TSF Basketball Programs
Discover the comprehensive basketball training programs offered at The Skill Factory (TSF), designed to develop players of all ages and skill levels.
Introducing
Player Progression Pathway (PPP)
The TSF Player Progression Pathway is a long-term process, studied and proven to help players reach their highest potential. The PPP ensures a proper balance of fun, skill building, and basketball concepts, spanning our programming from Youth to Amateur to Pro.
The PPP is age and stage appropriate.
By Following the TSF PPP, players develop:
- character values
- a healthy lifestyle
- understanding of performance preparation.
Promotes a
love for the game
regardless of how far a player travels through the pathway.
TSF FOLLOWS NBA and USA Basketball Guidelines
TSF coaches are educated and prepared to work with players at each level. Emphasis on balanced development and appropriate rest.
Player Progression Pathway Levels
Introductory Level
ages: 5-8
TSF offers multiple programs at the Introductory Level. The focus at this level is short, fun interactions with the game that provide an enjoyable experience while developing fundamental movement skills and basic basketball skills. TSF follows the NBA & USAB youth basketball guidelines and only offers programming for this level during 4 months of the year which allows for multi-sport participation.
Programs
Lil Hoopster (Ages 4-6)
The Little Hoopsters program is for 4-6 year olds and runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays in January and February every year. The 45 minute program helps the players get comfortable with the ball and have a great time.
This program introduces players to the game of basketball in a fun way. There is a great coach to player ratio with a curriculum of fun and learning!
Camps (Ages 6-14)
Our camps take place during the summer and during holidays. All TSF camps include character lessons, proper warm-ups, skill stations, interactive games and team games.
Our camps are a great experience for boys and girls of all ages and skill sets as we group them appropriately and balance learning with developing a love of the game.
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Other offerings available upon request
Foundational Level
ages: 9-11
The Foundational Level continues the progression of fun and skill development while adding new skills and a greater understanding of team and team concepts. TSF continues to emphasize the benefits of small-sided drills and competition to ensure adequate opportunities for growth.
Programs
Camps (Ages 6-14)
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Jr NBA 3v3 League (Grades 5th-8th)
Our camps take place during the summer and during holidays. All TSF camps include character lessons, proper warm-ups, skill stations, interactive games and team games.
Our camps are a great experience for boys and girls of all ages and skill sets as we group them appropriately and balance learning with developing a love of the game.
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Club Basketball (Ages 8-18)
In a fragmented youth basketball landscape, The Skill Factory takes pride in their approach to club basketball. The Skill Factory follows the NBA and USA Basketball youth guidelines throughout the program and focuses on appropriate practice and growth and less on wins and losses.
TSF Club teams compete in tournaments throughout the southeast including YBOA/AAU tournaments.
Other offerings available upon request
Small Group Training – TSF offers small group training to work on the details needed to improve your game.
ADVANCED LEVEL
ages: 12-14
At the Advanced Level, there is a further shift to team concepts while continuing to teach and hone individual player skills. The game begins to speed up as players become stronger and quicker which means technicalities and details are that much more important.
Programs
Camps (Ages 6-14)
Our camps take place during the summer and during holidays. All TSF camps include character lessons, proper warm-ups, skill stations, interactive games and team games.
Our camps are a great experience for boys and girls of all ages and skill sets as we group them appropriately and balance learning with developing a love of the game.
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Jr NBA 3v3 League (AGES 10-13)
The Jr. NBA 3v3 Leagues in Atlanta will launch on March 4, 2017. The objective of the leagues is to impact youth players’ long-term development by delivering a fun on court experience that creates additional opportunities for boys and girls ages 10-14 to engage in play, foster skill development, and cultivate friendships.
Throughout the season, there will be opportunities to engage with members of the Atlanta Hawks.
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Club Basketball (Ages 8-18)
In a fragmented youth basketball landscape, The Skill Factory takes pride in their approach to club basketball. The Skill Factory follows the NBA and USA Basketball youth guidelines throughout the program and focuses on appropriate practice and growth and less on wins and losses.
TSF Club teams compete in tournaments throughout the southeast including YBOA/AAU tournaments.
