Every Hoopers Academy Basketball session begins with a restorative circle in which coaches and athletes gather in the center of the court, check-in, and participate in an activity that strengthens team-building, social-emotional awareness, and conflict management.

During Hoopers Academy restorative circles, coaches and athletes are presented with an excerpt from a text that highlights virtues and values such as gratitude, grit, and team-work.

Currently, coaches and athletes have been reading and reflecting on Wolfpack (Young Readers Edition) by Abby Wambach.

Conditioning as well as strength and fitness training are integrated into every Hoopers Academy session. Athletes engage in dynamic warm-ups that prepare their bodies and minds for active movement in and around the basketball court 

Player development is our primary focus when it comes to athletes training at Hoopers Academy. Fundamental skillsets such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, boxing-out, setting screens, and communicating on the court are explicitly taught through scaffolding, modeling, and specially-designed drills for each athlete.

Every Hoopers Academy session is planned and designed to allow athletes to work on fundamental aspects of the game while also applying those skills through structured and competitive game play.

Athletes that train at Hoopers Academy can come expecting to be taught how to play the game of basketball, receive constructive and positive feedback, and most importantly- have fun!