ABOUT
For over 30 years, Illinois Youth Basketball Association has been committed to providing young athletes with comprehensive basketball programs designed to help them achieve their full potential. Founded by Terry Head in 1991, our organization has grown to become one of the most respected youth basketball organizations in the country. With programs aimed at players of all ages and skill levels, we are dedicated to helping kids learn, grow, and excel both on and off the court.
TEAM HEAT
Hard Work
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
—Frederick Douglass
Education
“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
—Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut
Academics
Talent
“Have a vision. Be demanding.”
—Colin Powell
“We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort.”
—Jesse Owens, world record-setting Olympic athlete