Basketball Training for Downriver Athletes
Looking for basketball training for athletes throughout Downriver? The Factory Training Centers helps youth, middle school and high school players from communities across Downriver improve their game through structured, skill-level based basketball training.
Our team of professional trainers brings over four decades of combined college, professional playing and coaching experience. We focus on proper instruction, purposeful reps and consistent development in shooting, ball handling, finishing, footwork and overall basketball IQ.
The Factory has worked with athletes from communities throughout Downriver, including Riverview, Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, New Boston / Huron Township and surrounding areas. Many of those players have gone on to compete at the varsity and college levels.
Whether your athlete is learning the fundamentals, preparing for school or travel basketball, or working toward the college level, our goal is simple: help every athlete achieve their potential while fostering their love of the game.
New athletes can begin with a Player Skills Assessment , where our staff evaluates their current skills and recommends the classes and training options that best fit their level and goals.
🏀 Basketball Skills Classes
Basketball Skills Classes for Every Level
We have 30 minute skill-specific classes as well as our 60 minute general skills classes. Each is offered at multiple skill levels. Learn more about our basketball skills classes and find the right training level for your athlete.
60 Minute Skills
Athletes will start with dribbling and progress through approximately 3 group-appropriate skills.
Shooting Form
Learn proper Shooting Form in Level 1, proper footwork in Level 2, and advanced game-speed shooting in Level 3.
Handles
Learn ball manipulation, crossover and between-the-legs moves in Level 1, game-speed skills in Level 1.5, and combinations, hesitations and more in Level 2.
Finishing School
Learn RH & LH 1-foot and 2-foot layups in Level 1, game-speed finishing off the dribble in Level 1.5, step-throughs, spins and reverses in Level 2, and advanced game-speed finishing in Level 3.
Off-Hand Development
Focuses on improving your weak hand. Everything in this class — dribbling, passing and finishing — will be done with your off-hand.
Rebounding
Learn to follow the flight of the ball, find a body with your hands, and use proper boxouts in Level 1. Advanced Rebounding adds one-hand rebounds, tipping to yourself and more.
Pick 'n Roll
Learn how to use the screen, make the pass, roll, pop, and more.
Pivot Foot
Master your pivot foot. Learn to score without using a dribble.
🎯 Start With a Skills Assessment — Get a $40 Class Credit
Player Development Skills Assessment
You won't reach your GOALS without a PLAN. You can't make a PLAN without an honest EVALUATION.
We are here to help with both. Our Player Development Skills Assessment is a 30-minute appointment with our training staff.
Assessment: A 10-minute series of skills evaluated by a trainer.
Video Capture: For review and future comparison.
Feedback: Our staff reviews the assessment results and videos with the athlete and parent(s).
Plan: Our staff provides the appropriate classes for your development.
Empowerment: You receive an email containing the assessment, recommended classes and tips for maximizing improvement.
$40 Class Credit: Good for a FREE 60-Minute Skills Class
$95 Value for only $20
👤 Private Lessons
One-On-One Basketball Training
Sometimes it's best to have a private one-on-one lesson with a trainer, where you can work on your specific area(s) of need.
Private lessons are great for beginners who need more individual attention as well as advanced players looking to gain an edge on the competition.
👥 Membership Options
Train More. Improve Faster.
The more you are in the gym, the better you will get. We offer several membership options to make it more affordable to be in the gym as much as possible. Compare all of our basketball training membership options to find the plan that works best for your athlete.
🎓 Classroom Series
Learn The Game Beyond The Court
Some of the most important parts of the game are best learned in a classroom environment. That is why we launched our Classroom Series. We have classes for every level of player. Explore The Classroom Series to see all available classroom-based basketball education programs.
⭐ Meet Our Trainers
Meet Our Training Staff
We have the best training staff in Metro Detroit. Our coaches have over four decades of college and professional playing, and college coaching experience. Learn more about our experienced basketball trainers or click on their names below to view their individual bios.
🏀 Shoot on The Gun
Using The Gun
Once your shooting mechanics are sound, The Gun is a great tool for getting up high volume shots to become an Elite Shooter.
🏕 Basketball Camps
Basketball Camps Throughout The Year
Throughout the year we have several basketball camps. These include Black Friday, Christmas Break, New Years and our Elite Skills Camps.
🏆 History of Success
A Proven History of Player Development
We have a proven track record of success, sending over 50 of our athletes on to play at all levels of college basketball; Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA and JUCO. Two of our former athletes became Division 1 coaches. One a Tennessee Tech (Making it to the NCAA Tournament) and the other Central MI. We know what it takes to reach your basketball dreams. Click the button below to see our success stories.
