About West Irving Basketball
Built to teach.
Ready to compete.
West Irving Basketball serves boys and girls in grades 6–8 throughout the Schaumburg area and northwest suburbs. We combine purposeful instruction, competitive opportunities, and clear expectations that help players grow.
Who We Are
Development that carries into the game
West Irving Basketball is a local youth program built around teaching players how to understand the game, compete together, and respond to challenges. Practices connect skill development with decision-making, spacing, pace, defensive effort, and team play.
Our teams practice twice per week for 90 minutes per session. Players are placed in Development or Competitive pathways so instruction and competition can better match where they are today while preparing them for what comes next.
Our goal is straightforward: create an environment where players are coached, challenged, supported, and held to meaningful standards.
01
New Teams
Additional boys and girls teams for grades 6–8, based on registration, evaluations, and coaching availability.
02
New Coaches
Coaches who value preparation, communication, teaching, accountability, and player development.
03
New Uniforms
A refreshed uniform package and a BSN Sports team store scheduled to activate September 1, 2026.
04
New Experiences
More development sessions, organized scrimmages, events, and competition opportunities throughout the year.
How We Play & Teach
Purpose. Pace. Pressure.
Every drill, action, and decision should connect to something players will face in a game.
Players learn to move, think, communicate, and execute with urgency while staying under control.
We use competitive situations to help players make sound decisions and respond with confidence.
Program Leadership
A shared commitment to the program
Co-Program Director & Coach
Mike Schierhorn
Mike brings experience spanning youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and international basketball. Visit the Coaches page for his full background.
Program Co-Director
Phil Lee
Phil helps lead program planning, team organization, player opportunities, family communication, events, and the continued growth of West Irving Basketball.
More Than Team Practices
Ways to learn, play, and compete
West Irving provides team pathways and additional opportunities that give players and teams more useful time on the court.
Development Teams
Instruction and competition designed for players building skills, confidence, game understanding, and consistency.
Competitive Teams
A stronger competitive schedule for players ready for greater pace, responsibility, and tournament-level challenges.
Learning & Teaching Bubble
Organized scrimmages for AAU, travel, and feeder teams to work through real game actions, substitutions, and decisions.
Get Involved
Find your place with West Irving Basketball.
Register a player, ask about upcoming opportunities, or learn how to become a coach or volunteer.