Hoop Lab Mitchell County Academy
Structured. Competitive. Purposeful Development.
A satellite Hoop Lab training program designed to help middle school and high school athletes build confidence, basketball IQ, and game-ready skills throughout the summer and into the fall season in a structured competitive environment.
Program Overview
The Hoop Lab Mitchell County Academy is a partnership between The Hoop Lab and Mitchell County Parks & Recreation. This program provides high-quality basketball development in a small-group setting with only 10 athletes per session.
Running from June through late September, the academy gives athletes a consistent opportunity to improve skills, confidence, basketball IQ, and game concepts that translate directly to competition.
- Middle School & High School Players
- Boys & Girls
- 60-Minute Training Sessions
- Only 10 Players Per Group
- Skill Development & Basketball IQ Focus
- Structured Competitive Environment
Location
Mitchell County Parks & Recreation
Bowman Middle School
Bakersville, NC
June–September Training Schedule
Monday
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Middle School Boys
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Middle School Girls
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | High School Co-Ed
Thursday
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | High School Boys
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | High School Girls
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Middle School Co-Ed
What We Train
Every session is designed to help athletes become more confident, skilled, and prepared for game situations.
Ball Handling
Develop confidence and control under pressure.
Shooting
Improve mechanics, consistency, and game application.
Basketball IQ
Learn concepts and decision-making that translate directly to games.
Competitive Play
Structured game situations and live competition.
Offensive & Defensive Concepts
Build a complete understanding of the game.
Conditioning
Develop athletic habits through basketball-specific training.
Meet Your Coaches
Training sessions are led by Coach John Williams and Hoop Lab Certified Coaches.
- ESPN Basketball Broadcaster
- Former Professional Basketball Player
- Former Harlem Globetrotter
- 2x State Championship Coach
- Founder of The Hoop Lab
Pricing
$100
Monthly Membership
Guarantees your player's spot from June through late September.
$50
Per Class
Available only if openings remain.
Policies: Online payment only. No cash accepted. No refunds.
For Parents
We intentionally keep our groups small to maximize individual attention, teaching, and accountability. Every session is designed to challenge athletes while creating a positive environment where confidence and growth can thrive.
By training consistently from June through late September, players have the opportunity to build habits and skills that carry over into school and travel basketball seasons.
- Small Group Training
- Clear Coaching & Instruction
- Game-Applicable Development
- Positive Competitive Environment
- Focus on Confidence & Basketball IQ
Limited Spots Available
Each group is capped at just 10 athletes to maintain the highest level of instruction, accountability, and individual attention.
Secure your spot today and continue developing throughout the summer and fall.