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Senior Development | Ages 14–18

Program Overview

Senior Development is a high-intensity 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 our Sunday competition.

Details

Ages: 14–18
Dates: October 23–December 18
Time: Fridays, 7:30–9:00 PM
Location: Ferndale Public School (35 Ferndale Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1V8)
Capacity: Limited to 8-10 athletes
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Choose Your Training Package

Registration initially displays the $400 eight-session fee. For six sessions, four sessions or a drop-in, enter and apply the corresponding package code at checkout to adjust your fee before completing payment.

8 Sessions — Build Your Game: $400
For athletes ready to commit to consistent weekly work. Follow the full development block with purposeful reps, individual feedback and competitive situations that help carry your skills into games.

At checkout: No code needed. The $400 fee covers eight sessions.

6 Sessions — Stay in Rhythm: $300
For athletes balancing development with a busy basketball schedule. Keep building your handle, finishing, shooting and decision-making across six agreed training dates.

At checkout: Enter TRAIN6 to apply the six-session package fee of $300.

4 Sessions — Sharpen Your Game: $240
For athletes looking for a shorter training commitment. Get focused skill work, coaching corrections and quality reps to strengthen the areas your game needs most.

At checkout: Enter TRAIN4 to apply the four-session package fee of $240.

Drop-In — Get Your Reps In: $65
An opportunity to get extra work in when your schedule allows. Join one session for skill development and coached competition, subject to available space.

At checkout: Enter DROPIN to apply the single-session fee of $65.

All sessions are 90 minutes. Attendance dates for shorter packages and drop-ins must be confirmed. Package fees are before any applicable tax.

Who This Program Is For

Senior Development is designed for athletes who:

• Are between the ages of 14 and 18
• 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

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