Basketball Skills Clinic

Who it's for

Skills clinics are open to youth and adult players at any skill level. Some players in the room are working toward a roster spot in a local Scottsdale league, others are preparing for more competitive play across the Phoenix area. Coaches read the group and adjust the session accordingly, so a beginner and a more advanced player can train side by side without either one coasting or drowning.

What happens in a session

• Skill-building drills covering dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense
• Game-play drills that put those skills into real possessions
• Conditioning work to build the endurance to play a full game at pace
• Scrimmages run with referees for an honest, game-speed read

Who's coaching

Every trainer on staff is full-time and in-house, hired through a competitive process and certified before they run a clinic. The basketball program is overseen by Program Director Michael "Ruff" Ruffin, a nine-season NBA veteran who played for the Bulls, 76ers, Jazz, Wizards, Bucks, and Trail Blazers before moving into NBA and G League player development, alongside Head of Competitive Basketball William "JR" Coleman, founder of TheAcademyPHX. On-court trainers include Jordan Schiller, Kai Warren, Blake Kramer, Zach Williamson, and Mathias Clairis-Gauthier.

How to get into a clinic

Skills clinics are built into three of our four membership tiers, so however often your household wants to train, there's a matching cadence:

Every tier also includes unlimited pick-up games, open gym, and Interactive Wall access. See full membership details →

Read more

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• 5 Signs Your Child Is Ready for a Competitive Summer Skills Clinic
• Inside a Little Swyshers Skills Clinic: What Actually Happens
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