TNBA Basketball Skills Training is designed to help young athletes build confidence, master basketball fundamentals, and develop advanced game skills in a positive, challenging, and high-energy environment.

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Whether your child is just beginning their basketball journey or looking to take their game to the next level, our experienced coaching staff provides age-appropriate instruction that emphasizes proper technique, skill development, discipline, and a love for the game.

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What Athletes Will Learn

Our comprehensive skills development curriculum focuses on every aspect of individual player development, including:

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• Shooting mechanics and scoring techniques

• Ball handling and dribbling under pressure

• Passing accuracy and decision-making

• Footwork, pivoting, and finishing around the basket

• Layups and finishing with both hands

• Offensive concepts and individual moves

• Defensive positioning, footwork, and communication

• Speed, agility, balance, and coordination

• Dynamic warm-ups, stretching, and injury prevention

• Basketball rules, sportsmanship, and game etiquette

• Basketball IQ, court awareness, and decision-making

• Confidence, leadership, teamwork, and work ethic

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All sessions are led by our highly experienced coaching staff with assistance from trained TNBA student-athlete mentors, creating a supportive learning environment for every participant.

 

Program Levels

Our curriculum is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group.

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Fundamentals

Grades 1–4 (Ages 6–9)

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Designed for beginner and developing players, this program focuses on building strong basketball fundamentals while making learning enjoyable and engaging.

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Intermediate Development

Grades 5–11 (Ages 10–16)

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Ideal for athletes looking to improve their technical skills, basketball IQ, and overall performance through more advanced instruction and game-based training.

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Players of all skill levels are welcome. Whether your athlete is new to basketball or already has playing experience, our structured development program will help them continue to improve and build confidence on the court.

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Saturday Basketball Skills Training

Annual Sessions

• Fall: September – November (Open for Registration)

• Winter: January – March

• Spring: April – June

• Summer: July – September

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Age Groups

• Ages 6–7

• Ages 8–9

• Ages 10–11

• Ages 12–13

• Ages 14–16

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Program Duration & Fees

Ages 6–9

• 8-week program

• One session per week (Saturdays)

• Investment: $315

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Ages 10–16

• 8-week program

• One session per week (Saturdays)

• Investment: $415

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Saturday Training Schedule

Program Start Date: September 26th, 2026

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Age Group Training Time

Ages 6–7 Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Ages 8–9_Group A: Saturday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Ages 8–9_Group B: Saturday: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ages 10–11 Saturday: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ages 12–13 Saturday: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Ages 14–16 Saturday: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Please note that training times are subject to change based on registration numbers and facility scheduling. Additional classes may be added as needed.

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Training Location

True North Basketball Academy (TNBA)

4138 101 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

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Refund Policy

Please note that TNBA does not offer refunds for postponed programs. Any registration fees paid for postponed sessions will be issued as a program credit and may be applied toward another TNBA program within the same calendar year.

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Please review our complete Refund Policy for additional details.

Health & Safety

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The safety of our athletes, families, and staff remains our highest priority. TNBA follows all applicable health and safety guidelines and implements best practices to provide a safe, positive, and enjoyable training environment for every participant.