The Official Theater Program of

Marietta Blue Devils Basketball

What parents are saying...

Having attended camps with professional coaches, I was amazed at how Little Hoopers kept my daughter and the other kids far more engaged and excited from start to finish. My daughter, who’d never dribbled a ball before, walked away beaming, asked for a hoop for Christmas, and can’t stop talking about her new lifelong love of basketball thanks to the coaches’ contagious energy, encouragement, and fun, hands-on drills. Can't wait to sign up again!”

Jane L.

  “Joining Little Hoopers has been an incredible experience for our son. From day one, the coaches and volunteers created a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where every kid could grow and feel like part of a team. We’ve watched our child not only improve their basketball skills, but also build confidence, learn teamwork, and make lasting friendships. The emphasis on sportsmanship and encouragement over competition sets this program apart. We’re so grateful to have such a positive program in our community!”

Andrew E.

“Coach King has done such an amazing job coaching our son this year and I really appreciate his efforts. He really does have a gift for coaching!"

Scott T.

“Little Hoopers was the perfect introduction to basketball for our six-year-old! The practices were fun and well organized with great instruction lots of exercise and scrimmages after every practice. We loved the mix of familiar and new teammates. We highly recommend little Hoopers.”

Genevieve R.

“Little Hoopers is a fantastic way to introduce your little one to basketball. The coach found new and fun ways to show young players the fundamentals of basketball  in a new and entertaining way. My family is looking forward to another season of Little Hoopers!”

Steven F.

“We have boy/girl twins who both wanted to try out basketball and Little Hoopers was exactly what they needed! Throughout their time, they grew in skill, confidence, and always had so much fun! I can’t brag enough about Coach Ian and his dream team of coaches for their patience & knowledge they brought to the court each week. Both of our kids’ favorite day of the week was “basketball day”, and our (very non-athletic, but super spunky) daughter decided that Little Hoopers is helping her become the next Caitlin Clark!”

Kelsie P.

“My Little Hooper absolutely loved his first season! Coach’s kindness, energy, and hands-on approach made every child feel like a star on the court. He turned each practice into a fun adventure, sparking their love for basketball and filling the gym with nonstop smiles and excitement for the next practice.”

Victoria S.

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