Player Development Journey
As this program is applied to each player, their will be a noticeable improvement in their skill set, which will simultaneously improve teams as a whole, giving them the ability to experience the connection betweem personal growth and how it translates to the team.
By evaluating and bringing awareness to each player of where they are, and in which areas they can improve, we will be able to motivate them to take their skills to a new level. The athletes will be given goals which are challenging, yet attainable, giving them a clear picture of their progress and ultimately building their confidence on and off the court.
Level 1 (Grades 1-3)
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3pt stance
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Dribbling
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Passing
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Defense
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Rebounding
Learn fundamental movement skills and build overall basketball motor skill. At this level they will first be introduced to team principles/concepts, no actual 5 v 5.
Level 2 (Grades 3-6)
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Ball handling
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Passing
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Individual and team defensive concepts
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Rebounding
Learn basic basketball specific skills, establish a foundation for overall basketball skills. Teach position concepts-not assigning positions as yet. Intro to 5 v 5 concepts and competition.
Level 3 (Grades 6-8)
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Position specific training
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Footwork
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Body Control
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Rebounding
Build up individual and team basketball skills. They will learn how to train to compete, implementing technical and tactical skills and fitness training. Introduction to weights.
Levl 4 (Grades 8-12)
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Sharpening attack moves
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Defensive footwork
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Rebounding
The student athlete learns how to train to compete. They will maximize fitness preparation as well as work on their position specific skills and team concepts. The student athlete will also be getting ready for the next level of competition.