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Skills Academy

HIGH QUALITY GROUP TRAINING. FOUR 10-12 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 

7 groups: 

K-2 grade boys & girls

3-5 grade girls

3-5 grade boys

6-8 grade girls 

6-8 grade boys

9-12 grade girls

9-12 grade boys

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Spring Academy

March 2nd -  until May18th 2025. Please click here for details.


Summer Academy

June 2nd until August 21st 2025. Please click here for details.


Fall Academy - Get ready for season

September 3rd until November 10th 2025. Please click here for details.


Winter Academy

November 18th '24 until February 16th '25. Please click here for details.


Promotional trials

A few times a year we offer trails. Please click here for details.

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    Winter Academy

    High level skills training for maximum improvement. 


    November 18th 2024 (okay to start now) - February 16th 2025


    Full schedule on sessions offered, see above. 

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    We will be using Huntersville Rec Center 11836 Verhoeff Dr and Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Rd for our Winter Skills Academy.

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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 16th 2025.** 

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    In the Winter Skills Academy 2024-25 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.


    Dream Big Basketball - Winter Skills Academy 2024-25:  

    • 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: Rashon Frazier, Harrison Flom, Davon Bell. 
    • Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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    We offer 8 groups that you can sign up for:

    • K-2nd grade Girls 
    • K-2nd grade Boys 
    • 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 normally have a 1/7 ratio on average.
      • 28 sessions total: $359/player due before you start. 
      • 20 sessions total: $299/player due before you start. 
      • 12 sessions total: $229/player due before you start. 

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

    Register Now

    Spring Academy

    Our Skills Academy includes skill development drills for every level!

     **Online Registration is OPEN - We still have spots available in all groups**.

    **High quality skills training for maximum improvement. 

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    March 2nd 2025 (okay to start now) - May 18th 2025
    Full schedule on sessions offered, see above. 

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    We will be using Huntersville Rec Center 11836 Verhoeff Dr and Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Rd for our Spring Skills Academy. 

    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.  

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    **You pick how many sessions you think you can attend of the 31 sessions we offer. 28, 20 or 12. We prefer that you stay fairly consistent to a certain day(s). We will have a new skill theme each week. No sessions can carry over after May 18th 2025.** 


    In the Spring Skills Academy 2025 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***

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    Dream Big Basketball - Spring Skills Academy 2025:  

    • 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: Shantel Houston, Molly Nighland, Harrison Flom and Rashon Frazier. 
    • Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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    We offer 8 groups that you can sign up for:

    • K-2nd grade Girls 
    • K-2nd grade Boys 
    • 3-5th grade Girls
    • 3-5th grade Boys
    • 6-8th grade Girls 
    • 6-8th grade Boys
    • 9-12th grade Girls 
    • 9-12th grade Boys

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    Details and fees:

    • See set schedule for exact times each week. If signed up for example 20 sessions, it's possible to pick the 20 dates that fit your schedule the best. But we prefer if you pick a main day (Mondays for example) and add from there.
    • 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 normally have a 1/7 ratio on average.
      • 12 sessions total: $229/player due before you start. 
      • 20 sessions total: $299/player due before you start. 
      • 28 sessions total: $359/player due before you start. 

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

    SUMMER ACADEMY

    Summer Skills Academy 2025 - see schedule above!

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

    ***REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Great coaches!! 

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    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.  

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    **You pick how many sessions you think you can attend of the 29 sessions we offer. 28, 20 or 12. We prefer that you stay fairly consistent to a certain day(s). We will have a new skill theme each week. No sessions can carry over after August 21st 2025** 

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    *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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    Dream Big Basketball - Summer Academy 2025:

    • June 2nd - August 21st
    • 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 2025 school grade/age. 
    • Professional basketball coach George Holm will run the sessions together with former pro/college players: Harrison Flom, Ben Stywall, Rashon Frazier, Shantel Houston and Molly Nighland. Additional help will be given from Coach Keri Holm.
    • Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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    We offer 8 groups that you can sign up for: 

    K-2nd grade Girls 

    K-2nd grade Boys

    3-5th grade Girls 

    3-5th grade Boys 

    6-8th grade Girls  

    6-8th grade Boys 

    9-12th grade Girls  

    9-12th grade Boys

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    Details and fees: See set schedule for exact times each week. If singed up for example 20 sessions it's possible to pick the 20 dates that fit your schedule the best. But we prefer if you pick a main day (Mondays for example) and add from there. This is for boys and girls (divided up). Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender. All skill levels welcome. We normally have a 1/7 ratio on average. 

    12 sessions total: $229/player due before you start. 

    20 sessions total: $299/player due before you start.  

    28 sessions total: $359/player due before you start.  

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

    Register Now

    Fall Academy

    2025 details will be posted by June 15th. 

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    ***REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN***

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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 26 sessions we have left. 20 or 12. No sessions can carry over after November 11th 2024.**

     

    In the Fall Skills Academy 2024 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


    Dream Big Basketball - Fall Skills Academy 2024:

    • September 4th - November 11th 
    • 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 above.
    • Professional basketball coach George Holm will be responsible for the sessions together with former pro/college players: Rashon Frazier, Shantel Houston, Harrison Flom and Maiya Green. Additional help will be given from Coach Keri Holm.
    • Your spot is guaranteed when paid for.

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    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 is 60 minutes (the sessions are very efficient) 
    • Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
      • We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
      • 28 sessions total: $359/player 
      • 20 sessions total: $299/player 
      • 12 sessions total: $229/player 

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

    • See schedule for exact times each week. 
    • Each session is 60 minutes (the sessions are very efficient) 
    • This is for boys and girls (divided up). Players will be divided up based on age, level, and gender.
    • All skill levels welcome
    • We are looking to have a 1/8 ratio at most.
      • 28 sessions total: $359/player 
      • 20 sessions total: $299/player 
      • 12 sessions total: $229/player 

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

    Register Now

    Promotional Trials

    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.


    ***This clinic is FREE for all players NEW to our skills academy group training! (if you have participated before sorry you can not attend this one).


    *Promotional Skills Clinic 2025: 

    Grades K-2 Girls Sunday February 23rd 3:00pm-4:00pm

    Grades K-2 Boys Sunday February 23rd 3:00pm-4:00pm

    Grades 3-5 Girls Sunday February 23rd 4:00pm-5:00pm

    Grades 3-5 Boys Sunday February 23rd 4:00pm-5:00pm

    Grades 6-8 Girls Sunday February 23rd 5:00pm-6:00pm

    Grades 6-8 Boys Sunday February 23rd 5:00pm-6:00pm

    Grades 9-12 Girls Sunday February 23rd 5:00pm-6:00pm

    Grades 9-12 Boys Sunday February 23rd 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!**


    General Information: Skills, Shooting Repetition, Small sided games for maximum improvement!
    Location: Huntersville Rec Center, 11836 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078


    Additional Information:

    • Coach Rashon & Coach Harrison and more will be running these sessions. 
    • Take the opportunity to try one time before you commit to several weeks long program.
    • There is limited space, SIGN UP NOW!

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    Scholarship application

     With help from our great sponsors we offer scholarships from students that are receiving free or reduced fees school lunch. If your child is receiving free or reduced cost lunch please take the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. We have a limited amount of scholarships. click on the link here below to fill out the application. It only takes a few minutes to complete.  

    Find scholarship application here
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