10/14/2026
NEW PROGRAM ALERT!
We are moving from our traditional 5v5 league for kids in Grades K-2nd to a 3v3 league.
This will be a 6-week session. Starting on December 5th
Players will do 45 minutes of a skill session followed by 45 minutes of 3v3 gameplay.
This will take place on Saturdays at the Madison Intermediate building.
Why 3v3?
* 3v3 is proven to increase touches, shots, handling the ball, passes, and rebounds.
* On average, players will touch the ball 1/6 of the time as opposed to 1/10 of the time in 5v5.
* Harder to defend: 3v3 is harder to defend than 5v5; it is more difficult to get away with poor defense, so players naturally have to have better help side and ball containment.
*The format teaches spacing, cutting, and communication, which are the same habits that win in 5v5.
* Players learn to cut, set screens, and move when they do not have the ball, because standing still kills the offense. Those off-ball habits are some of the hardest to coach in 5v5, and 3v3 builds them in naturally.
* The pace demands movement, and the short rotations keep players engaged. Just as important, quieter or less experienced players get real chances to contribute. A young player who rarely touched the ball in 5v5 often finds their confidence in 3v3, where every possession runs through them.
3-6th grade will continue to do a 5v5 season. They will play against Madison teams as well as Perry teams like in years past. Registration is now open for all grade levels until November 19th.
Register at BlueStreakYouthBasketball.com
