03 Feb Best of NYC: Basketball Programs

Basketball programs in NYC to help your future NBA star bring their A-game, and slam dunk like a pro.

First Shot Basketball School

Queens

With a proud 23-year history, we are the leading basketball program in Queens, New York, with individual classes for boys and girls ages 3-15. Classes are held in a safe indoor environment, with locations in Queens Village, Rego Park and Jamaica Estates.

First Shot offers non-competitive basketball lessons for beginners and competitive advanced classes for more experienced children. Classes are taught by caring basketball teachers (not volunteers) who know how to instruct in a positive way, helping children build confidence while learning. Everything we do is designed to be child sensitive. Not every child is an athlete, but every child wants to look good in front of his/her friends, and be recognized for their effort. We give them the skills and the confidence to feel good about themselves and their performance.

We put the emphasis on the kids and not on winning. Our teaching methods are geared to make each player feel like a winner — inside where it really counts. With only 20 children per class, our low 1-5 coach-to-child ratio ensures each child receives individual attention and improves at his/her own rate while learning. See you on the court!

Website | Email | 718.275.7974

Brooklyn Basketball Academy

Brooklyn

We provide a friendly and safe environment, where children are inspired and supported to advance their basketball skillsets. We work with players between the ages of 6 and 14, and our coaches are dedicated to developing each student’s basketball fundamentals and social skills. At Brooklyn Basketball Academy, students learn about sportsmanship, determination and leadership so they can be successful, not only on the court, but in all aspects of life.

Website | Email | Instagram | (917) 946-4799

Breakaway Hoops

Manhattan

Breakaway Hoops is a premier instructional basketball company based in New York City that offers camps, leagues, clinics, and remote training to youths ages 5 – 16. Our programs are offered year-round through weekend and after school clinics, holiday and summer camps, in school enrichment programming, and private training. With over 20 years of collective experience, our coaches and staff welcome all levels of players and help them improve their game and have fun!

Website | Facebook | 646.776.2021

Mo’ Motion Basketball, Fitness & Youth Development

Manhattan

Teaching beginner through advanced players the importance of heart, effort, respect, and self-discipline. We make beginner players good, good players very good, and very good players excellent. Mo’ Motion educates children about sports and fitness while promoting amateur sports in the New York City community.

Website | Email | 646-756-5429

South Brooklyn Basketball Academy

Brooklyn

The South Brooklyn Basketball Academy (SBBA) is a youth organization dedicated to delivering a team first basketball experience. Through both practice and competitive play, SBBA aims to develop a player’s skills, enhance their knowledge of the game and teach valuable lessons that encourage a player’s growth on and off the court.

Website | Facebook | 908-418-5157