Magic Elite’s Training Curriculum

Body Movement – Mastering the natural movements of one’s own body and discovering how those movements are utilized in the game of basketball are essential to the development of every youth basketball player. The foundation of Magic Elite’s training curriculum is footwork, balance, rapid changes in speed and direction, and repeat movements that will be valuable throughout an athlete’s entire basketball career.
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‍Ball Handling – The skill most directly correlated with an athlete’s self-confidence and willingness to push the limits of what can be achieved on the court is ball handling. Once confident in their ability to dribble, athletes quickly become more effective in every other aspect of the game. Magic Elite coaches help players discover new ways of manipulating the ball and integrate those new abilities into their game through drills and controlled game environments.
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Shooting & Finishing – The difference between good high school basketball players and those sought by major programs and universities is their ability to put points on the board. Through repetition and 1:1 coaching, players in Magic Elite Basketball Academy become technically-sound shooters and finishers that are confident, spend less time on the bench, and make a big impact.
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‍Defense – A strong understanding of defensive strategy and technical skills is absolutely necessary to the well-rounded development of every youth basketball player. At Magic Elite, we focus on common scenarios and body movement patterns that empower athletes with the knowledge and skills they need to protect leads and re-start the offense.
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‍Passing – As players’ body movement, ball handling, shooting, finishing, and defensive game improve, players then need to learn how to most effectively translate those skills into opportunities for their team to put points on the board. As players begin working on more advanced drills and participating in controlled gameplay scenarios, Magic Elite coaches ensure that players learn how to read game situations and become effective passers with both hands.
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‍Triple Threat – Triple Threat is the ability for players to access passing, shooting, and attacking opportunities when they have possession of the ball. There is a major emphasis on footwork in this area of the curriculum. Triple Threat teaches athletes to identify / put themselves in a position to select any of these three options when they receive the basketball.
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‍Basketball IQ – In parallel with their technical training, Magic Elite coaches ensure that players understand the “why” behind their training, which goes beyond simply understanding the rules of the game. As players become more familiar with Magic Elite’s Training Curriculum, opportunities to incorporate those new skills and abilities into their game become more numerous. And as players find success on the court, those lessons and experiences become part of their natural instincts. At Magic Elite, we call this a player’s “Basketball IQ” and believe that it is as critical to youth athletes’ long term development as the technical details of their game.