Matt Paul Basketball | Join the Action Today
Philadelphia Basketball · Est. 22+ Years

Develop.  Compete.  Lead.

Player and family-first basketball in Philadelphia. Six programs for every age and every level — Fun & Fundamentals, Summer League, Summer Camp, TEAM MP, Fall League, and MP Training — all year round.

22+
Years Coaching
6
Programs
1,000+
Players Developed
🥇
USA Gold Certified
Our Programs

Built for Every Player

Six programs, one mission: develop better players, better teammates, and better leaders. Every age, every level, all year round.

🏀
01 / Foundation
Fun & Fundamentals

Fall, winter, and spring program for boys and girls in Grades 1–4. Where the love of the game begins — the right way.

Learn More →
02 / League
Summer League

The most fun summer basketball league around. Youth through Adult divisions at the Oreland Courts, McKelvie Park, June 15 – August 6.

Learn More →
🏅
03 / Camp
MP Summer Camp

Eleven weeks of basketball at St. Philip Neri. Morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. Pick the weeks that fit your summer.

Learn More →
🏆
04 / TEAM MP
TEAM MP

A tiered AAU program with three practice locations — Center City, Chestnut Hill, and Springhouse. 8 players or less per team. Practice close to home during the week. Compete together on weekends. You're either TEAM MP — or you've earned The Dawgs.

Learn More →
🍂
05 / Outdoor
Fall League

Outdoor basketball under the lights. Real reps, real games, and the perfect bridge between summer ball and the school season.

Learn More →
💪
06 / MP Training
MP Training

For players chasing a breakthrough. Basketball skills with MP coaches and strength & conditioning with The Village — under one roof.

Learn More →
Not Sure Where to Start?

Find the Right Program
for Your Player

Every age has a place at MP Basketball. Here's where to look first based on your player's grade.

Youngest Players
Grades 1 – 4
  • Fun & Fundamentals
  • Summer League — Youth Division
  • MP Summer Camp
Middle School
Grades 5 – 7
  • Summer League
  • MP Summer Camp
  • TEAM MP
  • Fall League
  • MP Training
High School
Grade 8+
  • Summer League
  • MP Summer Camp
  • TEAM MP or The Dawgs
  • Fall League
  • MP Training
Heads-up — TEAM MP starts at 5th grade. Teams are capped at 8 players — more reps, more touches, faster development. Every player in TEAM MP is working toward the same goal. The Dawgs is what you earn. For Grades 1–4, Fun & Fundamentals and Summer League are where it all begins.
About Matt Paul Basketball

22+ Years in the Philadelphia Game

Matt Paul Basketball is built on a simple idea: basketball should make kids better — better players, better teammates, better people. Run by Coach Matt Paul, a Gold Medal Certified USA Basketball Coach with two decades of community work in Philadelphia, every program is designed to put player and family first.

From the Mini League at McKelvie Park to TEAM MP and the Dawgs, the standard is the same: real coaching, real competition, and a real love for the game.

"Make it fun. Keep it fun. Teach kids how to play." — Coach Matt Paul
22+
Years Coaching
6
Programs
1K+
Players Developed
🥇
USA Gold Certified
From Our Families

What Parents and Players Say

My son couldn't wait to get back to the gym every week. Coach Matt and his staff don't just run drills — they teach kids how to love the game. That's rare.

Sarah M.
Summer League Parent

Best AAU experience we've had. Real coaching, real development, and the families that come with this program are the kind you want around your kid.

Mike D.
TEAM MP Parent

My daughter went from sitting on the bench to starting on her school team in one season. The work changes kids — and the way they think about the game.

Jen T.
MP Training Parent

Summer League Registration Is Open

Youth, Girls, Middle School, Varsity, and Adult divisions. June 15 – August 6 at the Oreland Courts, McKelvie Park. The most fun basketball summer in Philly.

Register Now