EXCEL U15 - Basketball Youth Development - Fall 2026 (North)
Fall 2026 U15 (Grade 8-9) Youth Development Program — EXCEL, Competitive Track (Boys & Girls options)
Location: North (9 Richardson Dr, St. Albert)
Dates: September 8 - December 6th, 2026 (12-week program)
Cost:
Group A - 30 Sessions (39 Hours)- $699.99 plus GST
Group B - 30 Sessions (39 Hours)- $699.99 plus GST
Schedule:
- Group A: Monday + Wednesday, 6:00–7:15 PM
- Group B: Tuesday + Thursday, 6:00–7:15 PM
- Game Play: Friday, 7:00–8:30 PM
- Girls: every Week 1
- Boys: every Week 2
- Boys or Girls (separate groups)
- Max 12 athletes per group
Program Purpose
EXCEL is designed for athletes already participating in junior high basketball and preparing for the next level. Players develop advanced skills, decision-making, and game concepts in higher-intensity, competitive training environments, serving as a bridge between junior high and high school basketball.
Who This Program Is For
For Grade 8 and 9 athletes seeking a competitive track, offered separately for Boys and Girls, with a max of 12 athletes per group. Best suited to athletes with prior school or club basketball experience preparing for the demands of high school competition.
Program Goals
- Develop position-specific skills (guard and post development)
- Build advanced finishing, shot creation, and shooting under pressure and fatigue
- Learn pick-and-roll reads and offensive/defensive systems concepts
- Build game situational awareness (clock, score, roles)
- Introduce strength and conditioning to support athletic development
Coaching & Instruction
Coaching is delivered through higher-intensity sessions in a competitive environment, using a constraints-led approach with small-sided games to build advanced decision-making.
Program Format
Initial Evaluation & Team Formation: Early sessions confirm skill level and competitive readiness, organizing athletes into Boys and Girls groups.
Weekly Training Sessions: Two practice sessions per week (Group A or Group B), plus bi-weekly Friday game play.
Fall 2026: All cancellations and refund requests made prior to August 1, 2026 will be subject to an administration fee of 20% of the overall total, plus a 2% payment processing fee. There will be no refunds for any Youth Development Programs after August 1, 2026.
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