The Michigan Premier middle school program is one of the most successful middle school programs in Southern Michigan. We take great pride in the development of our players. The program is designed specifically to empower young women to thrive beyond the court by developing strength of character, leadership skills, strong work ethic, and self-confidence through the love of basketball and athletic excellence. Our priority is to optimize individual player and overall team performance through hands on leadership focusing on individual fundamental skill training/development, game situations, and team dynamics/unity. We coach our players to compete to their highest level of ability. Coaches mentor athletes while instilling life skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, work ethic, and sportsmanship. These life lessons will equip them to be highly successful adults and the leaders of tomorrow.
SELECT TEAMS
Elite level, playing a full season November-May (10-12 tournaments) with 2 additional NCAA certified summer tournaments. Schedule is limited during the school season (January/February) to follow MHSAA rules.
Most tournaments are within a 2 hour radius, through teams may travel within the Midwest for a more challenging schedule.
REGIONAL TEAMS
Developmental level, playing a full season November-May (10-12 tournaments). Schedule is limited during the school season (January/February) to follow MHSAA rules.
All regional team tournaments are local or always within a two hour radius.
SEASON STRUCTURE
Select vs. Regional
Season & Tournament Schedule
New for the 2026 season: Player development is our #1 priority. Skill development only happens through consistent hours in the gym. To support and simplify this process, the entire Michigan Premier program will run year-round (September 2026-August 2027).
The middle school tournament season runs Nov-May with limited contact during the school season (Jan/Feb).
The off-tournament months (Sept-Oct, Jan-Feb and June-Aug), will now include 2 Sunday Skill Trainings per month (total of 15). These training days are included in the season's monthly fee and will only include Premier athletes. Training will consist of individual skill development through competitive drill work and be conducted by our club's professional trainers.
2026 Team Coaches
Michigan Premier coaches are passionate and committed to girls' basketball. Coach development matters as much as player development — every coach has the opportunity to be USA Basketball certified and attend the BCAM Coach's Clinic, Michigan's most reputable coaching clinic. Most of our coaches have played collegiately and bring high school coaching experience.
SELECT TEAMS
7th Select
Coaches: Tercel Taylor,
Kara Risinger, Kris Wallace
7th Select #2
Coaches: Robin Raymond,
Nick Dyer
8th Select
Coach: Kris Wallace, Tercel Taylor
REGIONAL TEAMS
7th Regional
Coach: Dom Lynch
8th Regional- Battle Creek
Coach: Trent Heil
8th Regional
Coach: Dom Lynch
8th Select
Coach: Kris Wallace, Tercel Taylor
Practice
All middle school teams practice twice per week in the greater Jackson area.
Uniforms
Uniforms are a one-time purchase and stay the same each year (7th–8th grade) — wear it for multiple seasons or until you grow out of it. Available for purchase after tryouts.
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
On the road with Michigan Premier
A curated look at our teams competing this season — see the full album
