Basketball Skills
Training!
Year-round Basketball Skills Training Program
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True North Basketball Academy (TNBA) invites you to our
Winter Basketball Team TRY-OUTS!
Boys & Girls, ages: 9 - 17 (U11's, U13's, U15 and U17's) Teams
Selected players will participate in the following:
ADVANCED SKILLS & TEAM TRAINING
January - March (Winter)
* Winter Elite Training Program
* 10 Weeks / 20 Practice Sessions
* Shooting, Passing & Dribbling
* Footwork Lay-ups & Pivoting
* Offensive & Defensive Skills
* Speed & Agility
* Team offensive and Defensive plays
* Warm-ups, Stretching & Game Rules
TNBA HOUSE LEAGUE Teams
Winter League Season;
* U11's Boys & Girls (Born; 2009 - 2010)
* U13's Boys & Girls (Born; 2007 - 2008)
* U15's Boys & Girls (Born; 2005 - 2006)
* U17's Boys & Girls (Born; 2002 - 2004)
* Winter League Games
When/Time (Try-outs):
Saturdays, December 14th & 21st
U11's (Born: 2009 - 2010) Dec 14th: 3pm - 5pm
U13's Boys (Born: 2007 - 2008) Dec 14th: 6pm - 8pm
U15's Boys (Born: 2005 - 2006) Dec 14th: 8pm - 10pm
U17's Boys (Born: 2002- 2004) Dec 21st: 8pm - 10pm
U13's, U15's & U17's Girls (Born: 2007 - 2002) Dec 21st: 6pm - 8pm
Where (U11's):
Ecole Pere Lacomber,
10715 131A Ave,
Edmonton, AB T5E 0X4
Where (U13's, U15's, U17's):
St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre
9240 163 St NW,
Edmonton, AB T5R 0A7
Try-out fee: $10
Winter Shooting Camps
Winter Basketball Shooting Camps
During our Winter shooting development camps; the participants will learn fundamental skills of shooting, including passing, dribbling and small sided game from our experienced coaching staff and begin to foster a passion for the game! This camp is designed to help the player improve his/her shooting skills, including various aspect (dribbling, passing, offensive skills, etc.) of the game.
Who: Youth boys and girls (ages: (6 - 9), (10 - 12), (13 - 16))
What: Winter Basketball shooting skill development camps
When: Saturdays and Sundays (session specifics below)
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December 21st and 22nd, 2019 (winter camp "A")
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December 28th and 29th, 2019 (winter camp "B")
Time(s):
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Ages: 6 - 9 (10:00am - 12:00noon)
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Ages: 10 - 12 (12:15pm - 2:15pm)
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Ages: 13 - 16 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
Where:
Louis St. Laurent School
11230 - 43 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6J 0X8
Cost: $65
Spring Break Camp
Full day, all week Spring Break Camp
During our Spring Break Basketball development camps; participants will learn fundamental and Advance Basketball skills from our experienced coaching staff. Our spring break camp is open to boys and girls. Student-athletes may be separated on courts by age, skill level and/or gender.
Who: Youth boys and girls (ages 10 – 17)
What: Spring Break full day basketball skills development camp
When: March 23th - 27th, 2020
Monday - Friday (Five Days: $195)
Time(s): 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Where:
TBA
Cost:
Five Days; $195
Summer Camps
Full day, all week Summer Basketball Camp
During our summer skills development camps; the participants will learn fundamental skills from our experienced coaching staff and begin to foster a passion for the game! This is open to boys and girls. Student-athletes may be separated on courts by age, skill level and/or gender.
Who: Boys & Girls (ages: 6-9/10-12/13-15)
What: Summer Basketball Camps
When: Camp Specific (July & August)
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July 4th – 5th (Ages: 6 - 9)
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July 6th – 10th (Ages: 13 - 15)
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July 13th – 15th (Ages: 10 - 12 "Elite")
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July 27th – 31st (Ages: 10 - 12)
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August 8th – 9th (Ages: 6 - 9)
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August 10th – 14th (Ages: 13 - 15)
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August 17th – 21st (Ages: 10 - 12)
Time(s):
10:00am - 12:00pm (ages: 6 - 9)
8:45am - 4:00pm (ages: 10 - 15)
Where:
Progressive Academy
13212 106 Ave NW,
Edmonton, AB T5N 1A3
Cost:
$65 (ages: 6 - 9)
$195 (ages: 10 - 15)
Spring League TeamS
U11's, U13's, U15's & U17's Boys /Girls
TNBA spring league teams (U11's, U13's, U15's & U17's Boys / Girls) will be participating in the EYBA spring league 2020 and a few other tournaments. Players are required to try out for the teams, games and team practices are from April to June (10 weeks / 20 practice sessions).
