About
Our training program is exclusively designed to enhance the physical abilities of the athletes that we train. All drills that are demonstrated during training mimic specific activities that occur during an actual basketball game. The reason being is because we understand the importance of the specificity of training and how it can help improve an athlete’s ability to perform on the court. Due to the fact that agility, mobility, and basketball skill retention is the corner stone of our training program; our training consist of post, guard,& wing development with extensive drill work in offensive and defensive techniques...not to mention resistance training, basketball-specific agility drills, speed and power drills, and more...
Along with physical training, we spend a lot of time developing our client’s mental game as well. All of our clients who come under our training program learn to develop a strong mindset that can handle any game situation along with whatever their opponents on the court and coaches throw at them. It is understood by us as well as our clients that physical success is not possible unless mental success accompanies it. Therefore, we balance the two in our training by creating planned workouts for our clients that promote achievement rather than failure.
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Training AvailabiltySunday2:00pm – 4:30pmMonday6:30pm – 8:30pmThursday6:30pm – 8:30pmSaturdayTBA
You or your child have basketball dreams and aspirations to become the best basketball player possible. Your journey has both opportunities and yes, formidable obstacles as you go down this highly competitive road. This road has both internal and external obstacles. In order to reach your potential you need an experienced guide who can help you train both on basketball skills but also some of the internal and external obstacles and questions you have. Questions like: 1. How can my child transition what they do in training into their game on the court? 2. How can my child get more confidence in their game? 3. What should she or he work on at home in addition to training? 4. How do I go about picking the right college to play for? What are college coaches looking for? Is my child college material as far as playing ball? 5. How can I get more playing time? 6. How do I get my child to overcome their mental barriers? Atlanta basketball players can benefit from having experience basketball trainers devoted to being their expert player development specialist addressing their skill progression and also their need for an expert guide on their basketball journey. Hoop University stands ready to help.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our typical process for working with our new athletes is first, we give all our first-time clients a FREE Introductory Training session. We want our athletes and parents to get a feel for our training so they can determine if we are what they are looking for in a basketball skill developer. Therefore; we put our first-time athletes through a series of basic fundamental drills so we can observe our athletes strenghts and weaknesses. Afterwards, we try and group them with other athletes who share the same strenghts and weaknesses and "custom" design them a basketball workout to help them develop as a player.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our trainers have played on all levels and have trained athletes on all levels. Our education range from Bachelors to Masters in variuos fields of study.
All of our trainers have been coaching and training 10++ years and we enjoy it. We have helped countless athletes reached their full potential on and off the court. From grade school to professional and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
We charge $30 per session; which is $15 below the training market rate. We also have multiple training packages; which includes a family package for famiies who have multiple athletes that are looking to get better and affordable montly training packages for unlimited training sessions. Our training packages are design to get athletes in more for an affordable price; which are usually cheaper than paying per session. Ocassionally, we have training specials; such as $15 dollar Thursdays or holiday specials for our current and/or future clients.
How did you get started teaching?
Hoop University Basketball was found in 2007 by Chasity Bowman, former SPSU (Southern Polytechnic State University) shooting guard. She played for the Lady Hornets during its 2003-2006 basketball seasons, while prior to that, she attended Atlanta Metro Junior College and played for the Lady Panthers during its 2002 basketball season as well. Over the course of her career, Chasity overcame many barriers as a player and as a result received athletic merits for her basketball achievements, such as Outstanding Freshmen and an offer to go overseas and try-out for an international team in Bonn, Germany.
Passion for Basketball and Kids
Due to Chasity’s passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential in basketball…..she decided to end her career as a player and become a skill developer instead. In order to become more knowledgeable about skill development as well as the business itself, Chasity formed an intern under her basketball trainer, Dorian Lee, Founder & CEO of B’Ball 101 and the Saved by the Ball Foundation. With the knowledge and skills gained from working with Dorian for more than three years; Chasity decided to combine the tools that Dorian gave her with her innovative training style and form Hoop University skill development program.
Best Atlanta Female Basketball Trainer (aka “The Godmother”)
Chasity has proven countless times to be one of the top female trainers in Atlanta; therefore; in 2014 she was chosen by Lee Miller; Ceo & Founder of Elite Hoops, to become a Nike Elite Skills Camp Trainer. Also, she trains several AAU teams in the Metro Atlanta area, such as the Georgia Pistols; which have been two-time National Champions of the “New Orleans in the Bayou Tournament.” Not to mention where she became a partner with Marietta City Parks and Recreation basketball organization along with SPSU Women’s’ Basketball Program to bring the first ever “No Ball Player Leff Behind” accelerated program to help train athletes who did not make their school teams so that they can have a better shot at making the team the following season….as a result, more than half the participants made their school team that following year. Finally, she has currently teamed up with i9 Sports of Atlanta where the both of them are building athletes together one day at a time.
Additional Staff For Hoop University
In addition to Chasity Bowman, Hoop University's staff also includes Myron Talbert, Jah Baptiste and Coach Rod "The Great." Please visit our website at www.hoopuniversity.com for more information on our trainers.
What types of students have you worked with?
Our trainers have worked with multiple athletes from grade school to pro players. We are well-equiped to train any athlete on any level who is willing to work hard.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Every day during every training session is a fun, memorable and enjoyable moment for Hoop University's trainers. We LOVE what we do. We make history every day by helping our athletes become better people and better players than they were the day before.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Please go to our website @ www.hoopuniversity.com and view our downloadable E-BOOKS at the bottom of our homepage. These E-BOOKS will not only help you find the right trainer; but the right coach and team as well. These books are FREE to download.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
You or your child have basketball dreams and aspirations to become the best basketball player possible. Your journey has both opportunities and yes, formidable obstacles as you go down this highly competitive road. This road has both internal and external obstacles. In order to reach your potential you need an experienced guide who can help you train both on basketball skills but also some of the internal and external obstacles and questions you have. Questions like: 1. How can my child transition what they do in training into their game on the court? 2. How can my child get more confidence in their game? 3. What should she or he work on at home in addition to training? 4. How do I go about picking the right college to play for? What are college coaches looking for? Is my child college material as far as playing ball? 5. How can I get more playing time? 6. How do I get my child to overcome their mental barriers? Atlanta basketball players can benefit from having experience basketball trainers devoted to being their expert player development specialist addressing their skill progression and also their need for an expert guide on their basketball journey. Hoop University stands ready to help.