Our Programs
Victoria's #1 Basketball Camp for Beginner & Experienced Players
​WHERE NO PLAYING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AT OUR SKILLS CAMP
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."   - Michael Jordan

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8 WEEK BASKETBALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAMP​
Summer 2025 Camp - July 20, July 27 & August 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 & September 07 (8 Weeks - Every Sunday)
Our 8 week basketball skills camps are designed to train, develop and challenge both the beginner level and experienced level basketball players

BEGINNER LEVEL PLAYERS

Assessments: Every players skill level will be assessed by our coaches during the first class. Players will then be grouped with players at their similar skill level and age groups so players feel comfortable during the entire 8 week camp on Sundays.

​Shooting: Your child will learn the theory, mechanics, and fundamentals of shooting a basketball, through demonstrations and form shooting drills, followed by live shooting drills, competitions, and scrimmages.

Ball Handling: Your child will learn foundational ball handling skills through drills customized to their skill level, progressing to more advanced techniques such as crossovers, spins, and footwork, followed by cone drills, competitions, and scrimmages.

Footwork: Your child will learn the importance of footwork in basketball, and how it can improve their game by working with trainers and equipment to integrate footwork into their ball handling skills.

Passing Ability: Your child will learn the techniques and drills necessary to improve their passing accuracy, timing, and strength, through foundational drills that progress to team competitions and contests.

Defense: Your child will learn the techniques and drills necessary to improve their defensive strategy when playing against their opponent.

Scrimmages, Games & Rules: Your child will learn to apply their skills in live scrimmages and games, including ball handling, shooting, and contests, as well as 3×3, 4x4 and full-court 5x5 scrimmages during skills camp clinics.

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EXPERIENCED LEVEL PLAYERS

Assessments: Every players skill level will be assessed by our coaches during the first class. Players will then be grouped with players at their similar skill level so players feel comfortable and at the same time challenged during the entire 8 week camp on Sundays.

We offer elite coaching and competitive opportunities for boys dedicated to reaching their full potential. Our U10, U11, U13, U15 and U18 Tournament Team program focuses on advanced skill development and allows players to compete in High-level Tournaments (Victoria & Vancouver) and the Victoria Night League Games. Players selected to play on our tournament and night league teams will receive an additional 90 min practice on Fridays.

​We offer a thrilling tournament developmental league for boys. From tryouts to the climactic playoff tournament experience, every moment is designed to inspire growth, teamwork, and a love for the game. All players in our 8 week skills camp will receive the opportunity to try-out for our U10, U11, U13, U15 and U18 Tournament Teams.
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​We prioritize teaching players how to step out of their comfort zone, recognizing its importance for personal growth and success both on and off the basketball court. We prioritize the development of basic fundamentals while also introducing more advanced techniques that reflect the evolution of the game.

We provide a safe environment that encourages mental and physical growth, discipline, goal setting, and becoming the best basketball player possible. We provide an encouraging environment where players are taught to embrace failure and mistakes as opportunities for growth, improvement, and overcoming obstacles.

2025 ELITE TOURNAMENT TEAM TRYOUTS
U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18

BASKETBALL RULES
Before beginning to play the game all players need to know the rules of basketball. The first rule of basketball, pertains to how you dribble the basketball. There are certain basic dos and don’ts that need to be followed, when it comes to basketball for kids. We will cover all basic rules with the players such as foot pivoting, double dribble, up and down, traveling, fouls, two step rule, carrying, out of bounds, backcourt violations and much more.

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SCRIMMAGE MATCHES
Now the most fun part! Most of your players, if not all, prefer playing the game over the alternative - drills and instruction. It’s a rare practice where we don’t hear one of our young players ask, “Are we going to scrimmage tonight?” Even if we always scrimmage, the question is asked by players to try and get more scrimmage time! Let’s begin by defining what scrimmage time is. Basketball scrimmages are simply 5-on-5 full court games during practice.These games could be unstructured, or the coach could expect the players to execute the team’s offensive and defensive systems.While some coaches want few stoppages during this time, our coaches from time to time will blow the whistle frequently to make corrections.

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SHOOTING
​​The proper shooting technique involves the shooter focusing on their stance, how they hold the ball, aiming the ball, releasing the ball, and then their follow through.  At Jumpshot Basketball Academy, we put serious focus into developing your child’s shooting form through our experienced coaches.  Bending your knees and elbow to shoot the ball are important as well as aiming at the back at the ring.  The arm should extend as you release the ball with the follow through to be smooth and then held for a short time. Once comfortable with shooting the ball, consistency in hitting shots can be developed through these simple basketball drills at home and at Jumpshot Basketball Academy. 

