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EMPOWER BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Empower Basketball Academy Mission

Provide local girls with a quality experience that will focus on teaching the fundamentals of basketball while being taught by a staff of invested college coaches and players. This Academy is designed for players of all skill levels and promotes a high-energy environment of games, drills and competition emphasizing confidence, teamwork and fun with friends.

Empower Basketball Academy seeks to make an impact by effectively developing our young girls leadership skills through the vehicle of sport. Athletics provides a training ground for team building, risk taking, empathy, communication and listening skills and celebrating each other's successes. The Academy aims to put these skills into practice through competitive team play in basketball and breakout sessions with specific leadership challenges & reflection.

Event Registration Details
Empower Basketball Academy Details
Grades: Girls entering 9th - 12th
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm; Schedule below
Cost: 
$275 per Session
$500 for Both Sessions
Session One
June 25th - 27th, 2025
Session Two
August 12th - 14th, 2025

Location:

Ainsworth Gym of Smith College
102 Lower College Lane Northampton, MA 01063
Facilities include 3 full courts, film room and strength & conditioning studio
Campus Map
Directions Below

What to Bring: Please bring sneakers, water bottle, swimsuit, towel and lunch.

What is Provided: You'll receive daily instruction, drills and games focused on Basketball Skill Development. Leadership skills will be implemented and practiced daily during Academy team events. Teaching and mentorship from an all female staff of coaches. Finally, an afternoon snack provided by the Academy each day and an Empower Basketball Academy T-Shirt.

Event Schedule
Camp Sample Schedule
8:30am Open Gym
9:00am Academy Warm-Up Game
9:30am Dynamic Stretching
10:00am Basketball Skill Stations
10:45am Demo - Setting & Using Screens
11:15am 5 v 5 Team Play
11:45am Knock-Out game to music
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Skill Contest basketball obstacle course
1:30pm 5 v 5 Team Play
2:00pm Academy Leadership Team Challenge
3:00pm Positional Skill Breakdown
3:45pm Team Money Ball Shooting Contest
4:00pm Depart