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Arizona All-Stars Basketball Academy: Intense Training & Results...Guaranteed!

Arizona All-Stars Basketball Academy

Year-round basketball training program for those serious about the game

Some say that Basketball does not create character, but rather, reveals it.   We believe that the intense heat from the fire of this great sport simultaneouly forges both a development and revelation of character.  

Unlike many other major sports, the basketball stage reflects everything for all to see and does so at a continuous fast pace.   Good or bad, strengths and weaknesses will manifest themselves very quickly.    Time outs are brief, there is no waiting on the sidelines while others are at the plate or on offense, defense, or on special teams.   The game demands that all five players on the court play both a high level of offense and defense at all a times or they will quickly be embarrased by stronger, quicker, faster, more fundamentally sound players.   Basketball has no mercy on weaknesses.  The player must be able to put the ball in the hole or stop the ball from being put in the hole or he won't be on the hardcourt for long.  Period.

Enter the All-Stars Basketball Academy.   We train and we do so smart, hard and incessantly.   But we are not for everyone.  Not all parents and student-athletes can maintain the intense pace and commitment to mastering both the art and the science of basketball that we require to realistically be able to succeed at this extremely competitive game.   There is no short cut or miracle pill that we offer to transform a good player to a great player.   We don't come from "the league" or claim to "know-it all" about everything because we don't know everything.   But we do know basketball and how to develop elite players.  

It takes hard, smart and incessant training to go from good to great.   Going from good to great is our specialty.   If you make basketball your life and are willing to sacrifice everything but academics in the name of the game, we are the basketball academy program for you.   We don't want to waste your time nor do we want to waste ours.   Life is short and we want to make the most of it at our academy.  

If you want to make lay ups, in traffic, with either hand, we are for you.  If you want to make those lay-ups with reverses using either hand while elevating from either foot, we are for you.  If you want to make 20 out of 25 3-pointers, consistently, we are for you.  If you want to be at 90% or higher with free-throws, we are for you.  If you want to master the art of creating your own pull-up shots and making them consistenly, we are for you.   If you want to truly control the ball with your ball-handling, we are for you.  If you want to be known as a defensive stopper, a specialist at not allowing elite players to score, we are for you.  If you want to learn how to attack the paint with abandon showing no fear and in control, we are for you.  If you want to box out and rebound as if your life depended on it, we are for you.  If you want to increase your basketball IQ, your ability to pass and to have what we call "Nash Vision," we are for you.  If you are willing to put the same effort into our program a year from now as you are the day you start, we are for you. 

If not, there are many club teams, academies, trainers and others who will embrace you because we will not be for you.

www.ArizonaAllstarsBasketball.com

480-232-8572

"No Frills or Thrills...Just Intense Training & Results"

NCAA Academic Ratings To Be Attached To College Coaches

College athletics' governing body will attach academic ratings to coaches in basketball, football and four other Division I sports, launching an online database accessible to recruits, their parents, prospective employers and others who might value the information.

The NCAA has compiled Academic Progress Rates (APRs) for individual teams for the past six years. The fear is that affixing those numbers to coaches might throw a spotlight on them and the vital role they play in their athletes' academic success, having recruited prospects to a school and then worked most closely with them.

To read the article, click here.

The Reach Basketball Training & Development Program

Reach Basketball teaches you or your young athlete the fundamentals, techniques and strategies that will ensure that you or their game goes to the next level.

They provide a safe and productive environment that enables all athletes to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship.  They facilitate the development of strength and character in every athlete that participates.  The Reach Basketball program is open to all athletes from age 5 to adulthood.

The Reach Basketball staff takes pride in displaying an extraordinary amount of commitment and hard work, ensuring that their program is a positive influence in the lives of children and athletes.  They also strive to provide a service to the community by providing a healthy outlet for children and teenagers, opportunities for the community to gather together, and endless hours of entertainment.

You can count on them to:

• Teach the athlete the fundamentals of the game
• Build the athlete's self-esteem
• Educate the athlete on the importance of each of the principles of the game

The program includes:

• Private and group training
• Camps and clinics
• Youth basketball leagues
• Scouting and recruiting

Reach Basketball serves Chander, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and Greater Phoenix Metro Areas.  For more information contact Rodger Farrignton at reachbasketball@hotmail.com or by phone at 480-268-5334.  To visit their website, click here.

The Precision Hoops Basketball Academy

The Precision Hoops Basketball Academy promotes a comprehensive approach to training.  Its goal is not to produce just the best basketball players in Phoenix, but in the state of Arizona.

Co-Owners Michael O’Guinn and Gordon Brown have devised a program that focuses on providing each individual with the necessary basketball skills, nutritional knowledge and mental approach to be able to perform at an elite level every day. The academy emphasizes the importance of “approaching everyday as a pro athlete” in order to maximize the results on the court.

In addition to skills “development”, the Academy also incorporates skills “execution” in a competitive environment on a consistent basis. The programs are designed for players to perform and execute a high level of technique while demonstrating a thorough understanding of the game.

Combining the skills training, off court strength/speed/agility training, and mental conditioning programs, each player is guaranteed the opportunity to reach his/her fullest potential as a player. The Precision Basketball Academy guarantees to produce highly skilled, disciplined, and dynamic players and individuals that will be an asset to any team regardless of style of play.

