We begin all classes with a shoot-around. This becomes a great bonding experience with your child and the coaches. Then a jog to warm up those muscles. We’ll even spend a few minutes talking about sportsmanship and how to shake hands properly after a game.
We’ll demonstrate a skill, such as dribbling, and then practice it in a non-competitive game.
Designed for someone just getting started and those who need a basics refresher.
Shooting, passing, dribbling with a dose of good sportsmanship.
We explain a child’s role on a team and do it all without any pressure.
We play full court games and often our coaches play in the game so your child learns by watching the coach rather than another child in the class.
You will be surprised by how much your child learns and how good they feel about their performance.
The program is not about winning. When the kids ask “who won?’ our answer is,
“if you had fun, you won.” Most importantly, our teachers have been trained to communicate kindly with the children, giving them the skills and the confidence.
Our message to the children is always filled with support and an expectation that he/she will accomplish the task. With many students, we find our confidence in them will overcome their lack of confidence in themselves.
Our message to the children is always filled with support and an expectation that he/she will accomplish the task. With many students, we find that our confidence in them will overcome their lack of confidence in themselves.
Ages 12-15 (Based on Skill)
Our most advanced program; designed for the serious basketball student who wants to excel in the game and may be on a team or want to try out for a school team.
We only take a limited number of students in this class.
The Power Ball Advanced program provides intense training focusing on two criteria: First, the fine points of the full court game including setting picks, pick and roll, how to get free, set plays, zone defense and man to man defense, how to run a two on one fast break, boxing out and rebounding. The second equally important aspect of the program is shooting. We work closely with the students to refine their shooting technique.
Please note: Not all programs are at all locations.
Classes are held Saturdays and Sundays starting at 9:00 AM. Also Monday evening at 6:30 PM.
Each First Shot semester is 12 weeks beginning early October and February. To ensure a place for your child, he/she must be registered. Classes do fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early to get the location of your choice.