Junior Hoops Arizona

Jump Athletic Merges Club Team Talents With Team Metro

Jump Athletic has merged Club Team talents with Team Metro to form a powerful force in the AAU youth basketball scene around the Metro Phoenix Area.

This past basketball season, players from both programs played together for the first time and the 17 U elite travel team made some major noise in the club basketball scene.

Erik Gray founder of Team Metro coached the team along with Dwayne Johnson as the team placed very well in all tournaments inside and out side the state.

Coach Gray along with founder of Jump Athletic, Brian Sacks, will be scouting high school players through out the upcoming season as they prepare for next club season  which will begin in  April of 2010. The goal of this merger is to form the most successful club teams not only in Arizona but on the West Coast. The duo of Gray and Sacks plan on having three elite teams, 15U, 16U and 17U in the 2010 club season.

Arizona Gym Rats Developing Partnerships

 
The Arizona Gym Rats agreed to terms on a 5-year partnership with Anthony Ray's Arizona Magic organization. According to the press release, the Magic's reputation of showcasing Arizona's top talent to the national college coaching arena cemented the partnership.

In addition, the Gym Rats have signed an additional 5-year agreement with youth basketball marketing firm, Double Pump, Inc., out of Los Angeles, California.  Double Pump features players at their invitation only showcase camps and tournaments.

For additional information surrounding Double Pump, Inc. or the Arizona Magic/Gym Rats, contact Director of Basketball Operations Jeff de Laveaga at 480-513-1826 or coachde@gymratsusa.com. 

Download Arizona Gym Rats Press Release.

The Basketball Court Academy League and Clinic

The Basketball Court Academy's fundamental league will be taking place Saturday's November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12, 19 from 9:30am to 10:30am for K thru 3rd grade boys and girls.

The league includes 30 minutes of instruction and 25 minutes game play.  Cost is $70 and includes jersey and medal.   Click here to go directly to the league information.

In addition, The Basketball Court Academy will host a 6 week clinic titled "Swift Feet On The Court Agility Clinic".   The clinic will take place Friday's from 4:30pm to 5:30pm November 6,13, 20 and December 4, 11, and 18.  Cost is $70 for the 6 week session or $15 for one night drop-ins.

Coach K from NG Sports will be working with boys and girls of all ages to strengthen and enhance footwork and agility on the basketball court.  Click here for more information on the clinic.

Arizona Preps Basketball Academy

APBA helps Arizona's aspiring boys and girls with their overall basketball abilities, approach to the game and understanding of the college recruiting process. 

Sessions take place at the campus of Arizona State University in the ASU Rec Center and continue once a month annually on Saturdays for 3 hour sessions.

Arizona Preps uses the academy to: (1) update its extensive current database of players for its national scouting service reports, and (2) publish the results in their Arizona Hoop Review Scouting Report, which goes out directly to more than 150 college coaches across the country for boys and girls. 

As the player develops at the Arizona Preps Basketball Academy, college coaches and scouting services will know about it thus creating more opportunities in the recruiting process for those players who want to continue playing after high school.

The camp cost is $50 per session geared towards 13 - 18 year olds and limited to 100 campers.  For more information contact Jacquelyn Granger (602) 942-2225 or (310) 741-7948.

K-9 Unit Basketball Academy

Arizona's basketball instruction community has an addition to its rank in the name of the K–9 Basketball Academy.  The basketball academy is concentrated in the west valley and sports club teams, camps and tournaments as part of its overall offerings.

Its mission is to provide an opportunity for players of all different abilities to develop their overall game and increase self-confidence by creating an environment where they can learn, grow, improve individual skills, develop character and compete against the best athletes in the region and nation, while balancing the needs and responsibilities of family, school and community.

The academy provides a quality, well organized, basketball program for boys and girls, ages 8 to 18, that offers advanced instruction in basketball fundamentals and team play and life concepts. This instruction, along with participation and exposure in competitive tournaments and off-season basketball camps and training sessions, will help prepare their players for the next level of their careers, education and life. 

For more information on the K-9 Unit Basketball Academy and its club teams, click here.

Arizona Premier Basketball Tryouts

If you are looking for a competitive team, then the Arizona Premier 2009 Tryouts is the place to be.  Tryouts will be a combination of skills evaluation and scrimmage evaluation.  Cost is $150 which includes August academy classes. 

