Fall Skills Academy

*Registration Deadline is Friday September 6, 2024 *

60 Minute Small Group Workouts on Tuesday evenings

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 Ryan Shibley and experienced coaches, each small group session is tailored to the specific needs of players, ensuring a productive and enriching learning environment. Spots are limited. Players will be separated at a basket by age and ability.

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!

HEAD COACH:
Ryan Shibley is very proud to put the POLICE back in PAL (Police Athletic League). Ryan has been a Warwick Police Officer for just over 6 years now.  The first 4 years he has spent on patrol, and for the last 2 years  as the District 3 Community Police Officer in the Community Services Division.  Some of his duties include running the weekly Explorer Program (kids 14-20 years-old who are interested in police work), helping out with the Warwick PAL mentor program, coaching for Warwick PAL Warriors Basketball, giving presentations to local organizations and groups, and dealing with quality of life and neighborhood issues in the District 3 area.

On the basketball side, the game has always been a huge part of his life. Ryan grew up in Coventry, RI and played 3 years of varsity basketball for Coventry High School earning 1st Team All-Division honors, team captain, and was a 1,000 point scorer.  He continued on as a student-athlete and played 4 years of college basketball at Division 3 Emerson College in Boston, MA and he was a team captain.

 

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Please email Eric Simonelli: simoedconsulting@gmail.com

SAMPLE SMALL GROUP WORKOUT

7:15 Warm-up/conditioning
7:25 Ball handling and finishing
7:40 Shooting and moving without the ball
7:50 Individual offense
8:00 3 on 3 half court
8:15 Wrap – up