Programs

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: $250
  • Start Date: October 29, 2023
  • End Date: March 10, 2024
  • 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: $250
  • Start Date: October 29, 2023
  • End Date: March 10,  2024
  • 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: $350
  • Start Date: October 11, 2023
  • End Date: March 9, 2024
  • 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: $350
  • Start Date: October 11, 2023
  • End Date: March 9, 2024
  • Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players

Senior

GOALS

The Senior Stage of development continues to build and expand on the skills and fundamentals the Junior program teaches. 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: Skill development/ fundamentals and team concepts, 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: $350
  • Start Date: October 11, 2023
  • End Date: March 9, 2024
  • 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 7-12

Bi-Weekly session: 5 vs 5 Games

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Session Times: Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-10:00am, 
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Session Times: Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
  • Location: PACI
  • Cost: $175
  • Start Date: September 6, 2023
  • End Date: October 7, 2023
  • Coaches: High School coaches, LU assistants and players