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Full Court Press · Advanced Fundamentals (Basketball)

Summer work, season ready. A 5-week basketball development session for young athletes who want to sharpen their game, have fun, and get prepared for the next level.

Duration

5 weeks

Schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays · 7:15–8:15 PM

Location

South Clayton Recreation Center · Clayton County, GA

Cohort

Open cohort — limited spots per session

Tuition

$45 / 5-week session

What it is

Advanced Fundamentals is a structured, 5-week basketball development session built for young athletes (boys and girls, ages 12–17) who want to improve their skills, build confidence, and get prepared for school teams, AAU programs, or rec league play. We partner with area trainers and middle school and high school coaches to drive fundamental skill development that produces better, well-rounded athletes. Coaches can send us athletes who need further development, and we'll return them trained up and ready to compete. For parents who want their student-athlete evaluated, seen, or supported after being passed up, our program is designed to highlight developing players' skill sets, strengths, and areas of improvement — creating a real pathway to recruiting and overall success.

Who it serves

Young athletes ages 12–17, boys and girls, preparing for middle school or high school teams, AAU programs, or rec league play. Ideal for parents seeking a structured, fun, and skill-building program for their teens, and for coaches looking to develop athletes before returning them to their programs.

What participants do

Train through structured skill work — shooting, ball handling, footwork, finishing, and defense — plus live reps, game-awareness drills, and film-supported scrimmages. Every athlete receives individual attention, skill-set evaluation, and feedback that shows where they stand and what to improve.

What you leave with

Sharper fundamentals, stronger game awareness, a tryout-ready foundation, and a clear picture of each athlete's strengths and development areas. Athletes leave better prepared for school-team selection, AAU opportunities, and rec-league competition.

Curriculum

  1. Week 1

    Fundamentals Reset

    Skills baseline, footwork, ball-handling, shooting form, and individual evaluation.

  2. Week 2

    Live Reps

    Filmed scrimmages, decision-making drills, and one-on-one breakdowns.

  3. Week 3

    Game IQ

    Reading the game, spacing, team concepts, and defensive positioning.

  4. Week 4

    Compete Week

    Higher-stakes scrimmages with film review and coach feedback.

  5. Week 5

    Showcase + Tryout Prep

    Final scrimmage, tryout-ready takeaways, and next-step guidance for every athlete.

What you'll need

  • Athletic shoes (court-appropriate)
  • Ball-ready athletic gear
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Signed parent / guardian consent (under 18)

From the field

Sample documentation from past sessions and partner work.

Driving to the basket during a scrimmage
Driving to the basket during a scrimmage
Finishing at the rim
Finishing at the rim
One-on-one defense reps
One-on-one defense reps

How to join or partner

Register below for the $45 / 5-week session. Need-based support available — just ask on the form. Space is limited; sign up early to reserve your athlete's spot.

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Scholarships: Need-based support available — ask on the registration form.

Tuition: $45 / 5-week session. Payment is not collected on this form — we’ll send a secure payment link with your welcome email, along with the scholarship application.

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