DRIVE5 BASKETBALL ACADEMY
EXPERIENCE THE MIDWEST'S TOP BASKETBALL ACADEMY
The Drive5 Basketball Academy is an innovative and comprehensive basketball training academy for players who are committed to striving for excellence in the sport of basketball. We offer year-round academy sessions, led by our USA Basketball Certified coaching staff, where players learn and develop individual fundamentals of the game, and improve as overall athletes.OUR APPROACH
We teach young athletes the skills needed to be successful at any level of the game that they aspire to playing at. While these goals are different for each individual, the focus is the same - to help each player reach his or her highest potential and develop as a complete player. In addition to helping kids grow and learn as individuals, the academy also fosters a sense of community among academy players. Although many players are on competing teams outside of the academy, they develop friendships and respect for one another through mutual goals, hard work, and love for the game.ACADEMY SCHEDULE
2th - 5th Grade Boys & Girls: 5:30 - 6:30 Monday - Thursday
6th - 8th Grade Boys & Girls: 6:30 - 7:30 Monday - Thursday
TRAINING AREAS
Defense
- Footwork
- Stance
- Communication
- Changing Directions
- Focus / Anticipation
- Arm Strength
- Around the Head
- Around the waist
- Around the knees
- Eye Contact
- Strong Hand
- Weak Hand
- Right Foot Pivoting
- Left Foot Pivoting
- Eye Contact
Ball Handling
Dribbling
Passing
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Overhead pass
- Left hand passing
- Right hand passing
- Stance and Balance
- Shot Ready
- Grip
- Finish
- Layup Skills
- Effort – How hard is the player working? Is the player effectively going through all the drills to improve their skill set?
- Excellence – Attendance and proper attire
- Passion – Is the player showing a good attitude during drills and enjoying themselves?
- Purpose – Player is making progress in our 5 Star Player ratings in shooting, passing, dribbling, ball handling and defense.
- Trust – Player is interacting with coaches and other players in a positive manner. Willing to be coached and is a good listener.
Shooting
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