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DRIBBLING
Dribbling in basketball is used to advance the ball up the court, take on the defence to get to the hoop and to get away from opponents into free space.  Ideally a player wants to dribble with their best hand, however, we at Jumpshot Basketball Academy will teach them how to dribble with both hands (but this takes alot of practice).  Also, we will work on if they are able to make moves with the ball without looking at it - which is very important in basketball. When undergoing these drills, the player needs to focus on pushing the ball towards the floor with force and then being able to control it through spread fingertips.  The ball should stay at hip height or below and the player’s focus needs to be up and forward, not on the ball.​ Ball control skills are an integral part of youth basketball skill development; all players need to feel comfortable with the ball when playing basketball and this can be achieved by handling the ball as much as possible.

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CATCHING & PASSING
Passing the basketball with other players can be great to improve a players passing skills.  When passing, a player needs to focus on spreading their fingers to improve ball control.  Also, ‘snapping’ the wrist to pass the ball quickly.  Then having an athletic stance to pass the ball with control and power.  Remember that your feet should be shoulder width apart; knees, hips and back bent.  Use widespread fingers and outstretched arms to catch the ball too. And most importantly, always keep your eye on the ball! Some five simple passes we will work on: Overhead Pass, One Hand Pass, Two Handed Pass, Chest Pass and Bounce Pass.

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FREE THROWS
Shooting from the free throw line is a great way to make that shot form consistent and to then build confidence in making shots.  The free throw line distance is about 15 feet from the backboard which is used in games once kids reach the age group of under 10/12.  Will ensure that each player does not to step over the free throw line until the ball has hit the ring as that’s a rule in the game!

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REBOUNDS
Players should always “follow the shot” when shooting in case the ball does not go in so that they can be in a good position to contend for a rebound. Rebounding is all about positioning; as soon as a shot goes up, the defensive player should turn, facing the basket to watch where the ball goes, while being aware of the offense player, aiming to keep them away from the ball.

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DEFENCE
In this defense strategy, each player is assigned to guard a player on the other team. When playing, the defensive player simply follows wherever his or her offensive player goes, limiting their opportunities to shoot, rebound, and pass to teammates.The easiest way to teach players to keep track of who they are guarding is by memorising the opposing player’s jersey number. The advantage of this defence strategy is that it is easy for players to ensure the other team is covered and enables the defensive team to put effective pressure on the offensive. The disadvantage mainly lies where players are mismatched, and slower or weaker defenders may have trouble keeping up with their offensive opponents. ​Zone defense is a strategy in which each player covers a specific area of the court, and the defender begins to guard an opponent when the opponent enters the defender’s designated zone. Once the offensive player leaves the defender’s zone, the defender continues guarding their zone instead of following the offensive player as they would in a man-to-man defense.

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FOOTWORK
In this defense strategy, each player is assigned to guard a player on the other team. When playing, the defensive player simply follows wherever his or her offensive player goes, limiting their opportunities to shoot, rebound, and pass to teammates.The easiest way to teach players to keep track of who they are guarding is by memorising the opposing player’s jersey number. The advantage of this defence strategy is that it is easy for players to ensure the other team is covered and enables the defensive team to put effective pressure on the offensive. The disadvantage mainly lies where players are mismatched, and slower or weaker defenders may have trouble keeping up with their offensive opponents. ​Zone defense is a strategy in which each player covers a specific area of the court, and the defender begins to guard an opponent when the opponent enters the defender’s designated zone. Once the offensive player leaves the defender’s zone, the defender continues guarding their zone instead of following the offensive player as they would in a man-to-man defense.

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LAYUPS
Young basketball players need to practice lots of layups using both hands. Players should be taught to perform layups with both hands and taught to jump off the right foot. When they are shooting with the right hand, they should jump off the left leg and vice versa. ​Layups are one of the most basic skills for young players. Players need to practice a lot of layups using both of their hands when they do this. This will help them to develop the use of both of their hands really well. A lot of players (including professionals) end up with one dominant hand and will have to train specifically to improve their off-hand. We will do kids a lot of good when we teach them to make layups with both of their hands. As they master layups, they can also begin to master some basic legwork. Start close to the basketball and then get them to make layups from further out.

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