PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Stage 1: Junior Fundamentals 

Our Junior Fun-damentals program teaches young players the basics of basketball in a safe, structured, and fun environment. Junior's is tailored to teach the fundamentals of basketball through fun cooperative games aimed at developing skills such as hand-eye coordination, dribbling, passing and, shooting. Our adjustable hoops help us to achieve making learning basketball fun!

Stage 2: Footwork

This program is designed to instill the importance of developing sound footwork in becoming a complete basketball player. Footwork enables players to position themselves on the court to be effective on both offense and defense.

Stage 2 Continued: Ball-Handling

This program is designed to give students the skills needed to handle the basketball comfortably and enhance their confidence in controlling the basketball under pressure. The importance of ball-handling skills cannot be overstated. Regardless of the students’ age or position, ball-handling is paramount in the game of basketball and invaluable in the students’ development as a complete player.

Stage 3: Beginners Core

Our most popular development program consists of fundamental skill development and team concept training. The beginner level provides a positive and educational environment to help each of our students to become skilled in the fundamentals, understanding the meaning of teamwork, sportsmanship, being challenged in a competitive environment, all while having lots of fun playing recreational basketball.

Stage 4: Boys Intermediate Core
The goal for our intermediate stage is for our student-athletes to achieve joining and competing in their school and club teams. Building on the beginner's stage, players will progress in developing the fundamental skills necessary to compete in controlled scrimmages and structured gameplay.

Stage 6: Premier League Participation  

The Premier League program is a platform for high-level student-athletes to compete against one another in an organized team environment. Our aim for the league is to raise our student-athletes playing ability while having lots of fun while maintaining the integrity of a competitive environment. In which, we believe will provide the players with a rewarding basketball and life experience.

Stage 7: Elite Travel Team

The HKBA Elite Travel Team is designed for the very best players of Premier League - serious about developing their game and showcasing their talents on an international level. The mission is to provide a positive and rewarding lifelong experience for student-athletes that are passionate about individual development and team competition.