2nd & 3rd Grade Basketball Academy

Build the Fundamentals. Build the Confidence. Build the Future.

At Elite Arkansas Training, we believe every young athlete deserves a strong foundation before stepping onto a school basketball team.

Too often, players are expected to learn the fundamentals during school practices while coaches are trying to prepare an entire team for games. Our Basketball Academy is designed to bridge that gap by teaching the essential skills every young player needs before tryouts and before the season ever begins.

Whether your child is naturally gifted or just getting started, our goal is to build confidence, develop proper fundamentals, and prepare them to succeed when school basketball begins.

Who Is This For?

• Boys and girls entering 2nd or 3rd Grade

• Players interested in playing school basketball

• Young athletes wanting to learn the game the right way

• Families looking to give their child a head start before school season

What They’ll Learn

Throughout the academy, players will develop the core fundamentals of basketball, including:

• Ball handling with both hands

• Proper passing technique

• Layups on both sides of the basket

• Shooting mechanics

• Footwork and athletic movement

• Defensive fundamentals

• Spacing and teamwork

• Basketball IQ and game awareness

Every lesson is designed to prepare players for school basketball while building confidence through repetition and proper instruction.

A Progressive Learning Academy

This is not a one-time camp. It’s a step-by-step academy where each session builds on the previous one.

As players master the fundamentals, we’ll introduce more advanced skills, concepts, and decision-making. Students who complete Session One will be prepared to advance into Session Two, and those who complete Session Two will continue into Session Three.

Each session becomes more challenging, allowing players to grow at the right pace while building confidence every step of the way.

Our Goal

By the end of the academy, every player should be able to:

• Confidently dribble with both hands

• Finish layups with proper technique

• Shoot with improved form and confidence

• Understand the flow and basic concepts of basketball

• Play with greater confidence and basketball IQ

• Be prepared for school practices, tryouts, and competitive teams

Program Schedule

Training Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 5:00 PM

Session One

August 18 – September 10

Learn the core fundamentals and build a strong basketball foundation.

Session Two

September 15 – October 8

Advance your ball handling, shooting, footwork, and game concepts while building on the skills learned in Session One.

Session Three

October 13 – November 5

Put everything together with more advanced drills, decision-making, and game situations to prepare for school basketball.

Pricing

$120 per session

OR

$300 for all three sessions (Save $60!)

To ensure every player progresses together, this academy is offered as complete sessions only. Single-day or drop-in classes are not available.

Why Elite Arkansas Training?

Our mission is simple:

Teach the game the right way from the beginning.

We don’t just want players to make the team—we want them to walk into tryouts confident, prepared, and ahead of the game.

Give your child the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and basketball IQ that will benefit them for years to come.

The foundation starts here.

12 players accepted for 2nd grade

12 players accepted for 3rd grade