BASKETBALL ACADEMY.
EVOLUTION
TRAINING THE COMPLETE ATHLETE
preseason training 2024
Preseason training in September/October. Athletes are broken into the 3 groups based on the primary stages of athletic/sport development. The components of each group will be set up as follows:
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GROUP #1 - GRADE 5/6
(GIRLS PLAYING U12)
Cost - $180
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Court time - 22 hours of on court training between Sept 3rd and Oct 11th. All sessions are two hours in length
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Days - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 (Sept 3, 10, 17, 24th, Oct 1 and 8th), Sundays 12-2pm (Sept 8, 15, 22 and 29th). Plus, a bonus session on Monday, Sept 16th.
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Content: Fundamental movement and fundamental skill development, including:
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- Offensive skill development (shooting mechanics, ball handling, passing, footwork/finishing at the net with both hands)
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- Conceptual defensive skills (on ball and off ball defence)
GROUP #2 - GRADE 7/8
(GIRLS PLAYING U14)
Cost - $180
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Court time - 22 hours of on court training between Aug 28th to Oct 9th. All sessions are a minimum of 2 hours.
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Days - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 (Aug 28th, Sept 4, 11 18, 25th, Oct 3, 9th), Sundays 2-4pm (Sept 8, 15, 22, and 29th)
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Content: training will include offensive skill development, decision making and application:
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- ball handling (tight spaces and open court), footwork/rim finishes, various passing techniques, shooting (off the dribble, cut, etc)
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- how to gain and maintain a one second advantage
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- decision making will occur with each skill, so athletes understand how to apply the learned skills in a game situation
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GROUP #3 - GRADE 9-12
(GIRLS PLAYING U16 OR HIGH SCHOOL)
Cost - $180
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Court time - 22 hours of on court training, between Sept 5th to Oct 11th. All sessions are a minimum of two hours.
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Days - Thursdays 6:00-8:00 (Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10th, Sundays 4-6pm (Sept 8, 15, 22 and 29. Plus, Oct 10th will be the 3x3 competition.
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Content - training will include physical and mental preparation to get ready to play/practice at a high level:
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- offensive skill development/refinement including shooting in multiple situations, how to create your own shot, ball handling, interior footwork, attacking/finishing at the rim, etc. All skills will be practiced at speed and under pressure and in various small game scenarios (2v2 & 3v3) to improve decision making skills..
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- strength, conditioning and agility components of basketball will be developed
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“Confidence is what happens when you’ve done the hard work that entitles you to succeed”
– Pat Summitt