Evolution Youth Travel Basketball Teams
Ready to take basketball to the next level? Join Chelsea Piers Evolution Travel Basketball team and train to your potential in a positive and supportive environment.
Evolution Teams
Junior Select
Our Junior Select Level (K–3rd grade) helps players build a strong basketball foundation, with live league play beginning in 2nd grade to give them real game experience. Players must tryout to join.
Select Teams - Competitive
Our Select Teams Competitive Level (4th–8th grade) offers competitive play while focusing on skill development, confidence, and game IQ. Players can develop at a steady, balanced pace and practice advanced drills building adaptability, critical thinking, and poise under pressure—key skills for long-term basketball success. Players must tryout to join.
Select Teams - Performance
Our Select Teams Performance Level (4th–8th grade) is for athletes ready for an intense, competitive experience. Players develop game-speed execution, critical thinking, adaptability, and performing under pressure—building the skills and mindset to excel on and off the court. Players must tryout to join.
Benefits of joining the Evolution Team
A True Basketball Home
Evolution isn’t just another team — it’s a community. Players and families become part of a culture built on accountability, effort, and pride, where every detail on and off the court matters.
State-of-the-Art Facilites
Train in our world-class, air-conditioned Field House with Maplewood basketball courts designed to maximize player development.
Proven Coaches
Our dedicated coaching staff combines years of experience at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. We don’t just prepare athletes for games — we prepare them for the next step in their basketball journey, whatever that may be.
Elite Games & Tournaments
From local games to national events like the Hall of Fame Classic, Zero Gravity Nationals, and AAU World Championships, our players build skill, experience, and resilience through competing against top talent to succeed on the biggest stages.
Development Beyond the Game
We teach athletes to lead with confidence and respect—on the court, in the classroom, and in the community. Our Commitment Pledge and Uniform Policy ensure Evolution players stand out for both performance and character.
How It Works
Try Out
Request an evaluation from our coaches at any time by completing the form below.
Assignment
Your child will be assigned to the level that supports their development: Junior Select, Select Competitive, Select Performance, or Grassroots.
Join the team
Teams practice up to 2x a week and will compete in a local league or tournaments.
FAQ
We play in up to 5 Fall tournaments (overnight and local), the 55 Swish League in Manhattan from December - March, and up to 5 Spring tournaments (overnight and local).
Request an Evaluation
Thank you for your interest in the Chelsea Piers Evolution Team.
Please complete the form and someone from our team will contact you shortly to answer any questions you have.
Note: Please give us 24-48 hours to return your request.