Summer Skills Academy

60 Minute Small Group Workouts

Welcome to our skills sessions designed to cater to players of varying levels, from recreational to travel level, with a focus on structured improvement in fundamental skills. Led by experienced coaches, each small group session is tailored to the specific needs of players, ensuring a productive and enriching learning environment.

Key highlights of our skills sessions:

  1. Inclusive Skill Levels: Our sessions cater to players across the spectrum, including recreational, developmental, CAL, and travel level players. To maximize the learning experience, players are grouped according to their skill level, allowing for targeted instruction and development.
  2. Structured Skill Development: We emphasize the importance of structured skill development in our sessions. Through carefully designed drills and exercises, players are guided through the fundamentals of shooting form, ball handling skills with both hands, and effective movement without the ball.
  3. Expert Coaching Guidance: Our experienced coaches provide expert guidance and instruction, ensuring that each player receives personalized feedback and support to enhance their skills. Coaches are dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere that promotes growth and development.
  4. Focus on Fundamentals: We prioritize the fundamentals of basketball, emphasizing proper shooting form, ball handling techniques, and strategic movement without the ball. By mastering these foundational skills, players can build a solid base for future growth and success on the court.
  5. Small Group Setting: Sessions are conducted in small groups to facilitate individualized attention and interaction between players and coaches. This enables players to receive targeted instruction and feedback tailored to their specific needs and skill levels.
  6. Structured Curriculum: Our sessions follow a structured curriculum that progressively builds upon skills and techniques. Players can  work towards achieving their personal goals under the guidance of our experienced coaching staff.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills for recreational play or elevate your game to the travel level, our skills sessions provide a supportive and enriching environment for players to develop and excel. Join us and take your basketball skills to the next level!

 

 

 

Rising Grades = Grade entering in the Fall of 2024

  • Spots are limited.
  • Players will be separated at a basket by age and ability.

SAMPLE SMALL GROUP WORKOUT

6:10 Warm-up/conditioning
6:20 Ball handling and finishing
6:35 Shooting and moving without the ball
6:50 Individual offense
7:00 3 on 3 or 5 on 5
7:10 Wrap – up

QUESTIONS:

Please email Eric Simonelli: emsimonelli@gmail.com

DIRECTOR:
Eric Simonelli: President of Warwick Youth Basketball, Co-Director of Higher Learning Basketball and is an Independent Educational Consultant.  Former Director of College Counseling and State Champion Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at La Salle Academy and the Prout School. Division III All American at Endicott College and Former Collegiate Assistant Coach at Roger Williams and Salve Regina University.

HEAD COACHES:
Jim Garcia: He is the Chairman of the Advisory Board for Warwick Youth Basketball. Jim is the Head Coach for the Boys 4th Grade and Girls 6th Grade travel teams and is a former Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Warwick Vets.

Walter Davenport: He is a member of the Advisory Board for Warwick Youth Basketball and is an Assistant Coach for the RI Magic AAU Club. Walter is a lifelong Warwick resident and former high school player at Toll Gate High School.