Player Development

Develop the whole athlete.

Position-specific work, core skills, and performance — with drills, progressions, and coaching notes. We develop the player and the person.

Positions

Guards

Lead the team — handle, pace, and decision-making.

Drills

Two-ball handling circuitPick & roll readsPace-change finishes

Progressions

Stationary → on-move → live read
1v0 → 1v1 → 2v2 reads

Coaching Notes

Guards set the tone. Prioritize change of pace, vision, and protecting the basketball under pressure.

Positions

Wings

Two-way versatility — shoot, attack closeouts, defend multiple spots.

Drills

Catch-and-shoot off relocationCloseout attacksWing isolation reads

Progressions

Spot shooting → off movement → off the dribble
Drive-kick-drive decisions

Coaching Notes

Wings must be reliable from three and decisive attacking closeouts. Defensively, guard 1 through 4.

Positions

Bigs

Anchor the defense, finish efficiently, and screen with intent.

Drills

Mikan seriesShort-roll readsDrop-coverage footwork

Progressions

Finishing → contact finishing → reads
Screening angles → short roll → playmaking

Coaching Notes

Bigs protect the paint and set hard, legal screens. Develop a reliable finish and short-roll passing.

Skills

Shooting

Build clean, repeatable, game-speed mechanics.

Drills

Form shootingCatch-and-shoot spacingOff-the-dribble pull-ups

Progressions

Form → set shot → game shots → contested

Coaching Notes

Footwork and balance first, then volume. Track makes and game-shot reps, not just total shots.

Skills

Passing

Deliver on time, on target, and with intent.

Drills

Partner passing under pressureSkip-pass readsPocket & lob from ball screens

Progressions

Stationary → on-move → live reads

Coaching Notes

The pass that leads to the assist matters. Teach players to pass teammates open, not just to them.

Skills

Finishing

Score through length and contact at the rim.

Drills

Mikan & reverse MikanFloaters & runnersContact finishes

Progressions

Touch → both hands → through contact → reads

Coaching Notes

Develop both hands, the in-between game, and the ability to absorb contact and finish.

Skills

Defense

Pressure, contain, help, and contest.

Drills

Closeout & contestShell drill1v1 containment

Progressions

Stance → slides → live containment → team help

Coaching Notes

Defense is effort plus discipline. Build pride in stops and connected team rotations.

Skills

Basketball IQ

See the game a step ahead.

Drills

Film walkthroughsAdvantage-disadvantage playRead & react games

Progressions

Concept → walkthrough → live application

Coaching Notes

Teach the why behind every action. Smart players make the right read, not just the athletic play.

Performance

Strength & Conditioning

Build a durable, explosive, game-ready body.

Drills

Foundational liftsPlyometric progressionsSprint conditioning

Progressions

Movement quality → load → power → capacity

Coaching Notes

Train movement before load. Build athletes who are strong, explosive, and resistant to injury.

Performance

Mobility

Move freely and stay healthy.

Drills

Hip & ankle mobility flowsDynamic warm-upsMovement prep

Progressions

Daily mobility → targeted work → integrated movement

Coaching Notes

Mobility unlocks performance and protects against injury. Make it a daily non-negotiable.

Performance

Recovery

Train hard, recover smart.

Drills

Sleep routinesActive recoveryMobility & breathing

Progressions

Awareness → habits → monitoring

Coaching Notes

Adaptation happens during recovery. Sleep, hydration, and load management are part of training.

Performance

Nutrition

Fuel performance and growth.

Drills

Game-day fueling planHydration habitsRecovery nutrition

Progressions

Education → habits → consistency

Coaching Notes

You can't out-train poor fueling. Build simple, sustainable habits that support performance.