McDevitt Rec Basketball Philadelphia youth basketball

Season winter 2026-27

McDevitt Rec Basketball

A youth basketball program organized and coached by Earl Brown Jr.

McDevitt Rec Basketball players and coaches pose together at center court in a gym.
McDevitt Rec Basketball players and coaches.

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The basics

Here’s what your family needs to know before signing up.

Ages
Ages 7–10
Divisions
One division for ages 7–10
Cost
$100 per player
Registration
Open now to Saturday, November 7, 2026
Registration deadline
Registration closes Saturday, November 7, 2026. Players are placed on teams from the first two weeks of evaluations, so a late signup misses team assignment.
Season dates
Saturday, November 21, 2026 to February 2027
Location
McDevitt Recreation Center
3531 Scotts Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

Who runs this league

The person behind McDevitt Rec Basketball

Earl Brown Jr. standing at center court in a gym, wearing a black quarter-zip and holding a basketball, with championship plaques mounted on the wall behind him.

Earl Brown Jr.

Organizer and head coach

Earl Brown Jr. organizes McDevitt Rec Basketball and coaches in the league.

He is the one running the program at the rec center on Saturdays, and the person your registration details go to.

If you have a question before you sign up, call or email him directly.

215-681-5533  ·  earlbrownjr15@gmail.com

Registration

How to register

Check the fit, start with the online form, then finish the two paper forms.

Registration closes Saturday, November 7, 2026. Players are placed on teams from the first two weeks of evaluations, so a late signup misses team assignment.

  1. Check the fit and the dates

    Review Ages 7–10 and one division for ages 7–10 for your player. Program dates: Saturday, November 21, 2026 to February 2027, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Evaluations are Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, with basketball drills. Team games begin Saturday, December 5, 2026. Registration closes Saturday, November 7, 2026.

  2. Fill in the online form

    Go to the registration page and fill in the online form. It takes about three minutes on a phone and it is where Earl gets your contact details, your child’s sizes, and your emergency contact. It does not finish registration on its own, so keep going.

    Open the online form

  3. Complete the league form

    You can type into the McDevitt Rec Basketball form on a phone or a computer. No printer needed. Return it this way: Bring the completed form to the rec center, or email it to earlbrownjr15@gmail.com.

  4. Print and sign the City form

    Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Youth Participant Registration Form cannot be signed on a phone or a computer. Print it, fill it in and sign it by hand, then bring the paper to McDevitt Recreation Center.

Start with the online form on the registration page. It takes about three minutes on a phone and it does not finish registration on its own. Two paper forms are still required. The McDevitt Rec Basketball league form can be typed on a phone and sent back. The Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Youth Participant Registration Form must be printed, signed by hand, and brought to McDevitt Recreation Center. You will need a printer for that one.

The season

What players get

Players will learn the game, grow under several coaches, compete in a playoff series, and receive a trophy at the end of the season.

Uniform

A uniform is included for every player.

Games

The full game schedule will be posted after evaluations. The season ends with a playoff series.

Coaching

Players will build basketball knowledge and learn the game from Earl Brown Jr. and several team coaches.

Teams

About eight teams are planned. Coaches will watch players complete drills during evaluations, then draft every player to a team.

Enrollment

All registered players take part in evaluation drills and are drafted to a team.

Playoffs and trophy

A playoff series and an end-of-season trophy for every player.

McDevitt Rec Basketball players and coaches pose together at center court in a gym.
McDevitt Rec Basketball players and coaches.

Program history

In summer 2026, McDevitt fielded a 10U team in the Francisville Rec summer league.

Plan your visit

Schedule and location

Save the confirmed schedule and open the venue directly in your maps app.

Registration deadline

Registration closes Saturday, November 7, 2026. Players are placed on teams from the first two weeks of evaluations, so a late signup misses team assignment.

Program dates

Saturday, November 21, 2026 to February 2027

Evaluations

Evaluations are Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, with basketball drills.

Team games

Team games begin Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Saturday hours

Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Talk to a person

Questions? Reach out.

If you’re unsure about age groups, timing, or registration, reach out directly.

Earl Brown Jr. Organizer and head coach Call 215-681-5533 earlbrownjr15@gmail.com

Send a message

Ask a general question about the program. Please do not include a child’s full name, birth date, or medical information.

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