PLAYER DEVELOPMENT HOOPS
Briarcliff | Jefferson Valley
Player Development Hoops
Player Development Hoops (PDH) focuses on developing and empowering young athletes both on and off the court. We are focused to not only make our young athletes better basketball players but to help them grow overall as young adults.
We will provide a challenging yet fun environment that allows our athletes to create lifelong friendships and basketball skills. We strive to teach our athletes the why’s behind the game of basketball helping them to get an edge on their opponents. It does not matter what level you are when you start with us with each player we will build on their strengths and improve their weaknesses. Through time, effort and commitment we believe our players will get better and have fun doing it.
Contact: sschum@clubfit.com | 914-250-2137
PDH Teams
Join the PDH Basketball Teams and take your skills to the next level! Our program offers year-round training and competitive play tailored to fit each season:
Season Schedule
- Spring: Early March – Mid-June
- Summer: Mid-June – Mid-August
- Fall: Early September – Mid-November
- Winter: Mid-November – Mid-February
What to Expect
Summer & Winter Seasons
- Practices: Once a week
- Games: Weekly matchups at House of Sports
Fall & Spring Seasons
- Practices: Twice a week
- Games: Weekend tournaments to challenge and showcase your growth
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, bond with teammates, or compete in a dynamic environment, PDH Basketball Teams provide a structured and exciting experience for players of all levels.
Get ready to hustle, improve, and have fun—join us today!
Spring Tryouts
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Tryout 1
Saturday February 21st AT CLUB FIT BRC
Boys 3rd -5th grade 2:15pm-3:30pm
Boys 6th -7th grade 3:45pm-5:00pm
Boys 8th-HS 5:15pm-6:30pm
Sunday February 22nd AT CLUB FIT BRC
Girls 3rd-5th grade 2:15pm-3:30pm
Girls 6th-7th grade 3:45mp-5:00pm
Girls 8th-HS 5:15pm-6:30pm
Tryout 2
Wednesday 25th AT CLUB FIT JV
Boys 3rd -5th grade 6:30pm-7:30pm
Girls 3rd -5th grade 6:30pm-7:30pm
Boys 6th -7th grade 7:45pm-8:45pm
Girls 6th -7th grade 7:45pm-8:45pm
Thursday February 26th AT CLUB FIT JV
Girls 8th – 11th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Boys 8th -11th 7:45pm-8:45pm
Tryout 3
Saturday February 28th AT CLUB FIT BRC
Boys 3rd -5th grade 2:15pm-3:30pm
Boys 6th -7th grade 3:45pm-5:00pm
Boys 8th-HS 5:15pm-6:30pm
Sunday March 1st AT CLUB FIT BRC
Girls 3rd-5th grade 2:15pm-3:30pm
Girls 6th-7th grade 3:45pm-5:00pm
Girls 8th-HS 5:15pm-6:30pm
$20 to tryout covers all 3 tryouts – players only have to attend 1 but all 3 are covered with the one $20 fee. The more you can attend the more accurate the evaluation.
Additional information and notable dates:
* All 3 tryouts are trying out for the same team. We do use both locations(brc and jv) as practice gyms.
* The official spring season runs March 16th–June 7th.
* First week there will be a mandatory parent meetings at the start of your athletes first practice.
* There will be a Media Day for the players. Pictures, videos and fun!
* End of season pizza parties will be held June 8-11
* We’ll share the weekend dates and general locations for the team you’re trying out for, but not the exact schedule. Exact locations and game times are released the Thursday before each weekend.
* We will have tentative practice slots available at tryout dates, not before.
* Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available on a need basis.
Tryout FAQ
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Do we have to attend all of the tryouts?
No, but there are 3 opportunities to tryout and the tryout fee covers all 3 tryouts. The more times the coaching staff is able to see the athlete the better they are able to evaluate them.
How are teams split up?
Teams are split up per grade. If enough to tryout we will have an A and a B team.
Is there a Briarcliff team separate from a JV team?
No. We utilize both our Briarcliff and our Jefferson Valley club fit locations for the teams.
When will we hear back with tryout results?
The final tryouts are March 1st. Tryout results will be emailed out no later than March 6th and we will need final decisions by March 7th
Is there a preseason meeting?
Yes, we will have mandatory parent/coach meetings the first week to go over all pertinent information.
When does season begin and end?
Season starts the week of March 16th and goes until June 7th.
How far is travel?
Most teams play locally in the tri state area. Some of our A teams may have 1-2 sleep away tournaments (PA, NJ, Ma, all drivable).
What does the season cost?
In years past spring season has cost between $700-$800 (including uniform).
When do we receive the game schedules?
We will have practice schedules at tryouts. Game schedules we will have the weekends and general location of the games but we will not get the exact game times or locations until the Wednesday prior to the weekend we are set to play.
My child plays another sport is this okay?
Absolutely! We not only support but encourage multisport athletes. We ask you to try to make as much of our schedule as possible but keep an open line of communication with us and we can work together.
Is there an opportunity to play through the summer after spring season ends?
Of course! All of our spring players are offered spots on our summer rosters then we have tryouts to fill in open spots.
