Welcome to the Hip Hoop Basketball Academy. The Academy seeks to develop elite athletes on and off the court. This year-round Academy is a school of basketball with competitive club teams and a five component curriculum, experienced staff, creative instruction, eductional & fun field trips, and a competitive traveling schedule.

Vision

The primary vision of the ministry of The Hip Hoop Basketball Academy is to develop a generation of leaders who realize their great human potential on and off the court. By nurturing and developing the total individual athlete. We will develop a legacy of superior basketball players, rooted in an organization that propels them to higher heights as exemplary leaders, who return wholeheartedly to help mold and shape new players.

Director’s Message

Thank you for taking time to consider being a part of The Hip Hoop Basketball Academy, the area’s first basketball based sports academy. We are excited to offer an alternative to the traditional year-round club ball experience. We seek to attain all-around excellence through our balanced curriculum and enjoy fun and fellowship through music-based learning and our shared experiences. As a Christian based organization rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our foundational core will be the basis for every decision that is made by The Hip Hoop Basketball Academy. Subsequently, we will challenge individuals to develop their God-given talents and abilities to not only benefit themselves, but their families and communities as well.

As the demand for training continues to grow, I pray for ways to continue to give participants the best service. In the academy, Hip Hoopers will receive superior, challenging and thorough training that applies not only to the physical aspects of the game, but the internal behavioral and spiritual aspects as well. These often-overlooked areas are crucial to the overall performance of the players. I will also implement advanced training techniques that I learned as a professional player. All of this training will come from experienced leaders and positive role models.

Furthermore, I plan to instill my passion for the game of basketball into the hearts of your children, to translate into success. I look forward to nurturing your child’s development and in advance, I welcome you into the Hip Hoop Basketball Family.

Sincerely,

LaRon Bryant
Hip Hoop Basketball Academy Director

Academy Components

The Hip Hoop Basketball Academy’s aim is to develop the total individual athlete. Our curriculum is based on five components. The first two components of basketball fundamentals and conditioning and strength training will have the strongest emphasis and will be implemented through practice times. The latter three components will be implemented periodically through smaller segments of practice, guest speakers or additional practice days.

A. Basketball Fundamentals – Our advanced basketball fundamentals are what make us strong. We will introduce our kids to more intellectual ways of thinking in the game. We will give our kids new and creative training exercises performed by professionals. Our kids will become more confident as they become more skilled in the game of basketball.

B. Conditioning and Strength Training – We plan to motivate our kids to push their bodies to the limit. Only then will they know what they can truly accomplish. We want to help make our kids overall more competitive athletes. Consistent strength training such as push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, stretching and weight lifting (for 7th grade and above), etc. will aid in making our kids more advanced athletes, able to compete confidently with anyone.

C. Nutrition – Along with basketball & strength training, we’re going to implement a nutrition awareness curriculum. Through this curriculum, kids will become more aware of their eating habits and how they affect the way they play. We want to encourage good eating habits to fuel the body properly so that it will work to our advantage as athletes.

D. Mental and Behavioral – Our mental and behavioral curriculum is yet another trait that sets us apart. We understand how the emotions involved with basketball can affect performance. We want to teach our kids to enjoy the emotion of the game without being carried away by them. With core values such as Respect, Discipline, Teamwork, and Confidence being taught, our kids will have more than enough to be consistently successful mentally.

E. Spiritual Well-Being – We believe through Jesus Christ, God made it possible for all people of all walks of life to live supernaturally blessed lives. We like to feel comfortable to share what the Lord is doing and has done; yet we also respect each individual’s religious life. We will not require kids to believe what we believe, for we are all Gods’ children, yet we hope to help encourage a life foundation for each individual, that will carry them the rest of their lives.