Skills Academy

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HIGH QUALITY GROUP TRAINING. FOUR 11-13 WEEK PROGRAMS PER YEAR!

Our basketball skills training sessions include for example; ball handling, footwork, shooting technique/ repetition, small sided games for maximum improvement. Our skills academy provides you the flexibility to combine it with other camps/AAU teams. You can also use this as a main source to improve all year round.

We will work on fundamentals (and/or advanced skills) including passing, shooting, dribbling moves, defense, speed, quickness, and core strength (body weight). You will find yourself challenged no matter current age or skill level. Each week there will be a different focus for part of the workout. All drills will be made game-like as possible to get the most out of every minute. 

*For more details on each academy - see menu below 

Skills, Shooting repetition, Small sided games for maximum improvement.***REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN***** Great coaches!! Summer is fast approaching and so are the decisions on camps/workouts and vacations. This basketball program provides the flexibility to combine the skills gained with other camps or AAU teams. This program can also of course be used as a main source of improving basketball skills over the summer.  **See more details regarding our health guidelines here** In the summer academy...*Fundamentals (and/or advanced skills) including passing, shooting, dribbling, moves, defense, speed, quickness, and overall athleticism. *You will find yourself challenged no matter your current age or skill level.*Each week there will be a different skill focus for part of the workout. All drills will be made as game like as possible to get the most out of every minute. *You will receive a Dream Big T-shirt. Dream Big Basketball - Summer Academy 2021:

• June 2nd -August 26th 
• Groups will be divided up based on skill level and experience to get the most out of each workout.
• Grades below are based on Spring 2021 school grade/age. 
• Professional basketball coach George Holm will run the sessions together with former pro/college players: Donte Watson, Ben Stywall, and Taylor Thomas. Additional help will be given from Coach Keri Holm.
• Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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.Boys and Girls Grade K-2nd & 3rd-5th:

• See schedule for exact times each week. 
• All levels players are welcome. There is a group each sessions for less experienced players.
• Each session is 60 minutes. 
• Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
  • Minimum 6 and maximum 12 players total in the program. We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
  • 25 sessions total: $349
  • 20 sessions total: $309
  • 15 sessions total: $269

. .**You pick the 15, 20 or 25 sessions based on the 29 that we offer, that fit your schedule the best.** .
Boys and Girls Grade 6th-8th & 9th-11th:

• See schedule for exact times each week. 
• For girls and boys currently play (or looking to play) MS or HS basketball.
• All levels players are welcome. There is a group each sessions for less experienced players.
• Each session is 60 minutes. 
• Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
  • Minimum 6 and maximum 12 players total in the program. We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
  • 25 sessions total: $349
  • 20 sessions total: $309
  • 15 sessions total: $269

. .**You pick the 15, 20 or 25 sessions based on the 29 that we offer, that fit your schedule the best.** 

***REGISTRATION FOR  2021 WILL OPEN UP IN JULY. ALL DETAILS HERE WILL BE UPDATED BY THEN. You can start now in most groups. Email info@dreambigbasketball.com to check spots available. *** The 10 sessions at H-REC October 4th - November 8th for sure have spots. 

September 9th - November 8th 

 Are you looking to improve your overall skills? We can help! This basketball program provides the flexibility to combine the skills gained with other AAU, school, and rec teams. We have an established track record in player development success, including players reaching college and national team level.  

