Ballers
Beginner
Monday/Thursday 6:00PM to 7:00PM
$150/month – Ages 8 to 10 years old
The Ballers Beginner program is for players who are still learning the game or have limited experience. At this stage, we focus on creating a solid foundation in core basketball skills and building confidence through repetition, encouragement, and fun challenges.
Skill Development
- Dribbling: Control the ball with both hands while stationary and on the move, learning to keep eyes up.
- Passing: Practice chest, bounce, and overhead passes with proper grip, step, and follow-through.
- Shooting: Learn correct hand placement, balance, and follow-through for close-range shots and layups.
- Footwork: Introduce pivoting, jump stops, and triple-threat position.
Game Understanding
- Basic offensive spacing (not bunching together).
- Understanding the concept of defending an opponent.
- Simple rules (double dribble, traveling, out-of bounds).
Team & Character Building
- Encourage communication (“ball,” “here,” “mine”).
- Develop listening skills and following directions during drills.
- Foster sportsmanship by celebrating teammates’ successes.
Intermediate
Monday/Thursday 6:00PM to 7:00PM
$150/month – Ages 8 to 10 years old
The Ballers Intermediate program is for players who already have a grasp of the fundamentals and are ready to refine skills in faster-paced, more game-like situations.
Skill Development
- Ball Handling: Use both hands confidently, add simple crossovers, behind-the-back, and hesitation moves.
- Passing: Deliver passes while moving, lead teammates to space, and use bounce/chest passes in transition.
- Finishing: Layups with either hand, reverse layups, and finishing in traffic.
- Shooting: Maintain form while increasing shooting distance to mid-range spots.
- Defense: Understand man-to-man defense, basic help defense, and defensive stance.
Game Understanding
- Offensive spacing in half-court settings.
- Moving without the ball (cutting, screening basics).
- Making decisions: pass, dribble, or shoot.
- Introduction to basic transition offense and defense.
Team & Character Building
- Communicate effectively on defense and offense.
- Show resilience when a mistake happens (play the next play).
- Demonstrate hustle and effort every possession.
Advanced
Monday/Thursday 6:00PM to 7:00PM
$150/month – Ages 8 to 10 years old
The Ballers Advanced program is for highly skilled 8–10-year-olds who are ready for high-intensity training and competitive game play.
Skill Development
- Advanced Ball Handling: Dribbling under pressure, combining moves (crossover to spin, in-and-out to drive).
- Passing: One-handed passes off the dribble, skip passes, no-look passes in transition.
- Finishing: Floaters, euro steps, finishing through contact, and scoring against taller defenders.
- Shooting: Quick release from mid-range, corner and wing shots, catch-and-shoot, and shooting off the dribble.
- Defense: Closeouts, help-and-recover, defending without fouling, and understanding switches.
Game Understanding
- Reading the defense to decide when to attack, pass, or reset.
- Understanding spacing and movement in both transition and set offenses.
- Anticipating plays and reacting quickly on defense.
- Awareness of time, score, and game situations.
Team & Character Building
- Leadership: Communicating directions, encouraging teammates.
- Accountability: Owning mistakes and learning from them.
- Competitiveness: Maintaining composure under pressure.