Every Kid Plays. Every Kid Gets Better.

St. Louis youth basketball for boys ages 9–14. Recreational teams, competitive travel teams, and skills training.

All Skill Levels Welcome.

  • Rec Development Teams

    Designed for developing players who want to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun, supportive environment.

    • No tryouts & open to all

    • 1–2 practices/week

    • Local games & scrimmages

    • Perfect for beginners

  • Competitive Travel Teams

    Competitive teams geared toward players ready for higher-level competition and skill development.

    • Player evaluations for placement

    • 2–3 practices/week

    • Tournaments & travel games

    • Advanced coaching & team play

  • Group & 1-on-1 Training

    Flexible, year-round skill development through weekly small group sessions open to all players.

    • Weekly training small group sessions

    • Open to all players - members or not

    • Shooting, handling, & defense skills

    • Affordable, flexible sessions all year

How it works

Join in 3 steps.

01 Sign up

No tryouts are needed to join


02 Get placed


Rec or Competitive, based on fit

03 Play and improve


All players develop at their pace

Why mane coarse hoops?

At Mane Coarse Hoops, every player matters — no one sits on the bench.

Our positive, experienced coaches create a disciplined, safe, and organized environment where players can grow on and off the court. Trusted by St. Louis families for over 10 years, we offer convenient local gym locations and flexible programs to fit every schedule.

“Coach Thomas cares about every player. My son has improved more here than anywhere else.”

— Parent of player