a structured, 12-session training system designed to help athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and compete at a higher level.
Built on the same development model as BR.ICE, each session follows a clear progression—focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and game application.
Athletes train in small groups to maximize reps, receive detailed coaching, and compete in game-realistic environments that translate directly to performance.
Programs are divided by age and skill level to ensure proper development:
FOUNDATIONS (Grades 3–5) – Learn the game and build confidence
DEVELOPMENT (Grades 6–8) – Improve skills and decision-making
PERFORMANCE (Grades 9–12) – Compete at a higher level
SIGN ME UP!
The BR.HOOPS Summer Development Program is a structured, 12-session training system designed to help athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and compete at a higher level.
Built on the same development model as BR.ICE, each session follows a clear progression—focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and game application.
Athletes train in small groups to maximize reps, receive detailed coaching, and compete in game-realistic environments that translate directly to performance.
Programs are divided by age and skill level to ensure proper development:
FOUNDATIONS (Grades 3–5) – Learn the game and build confidence
DEVELOPMENT (Grades 6–8) – Improve skills and decision-making
PERFORMANCE (Grades 9–12) – Compete at a higher level