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RISE Basketball • Ages 8–11

Where development starts quietly.

RISE is a small-group readiness program for beginners and hesitant players. We slow the game down and teach fundamentals with structure, repetition, and calm coaching— so kids leave with confidence and courage to participate.

4 weeks 8 sessions 75 minutes Max 10 athletes $45 tuition
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10% off for Tick Tock Around the Clock staff and families and Military families.

What is RISE?

RISE is not a league. It is a foundation program that prepares kids to learn—before they’re asked to perform.

RISE is

  • Small-group instruction with clear structure
  • Fundamentals taught step-by-step (not random drills)
  • Repetition that builds confidence and courage
  • A calm environment that makes beginners feel safe to learn

RISE is not

  • A competitive league
  • Pressure-based training
  • Chaos / “just scrimmage” open gym
  • A place where kids are rushed or embarrassed

What R.I.S.E. stands for

These are practiced every session—through routines, language, and expectations.

R — Respect

Listening + safety

Respect the coach, teammates, and learning environment.

I — Improve

Progress, not perfection

We measure growth each session—mistakes are part of learning.

S — Skills

True fundamentals

Stance, balance, ball control, passing, and shooting mechanics.

E — Effort

Controlled energy

Attitude and effort are always teachable—and always expected.

The 4-week roadmap

Every week builds logically so kids feel real progress without pressure.

Week 1

Stability & Listening

Jump stops, balance, body control, and reset routines.

Week 2

Ball Control

Dribbling fundamentals, eyes up, controlling the ball calmly.

Week 3

Passing & Connection

Step-into-pass mechanics, catching ready, communication habits.

Week 4

Shooting Form

Close-range mechanics and confidence-building repetition.

Program details

Simple, clear, and designed for real beginners.

At a glance

Ages
8–11
Group size
Max 10
Program length
4 weeks
Total sessions
8 sessions
Session length
75 minutes
Tuition
$45
Discounts: 10% off for Tick Tock Around the Clock families and Military families.

Included

Each enrollee receives 1 official RISE T-shirt.

What to expect

  • Clear routines and safety cues
  • High reps without chaos
  • Teaching language kids can repeat
  • Structure that builds confidence

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