**You pick how many sessions you think you can attend of the 24 sessions we offer. 20, 15 or 10. No sessions can carry over after November 8th.**

In the Fall Skills Academy Training Camp 2020 we will work on a lot of fundamentals (and/or advanced skills) including passing, shooting, dribbling, moves, defense, speed, quickness, and overall athleticism. *You will find yourself challenged no matter your current age or skill level. *Each week there will be a different skill focus for part of the workout. All drills will be made as game like as possible to get the most out of every minute. *You will receive a Dream Big T-shirt

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***We will follow current rules in place by local government and authorities at each facility***

Dream Big Basketball - Fall Skills Academy Training Camp 2020:

• September 9th - November 8th 
• Groups will be divided up based on skill level and experience to get the most out of each workout.
• Please see locations of each skill academy session below.
• Professional basketball coach George Holm will run the sessions together with former pro/college players: Donte Watson, Ben Stywall, and  Taylor Thomas. Additional help will be given from Coach Keri Holm.
• Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

Boys and Girls Grade 6th-8th and 9th-12th:

• See schedule for exact times each week.
• For girls and boys (divided up) currently playing (or looking to play) MS or HS basketball.
• All level players are welcome. There is a group each sessions for less experienced players and for advanced players. 
• Each session at SPC is 90 minutes and at DBBA it's 60min. 
• Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
  • Maximum 12 players total in the program. We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
  • 20 sessions total: $279/player due September 9th.
  • 15 sessions total: $259/player due September 9th
  • 10 sessions total: $239/player due September 9th.

  Boys and Girls Grade K-2nd and 3rd-5th:

• See schedule for exact times each week. 
• Each session is 60 minutes. 
• This is for boys and girls (divided up). Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
• All skill levels welcome
• Maximum 12 players total in the program. We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
  • 20 sessions total: $219/player due September 9th.
  • 15 sessions total: $199/player due September 9th.
  • 10 sessions total: $179/player due September 9th.
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$15 sibling discount will automatically be deducted when signed up at the same time. 

**Online Registration Now Open - Limited space**

****Only Sundays and Mondays and the 12 session alternative, possible to join after 11/29****

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High level skills training for maximum improvement. 

November 15th 2020 - February 16th 2021

Full schedule on sessions offered see above. 

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We will be using Huntersville Rec Center 11836 Verhoeff Dr and Dream Big Basketball Academy, 320 Seagle St for our Winter Skills Academy.

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**Our sessions on Monday December 21st will be held at SPC = Sports Connection, 8626 Hankins Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 (close to Harris Blvd/Old Statesville Rd, exit 18 I-77).**

*Tuesday December 22nd sessions are now held at HREC, instead of DBBA.*

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Are you looking to improve your overall skills? We can help! This basketball program provides the flexibility to combine the skills gained with other AAU, school, and rec teams. We have an established track record in player development success, including players reaching college and national team level.  

**You pick how many sessions you think you can attend of the 30 sessions we offer. 28, 20 or 12. We prefer that you stay fairly consistent to a certain day. We will have a new skill theme each week. No sessions can carry over after February 7th 2021.** 

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In the Winter Skills Academy Training Camp 2020 we will work on a lot of fundamentals (and/or advanced skills) including passing, shooting, dribbling, moves, defense, speed, quickness, and overall athleticism. *You will find yourself challenged no matter your current age or skill level. *Each week there will be a different skill focus for part of the workout. All drills will be made as game like as possible to get the most out of every minute. *You will receive a Dream Big T-shirt.***We will follow current rules in place by local government and authorities at each facility***

Dream Big Basketball - Winter Skills Academy Training Camp 2020-21:  

• Groups will be divided up based on skill level and experience to get the most out of each workout.
• Each session will be 60min but it will feels like we are getting 90min of work in. 
• Please see locations of each skill academy session below.
• Professional basketball coach George Holm will run the sessions together with former pro/college players: Donte Watson, Ben Stywall, and  Taylor Thomas. Additional help will be given from Coach Keri Holm.
• Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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We offer 7 groups that you can sign up for:

• K-2nd grade Girls and Boys, mostly divided up
• 3-5th grade Girls
• 3-5th grade Boys
• 6-8th grade Girls 
• 6-8th grade Boys
• 9-12th grade Girls 
• 9-12th grade Boys

.. Details and fees:

• See set schedule for exact times each week. 
• This is for boys and girls (divided up). Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
• All skill levels welcome
• Maximum 16 players total per age group. We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
  • 28 sessions total: $319/player due before you start. 
  • 20 sessions total: $269/player due before you start. 
  • 12 sessions total: $219/player due before you start. 

