Basketball 'Fun' - damentals

Middle Schoolers Open Gym Basketball Sessions: Build Skills. Make Friends. Have Fun!

Welcome to our Basketball Fun-damentals page, the ultimate destination for middle schoolers eager to improve their basketball skills and enjoy the thrill of the game. Our target audience is middle schoolers, but high school players are welcome to attend as well. At O’Toolin Around, we’re dedicated to providing a nurturing and dynamic environment where young athletes can flourish on and off the court.

Why Choose Our Basketball Fun-damentals Program? Our program is specifically designed with middle schoolers in mind, ensuring that each session caters to their developmental needs and athletic abilities. With sessions running during school breaks, we offer a comprehensive basketball training experience that covers everything from basic dribbling to advanced shooting techniques. Each session is structured to maximize learning and enjoyment, ensuring that every participant gets the attention they need to improve.

What We Offer:

Personalized Coaching. Receive tailored instruction from Coach O’Toole, who brings over 18 years of teaching and coaching experience to the court. His unique approach to coaching focuses not only on skills but also on building character and sportsmanship.
Skill Development. Our program emphasizes mastering the fundamentals of basketball and then providing an opportunity to test these new skills during pickup basketball games.
Team Play and Sportsmanship. Learn the importance of teamwork and fair play. Our sessions promote a supportive environment where students can practice their skills in real game scenarios, encouraging them to interact positively with peers and build lasting friendships.

Engaging Practice Sessions. Coach O’Toole supervises eash 2-hour practice session designed to focus on a offensive/defensive skill for the first 30 min and then 90 minutes of pickup games to try out this skill. As a head basketball coach for Discovery Canyon Middle School, Coach O’Toole helps players develop their strengths and eliminate their weaknesses to improve their chances of making their middle school basketball team.

Location: Sessions are held at Lewis Palmer High School Gym.

Dates: June 10, 14, 20 and July 22, 2024.

Time: Noon to 2 PM.

Age: Targeted at middle school players 6th thru 8th grade but 5th and 9th grades are also welcome, boys and girls.

Format: Open gym playing game 3 vs 3 or 5 vs 5.

Pricing: $10 per 2 hour session or $35 for all 4 sessions.

Discounts: 10% Military (retired or active). 10% for siblings.

This page is your gateway to becoming a part of a basketball community that values skill improvement, teamwork and personal growth. Enroll now and start your journey to possibly becoming a middle school basketball player.