Try-out Date (Tentative Schedule)::
Sunday, Febraury 16th and 23rd
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm (U11's/U13's)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (U15's/U17's)
Try-out fee: $15 (Register Now)
Teams / Year of Birth / Game Day:
U11: year of birth: 2009 - 2010 / Game Day: Wed & Sat
U13: year of birth: 2007 - 2008 / Game Day: Mon & Sat
U15: year of birth: 2005 - 2006 / Game Day: Mon & Sat
U17: year of birth: 2002 - 2004 / Game Day: Tue & Sat
Practice: 10 Weeks / 20 Practice Session (Sun & Thur)
Games: 1 game per week (10 games)
Duration: April - June 2020
Teams may also participate in the following:
* EYBA SPRING LEAGUES:
- U11's, U13's, U15's & U17's Boys / Girls
- April - June, 2020
* SPRING & SUMMER TOURNAMENTS:
- U11's, U13's, U15's & U17's Boys / Girls
- Edmonton & Calgary
* TNBA SUMMER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS CAMP
- U11's, U13's, U15's & U17's Boys / Girls:
- July 15th - 17th, 2020 (Edmonton)
* TNBA SKILLS and TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM
- April - June, 2020
- 10 Weeks / 20 Sessions
Please download our brochure for more information about our
TNBA Spring League Basketball Team/program
in-school residency
& After-school
In-School / After-School Basketball programs
Our "In-School Residency and After-School Club" instructors are former professional Basketball players that have played the game at higher levels and for various successful coaches. We bring our collegiate, professional playing and coaching acumen in teaching the students the fundamental skills of: Shooting, Passing & Dribbling, Footwork Lay-ups & Pivoting, Offensive & Defensive Skills, Speed & Agility, Warm-ups, Stretching & Rules of the Game in a Fun, Positive and Encouraging atmosphere.
• Elementary Schools (grades; 1 - 6)
• Junior & Senior High (grades; 7 - 12)
• Partial Day Program & Full Day Program
• 5 Days Program / 2 Weeks Program
• 60 students max per session
• All Equipments & Basketballs are provided
Please download our brochure for more information about our
Jr-TNBA Camps
Ages; 6 - 8 Basketball Clinics/Camps
During our Jr-TNBA Clinics/Camps; the participants will learn the fundamental skills of Basketball from our experienced coaching staff and begin to foster a passion for the game! This is open to boys and girls. Participants may be separated on courts by age, skill level and/or gender.
Who: Kids boys and girls (ages: 6 - 8)
What: Introduction & Beginning Basketball Development camp
When: Saturday & Sunday (session specifics below)
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December 21st and 22nd, 2019 (winter camp "A")
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December 28th and 29th, 2019 (winter camp "B")
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January 4th and 5th, 2020 (winter camp "C")
Time(s): 10:00am - 12:00noon
Where:
TBA
Cost: $65
Programs & Camps
Year-round Youth Basketballa Training Programs
We offer a wealth of training sessions all year round for individuals, groups and teams with emphasis on breaking down the fundamentals of the game into various steps, and as such allowing us to teach the proper techniques with drills proven to provide results as well as target our students conditioning in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Specialty Training
Individual/Group Tranining
We offer year-round Individual and Group basketball training for all ages, genders and skill levels. These sessions allow for individual customization to enhance strengths and improve weaknesses of the player's game. These sessions create confidence through disciplined focus and customized attention to detail. Ball handling & shooting drills are incorporated with game situations (getting open, rebounding, attacking the rim, post play, defensive methodology etc.).
Each one hour session is catered to meet the needs of the individual or group (four (4) student/athlete minimum). Group Sessions range from four (4) to ten(10) students/athletes per session. All training sessions are run by our highly experienced coaching staff.
call to schedule your individual training sessions or bring a friend or three and create your own group session. Note; group sessions participants will need to focus on developing similar skills.
Please Note: we must have seen you play and/or you have participated in our program(s) in the past and we have a good knowledge of your Basketball skill level as to enable us design a one on one (1 x 1) training session for you.
Invitational Only
Clinic
Our invitational only sessions are for elite players (student athletes) invited exclusively for a one (1) time session that focuses on high level conditioning, drills, and scrimmage while being exposed to a different coaching methodology than they are normally accustom to.
School coaches are encouraged to refer one (1) or two (2) of their top players to the sessions.
Please contact us here to refer players (2 players maximum per school or coach).
Overseas
Tournament
Once a year we may invite the top 12 - 15 student athletes that have participated in our program(s) to join us on a trip overseas for a basketball tournament and sightseeing.
The tournaments will introduce our students to various other teams and culture. These trip are educational and help to build our student athletes confidence, moral, team work, dedication, appreciation and respect for self and to others.
The trip will involve tour of historic sites, local schools, meeting other students from other countries, making foreign friends and competing against students of similar basketball level.
Team, Workshops and Specialty Training
We are committed to helping your team develop and advance their level of play. Our progressive and innovative methodology includes specific team tailored rigorous drills, disciplined approach to fundamentals, position identifiable coaching, game-like situational experiences and indispensable mental guidance. We believe that a successful team is made from devoted and deliberate coaching.
During our team sessions; we are focus on helping the individual player develop their skills, confidence, and ability within the team concept. Our commitment is helping each player be better while complementing the entire team.
Our coaches bring their collegiate, professional playing and coaching acumen to each session. In collaboration with your team’s coach, we will tailor each session to address the needs of each team. Sessions are challenging, yet fun for all participants.
We also offer workshop and specialty training sessions for all ages and skill levels.
Motivational Speaking
Event Speaking
Our Coaches, their history and stories are unique and highly inspirational. Their success in sport (basketball), education and real-life experiences is captivating and inspiring to young student-athletes.
We offer an hour of motivational speaking to students using a combination of personal stories, anecdotes, illustrations, drama, music, dance and sport to captivate the student, and inspire them to be of great character, upright citizens, focus driven, and to seek positive and passionate outlook to life (school, family, their community and fellow students).
