7th-8th Graders: Sharpening Skills and Preparing for the Next Level
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8pm – 9pm
At this stage, our goal is to help athletes grow into confident, high-IQ players who are ready to compete on middle school and high school teams. We focus on refining skills, building leadership, and understanding the game on a deeper level.
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Skill refinement in ball handling, shooting, footwork, and finishing
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Game-speed drills that simulate real-game situations
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Developing offensive and defensive IQ — reading the court and reacting with purpose
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Learning team roles, spacing, and movement without the ball
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Building mental toughness and leadership on and off the court
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Position-specific training and tryout preparation
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Small Group Training for grades 7 – 8
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Athletes train a maximum of 2 days per week (see calendar)
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Training sessions are 50 minutes long
