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2024 Next Level Basketball Season - Salinas at Palma School

Join us for our 8th season of Next Level Basketball in Salinas at Palma School!

Registration is now open for all players!

For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Basketball location in Salinas, please review the information below prior to registration!

League Operations

  1. Season Operations: The Next Level Basketball season in Salinas at Palma School will run from September through October with 8 program dates over the program schedule.
  2. Game Dates: All games are on Sundays - check the schedule below for details!
  3. Grade Based Organization: Next Level is a grade-based organization, players play in their designated grade level.
  4. Practices/Game Schedule: All practices and games are on the SAME DAY - parents need only allocate a 2-hour window of availability each week for their child's involvement in the program. Practice hours take place immediately prior to a participant's scheduled game time.
  5. Game Play: Each Next Level game is 5 vs. 5 with no backcourt pressure as the defense is picked up after mid-court.
  6. Student Mentor Coaches: All teams are assigned a High School (or local area high school) student-athlete as a Head Coach/Mentor. Parent volunteers are to ASSIST our student-athletes and ENABLE them in their role as the head coach of their respective team(s). The interactions and expectations of the Student Coach and Parent Volunteer Coaches are governed within the Next Level Rule Book.
  7. Team Roster Size: Teams are comprised of 10 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
  8. Season Fees: $290.00: Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom jersey, shorts and other equipment/offerings.
  9. Uniform Delivery: All season uniforms will be shipped to a participant's home (or provided shipping address). Delivery will occur via USPS and a valid USPS delivery location is required. Participants must keep their shipping addresses up to date for proper delivery. Replacement uniforms will be at the cost of the participant should inaccurate addresses be provided at the time of production.
  10. Optional Player Pack: During registration, participants have the option to purchase an additional 'Player Pack' during check out. The Player Pack option will be added to their base league fees for the 2024 season during checkout. Items will be shipped directly to the home along with a player's uniform. Sizing verification will be sent during late summer via email, prior to production and shipping!
    • Base Player Pack - Basketball: $40.00 - Team Shooting Shirt (long sleeve Dri-Fit) in matching team color way with team logo, featuring the player's last name on the back of the shirt.
    • Pro Player Pack - Basketball: $60.00 - The Pro Pack contains our Player Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie.
    • Compression Pack - Basketball: $65.00 - Short Sleeve Compression Shirt and one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant.
    • Baller Player Pack - Basketball: $150.00 - The Baller pack has the Team Shooting Shirt, Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie, Short Sleeve Compression Shirt, one pair of 3/4 Compression Pant.
    • Elite Player Pack - Basketball: $225.00 - The Elite pack has - Elite Backpack, a basketball, a player tag, Next Level Short Sleeve Shirt, and Exclusive Next Level Basketball Hoodie. - BALL OUT THIS SEASON!

Practice & Game Times

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade - 9:00 AM Practice/10:00 AM Game
  • 2nd Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
  • 3rd Grade - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game
  • 4th Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
  • 5th Grade - 1:00 PM Practice/2:00 PM Game
  • 6th Grade - 2:00 PM Practice/3:00 PM Game
  • 7th/8th Grade - 3:00 PM Practice/4:00 PM Game

Division times are NOT final.

Game Schedule

Week 1Sunday, September 8th
Week 2Sunday, September 15th
Week 3Sunday, September 22nd
Week 4Sunday, September 29th
Week 5Sunday, October 6th
Week 6Sunday, October 13th
Week 7Sunday, October 20th (Playoff Week)
Week 8Sunday, October 27th (Championship Week)

Note: All teams will play games through the entire 8-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.

General Program Operation and Additional Information

Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level basketball program - CLICK HERE

Site Director: Kelley Lopez and Jay Burlison

Coach Lopez has been on the Palma coaching staff since 2005, and been the head varsity coach since 2014. His teams have an overall record of 88-29 in his tenure at Palma, which includes 3 undefeated league titles (36-0), 3 Open Division Playoff Berths, a 2016 D4 Northern California Championship, and another spot in the D4 Northern California Championship game in 2017. Coach Lopez has also been named the Monterey Bay League Coach of the year twice, and was the Max Preps Northern California D4 Coach of the year in 2016.

Registration Information

2024 Basketball - Salinas - Palma School

Player registration for the 2024 Next Level Fall Basketball season at Next Level Salinas, with games played at Palma School.

Palma School - 1st Grade/Kindergarten Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 2nd Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 3rd Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 4th Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 5th Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 6th Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/08/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Palma School - 7th/8th Grade Division

Registration closes on 09/16/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/12/2024 to 10/27/2024
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$290.00

Contact Us

Next Level Sports

 385 1st Avenue
San Mateo, California 94401