Ages 7+ | 12 Weeks| Tuesdays & Fridays 4-5:30 PM
| Child Training Pod Fridays 6-7:30pm | Junior Skill training pod |
| Ages: 7 – 12 | Ages: 12yrs+ |
| $200 – 12 week registrations 1 session/wk | $400 – 12 week registrations 2 sessions/wk |
| $25 – Single session | $25 – single session |
Elton Academy After-School Program Overview:
As part of Elton Academy’s commitment to community engagement, this basketball program is designed to provide high-value, low-cost opportunities for children in the community to grow and thrive. By offering structured, inclusive programming in a safe, welcoming, and trusted environment, Elton Academy aims to support the development of not just athletic ability, but also social skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.
Elton Academy’s Basketball Skill Development Program will engage in a structured, progressive curriculum that has been tested and proven to deliver measurable growth in just 12 sessions. This development model is built around core fundamentals, age-appropriate training progressions, and game-based learning to ensure consistent improvement in both technical skills and basketball I.Q. Participants are expected to attend regularly, give their best effort, demonstrate a willingness to learn, and support a positive team environment. With commitment and participation, athletes will experience noticeable enhancement in ball handling, shooting, decision-making, and teamwork, laying a strong foundation for long-term success both on and off the court.
📈 Tested, Proven Training Curriculum
The Elton Academy program uses a research-informed, long-term athlete development (LTAD) model tailored to each age group and skill level. Our curriculum includes:
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- Individual Specific Skill Development
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- Game Situation Repetition & IQ Building
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- Mental Performance & Resilience Training
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- Monthly Progress Benchmarks & Athlete Reports
This comprehensive system ensures every player receives personalized attention and a clear path to growth, regardless of starting level.
Session Structure (2 Hours Total)
0:00–0:20 – Dynamic Warm-Up & Activation
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- Full-body movement prep, mobility drills, light ball handling, and agility work to increase heart rate and activate muscle groups.
0:20–0:35 – Session Overview & Concept Review
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- Brief recap of key takeaways from the previous session.
- Introduce the focus of the day (skill/theme/game concept).
- Q&A or whiteboard demo if applicable.
0:35–1:00 – Skill Development Drills (Focused Theme)
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- Breakdown of individual and team-based drills.
- Skill progressions and variations tailored to different ability levels.
- Include time for short water breaks and coach feedback between sets.
1:00–1:25 – Applied Drills & Small-Sided Games
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- 1-on-1, 2-on-2, or advantage/disadvantage scenarios that reinforce the session’s skill focus.
- Emphasis on decision-making, spacing, and timing.
1:25–1:50 – Competitive Gameplay (Conditioned or Full Court)
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- Scrimmage format with modified rules to highlight targeted concepts.
- Rotating teams, scoreboard, or game-like pressure included for intensity.
1:50–2:00 – Static Stretch & Team Wrap-Up
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- Cool-down with static stretching and breathing work.
- Final thoughts, feedback, and expectations for the next session.
Dynamic Warm-Up
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- High knees
- Butt kicks
- Lateral shuffles
- Carioca (grapevine)
- Walking lunges
- Arm circles (forward/backward)
- Skips for height
- Skips for distance
- Jumping jacks
- Inchworms
- Hip openers/closers
- Dynamic quad pulls
Static Stretching Routine
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- Hamstring stretch
- Quad stretch
- Calf stretch
- Groin stretch
- Glute stretch
- Hip flexor stretch
- Lower back twist
- Shoulder stretch
- Triceps stretch
- Neck rolls
- Toe touches
- Deep breathing cool down