Becoming a better basketball player takes more than improving your
shooting, ball handling and athletic ability. The Factory's
Basketball Classroom Series
teaches athletes and parents the mental, strategic and developmental
sides of basketball that are often discussed but rarely taught.
Each class is a 60-minute classroom session for only $15.
Select a class below to learn more.
The Mental Game
Learn how to perform under pressure, handle adversity and use
difficult competitive situations to your advantage.
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60 Minutes | Only $15
The Mental Game is a classroom-based course designed for athletes
of all ages and skill levels, as well as their parents.
Athletes learn the four steps to succeeding in pressure situations
and how to respond when competition becomes difficult. The class
teaches players how their mindset can influence their performance
and how challenging conditions, environments and situations can
actually be used to their advantage.
Players who learn to control their reactions and remain focused
when things are not going their way give themselves a major
competitive advantage. This is an important class for athletes
who are serious about performing better when the pressure is on.
Register for The Mental Game
Setting & Achieving Goals
Learn how to turn basketball dreams into realistic goals and create
a plan for actually achieving them.
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60 Minutes | Only $15
Setting & Achieving Goals is a classroom-based course for
athletes and parents that teaches players how to effectively set,
pursue and achieve their basketball goals.
Wanting to become a better player is easy. Understanding exactly
what you want to accomplish, identifying what it will take to get
there and consistently following the right process is much more
difficult.
This class helps athletes think more intentionally about their
development and build a realistic path toward improvement.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as well because they
play such an important role in an athlete's development through
scheduling, transportation, financial support and encouragement.
This class is especially valuable for players who are serious
about improving but need a better understanding of how to turn
long-term goals into meaningful action.
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Offenses, Defenses & Strategies
Develop your basketball IQ by learning why teams use different
offenses and defenses — and how to recognize and attack them.
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60 Minutes | Only $15
The Offenses, Defenses & Strategies class is designed to
greatly expand an athlete's understanding of the game and help
players make better decisions on the court.
Players learn why coaches choose different offensive and defensive
systems, what those systems are designed to accomplish and how
teams attempt to take away an opponent's strengths.
The class also teaches athletes how to recognize what a defense
is doing and how different offensive strategies can be used to
attack it.
Understanding the game at a deeper level can help players react
faster, make better decisions and become more valuable teammates.
This class is highly recommended for athletes who want to improve
their basketball IQ and perform better in competition.
Register for Offenses, Defenses & Strategies
The Recruiting Process
Understand the college basketball recruiting process, what coaches
look for and what athletes can do to improve their opportunities.
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60 Minutes | Only $15
The Recruiting Process is a classroom-based course created for
athletes who are considering playing basketball in college and
for the parents helping guide them through that process.
The class covers the recruiting timeline, what athletes should
focus on at different stages of their development, how and when
to contact college coaches, how players can market themselves and
what families should realistically expect throughout the process.
College recruiting can be confusing because athletes and parents
often hear conflicting information about exposure, AAU basketball,
recruiting services, highlight videos, contacting coaches and
scholarship opportunities.
Understanding how the process actually works allows families to
make better decisions and focus their time, money and effort on
the things that can genuinely help an athlete.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their athlete.
Register for The Recruiting Process
Terminology, Rules & Misconceptions
Learn the language of basketball, better understand the rules and
clear up common misconceptions about how the game is officiated.
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60 Minutes | Only $15
Terminology, Rules & Common Misconceptions is a
classroom-based course that is especially helpful for younger
athletes and their parents.
Players learn common basketball terminology used by coaches,
including areas of the court such as the short corner, elbow,
free-throw-line extended and other terms athletes are expected
to understand during practices and games.
The class also examines important basketball rules and clears up
many of the misconceptions that players, parents and even
experienced basketball fans commonly have about how the game is
officiated.
A better understanding of basketball terminology and rules helps
athletes communicate with coaches, understand instructions more
quickly and make better decisions during competition. It can also
make parents more knowledgeable basketball fans.
Register for Terminology, Rules & Misconceptions
Become a Smarter Basketball Player
Physical skills matter, but understanding the game matters too.
The Factory Basketball Classroom Series gives athletes and parents
knowledge they can use long after the class is over.