Galen Harkness • December 9, 2025
The Biggest Opportunity in Northern Colorado Basketball
Most basketball players do not start on varsity.
They start here:
- Freshman
- C team
- Junior Varsity
Aux gyms.
Big dreams.
Small roles.
And that’s where the real
opportunity lives.
The Hidden Truth
Varsity minutes often go to:
- Bigger athletes
- Faster bodies
- Players who matured earlier physically
Sometimes those athletes aren’t more skilled.
They’re just more ready right now.
But the story isn’t over.
Because the players below them have something powerful:
Time + hunger + room to grow.
That is the competitive window.
The chance to gain ground
on the athletes who rely more on physical advantage than basketball skill.
Why Many Players Miss the Window
Players struggle to climb levels because:
- Their development is inconsistent
- They train only what they’re already good at
- They rely on games instead of practice
- They play comfortable instead of being challenged
Hard truth:
If nothing changes, the varsity depth chart won’t change either.
Being a year older doesn’t guarantee improvement.
Better habits do.
A better plan does.
This Is Where EYG Helps Players Win
EYG helps Freshman, C, and JV players build the skills and IQ they need
to earn varsity roles — not by hoping — but by preparing.
What EYG develops:
- Handling pressure
- Finishing through contact
- Shooting with confidence
- Reading defenders
- Spacing the floor
- Playing with poise, not panic
Those are the skills that force coaches to play you.
Not height.
Not a vertical jump.
Not just speed.
Basketball skills translate no matter who is guarding you.
**The North Has Talent.
Now We Need Development.**
Freshman and JV teams have athletes who:
- Love basketball
- Show up
- Want more
- Just need guidance
The North doesn’t just need more varsity talent.
The North needs a stronger pipeline.
More players ready.
More players prepared.
More players confident.
That’s how programs rise.
This Is the Moment for Players Who Want More
The physical late bloomers.
The multi-sport athletes.
The players with real love for the game.
This is your window.
Gain ground now…
and the depth chart changes forever.
Stay comfortable…
and the athlete above you stays ahead.
Let’s Build the North — One Player, One Level at a Time
If a player is willing to show up and work…
EYG is ready to teach them how to:
- Move up a team
- Earn trust
- Impact winning
- Become a varsity contributor
👉 Explore EYG Training Options
Northern Colorado is growing.
Let’s make sure our players do too.
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I spent the weekend learning to do something new. It was awkward. Unfamiliar. Kinda scary. But something clicked: This is exactly how basketball players feel when we ask them to try something new. When a player works on weak-hand finishes… Tries a new shooting footwork pattern… Or plays in a higher-level game… They don’t always look smooth. But that discomfort? That’s the signal they’re growing. If you want to score more in games or gain confidence with the ball, you’ve got to spend time in those “stretch zones.” This is where real improvement happens—where you challenge old habits and build new ones. At EYG, we help 3rd–11th grade players grow through structured training programs that build skill, IQ, and confidence. Our clinics, workouts, and transformation programs create: Game-ready footwork Reliable shooting mechanics Real-time scoring reps A mindset that embraces growth 👉 Want to take your next step? Join our next camp, clinic, or training block https://app.upperhand.io/customers/165-eyg-basketball/events