IYAA A youth basketball program in Independence MO focused on helping the boys and girls develop the skills to play basketball for their high school team!

Our mission is to help the youth of Independence develop the skills needed to play basketball for their high school team. We accomplish this by operating a development basketball program for the elementary and middle school youth of Independence.

Huge congratulations to all of our IYAA teams this season!  We’re excited to share photos of the amazing teams who broug...
03/21/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our IYAA teams this season! We’re excited to share photos of the amazing teams who brought home gold and silver in each division.
Thank you all for your hard work, teamwork, and incredible sportsmanship. We appreciate you and THANK YOU for another fantastic season!

03/07/2026

Happy Final Four Day! 🏀 Good luck to all the teams battling today for a spot in the Championship!

There will be an entrance fee for spectators attending the Final Four games on March 7 and Super Saturday on March 14.

For all other spectators:
• $8 – Cash or Debit Card
• $9 – Credit Card
• FREE – Anyone 18 and under

Good luck to all of our teams today! Let’s have a great day of basketball. 🔥🏀

02/27/2026

Parents and Legal Guardians,

As we wrap up the regular season and enter the season-ending championship tournament, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for being part of our league this year. Thank you for signing your children up to play, for getting them to practices and games, and for cheering them on and supporting them in their athletic journey. I also want to thank you for supporting our volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents giving their time and energy to help make this league possible.

Overall, this season has gone very well, and we appreciate the positive environment that so many of you have helped create. However, over the last couple of weeks, we have had a few incidents in the stands that serve as an important reminder as we head into tournament play.

When you are in the stands, please remember to keep your comments positive and encouraging. Our focus should remain on the children playing on the court. We do not want attention drawn to the stands because of comments directed at other spectators, officials, players, or coaches.

We also want to remind everyone that many of our officials are young people who are still learning and growing in their role. Officiating is not easy, and these young officials deserve the same patience, respect, and grace that we hope all adults will show to every participant in our league.

Let’s finish this season the right way — with good sportsmanship, encouragement, and a positive atmosphere for all of the kids. Thank you again for your support and for helping us make this a great experience for every player.

Thank you,
Karl Stoebick

Why Youth Nights Matter 🏀✨Youth Nights are more than just a night at the gym — they’re an important part of our players’...
02/12/2026

Why Youth Nights Matter 🏀✨

Youth Nights are more than just a night at the gym — they’re an important part of our players’ development.

🏀 This is the goal
Our players get to experience high school gyms — the level many of them are working toward.

🧠 Basketball IQ
Watching live high school games helps players understand spacing, teamwork, and game flow in real time.

🏆 Championship familiarity
Youth Nights take place in gyms where championship games are played. This year, Van Horn High School will host championships, and this gives our players a chance to feel comfortable in that environment.

We love giving our kids opportunities that inspire confidence, growth, and excitement for what’s next.
See you TONIGHT! 👏

01/23/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
All games scheduled for Saturday (1/24) have been canceled due to the weather.
Please stay warm and be safe! 💙🏀

📣 IYAA Youth Nights: Come Watch Some High School Basketball!Join us on Thursday , February 12th at Truman High School fo...
01/20/2026

📣 IYAA Youth Nights: Come Watch Some High School Basketball!

Join us on Thursday , February 12th at Truman High School for a great night of games:
• Truman vs. Platte County
• Girls’ game at 5:30 PM
• Boys’ game at 7:00 PM

Then on Friday, February 13th at Van Horn High School:
• Van Horn vs. St. Michael the Archangel
• Boys’ game at 5:30 PM
• Girls’ game at 7:00 PM

Special Offer: Free entry to the High School Varsity basketball game for player and parent if you wear your IYAA jersey!

We had a great group of kids show up last year, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic Youth Night this year!

And don’t miss the halftime knockout contest! Players can enter their names into a drawing for a chance to play knockout at halftime. We’ll select eight lucky kids each game, so there are two chances total! Just remember to wear basketball shoes if you want to participate.

If you want to enter your player into the drawing ahead of time, please click on the link below to fill out the form. Thanks!

https://forms.gle/g5Y6R35G99nYxWWUA

01/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our All-Star Tournament! We saw so much great basketball and incredible talent on the court today.

If you captured any awesome photos or videos of your players, please send them our way! We’d love to share them and maybe even spotlight your team or athlete on our page.

Here are a few highlights and videos from today’s action — more to come! 📸🎥

Looking for some great basketball action?Swing by Pioneer Ridge tomorrow, Sunday, January 18th, and catch the IYAA Mid‑S...
01/18/2026

Looking for some great basketball action?

Swing by Pioneer Ridge tomorrow, Sunday, January 18th, and catch the IYAA Mid‑Season Tournament Championship Games!

Come support the teams, enjoy the excitement, and watch some high‑level hoops! 🏀🔥

REMINDER:

$8 fee with cash or debit card
$9 fee with credit card

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all excited for the MID SEASON Tournament! Schedules were sent out today to coaches—so if you ...
01/13/2026

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all excited for the MID SEASON Tournament! Schedules were sent out today to coaches—so if you haven’t heard from yours, please reach out!

Admission details: Adults (18+) are $8 cash/debit, $9 credit card. Children 17 & under are free. Paid admission, with stamps, is valid for the day in all gyms. (See the photo below for details!)

Hope you all are enjoying your holidays so far! With this beautiful weather, we hope you’re getting outside and practici...
12/23/2025

Hope you all are enjoying your holidays so far! With this beautiful weather, we hope you’re getting outside and practicing those basketball skills. We’ll see you in 2026! 🏀

Know anybody that wants to make some extra money this winter? Must attend both clinics! Age 16+ for referees and 14+ for...
12/05/2025

Know anybody that wants to make some extra money this winter? Must attend both clinics! Age 16+ for referees and 14+ for scorekeepers! PM us with any questions!

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PO Box 4228
Independence, MO
64051

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