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Senior Development | Ages 14–18

Program Overview

Senior Development is a high-intensity four week small-group training program designed for athletes who want to improve execution, basketball IQ, decision-making, and competitive performance.

This program is built for athletes who already understand the basic fundamentals and now need to perform those skills at greater speed, under more pressure, and against stronger defenders.

The goal is to help athletes develop skills that transfer directly into competitive basketball.

Details

Ages: 14–18
Dates: August 7–August 28
Time: Fridays, 8:30–10:00 PM
Location: Harriet Tubman Public School
Capacity: Limited to 10–12 athletes
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Price: $239 + HST
Drop-in: $70 + HST

Who This Program Is For

Senior Development is designed for athletes who:

• Are between the ages of 14 and 18
• Play school, league, rep, club, prep, or competitive basketball
• Want to improve game performance
• Need stronger offensive reads
• Want to become more efficient scorers and decision-makers
• Need better defensive habits
• Are preparing for tryouts, tournaments, or higher levels of competition
• Want structured training in a competitive environment

This program is best suited for intermediate to advanced athletes. Developing athletes may still join if they are prepared to work at a faster pace and respond to coaching.

What Athletes Will Develop

Athletes will work on:

• Advanced ball handling
• Change of pace
• Change of direction
• Creating separation
• Attacking closeouts
• Playing off two feet
• Finishing through contact
• Finishing with either hand
• Shooting off the catch
• Shooting off the dribble
• Pull-up footwork
• Shot preparation
• Drive-and-kick reads
• Advantage basketball
• Pick-and-roll reads
• Passing under pressure
• Off-ball movement
• Spacing
• Transition decision-making
• On-ball defence
• Closeout technique
• Help-side positioning
• Defensive communication
• Competitive small-sided games
• Controlled live play

Session Structure

Each 90-minute session will include:

1. Dynamic warm-up and ball activation
2. Technical skill development
3. High-repetition individual work
4. Shooting or finishing under pressure
5. Decision-making drills
6. Small-sided advantage games
7. Competitive live play
8. Performance review and weekly challenge

Performance Standards

Athletes will be expected to:

• Arrive on time
• Compete every repetition
• Communicate
• Accept coaching
• Play with discipline
• Maintain effort
• Make team-oriented decisions
• Respond positively to correction
• Respect teammates and coaches

Program Outcomes

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

• Ball control under pressure
• Ability to create advantages
• Finishing through contact
• Shooting preparation
• Offensive decision-making
• Passing and spacing
• Transition play
• Defensive positioning
• Communication
• Competitive confidence
• Overall game efficiency

What Athletes Should Bring

• Basketball shoes
• Athletic clothing
• Water bottle
• Basketball, if requested
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to compete
• Commitment to all five sessions