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Master the stance, footwork, and lateral movement needed to lock up your matchup — then take it further by learning how to adjust to different player types, switch effectively, and stay disruptive across all phases of defence.
Learn how to pressure without fouling, force tough shots, and contain quick guards or strong wings through body control, anticipation, and intelligent angles.
Build your off-ball awareness, improve your help-side timing, and develop the instincts to read plays, anticipate passes, and rotate with purpose to become a defensive distruptor.
Close hard without overcommitting. Train your balance, reaction, and recovery to contest shots, contain drives, and maintain defensive shape under pressure.
Elite players don’t just hustle back — they recover with purpose. You’ll learn how to read the floor on the run, prioritise threats, and communicate coverages in real time. From stopping the ball early to protecting the rim and guarding the corners, this block sharpens your ability to defend at pace and turn transition into disruption.
Repetition meets precision. Develop deep-range confidence with high-volume 3-point reps, game-speed scenarios, and mechanical refinement to become a reliable shooter when it matters most.
Break defenders down with jab steps, hesitations, rhythm dribbles, and step-backs. Learn how to create separation with purpose, not wasted motion.
Develop the craft and confidence to score from anywhere. From explosive finishes at the rim, to surgical pull-ups in the midrange, to knockdown shooting from deep — even under pressure. You’ll train to read your defender, create your own shot, and become a walking mismatch wherever you catch the ball.
Learn how to attack in flow with purpose and precision. From wing runs and rim pressure to corner sprays and spacing the floor — you'll train to finish at speed, read defenders in motion, and capitalise on numbers before the defence can set. This is about scoring fast, clean, and relentlessly in transition.
Build the mental discipline required to compete at a high level on both ends of the floor. Learn how to stay focused through fatigue, respond to in-game adversity, and maintain consistency across every possession. This block reinforces accountability, communication, and the psychological edge needed to perform under pressure — the traits that define true two-way players.
HOOPSTARS VARSITY
13-17 YEAR OLDS
BOYS & GIRLS
COACH: AJ ROBERTS
ACLAND BURGHLEY
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Hoopstars helps young players build skills, confidence, and a love for the game through structured coaching led by professional coaches. Every session follows our 10-Star Player Development System, guiding players step by step toward their full potential — and the chance to represent their borough in the Community Basketball League.
