YMCA Basketball Skills Academy-Intermediate (Grades 2-3) - Evanston, IL 2025

Description Internet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in details. YMCA BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY - INTERMEDIATE (GRADES 2-3) Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. The McGaw YMCA Intermediate Basketball Skills Academy helps youth learn and hone fundamentals to feel confident in game play. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive game play. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus, tactical development and integration of the session's lessons into game play. The skills academies are led by seasoned instructors utilizing the newly enhanced Jr. NBA instructional curriculum. Intermediate Academy is designed for youth with at least one year of basketball experience. Players are divided by age and skill level. YMCA Intermediate Basketball Skills Academy participants will grow in the following essential skills: Week 1: Dribbling - ball control, eyes up, left/right hands Week 2: Passing - chest pass, bounce pass, over-head passing, skip pass Week 3: Triple threat - jump stop, jab step, cross-stepWeek 4: Lay-ups - footwork and dribbling progressionWeek 5: Shooting - form and technique, partner shooting drills Week 6: Rebounding - boxing out, body positioningWeek 7: Defensive concepts - techniques, body positioning communicationWeek 8: Offensive concepts - picks, offensive motionsWeek 9: Players' favorite games No programming June 19 or July 3. Participants receive a Y Sports t-shirt during their first program registration of the 2024-2025 school year. Y Sports require no special equipment/uniform. Please wear athletic attire, gym shoes and bring a water bottle. _FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE [https://www.mcgawymca.org/membership/financial-assistance/] IS AVAILABLE WITH MCGAW Y MEMBERSHIP._ All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, please contact sports@mcgawymca.org. _McGaw YMCA - Belong to more than just a gym! Become a member [https://www.mcgawymca.org/join/] and discover how your gym membership impacts the community and drives positive health and social outcomes._ ------------------------- Program is non-refundable. Age Category Youth Location MB - Sebring - Lewis Center North Court at McGaw Main Building Instructor McGaw YMCA Sports & Enrichment Staff