TSF Madness & Middle School All-Star Game (Ages 12-14)
In 2012, The Skill Factory started hosting a global all-star game for High School players. The purpose of the event is to kick off the basketball season while also teaching the players about what to expect at the next level and how to get the most out of their potential.
The full event includes guest speakers from former NBA players to body mechanic specialists. This event has already seen players progress on to the NBA.
In 2017, The Skill Factory added the first every Middle School All-Star Game to the schedule.
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Other offerings available upon request
Small Group Training – TSF offers small group training to work on the details needed to improve your game.
Performance Level
ages: 15-22
At the Performance Level, players should begin to find their positions and strengths on the court. There will be a greater emphasis on in-game situations, tactics and concepts and an understanding that game play and experience is valuable. Players at the performance level can specialize in basketball and begin to take their game to the next level.
Programs
Club Basketball (Ages 15-17)
In a fragmented youth basketball landscape, The Skill Factory takes pride in their approach to club basketball. The Skill Factory follows the NBA and USA Basketball youth guidelines throughout the program and focuses on appropriate practice and growth and less on wins and losses.
TSF Club teams compete in tournaments throughout the southeast including YBOA/AAU tournaments.
Prep/Post Graduate Program (Ages 14-19)
Players who have finished their high school basketball career and need another year of development in order to find the right college basketball team.
The TSF Post Grad Team has housing, food, and educational course options while they work on development on the court.
The TSF staff puts together profiles and highlights while using their relationships with college coaches to try to find the right fit.
TSF Madness & High School All-Star Game (Ages 15-18)
Since 2012, The-Skill-Factory has been hosting this global event for the best U19 players in the world. Madness is spread over an entire weekend and is an all encompassing event that features guest speakers, media training, a leadership course, sessions on life lessons, and much more.
The skill development and game are always highlights of the weekend as well. Madness has already seen players progress on to the NBA.
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TSF Madness All-Stars Have Attended These Colleges
TSF Madness Alums, Group Photos, Mvps & Guest Speakers
College Training (Ages 18-22)
Our college program helps players take their game to the next level and incorporates working with pros and playing in occasional competitive runs.
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Other offerings available upon request
Small Group Training
TSF offers small group training to work on the details needed to improve your game.
Individual Training
TSF caters individual skill development plans to help each athlete grow and improve.
Team Training
TSF provides team training for high school teams as a part of their pre-season training.
Professional Level
The Professional Level is what players all over the world dream of. Though there is significant competition, there are more opportunities for players to continue playing outside the NBA in leagues all over the world. The professional level focuses on knowing, understanding, managing, and improving a player’s body and skill set. The professional experience is an all-encompassing approach that helps players see continual growth.
NBA Player Participants
Programs
The-Skill-Factory has flourished as one of the premier development programs for professional players. TSF has trained hundreds Pro/Elite basketball players from college, NBA & International teams. Players have consistently shown improvements and career growth after experiencing the TSF program. The following programs are available at the Professional Level:
NBA Pre-Draft
The-Skill-Factory has established itself as the place to go as a player prepares for the NBA draft. Our staff has extensive NBA experience that understands the draft workout process and builds a program for each player to perform their best in front of NBA teams.
The-Skill-Factory has also hosted player workouts on site for the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and more.
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NBA/Pro Comprehensive Program
This is an all encompassing multi-faceted program that encompasses skill training, games, shooting, recovery, movement efficiency, range of motion, strength and conditioning and more. Our full NBA staff work in harmony to prepare the athlete for the upcoming season.
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Pro/Elite Competitive Runs (Invite Only)
The TSF competitive run is widely regarded as one of the best competitive play programs in the world. This program is invite only and features players specifically selected to match up at each position.
This program provides an NBA staff lead warm-up, referees, film and video breakdown, ice, and organizational/motivational coaching.
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NBA Prep Camp
As a last push to prepare for the NBA season, The-Skill-Factory executes an NBA Prep Camp. The camp is executed much the same as an NBA mini camp and is held to the same professional standards.
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Strength & Conditioning Program
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