Middle School Tryouts

 "A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work." - Colin Powell


It’s been said that it takes roughly 10,000 hours to become good at something, or 28 days of doing the same thing over and over to create a habit and it’s no different when it comes to sports. If you want to exceed, become better, or make the team, it’s no surprise that you need to practice and try out. If your child loves basketball, Baskets Academy might be the perfect fit!


Youth sports can have a lasting impact on the development of children and includes so much more than how to shoot hoops. Certain life lessons you get from sports can rarely be taught elsewhere. Here are just a few. 


  • How to be a leader

  • How to be a follower

  • Body language cues

  • How to control emotions

  • Setting and achieving goals

  • Success requires hard work and effort

  • How to succeed with class

  • How to lose/fail with dignity

  • Success requires sacrifice

  • Know your strengths and weaknesses

  • Being healthy is important

  • Discipline 

  • How to deal with pressure

  • Being responsible for your own actions

  • Life isn’t always fair

  • Together everyone achieves more

  • There will be tough times

  • How to manage time efficiently

  • Respect everyone

  • Focus on what you can control 


At Baskets Academy we teach your child how to play the game of basketball, starting with the fundamentals. We are dedicated to improving your player every step of the way. As an Academy, we teach skill enhancements to overall knowledge of the game and aim to assist players in reaching their full potential.  We provide group and personal training sessions throughout the year and host camps, tournament teams, and league play. 


ABOUT RUSS CORLEY


Baskets Academy was created by Russ Corley, Head Trainer, as a result of his passion and love for the game of basketball. He has a desire to help today's youth reach their goals, much like he was coached as a youth in his native home of San Antonio, Texas Russ graduated in 1998 with a BA in Business Administration from The University of Incarnate Word, where he also stared and was the MVP of the basketball team. Russ is a father of two young sons that have inherited his love for the game. 


With 20 years of experience, Russ has continued to enhance and develop his skills and knowledge of the game which has been incorporated into the Baskets Academy program. Below are some of his achievements in the sport. 


  • 1st Team All-City San Antonio, Winston Churchill High School

  • Texas All-State Team, Winston Churchill High School

  • 2x Team Captain/ MVP at the University of Incarnate Word

  • 2x Collegiate All American

  • NBA San Antonio Spurs Youth Summer Camp Coach

  • University of Incarnate Word Youth Summer Camp Coach


At Baskets Academy our Select program is designed for intermediate and advanced players. Beginners should stay in our developmental leagues. This program is about exposure to the fastest and most skilled youth athletes in the area. We will compete against some of the best talent in Texas and the nation. Our Select teams will train and play more games than our developmental leagues. Tournaments will be played at various locations in the Houston area. We will average 2 training/practice sessions a week and 2 tournaments a month. To learn more visit us online today to register.



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