The Beginners level (age 6-12)
The Green class is designed as an introduction to the sport of basketball. Geared towards first time players, we will introduce the basic lines on the court as well as basic basketball rules such as traveling, double dribble, and fouls. The curriculum will focus on stationary ball handling (learning to get comfortable with the ball), speed and control dribble, passing and catching techniques, jump stops and pivots, and basic defensive stance. Games such as dribble tag, dribble relays, and the passing game will be played to make the class fun and to build towards playing the game for real.
The intermediate level (age 8-12)
The Yellow class is designed for those that have had a year or two of instruction and know the basic rules of how to play the game. The terminology will focus on player positions as well as positions on the court, such as the wing, baseline, and the point. The curriculum will focus on more advanced stationary ball handling skills, learning to dribble with the proper hand during the game, basic change of speed and direction dribble moves, advanced passing techniques, one foot lay-ups, triple threat position and footwork, step and slide defense, box out techniques, and an introduction to proper shooting form. Controlled scrimmaging will be used to teach player spacing and movement without the ball.
The advance level (Middle School)
The Red level class is designed for middle school players ages 13-14 that have a firm grasp of the game and are ready for advanced basketball concepts. Terminology such as weak side/strong side, reading defenses, traps, and swings will be used. The curriculum will focus on stationary in place dribbling skills, advanced change of direction and combination dribble moves, weak handed one foot lay-ups, jab step and swing through moves, passing on the move, on the ball jab and retreat defense, zig-zag defensive slides, and shooting on the move. Controlled scrimmaging will be used to display skills in a real playing environment.
The advance level (high school)
The Purple class is designed for players preparing to enter high school basketball and the Amateur Athletic Union, AAU (9th Grade JV Players (age 15). The terminology will focus on strategic concepts such as curls, flares, help side defense, dig outs, and entry passes. The curriculum will focus on advanced in place dribbling skills with both hands, dribble moves to score on both sides of the court, reading screens, post moves, rebounding, getting open on the wing, wing denial, conditioning, and advanced offensive and defensive footwork. Controlled scrimmaging will be used to display skills in a real playing environment.
The advance level (high school)
The Orange class is designed for players preparing for varsity basketball and the Amateur Athletic Union AAU Program. The curriculum will focus on conditioning, ball handling and scoring at high game speeds. Advanced drill work in all aspects of the game including detailed offensive and defensive footwork, shooting consistency, and the National High School Basketball Playing Rules.
The Showcase level (high school)
The Black class is designed for players with high school varsity, camps, showcase, and Amateur Athletic Union AAU tournament experience. The classes will follow a college practice format with open gym scrimmaging and player evaluations. This class is designed for showcase at AAU, YBOA, and National Showcase Competition in Orlando, Florida.