📍 Greenville Area Gyms

What it is: Competitive extension of Upward Sports for athletes ready for a higher level of play.

Highlights: 🏆 Advanced training, travel teams, skills clinics, and tournament opportunities with a faith-based approach.

Season: 🗓️ Year-round training, leagues, and summer camps.

Helpful Hint: 🙌 Ideal for kids who started in Upward rec leagues and want to step into club-level basketball with positive coaching and character focus.

📍 Mauldin Sports Center, Mauldin, SC

What it is: City-run basketball league offering youth teams for multiple age groups.

Highlights: 🏟️ Focused on teaching fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a supportive environment.

Season: 🗓️ Winter league with practices held at the Mauldin Sports Center and games on weekends.

Helpful Hint: ✍️ Register early — Mauldin leagues fill quickly due to limited gym space. Perfect for families wanting a close-to-home option

📍 Multiple Greenville YMCA locations

What it is: A community favorite offering youth basketball leagues for ages 3–14.

Highlights: 🧢 Beginner-friendly with co-ed and age-based teams, focus on teamwork and skill development.

Season: 🗓️ Winter & Summer leagues available.

Helpful Hint: ✍️ Register early — spots fill quickly, especially at popular branches like Verdae and Caine Halter.

📍 Greenville Area Gyms

What it is: Competitive AAU-style basketball program focused on skill development and tournament play.

Highlights: 🏆 Year-round training, travel tournaments, and higher-level competition for kids who want to take their game to the next level.

Season: 🗓️ Training and league play available year-round with seasonal tryouts.

Helpful Hint: 💪 Great choice for players looking for more intensity and development beyond recreational leagues. Be prepared for travel weekends during tournament season.

📍 Greenville, SC & surrounding areas
👥 Ages: Boys & girls, grades 3–12

A1 Hoops offers year-round leagues, elite camps, and showcase events that help young athletes grow their game and confidence. Whether you're just starting or chasing college dreams, A1 brings the skills, structure, and support.

💥 Why It Rocks:

🏆 Seasonal leagues for all levels

👧 “She Got Next” girls-only development

🎯 Select 100 and elite camps

🔥 Exposure events for serious players

💪 Focus on skills, IQ, and teamwork

📍 Greenville, SC
👥 Ages: Boys, middle school to varsity (homeschool students)

The Greenville Hurricanes offer a competitive basketball program designed specifically for homeschool athletes. With a focus on faith, fundamentals, and fierce teamwork, this team brings intensity and integrity to every game.

💥 Why It Rocks:

🏀 Competitive teams from U12 to varsity

🙌 Christ-centered coaching and values

🧠 Focus on teamwork, discipline, and growth

🏆 Opportunities to compete in regional and national tournaments

👨‍👩‍👦 Supportive homeschool family community

📍 Training & Games in Greenville-area gyms

What it is: Competitive developmental league & training for kids serious about improving their game.

Highlights: 💪 Skill clinics, small-group training, scrimmages, travel team opportunities.

Season: 🗓️ Year-round clinics + seasonal leagues.

Helpful Hint: 🎯 Ideal for kids ready to advance from recreational to competitive play.

📍 Brookwood Church, Simpsonville
What it is: Faith-based youth basketball program serving elementary and middle schoolers.

Highlights: 🎯 Strong coaching volunteers, emphasis on teamwork, skill development, and Biblical values.

Season: 🗓️ Winter season with weekly practices and Saturday games.

Helpful Hint: 🌟 Great option for Simpsonville/Mauldin area families wanting a church-connected league with a community feel.

📍 Simpsonville (Woodruff Road area)

What it is: A large recreational basketball program run by the parish, open to kids & adults.

Key Details:Supports ~20 teams, ~200+ players ages 5 and upRuns from November through mid-February seasonally. Offers teams for boys, girls, adults; part of the Greer Christian Basketball Association & United Methodist Basketball League

Highlights: Fundamental skills + self-discipline + teamwork in a faith-based environment

Helpful Hint: Registration opens in fall; practice begins in October. Great choice if you want a well-organized, larger league and don’t mind some travel for games.

📍 Greenville, SC

What it is: Parish-wide church basketball league open to children (K5) through high school affiliated with St. Mary’s Church / School.
Key Details:Teams for young beginners up to teens. Practices + games at church gyms and local parish facilities. League tied closely with school / religious education / homeschoolers

Highlights: An inclusive program where all St. Mary’s children are welcome; great for families already active in the parish

Helpful Hint: Keep tabs on the registration deadline (often in September) so you don’t miss out.

📍 Gyms around Greenville, SC

What it is: Church-league offering organized basketball for school-age students—and adult teams too.

Key Details: Divisions: I-Mites, Mites, Minors, Juniors (age groups) + adult men & women teams. A schedule including fall/winter games and tournaments. Games mostly on weekends / evenings

Highlights: Strong community feel, focus on both faith and play, good for families wanting church-league options beyond just their own parish

Helpful Hint: Be ready for early season registration and possible team fees; check gym locations since they rotate.