Frequently Asked Questions

Our mission is to provide youth an optimum opportunity to learn the game of basketball and improve one’s basketball  skills. Our aim is to make kids fundamentally sound players, mentally tough & help them develop a higher  basketball I.Q. Our training is competitive, fun, motivating & provides realistic expectations.

Beginner 

-Triple Threat

-Swing/Rip Thru

-Stationary Basic Bounce & Chest Pass

-Right & Left Dribble Pounds (Eyes Up)

-Jump Stop Pivot (Front & Reverse)

-Right Hand Layup (Jumping off the Left Foot)

-Left Hand Layup (Jumping off the Right Foot) 

-Defensive Slide

-2 on 2 basic Helpside Defensive (Positioning)

Intermediate

-Pistol Pete Ball Handling Drills

-Two Ball Stationary & Full Court

-Swing/Rip Thrus or Jabs & Finish Right/Left Hand Layups

-Sliding/Sprint Bounce & Chest Passes

-Cone Dribble Drills (Cross, Between, Behind, Spin)

-Jumpstops & Footwork (Left/Right Step)

-4 on 4 Helpside (Positioning & Rotation)

Advanced

-Dribbling Combo Moves (Cross/Between, Between/Behind, Cross/Between/Behind)

-Reverse Layups (Right/Left Hand)

-2 Line Shooting Penetrate and Kick

-Cone Dribbling Drills (None Stop, Full Speed, Full-Court, Finish Layups (Right & Left Hand))

-4 on 4 Helpside (Screens & Cuts Live)

We host an annual open tryout for assessment and placement in the fall. If you are not able to attend the tryout, Players can also attend a practice session in their age group to introduce the player.  Customized assessments/(30 minutes) workouts are assessed a $50 fee via invoicing.  Schedule via email @ abcscoutme@gmail.com

An email message indicating team selection/rosters/placement information will be emailed 3-5 days after the evaluation.  Please ensure that we have your phone number & email address.  General team information, a summary of schedule & fees, forms & instructions will be emailed, or a link provided with training expectations and schedules.  Families will confirm/accept a roster position via email and submit forms & payments according to schedule.

Absolutely, practices are open.  However, Derrick may not be available to talk before or immediately after a session due to appointments. We will do our best to touch base with you after workouts for any brief questions. 

Our programs Practice goal over the course of a season is 10-20 - 90 minute practices.  Ideally teams practice twice a week & players participate in supplemental clinics & workouts.   

Practices are important. Sometimes practice carries over 15 minutes.  If Players want to see improvement consistent practice attendance is important.  

Yes. Parents are responsible for their child's drop-off and pick-up. Please 

communicate with a coach and or your child about anticipated delayed pick-up under special circumstances.  They should stay near our court area until their ride arrives.  

Player evaluations will be conducted on a game-by-game basis but not limited to performance in training sessions, practices, games, consistent effort, commitment to defense, along with the extra/uniqueness a player brings to the team and the opponent. All team players will play. We will place players in a position to have an opportunity for success & to grow & develop.  Players that play more are the ones that are at practice regularly, are in shape to do so, display positive sportsmanship, & are competing during the game. 

Please don't interact with the referee(s).  We are mindful & will prioritize protecting our players. 

Our staff will contact the responsible parties listed on the medical forms.  Staff will also make the necessary 911 or contact the onsite trainers. Please make sure you state & provide and annual update of any medical conditions and medications on forms.