3rd-4th Grade Boys Basketball

Build the base early.

This group is about helping young players fall in love with improvement while learning the habits, spacing, ball skills, and effort standards that make the game easier as they grow.

Coach Introduction

Dylan Moore — Coach Moore

Dylan Moore, known by players as Coach Moore, brings a strong playing background and a true passion for player development to the program. A former Mesa High School Varsity player, Coach Moore continued his basketball career at the NAIA college level before his playing journey was cut short by the pandemic.

Coach Moore currently serves as the 3rd and 4th Grade Coach, where he focuses on building fundamentals, confidence, basketball IQ, and a love for the game. Over the past couple of years, he has coached alongside his father, Coach D, gaining valuable experience in competitive youth basketball. He was also part of Coach D's MADE Hoops championship-winning team with Skyriders, helping contribute to a high-level, winning environment.

Coach Moore is dedicated to helping young players grow both on and off the court. His experience as both a player and coach allows him to connect with athletes, teach the game with patience and energy, and guide them through the work it takes to improve.

Our Mission

Teach the right habits before bad ones settle in.

The 3rd-4th grade mission is to develop young players who can listen, compete, handle the ball, defend with effort, and understand where to be on the court.

Confidence with the ball.
Players get steady reps in dribbling, passing, finishing, pivoting, and playing through pressure.
Team habits.
We teach spacing, communication, sharing the ball, and celebrating the right plays.
Effort standards.
Players learn that defense, rebounding, sprinting back, and listening are part of being trusted on the court.
Growth mindset.
Wins matter, but the bigger goal is building kids who are excited to practice and brave enough to make mistakes while learning.

What families can expect

Simple standards, serious development.

Fundamental Skill Work

Ball handling, passing, finishing, footwork, and defensive positioning are repeated every week.

Small Team Attention

Smaller groups give players more touches, more feedback, and more chances to apply what they learn.

Positive Competition

Players are pushed to compete while learning how to respond to coaching, pressure, and mistakes.