Basketball Skills Training Program

Overview
The basketball skills training program will span over three months, with up to three training skill packs offered per month. Each training skill pack includes a video of a college game action that showcases up to six different skills. The player will have a account on the Illinois Hornets website where they can watch the video to understand the skills involved and then follow a prescribed training format to simulate the game action. The training program incorporates a new method called courtology to track the time spent on each skill in a real game scenario. Players are provided with time goals for each skill and an overall time goal for completing all the skills from the live game.

The training program will incorporate a shot skill pack that highlights Shooting Mechanics. It will use real game videos of shots for instructional purposes. Participants will study the footage to comprehend the shooting techniques and then replicate the game scenarios during training sessions. The shot skill pack will specifically focus on catch-and-shoot, one-dribble pull-up, 10-footers, 15-footers, baseline shots, elbow shots, and wing shots based on real in-game situations.

The basketball skills training program aims to equip players with the necessary skills to excel at the college level while helping them develop a strong skill set for on-court performance. This training will enable players to showcase their abilities effectively through a player profile, empowering them to connect with college coaches and pursue opportunities to further their basketball career. 

Training Packs

• Each training pack consists of a college game action video that breaks down the skills involved.
• Players are given access to the video for review and are required to follow a training format to replicate the game action.
• The player is held accountable for completing the skills pack within the specified time frame.
• Courtology is used to track the time spent on each skill during the training sessions.

Video Skill Analysis

• Video analysis of real game actions to demonstrate specific skills and techniques.
• Breakdown of shooting mechanics for catch and shoot, one dribble pull-up, 10-footers, 15-footers, baseline shots, elbow shots, and wing shots.

Player Video Analysis

• Player video analysis for skill execution assessment.
• Compare player’s performance to the game action in the video.
• Evaluate if skills match the game action and meet the time-based goals given in the training program.

Monthly Speaker Section

• Monthly sessions with a speaker to delve into the spiritual aspect of training.
• Speakers will provide insights on mental toughness, perseverance, and motivation.
• Guidance to help players understand Jesus Christ to develop a holistic approach to their training.

Skill Builders

• Skill builders are training elements designed to help players develop specific skills.
• Each skill in a skill pack is accompanied by two to three skill builders.
• Skill builder model is built on endurance, speed & agility, and basketball IQ. 
• Skill builders are the building blocks of a skill

Program Structure

• Three-month training program with two to three skill packs per month and two shot packs per month.
• Players are allocated two skill packs monthly, with the opportunity to receive additional packs upon completion and two shot packs monthly.
• Maximum of three skill packs per month and two shot packs per month, with players allowed to have only two active packs simultaneously and two shot packs.
• In-person training will be Monday and Friday evening and Saturday Morning. Additional training times can be added based on gym availability.