🏀 Youth Leagues
Youth Basketball Leagues
Our youth leagues are designed to TEACH the game of basketball, not just to play it. For grades 1-4, we have a weekend 5 on 5 instructional league. For 5th grade and above, we have our weekend 3 on 3 leagues. Click the button below for full details.
3️⃣ 3 on 3 Leagues
3 on 3 Basketball
3 on 3 leagues at The Factory are an exciting, high energy experience for all ages. For young athletes, its a great opportunity to get a lot more basketball "touches" than in a standard 5 on 5 game, to build skills and experience. For adults, its a fun lower impact way to enjoy the game, featuring upper and lower divisions to match your level of play. Click the button below for full details.
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A Long History With Downriver Basketball
Why Downriver Basketball Players Train at The Factory
The Factory has a long history of training outstanding boys and girls basketball players from communities throughout Downriver.
Our connection to Riverview basketball has been especially strong. The majority of the Riverview girls varsity team that made back-to-back State Quarterfinal appearances in 2022 and 2023 trained at The Factory, including several athletes who went on to play college basketball.
Among them was Samantha Dorn of Riverview High School, who continued her basketball career at Concordia University and has since returned to The Factory as a coach.
Other Riverview athletes include Cadence Kaminske, who went on to play at Alma College, and Elyssa Kincaid, who continued her career at Cedarville University.
Our Downriver connections extend well beyond Riverview. Athletes from Grosse Ile, Woodhaven, Flat Rock, Airport High School, New Boston Huron and other Downriver schools and communities have trained at The Factory and played with Factory Basketball teams.
That includes sisters Sophia DiMilia, who went on to play at the University of Detroit Mercy and Northwood University, and Ava DiMilia, who continued her career at Northwood University.
We've also worked with Amy Jackson and Sara Serbantez of Flat Rock, along with many other Downriver athletes over the years.
From young players beginning their development to varsity athletes competing deep into the state tournament and eventually playing college basketball, Downriver athletes have been an important part of The Factory's history.
From Factory Athlete to Factory Coach
Samantha Dorn came to The Factory as a player from Riverview High School before continuing her basketball career at Concordia University.
Today, Samantha has returned to The Factory as a coach, helping the next generation of athletes develop their skills. Her journey from Downriver high school basketball to college basketball and now coaching at The Factory represents the type of long-term relationships we have built with athletes from the Downriver community.
Convenient Basketball Training for Athletes Throughout Downriver
The Factory Training Centers is located in Westland and is within convenient driving distance of communities throughout Downriver. Athletes regularly travel to The Factory for Skills Classes, Private Lessons and year-round basketball development.
Serving Basketball Players From Across Downriver
Don't Know Which Classes to Take?
Start with a Player Skills Assessment. Our training staff will evaluate your athlete's current skills and recommend the classes and training options that best fit their level and development goals.
BOOK A SKILLS ASSESSMENTDownriver Basketball Training FAQs
How far is The Factory from Downriver communities?
The Factory Training Centers is located in Westland. Approximate drive times include 17 minutes from New Boston, 24 minutes from Taylor, 27 minutes from Brownstown, 31 minutes from Allen Park and 36 minutes from Riverview.
Do Downriver basketball players train at The Factory?
Yes. The Factory has trained basketball players from communities and schools throughout Downriver, including Riverview, Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, Airport High School and New Boston Huron, along with athletes from other Downriver communities.
Have Downriver athletes from The Factory gone on to play college basketball?
Yes. Downriver athletes who have trained at The Factory include Samantha Dorn, who went on to Concordia University; Cadence Kaminske, who went on to Alma College; Elyssa Kincaid, who continued at Cedarville University; Sophia DiMilia, who played at the University of Detroit Mercy and Northwood University; and Ava DiMilia, who continued her career at Northwood University.
What is The Factory's connection to Riverview basketball?
The Factory has had a particularly strong connection with Riverview girls basketball. The majority of the Riverview girls varsity team that reached back-to-back State Quarterfinals in 2022 and 2023 trained at The Factory, including multiple players who later continued their basketball careers in college.
Do you offer basketball training for both boys and girls from Downriver?
Yes. The Factory trains both boys and girls, from young athletes learning basketball fundamentals to experienced middle school and high school players preparing for school, travel and college basketball.
What types of basketball training does The Factory offer?
The Factory offers Basketball Skills Classes, Private Basketball Lessons, shooting development, ball handling, finishing, footwork, The Classroom Series and additional player-development opportunities for athletes at different ages and skill levels.
How do I know which basketball class is right for my athlete?
New athletes can begin with a Player Skills Assessment. Our training staff evaluates the athlete's current skills and recommends the classes and training options that best fit their ability level and development goals.