Basketball Academy–Individual Sessions
Age starting at 12
A basketball development program led by a former professional player and former college coach, with experience of basketball in 3 different continents and with great success will focus on a combination of individual skills development, team strategies, and mental toughness training. The following is an example of a program outline and some of the main skills that may be coached.
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (based on a mix of the European and American systems.)
- Shooting: form, range, accuracy, and shot selection
- Finishing: near the basket and mid range, using the defense in your favor
- Dribbling: ball handling, change of pace, and court vision
- Passing: accuracy, timing, and decision making
- Footwork: agility, balance, and movement without the ball
- Defense: footwork, positioning, and communication
- Rebounding: positioning, boxing out, and securing the ball
INDIVIDUAL GAME STRATEGIES
- Offensive Strategies: understanding your offense, pick and roll, and spacing
- Defensive Strategies: how to stop your man, space defense, gaps and defensive rotations
- Transition: fast break, secondary break, and defensive transition
MENTAL TOUGHNESS TRAINING
- Focus: concentration, visualization, and positive self-talk
- Resilience: perseverance, bounce-back ability, and emotional control
- Communication: on and off the court communication
- Goal Setting: short-term and long-term goals, and progress tracking
Throughout the program, the Coach will provide feedback and correction to ensure that each player is maximizing their potential, with use of cameras and instant video feedback
Coach Battaglia will also provide mentorship and guidance to help players navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise on and off the court helping them to achieve their goal either to play local in your high school, find a scholarship in college or play professionally overseas. A program tailored and individually designed to players of all levels.