Tryouts: Week of June 1–5 (during practices)
Season: June 15–July 26
Group Training & Classes
Building Skills and Running Drills.
WINTER BASKETBALL SESSION 1 - BR
January 5th–February 19th
5:30pm-6:30pm | co-ed groups
Club Fit Briarcliff | Cost $140 per athlete
Mondays: Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Intro to basketball
Wednesdays: 4th & 5th grade | Skill Work & Training
Thursdays: 2nd & 3rd grade | Intro to basketball
First 45 minutes skills and drills with final 15 minutes being live play. Skills will focus on mainly offensive moves dribbling, slashing, shooting off dribble and off catch, finishes. Intro will focus on more basic skill work jump stopping, pivots, passing along with more advanced skill work as the session progresses.
Questions? Contact Sarah at sschum@clubfit.com
WINTER BASKETBALL SESSION 2 - BR
March 2nd–April 16th
5:30pm-6:30pm | co-ed groups
Club Fit Briarcliff | Cost $140 per athlete
Mondays: Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Intro to basketball
Wednesdays: 4th & 5th grade | Skill Work & Training
Thursdays: 2nd & 3rd grade | Intro to basketball
First 45 minutes skills and drills with final 15 minutes being live play. Skills will focus on mainly offensive moves dribbling, slashing, shooting off dribble and off catch, finishes. Intro will focus on more basic skill work jump stopping, pivots, passing along with more advanced skill work as the session progresses.
Questions? Contact Sarah at sschum@clubfit.com
PDH Clinics
Daily/Weekly Training & Game Play
SCHOOL'S OUT CLINICS - BR
Club Fit Briarcliff
in the Main Gymnasium
Broken up based on skill level
Ages 6-13 Years Old
Half Day | 9 AM – 12 PM | $50
Full Day | 9 AM – 3 PM | $85
Schools Out Camp Dates: 2025 – 2026
- Monday, January 19th
- February 16th – 20th
- March 30th – April 3rd
- Friday, June 19th
SCHOOL'S OUT CLINICS - JV
In the Jefferson Valley Main Gymnasium
Ages 7-14
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Agility, conditioning, ball handling, attacking the basket, and shots off the dribble will be covered in this high-intensity group workout on your day off.
$40 an Athlete
Schools Out Camp Dates – 2025
- Check back for new dates!
Leagues
Daily/Weekly Training & Game Play
PDH Weekend Hoops League
Weekend Hoops league at Club Fit Briarcliff ran by PDHoops
10 weeks of Skills and Live Play!
Athletes will sharpen their fundamentals, then put them into action with round robin games each week. Reversible jerseys, official scoreboard, referee and in game coaching all included!
Format (75min session):
30 minutes skills and drills & 45 minutes live play (3 teams round robin format)
Details:
$250/athlete (10 weeks) | Jersey included
Schedule:
Saturdays
Grades k/1 | Co-ed | 2pm-3:15pm
Grades 2/3 | Girls | 3:15pm-4:30pm
Grades 2/3 | Boys | 4:30pm-5:45pm
Grades 6/7 | Girls | 5:45pm-7pm
Sundays
Grades 4/5 | Boys 2pm-3:15pm
Grades 4/5 | Girls 3:15pm-4:30pm
Grades 6/7 | Boys 4:30pm-5:45pm
Season Dates (10 weeks):
November 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd
December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th
January 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th & 31st
February 1st, 7th & 8th
PDH Summer Camp
Drills and skills focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting, moves to the basket, rebounding, and defense. Players will be broken up based on skill level.
PDH Private Trainings
PDHoops Scholarship Fund
PDHoops wants to help anyone and everyone both on and off the court. During our Spring 2023 season, we started the PDHoops Scholarship Fund. Through our coaches, programs, and fundraising efforts we were able to fund 5 awesome athletes. We are hoping to grow this with our communities help, in order to offer partial and full program financial aid to those athletes in need. If interested in donating or helping in anyway please click below to fill out an inquiry form. Thank you in advance for your help, every little bit helps to fund an athlete’s season!
PDH Scholarship Fund
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Meet the Coaches
The Coaches and trainers of PDH have high school, collegiate and professional team and individual coaching experience. Our staff has collectively worked with over a dozen professional basketball players (both male and female) and countless college athletes. They are dedicated to working with the players to help them achieve both on court and off court goals. Players will learn how and why to make a certain move as well as how to function on a team. Our staff does not stop once the clinic or training does. They are fully invested in their athletes to help them in their basketball career as well as to be a positive role model for them.
Sarah Schum
Nick Rodwell
Kayvon Murray
Ronnie Williams
Keith Geraldi
John Ho
Alexis Thompson
TR Crean
Jeremy Stolzenberg
Ava Gusba
Justin Allen
Tyler Dendy
Emma Rose
Andra Espinoza-Hunter
Kailah Harris
Jaeden Carr
Player Development Hoops reserves the right to remove any player from a team, practice, or clinic for inappropriate behavior, language, or character. No refunds for league or training fees will be issued in such cases.