Developmental Basketball Program

(Ages 11–14)

Program Objective

  • Strengthen core fundamentals at game speed
  • Develop basketball IQ and decision-making
  • Improve physical conditioning and coordination
  • Introduce structured team concepts

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Session Structure

Warm-Up & Athletic Development

Jogging + dynamic stretching
Agility ladder / cone drills
Defensive slides + reaction drills
Focus: Footwork, balance, quickness

Advanced Ball Handling

Focus: Control under pressure
Stationary combos (cross, between legs, behind back) Moving dribbles with change of pace Cone dribbling drills 1v1 pressure dribbling
Goal: Handle the ball with both hands at speed

Passing & Decision Making

Focus: Game-like passing
Quick passing (1–2 touch)
Drive-and-kick drills
Give-and-go (cutting)
Passing under defensive pressure
Goal: Timing, accuracy, reading defenders

Shooting Development

Focus: Technique + consistency
Form shooting (daily routine)
Spot shooting (mid-range & perimeter)
Shooting off the dribble
Catch-and-shoot drills
Layups (regular, reverse, euro step basics)
Goal: Proper mechanics + shooting under fatigue

Defense & Rebounding

Focus: Individual + team defense
Defensive stance & slides (advanced)
Closeouts with contest
1v1 full-court defense
Boxing out & rebounding drills
Goal: Effort, positioning, anticipation

Team Concepts

Spacing and movement
Basic offensive sets (pass, cut, screen)
Pick and roll introduction
Help defense basics
Goal: Understand how to play as a team

Game Application

1v1 / 2v2 / 3v3 (situational) Controlled scrimmage (5v5) Emphasis on decision-making Goal: Transfer skills into real game scenarios

Cool Down & Review

Stretching Coach feedback and Q&A

Key Coaching Emphasis

  • Teach why, not just how
  • Encourage smart decision-making
  • Increase intensity and accountability
  • Develop confidence under pressure
  • Start building competitive mindset

Progression Goals

  • Dribble confidently against defenders
  • Shoot with consistency from mid-range
  • Understand spacing and movement
  • Play effective 1-on-1 and team defense
  • Make correct in-game decisions

Weekly Training Focus

Day 1

Ball handling + shooting (skills focus)

Day 2

Passing + defense (team play focus)

Day3

Game situations + scrimmage

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Experience :

  • University of St. La Salle
  1. 2003 – 2006 Primary
  2. 2006 – 2010 Secondary
  3. 2010 – 2018 University
  • 2018 – 2019 Jam sports academy, UAE
  • 2019 – 2020 Green Sports Club
  • 2020 – present PATRIOTS A2Z SPORTS ACADEMY, UAE

 

Training & Qualification :

  • NBTC coaches convention – (2024)