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RISE (skill + confidence) • NEXT (structured games)

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Structured basketball for ages 8–12.

Two options depending on what your child needs right now:

  • RISE is for skill-building, confidence, and controlled instruction.
  • NEXT is for organized gameplay in a supervised, structured format.

    Ages 8–12
    Newport News
    Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
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    Simple promise: clear structure, clear expectations, and a safer learning environment for kids who need real development.

    • Quick Decision

    Which one fits?

    • ✅ Choose RISE if your child needs fundamentals, confidence, and calm instruction.
    • ✅ Choose NEXT if your child mainly wants organized games (not open gym chaos).
    • ✅ Many families do RISE → NEXT (skills first, then games).
    Start Date March 1 (4-weeks)
    RISE Price $45 per month - includes 8 sessions
    NEXT Price $25 per month (1x per week - 4 sessions) or $40 per month (2x per week - 8 sessions)
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    RISE and NEXT includes a RISE or NEXT T-shirt. Saturday sessions are RSVP-only and for kids that are already registered with RISE or NEXT.

    RISE

    Skill + confidence in a calm, structured setting.

    A 4-week development course designed for kids who need structure and real teaching — not chaos. Players work on fundamentals, decision-making, and how to respond to coaching.

    • Course length: 4 weeks (starts March 1)
    • Price: $45/month (includes 8 sessions + RISE T-shirt)
    • Where: Achievable Dreams (Newport News)
    • Choose one time slot per day at registration (Sunday slot + Wednesday slot)
    RISE Weekly Schedule
    Sunday (choose one) 1:00–2:15 OR 2:15–3:30
    Wednesday (choose one) 4:00–5:15 OR 5:15–6:30

    Bonus Saturday: RSVP-only, capped at 10 kids. Not a makeup day — just extra instruction. No additional cost.
    Anderson Park (starts March 7): 10–11:15am OR 11:15–12:30pm

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    What parents notice

    RISE is built for control.

    • ✔ Clear instruction and expectations
    • ✔ Reps that build confidence
    • ✔ A calmer environment than open gym
    • ✔ Coaching that teaches, not yells

    If your child rushes decisions, struggles with composure, or needs fundamentals reinforced — RISE is the right starting point.

    What NEXT solves

    Games without chaos.

    • ✔ Organized run with supervision
    • ✔ Better pace + less standing around
    • ✔ Kids learn through coached gameplay
    • ✔ Stronger habits under structure

    If your child mainly wants games, NEXT is the clean option — especially after RISE.

    Schedule Overview

    Weekly layout (Achievable Dreams)

    Sunday RISE 1:00–2:15 OR 2:15–3:30 • NEXT 3:30–5:00
    Wednesday RISE 4:00–5:15 OR 5:15–6:30 • NEXT 6:30–8:00

    Saturdays at Anderson Park are RSVP-only and for registered kids only.

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