HIGH SCHOOL (U15 - U17)
August 3rd - 6th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Evaluation/Academy
August 10th - 13th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm Academy and 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elite High School Academy
Boys August 17th & 19th | Girls August 18th & 20th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tryouts

MIDDLE SCHOOL (U12 - U14)
August 3rd - 6th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Evaluation/Academy
August 10th - 13th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Academy
Boys August 17th & 19th | Girls August 18th & 20th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tryouts

GRADE SCHOOL (U9 - U11)
August 3rd - 6th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Evaluation/Academy
August 10th - 13th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Academy
Boys August 17th & 19th | Girls August 18th & 20th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tryouts

For additional information, email Kyle at kdodd3@gmail.com or call 480-633-6097.  You can visit the website by clicking here.

Arizona Adidas Jr. Phenom Regional Camp

The Arizona Gorillas will be hosting grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Adidas Junior Phenom Camp on March 13, 14, and 15 at Williamsfield and Higley High Schools.

Every participant will receive a reversible Jr. Phenom jersey and shorts and a score card to help develop their game.

The top reasons to attend and Adidas Junior Phenom Camp are: 

• Exposure
• Camp will be ran by several college and high school coaches
• HoopScoop and other scouting services
• Measure your skills against the area's best
• Equal playing time for all camp attendees
• Top quality instruction with daily drills
• Academic and SAT prep training

The Arizona Adidas Jr. Phenom Regional Camp will include:

• Three point shootout
• 8 foot slam dunk contest
• Allstar selection
• Age appropriate scrimmages
• Advance skills training
• Key note speaker
• Awards ceremony
• Freethrow contest

For more information call 480-238-4002 or go to the Arizona Gorillas website by clicking here.

Arizona Premier Basketball Academy Winter Camps

The Arizona Premier Basketball Academy will be conducting three winter camps on Sharp Shooting, Ball Handling, and Offensive Moves. Learn the correct way to shoot a basketball.  Become a more consistent and deadly shooter.  Learn to make your dribbling strong and fundamentally sound.  Incorporate footwork and post moves into your offensive moves.

SHARP SHOOTER: Dec. 29 (Monday) 1:00pm - 4:00pm $50 Individual Player $40 Bring a Buddy.

BALL HANDLING:  Dec. 30 (Tuesday) 1:00pm - 4:00pm $50 Individual Player $40 Bring a Buddy.

OFFENSIVE MOVES:  Dec. 31 (Wednesday) 1:00pm - 4:00pm $50 Individual Player $40 Bring a Buddy.

The Academy is located at 1090 N. Fiesta, Gilbert, AZ 85233.  You can visit their website here.  480-633-6097.    The Academy takes your whole game to the next level.  Camps are for ages 6 and up and will be limited in class sizes.

3D Hoops Basketball Institute

The 3D Hoops Institute provides basketball instruction and character education.  They focus on dedication, determination, and disciplined resulting in the 3D’s given to their name, 3D Hoops Institute.

The program consists of skill development and training through basketball camps and clinics, video analysis on shooting form, strength and plyometric training.   They also focus on character education, study skills, college prep, goal setting, team intangibles and tournaments for all age levels.

 

The institute was founded by high school basketball coaches that want to bring character, class, and integrity to the club level at a fraction of the cost. 

All training and instruction is located at what is considered to be one of the best basketball facilities in the State of Arizona, Skyline High School in East Mesa which is conveniently located right of the US 60.  

 

For more information on 3D Hoops Institute, click here.

Excel Youth Sports

Excel Youth Sports was founded by Brian O’Neal and Jason Robertson and is a West Valley sports organization that develops athletes by promoting a strong emphasis on character development and inspiring a commitment to sports through discipline and fun. The organization helps young athletes attain their goals by providing a very organized sports league that teaches fundamentals and character development.  The goals of the organization are to have each team with a well trained coach who encourages his or her players and gives every athlete the opportunity to play quality time each game so that the athletes can grow to be more fundamentally sound each season.  A high focus is placed on developing the athletes to be positive role models off the court.  Programs include a Summer basketball camp, a Fall October Slam Bam Basketball Tournament, Extreme Ballers Academies, Flag Football and Soccer.  In the Winter, they offer T-Ball, Baseball and Basketball.  For more information click here.