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Junior Development | Ages 10–13

Program Overview

Junior Development is a four-week structured small-group development program designed to strengthen individual skills while teaching athletes how to apply those skills within real basketball situations.

This program goes beyond basic drills. Athletes will be challenged to improve their ball control, finishing, shooting, passing, movement, defensive habits, and decision-making.

The goal is to help each athlete become more confident, more efficient, and more effective during games.

Details

Ages: 10–13
Dates: August 7–August 28
Time: Fridays, 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Harriet Tubman Public School
Capacity: Limited to 10–12 athletes
Level: Developing to intermediate

Price: $219 + HST
Drop-in: $60 + HST

Who This Program Is For

Junior Development is designed for athletes who:

• Are between the ages of 10 and 13
• Play recreational, school, league, house league, or rep basketball
• Want to improve individual skills
• Need more confidence during games
• Want to improve decision-making
• Need stronger fundamentals under pressure
• Are preparing for team tryouts or higher levels of competition

The program is suitable for developing and intermediate athletes. Advanced players may still benefit through added pace, defensive pressure, and more difficult progressions.

What Athletes Will Develop

Athletes will work on:

• Ball handling with both hands
• Change of direction
• Change of speed
• Protecting the basketball
• Attacking closeouts
• Finishing with both hands
• Layup footwork
• Finishing through contact
• Shooting mechanics
• Catch-and-shoot footwork
• Pull-up footwork
• Passing accuracy
• Passing on the move
• Pass, cut, and fill
• Spacing and movement without the ball
• Two-on-one and three-on-two decision-making
• Defensive stance
• Closeouts
• On-ball containment
• Communication
• Small-sided gameplay

Session Structure

Each 90-minute session will include:

1. Dynamic warm-up and ball activation
2. Technical skill teaching
3. Repetition and individual correction
4. Finishing or shooting development
5. Passing and movement concepts
6. Small-sided decision-making
7. Competitive gameplay
8. Team review and weekly development challenge

Core Basketball Concepts

Athletes will be taught to:

• Move after passing
• Cut with purpose
• Fill open space
• Maintain proper spacing
• Attack advantages
• Make the extra pass
• Read defenders
• Communicate on offence and defence
• Play under control
• Compete without forcing plays

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, athletes should demonstrate improvement in:

• Ball control
• Confidence attacking defenders
• Finishing technique
• Shooting preparation
• Passing accuracy
• Movement without the ball
• Decision-making
• Defensive discipline
• Communication
• Understanding of team basketball

What Athletes Should Bring

• Basketball shoes
• Athletic clothing
• Water bottle
• Basketball, if requested
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to be coached
• Commitment to consistent attendance