WHAT MAKES AABA THE BEST CHOICE IN YOUR AREA?
All-American Basketball Academy is back for our 16th year, bringing specialty basketball programs to park districts, YMCAs, travel organizations, etc... across 18 cities, several states, and now even Canada. Parents rave about our award-winning programs, which continue to receive awards everywhere we go, including IL, IN, WI, GA, NJ, CO, & most recently in Toronto & Winnipeg.
One of the biggest takeaways we hear from parents is they appreciate that our programs are all custom-created based on a SMALL GROUP FORMAT, giving players the individual attention they need to learn at this age. We sell out nearly all programs we run, yet in most cases we could easily add many more participants like other local vendors. Why don't we? The reason is the same as that given by top youth organizations like USA Basketball and others to inform you of what to watch out for in choosing a program for your kids. Program size and EXPERIENCED coaches to participant ratio is the answer. When kids come to an AABA program, they actually retain the skills they learn. It is why we have a loyalty return customer rate over 70% (compared to the industry average 30%). What those leading youth organizations advise looking for below are all of which we are proud to offer in our programs, not to mention our 100% money back guarantee:
- NO volunteer coaches (parents or club get a % back (bad for players)
- Head coaches with a minimum of 20 years of COACHING experience
- Assistant coaches with playing and coaching experience (Unlike places like Breakout, APG, and Breakaway which allow coaches with NO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE - job listings confirm this)
- Program sizes in the range of 10-25 players max
- The “mimic to learn” teaching methods where kids just attempt to mimic an instructor is AWFUL for youth players. Instead, at AABA we take kids through our 3 phases of learning for all skills which offers the individual attention youth players need at this level! Mimicking an instructor is used at camps like Breakout Basketball, APG Training, Breakaway, etc…
AABA programs started out in 2006 in what we consider our "HOME" location and where we have been the top-selling basketball program for over a decade, Lemont, IL. That is also where we recently began one of the hottest travel basketball programs in the area, DR32 Basketball (Now in the Lemont, Rockford, Skokie, and Milwaukee areas).
Below are several details as to the difference we bring in all of our programs offered:
- Individual athlete focus - All of our programs are designed in a small group format, which allows us to spend time with EACH INDIVIDUAL PLAYER. We have been told over and over that this is one of the main reasons we have a return rate of over 70% of our players year after year when the industry standard is under 30%.
- We utilize our 3-tiered-skill progression system, which helps players of any ability to build confidence and progress at a comfortable pace. They are not merely trying to mimic and keep up with a large group of players and coaches! Our style ensures that either new players, or those with experience, will all improve. You can find much more about why the programs we run are recommended by the experts at the youth organization website for USA Basketball.
- We utilize high-tech training methods and cutting-edge video analysis in our basketball camps for real-time player feedback. That's the #1 method sports performance studies prove will not only teach/correct a skill up to 70% faster but also help players remember what they learned.
- We believe in creating players who can see and understand what's happening on the floor, not robots that simply mimic the instructor that is out front. It's in our small group format that we actually take the time to teach players the "HOW", "WHY", "WHEN" and "WHERE" about the skill or strategy we are teaching.
- Throughout the programs, we are running FUN, competitive, and challenging drills, with a focus on the fun! It is the fun and competitive nature of the drills, coupled with coaches that know when to push a player and when to build a player up, that keeps kids engaged and growing the most!
- Did we mention our 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE? Yes, on top of the above, if you're not fully satisfied, we will refund 100% of your money.