. $15 sibling discount will automatically be deducted when signed up at the same time.  

Skills, Shooting repetition, Small sided games for maximum improvement. 

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Are you looking to quickly improve using the correct skills? We can help! This basketball program provides the flexibility to combine the skills gained with other AAU, school, and rec teams. You can also use this program as your main source of improving basketball skills.

*Fundamentals (and/or advanced skills) including passing, shooting, dribbling, moves, defense, speed, quickness, and overall athleticism. 

*You will find yourself challenged no matter your current age or skill level.

*Each week there will be a different skill focus for part of the workout. All drills will be made as game like as possible to get the most out of every minute. 

All of the Spring Academies below:

February 21st through May 26th 2021

Coach George Holm and Coach Donte Watson (with quality help) will be running this academy open to all girls and boys in grade K-12th. This academy will consist of 45 minutes of quality skill work and 15 minutes (small sided) scrimmage to work on the theme of the week in a "live" environment. We will also work on quickness, speed, and agility. 

Boys and Girls Grade K-2nd

• This age group is mostly coed but will quite often be divided up.
• Sundays 4:00pm-5:00pm at  Huntersville Rec Center (and/or)
• Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm at Dream Big Basketball Academy
• Cost: $219 for 13 sessions (1 session/week); $299 for 26 sessions (2 sessions/week)

Boys and Girls Grade 3-5th:

• Boys and Girls will be divided up in drills and scrimmage.
• Sundays 5:00pm-6:00pm at  Huntersville Rec Center (and/or)
• Wednesdays (full) 7:00pm-8:00pm at Dream Big Basketball Academy 
• Cost: $219 for 13 sessions (1 session/week); $299 for 26 sessions (2 sessions/week)

Boys and Girls Grade 6-8th:

• Boys and Girls will be divided up in drills and scrimmage.
• Sundays 6:00pm-7:00pm at  Huntersville Rec Center (and/or)
• Wednesdays (full) 8:00pm-9:00pm at Dream Big Basketball Academy
• Cost: $219 for 13 sessions (1 session/week); $299 for 26 sessions (2 sessions/week)

Boys and Girls Grade 9-12th

• Boys and Girls will be divided up in drills and scrimmage.
• Sundays 7:00pm-8:00pm at  Huntersville Rec Center (and/or)
• Wednesdays 8:00pm-9:00pm at Dream Big Basketball Academy
• Cost: $219 for 13 sessions (1 session/week); $299 for 26 sessions (2 sessions/week)

If your son or daughter is looking for extra skill work before, during, or after season we offer skill academies. It is a group setting but we will also give a lot of individual attention. It will always be a high  paced and fun learning environment. We have an established track record in player development success, including players reaching college and national team levels.

*Promotional Skills Clinics Winter: ?*

Grades K-2 Coed Sunday November 10th, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Grades 3-4  Coed Sunday November 10th 4:00pm-5:00pm

Grades 5-7 Coed Sunday November 10th 5:00pm-6:00pm

Grades 8-12  Coed Sunday November 10th 5:00pm-6:00pm

*All players will be divided up together with the same age/gender*

**You must sign up online to be able to participate. Click register now to the right!**

***These clinics are FREE FOR EVERYONE (except players currently enrolled in our Fall Skills Academy) ....if you would like you can instead donate a small amount to our financial assistance program***

General Information: Skills, Shooting Repetition, Small sided games for maximum improvement
Location: Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

PROMOTIONAL TRIALS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SEASON:

Cost: $10 per player

• Pay with check or cash on site
• If you are new to the program, you will have to complete a wavier on site.

• Coach George & Coach Donte  will be running these sessions. Coach Keri will be at some of them.
• Please email before you show up at 
• info@dreambigbasketball.com
• Take the opportunity to try one time before you commit to several weeks long program.
• There is limited space, SIGN UP NOW!