Programs

Preschool

Beginner

Novice

Junior

Senior

fall league

Preschool

GOALS

This stage of development is when young athletes are introduced to the game of basketball.

This stage emphasizes:

fundamental skills
fitness and agiility
team concepts
game knowledge (i.e. what is a foul, floor spacing, etc.)
love of sport in general

Every player should feel encouraged by coaches, parents and peers. We try to develop and introduce skills through game play and various activities.

This promotes:

strong work ethic
team play
responsibility/ commitment
develop a love of the game

During this stage emphasis on coaches, players and parents is to have fun and enjoy practicing and playing the game.

Weekly sessions: Skill development / fundamentals and team concepts, organized games and team concepts/ rules etc.

Grades: JK and SK
Session Times: Sunday 9:00am- 9:45am
Location: Lakehead University Fieldhouse
Cost: $275
Start Date: October 27, 2024
End Date: March 16, 2025
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Beginner

GOALS

This stage of development is when young athletes are introduced to the game of basketball. This stage emphasizes:

fundamental skills
fitness and agiility
team concepts
game knowledge (i.e. what is a foul, floor spacing, etc.)
love of sport in general

Every player should feel encouraged by coaches, parents and peers. We try to develop and introduce skills through game play and various activities.

This promotes:

strong work ethic
team play
responsibility/ committment
develop a love of the game

During this stage emphasis on coaches, players and parents is to have fun and enjoy practicing and playing the game.

Weekly session- Skill development/fundamentals and team concepts, organized games and team concepts/ rules etc.
Grades: 1-2
Session Times: Sunday 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Lakehead University Fieldhouse
Cost: $275
Start Date: October 27, 2024
End Date: March 16, 2025
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Novice

GOALS

The program's foundation is the teaching of basketball fundamentals in a fun, positive environment. Although the Beginner Program is the initial stage when young athletes are introduced to the game of basketball, the Novice Stage of development continues to build on those skills and fundamentals. This stage emphasizes:

FUN
fundamental skills
game knowledge (i.e. what is a foul, floor spacing etc.)
love of sport in general
fitness

Every player should feel encouraged by coaches, parents and peers. We try to develop and introduce skills through game play and various activities.

This promotes:

strong work ethic
team play
responsibility for one's actions
develop a love of the game

During this stage emphasis on coaches, players and parents is to have fun and enjoy practicing and playing the game.

Bi-Weekly session- skill development, agility skills, fundamental skills, team concepts and 'small-sided' games (ie. 3 on 3 or 4 on 4)

Grades: 3-4
Session Times: Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-9:30am
Location: PACI
Cost: $400
Start Date: October 16, 2024
End Date: March 15, 2025
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Junior

GOALS

The program's foundation is the teaching of basketball fundamentals in a fun, positive environment. Although the Novice Program is when young athletes are continued to be introduced to the game of basketball, the Junior Stage of development builds on those skills and fundamentals. This stage emphasizes:

FUN
fundamental skills
game knowledge (i.e. what is a foul, floor spacing etc.)
love of sport in general
fitness

Every player should feel encouraged by coaches, parents and peers. We try to develop and introduce skills through game play and various activities.

This promotes:

strong work ethic
team play
responsibility for one's actions
develop a love of the game

During this stage emphasis on coaches, players and parents is to have fun and enjoy practicing and playing the game.

Bi-Weekly session- skill development, agility skills, fundamental skills, team concepts and 'small-sided' games ( ie. 3 on 3 or 4 on 4)
Grades: 5-6
Session Times: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-10:30am
Location: PACI
Cost: $400
Start Date: October 16, 2024
End Date: March 15, 2025
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Senior

GOALS

The Senior Stage of development will consist of a league which each team playing 2 games per week. This stage emphasizes:

fundamental skills
fitness and agiility
team concepts
game knowledge (i.e. what is a foul, floor spacing etc.)
love of sport in general

Every player should feel encouraged by coaches, parents and peers. We try to develop and introduce skills through game play and various activities.

This promotes:

strong work ethic
team play
responsibility/ committment
develop a love of the game

Bi-Weekly session: 5 on 5 league play focusing on organized games and team concepts/ rules etc.
Grades: 7-8
Session Times: Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and Saturday 10:30am-11:30am
Location: PACI
Cost: $400
Start Date: October 16, 2024
End Date: March 15, 2025
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Fall League

GOALS

To gain game experience and practice individual and team skills. Players will be broken up into teams and compete in 5 vs 5 games bi-weekly for the duration of the season.

What type of player is this best for?

Beginner to advanced players (most players have played some type of organized basketball in the past)

Highlights:

Fall League
Grades 4-12

Bi-Weekly session: 5 vs 5 Games

Grade 4-6

Session Times:

Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm

Saturday 8:30am-9:30am

Grade 7-8

Session Times:

Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday 9:30am-10:30am

Grade 9-12

Session Times:

Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday 10:30am-11:30am

Location: PACI
Cost: $200
Start Date: September 11, 2024
End Date: October 5, 2024
Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

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