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The CORE Program is the foundation of Next Gen Hoops Academy. Designed for athletes committed to long-term growth, CORE combines training, film study, basketball IQ development, and mentorship to help players improve both on and off the court.
What is CORE?
Many players attend workouts. Few follow a development plan.
CORE was created to provide athletes with consistent training, ongoing feedback, and the resources needed to continue improving outside of the gym.
Our goal is not simply to help players work harder—it is to help them train smarter, understand the game at a deeper level, and become more confident and complete basketball players.
What Does CORE Stand For?
CORE Stands For
Confidence • Ownership • Resilience • Excellence
Confidence is built through repetition, competition, and game-like training environments where players learn to trust their skills under pressure.
Ownership is developed by teaching athletes to take responsibility for their growth, preparation, and response to challenges.
Resilience is strengthened through adversity, mistakes, and competition, helping players learn how to persevere and continue improving.
Excellence is the standard, as athletes are encouraged to pursue discipline, attention to detail, and consistency in everything they do on and off the court.
What's Included With CORE?
Group Workouts
CORE members receive access to structured group workouts that bridge the gap between skill development and game performance. Through small-sided games, competitive situations, and live play, athletes learn how to make decisions, read the game, and apply their skills effectively in real basketball situations.
- Smaller training formats (8 players max)
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Basketball IQ development
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Small-sided games and live play
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Decision-making under pressure
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Emphasis on applying skills, not just learning moves
Player Development Feedback
CORE members receive ongoing feedback and guidance on their strengths, areas for growth, and key development priorities to help them continue progressing on and off the court.
Player Development Resources
CORE members receive access to drills, workouts, and training resources that reinforce the skills and concepts taught in CORE, helping them continue their development outside of scheduled sessions.
Mentorship
CORE members receive guidance, encouragement, and support from coaches who are committed to building meaningful relationships and being a trusted resource through the challenges and successes they experience on and off the court.
Film Breakdown
CORE members receive film breakdowns of their own games and performances, helping them identify strengths, areas for improvement, and key teaching points that can be applied in future competition.
Concept Videos
CORE members receive weekly videos that teach key basketball concepts, systems, and strategies to help them better understand the game and develop a higher basketball IQ.
Member Benefits
CORE members receive exclusive pricing on private training, camps, clinics, and other Next Gen Hoops services and events.