NBA Basketball School
What are NBA Basketball Schools?
NBA Basketball School is a network of tuition-based basketball development programs open to male and female players from outside the U.S. ages 6-18. NBA Basketball Schools have been launched in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and the UAE. The NBA Basketball School curriculum is designed to help players, parents, coaches, and organizations better understand the process of improvement and development. The program focuses on on-court training, strength and conditioning, and basketball education under the direction of local coaches who work directly with the NBA’s International Basketball Operations staff around the world.
NBA Basketball School Locations
| Region | Website | Socials |
| Argentina | N/A | @nbabasketballschool_argentina |
| Australia | australia.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_aus |
| Brazil | brazil.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_brasil |
| China | N/A | @nbabasketballschool_haikou |
| Dominican Republic | dr.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_rd |
| Greece | greece.nbabasketballschool.com | N/A |
| Guadalajara (Spain) |
nbabasketballschoolguadalajara.es | @nbabasketballschool_guada |
| India | india.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_india |
| Italy | italy.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_italy |
| Jordan | N/A | N/A |
| Kuwait | kuwait.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_kuwait |
| Lithuania | N/A | @nbabasketballschool_vilnius |
| Mexico | N/A | @nbabasketballschool_mexico |
| Portugal | portugal.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_portugal |
| Switzerland | switzerland.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_swiss |
| Uruguay | N/A | @nbabasketballschool_uruguay |
| UAE | uae.nbabasketballschool.com | @nbabasketballschool_uae |
Program Overview
The mission of NBA Basketball School is to inspire young athletes and to provide a unique development opportunity through exposure to established coaches with proven training techniques. The coaches will introduce and familiarize all student-athletes with NBA Basketball School elite training methodology and techniques.
- With input from NBA coaches, former NBA players, and player development experts, NBA Basketball School developed a comprehensive basketball curriculum approved by the National Basketball Coaches Association that will be introduced in partnership with school coaches
- The program provides on-court training, strength and conditioning exercises, and basketball education for young athletes between the ages of 6-18 who are interested in playing basketball
- The program is executed by trained NBA Basketball School coaches approved by the NBA
- The program is led by teams of foreign and local coaches with NBA regional heads overseeing all training operations
Program Philosophy
The NBA Basketball School philosophy is to share the game of basketball with young athletes across the world by teaching skills, values, and wellness in a positive and fun environment. The holistic approach is intended to strengthen the culture of youth basketball, teach life lessons, and empower young athletes to succeed both on and off the court. NBA Basketball School believes this philosophy leads to developing complete and well-rounded basketball players and individuals.
Basketball Curriculum
The NBA Basketball School curriculum has been developed to help players, parents, coaches, and organizations better understand the process of improvement. The curriculum is a developmentally-based progression that depends on players mastering new skills before advancing to the next level. It’s not based on a player’s age, but rather on his or her proficiency in key skills.
In the first four levels of the curriculum, coaches will focus on teaching student-athletes the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball and will use a skill progression checklist that helps players advance through developmental levels. As they progress through each level, players will be challenged by increasing the level of difficulty and intensity of the drills. This approach helps players to continually develop and enjoy the positive reinforcement of mastering new skills.
After completing the first four levels, student-athletes advance to an elite level of player development. This second stage focuses on the advancement and mastery of basketball skills learned throughout the first four stages while placing significantly more focus on team concepts and competition. Coaches will introduce more complex basketball techniques, concepts, and tactics that are commonly used in elite high school, university, and professional basketball programs.
How do I become an NBA Basketball school partner?
NBA Basketball Schools have been launched in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and the UAE. We are rapidly expanding into additional regions, countries, and cities. Please fill out the “Become An NBA Basketball School Partner” form with your information and we will forward it to the appropriate contact.