Team Blaze Basketball Season
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The Blaze basketball program is designed with four stages (preseason, regular season, tournament season, and summer training) which, simulates a higher level basketball program, for example, programs similar to those established at the high school and collegiate level.   Becoming familiar with this type of system and integrating a higher level of competition at an early age is considered to be highly effective in enhancing the performance level of any athlete and the development of mental toughness.   Throughout the season our staff will focus on implementing a sound basketball system (offensive and defense), technical instruction and coaching, positive motivation, and provide useful evaluation for continued improvement in learning the game.   In addition, the season will be fun and will provide a great motivating experience for the kids.  Teams will compete in both school and AAU tournaments for State and National titles.

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Program Structure

Preseason & Individual Workouts:  During the 1st phase the teams will be focused on physical conditioning for the upcoming basketball season.  Also individuals will begin their weekly training session which will be conducted by Derrick and his assistant trainers for the 2011-12 clinics.

Regular Season:  Only the 2nd-6th graders will compete in the corresponding league that the program selects, where it be local, or Indianapolis. The 7th and 8th graders will play in their corresponding school league.

Tournament Season: During the 3rd phase of the program all teams will begin an intense tournament schedule and play throughout the summer, approximately two to three tournaments per month.  The level of competition will be tougher compared to regular season play.   We will compete with the best teams throughout the Midwest and at times the country.  Our teams will be attempting to qualify and win State Championship titles and National titles to continue to develop team chemistry and individual growth.

Summer Training Season: The focus of the summer training program is to work intensely and consistently on particular areas that need improvement that the majority of all players typically face, such as but not limited too: ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, building confidence, becoming an offensive threat (whether a perimeter or post player), playing effective defense, getting in shape, improving quickness and agility.