K-9 Unit Basketball Academy is Holding Tryouts for its Club Teams

The K-9 Unit Basketball Academy is holding tryouts for its boys and girls club teams ages 9 - 13 and 14 - 17 year old.  Introduced to the valley in 2009, the basketball academy and its club teams is quickly becoming one of the top programs in Arizona.

 

 

The Academy is home of the:

• U of California recruit Derek Kaster
• San Diego AAU regional champs16u,Pasadena
• AAU Super regional Champions 16u,San Diego
• Fall Bash champs 14u
• 2009 Swoosh California overall champs 17u
• Beantown brawl(Boston) runner up 17u

Call (623) 205-4257 or email at k92009@ymail.com or at coach@k9bball.com.  To visit their website go to www.k9bball.com.

The Tucson Magic Basketball Club Offers A Full Service Approach to Club Basketball

The Tucson Magic is a club basketball organization that provides instruction to boys, ages 9 - 16 and girls, ages 13 - 16.  They offer a full service approach to club basketball that is highly competitive yet appropriately inclusive.  Structured practice, league play, travel opportunity and individual lessons are available to ther participants. 

With over 50 years of combined coaching experienc at both the club and interscholastic levels, they approach the game with a focus on individual improvement and a foundaiton of team play.  As educators and career coaches, they specialized in training specifically with student-athletes.

Darrell Patton is the founder and director of the Tucson Magic Basketball Club.  Jason Apocada, Max Rubin and Dalena Gregory form the coaching staff.   For more information on the Tucson Magic, visit their website by clicking here.

The Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center: Dedicated To Tucson's Youth

The Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center is a new, centrally located, multi-court indoor facility that will be dedicated to youth sports, giving Tucson area youngsters a chance to learn, play and compete in quality sports programs, primarily basketball and volleyball.

The facility will be a model public-private partnership with Pima County.  Southern Arizona Community Sports Inc., a Tucson-based non-profit organization, will raise up to $1 million from the private sector to supplement the balance of construction funds to be provided by the County.

The project is attracting support from educators, youth agencies, sports groups and business leaders, all of whom recognize its value and benefits.  When completed, the Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center will have a profound, positive effect on the youth sports landscape in Pima County.

For more information call: 520-888-1288 or email at info@soazcommunitysports.org.   You can visit their website by cliking here.

Jump Athletic Youth Basketball Training Academy Launches ‘Little Jumpers’ Program for 3- to 6-Year-old Boys and Girls

Jump Athletic, a leading youth basketball training program for boys and girls in metro Phoenix has added Little Jumpers, a new program to its weekly youth basketball training. Little Jumpers youth basketball training is designed for kids ages 3-6 years old. Registration is now open. As well, this program is for kids who are beginners to youth basketball and are not yet ready for our more competitive basketball training academy. Kids will learn basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, teamwork, and much more.

“We’ve launched this program in response to parents’ overwhelming requests for basketball training for their younger kids, ages 6 and under,” said Brian Sacks, Jump Athletic founder. “We’re excited to expand our basketball training offering to include this program and we expect the weekly sessions to fill up fast.”

Jump Athletic offers a free Open House basketball training session to those interested in registering for membership in any of our weekly youth basketball training academy and club team program.

 

Little Jumpers Youth Basketball Training

Held: Monthly (two-month minimum)

Days: Tues & Thurs

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Location: Paradise Valley Preparatory School, 11875 North 24th St, Phoenix

Cost: $99/month
Register: https://sackspr.infusionsoft.com/saleform/niswhnat

 

Jump Athletic is quickly becoming one of the top breeding grounds in Arizona for youth basketball. Serving boys and girls ages 7-16 through its weekly basketball training academy, summer basketball camps, and strength, skill-building clinics, players work with experienced trainers on drills focusing on shooting, defense, ball handling, footwork and conditioning, rebounding and much more. Centrally located, training is housed out of Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory School located at 11875 North 24th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. Note: The Jump Athletic youth basketball program is nondenominational.

 

"Our Little Jumper program is where kids learn basic basketball skills," explained Sacks. "Kids will learn new skills each week and have a blast while doing so."

 

Jump Athletic Resources

Twitter: @JumpAthletic

Facebook: Jump Athletic

Blog: jumpathletic.com/blog

SouthWest Sports Academy Inspires Inner-City Youths Through Basketball

The SouthWest Sports Academy is a co-ed academy for basketball players ages 6 to 17.  As a program of the Mary Ann Wright Foundation, it works primarly with inner-city youths and seeks players of all levels to enhance their love and knowledge of the game.  It emphasizes working on the physical aspects of the game such as quick thinking, endurance, and improving physical speed.  Players learn how to play the game with confidence, heart and determination. 

The academy intends to decrease the statistics of re-occuring inner-city issues that are associated with financial and social problems.   Their aim is to create a stable future for the youth by offering them the opportunity through the sport of basketball to go to college, live a good life, be a good citizen and also learn to give back.

The academy offers a year round facility with great coaches, an educational program, personal character counseling, career counseling, extra curricular activities, vocational training in the sports & entertainment fields, an intern program, annual scholarships and quarterly fundraisers.  They are open to donations.

Founded by Illya Dailey and Albert Ramirez, the SouthWest Sports Academy can be contacted by email at swsacademy@yahoo.com or by telephone at 602-258-5163.   To visit their website click here.