philosophy
Blue Chip Academy is a basketball club and community dedicated to teaching the game of basketball at the individual and team level, while simultaneously creating an educational environment for young student athletes to positively develop character and self awareness.
The goal of the program is to inspire athletes to become self-motivated, enthusiastic participants in their athletic pursuits, and further develop personal attributes, such as, loyalty, integrity, responsibility and commitment. While learning the fundamentals of basketball, student athletes are given the opportunity to develop life-long skills and positive values, including leadership, self-discipline, perseverance, and respect for program rules and regulations.
Blue Chip Academy coaching philosophy is to give detailed instructional and informative reps with positive and constructive criticism without causing resentment. Our coaches are teachers first, and the court is the classroom. The coaches teach how to deal with success and failure through competition.
In the end, basketball is an extra-curricular activity and players must remember that participation is a privilege and not a right.
OBJECTIVES
Blue Chip Academy wants to make basketball an exciting and enjoyable learning opportunity. During the year, each player will have the chance to learn the following:
Learn, develop and refine skills necessary to be successful at any level and to prepare for the next season and beyond
Stress the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship
Improve life skills (responsibility, punctuality, self-discipline, among others)
Build self-esteem and confidence
Provide positive reinforcement based on effort
Improve grades and provide access to tutoring if needed
Individual Skill Development Trajectory
Stage 1 (6-9 Years Old): The Basketball Essentials
Introductory fundamentals
Learn and become accustomed to all fundamental movement & motor skills
Stage 2 (9-11 Years Old): Learn to Train
Learning how, what, when, why and where to utilize the skills
Stage 3 (11-13 years old): Train to Train
Perfecting the fundamentals and situational usage
Stage 4 (13-14 years old): Train to Compete
Mental & Physical maturation and mastery of concepts
Stage 5 (14+ ): Training to Win
Competing against highest level competition for exposure or goal purposes
LA Blue Chip at the JDRF One Walk