Hello Parents,

We our excited to have your child join the Chris Johnson Basketball Academy (CJBA).  CJBA is an awesome skill development program that teaches kids to win on and off the court.  Participants will attend each week and have a great time.  Payment for the program is on a monthly basis.  We will only be taking 10 kids per session.  Each session is expected to sell out and a waiting list will be established accordingly.  Children placed on the waiting list will be notified when additional sessions are available.  Parents may register for additional sessions based on availability.

Date: Sessions start on the week of March 5th, 2012. (Please click online registration for a list of available sessions.)

Dress Code: Please have your child wear basketball attire, including shoes, socks, and gym shorts.

FAQS:
What will be covered in the weekly basketball program? The program will focus on but not limited to the following fundamentals:
Dribbling- Academy participants will learn stellar dribbling techniques and drills to increase their ball handling ability.  The ability to control and handle the ball are essential to becoming a strong basketball player. 
 
Shooting- Academy participants will learn how to shoot the ball accurately and consistently with great form.  They will learn how to transform themselves into a shooting machine.
 
Passing - Academy participants will learn the fundamentals proper passing including chest passes, bounce passes, overhead passes, etc.
 
Defense - Academy participants will learn the importance of defense and how stay in front of an opponent with lateral quickness and proper defensive stance.
 
Advanced Drills- Capable Academy participants will learn advanced drills and moves including, "blow bys," "killer crossovers," "jab-step series," "in and outs," "change of speed," "double cross-overs," and much, much more.
 

Will there be seating for parents to watch, are parents encouraged to stay and view the session?  Yes, we encourage parents to stay and view the session. 

Can I drop off my child and just pick him/her up at the end of the session? Yes, parents may drop off kids and pick up at the end of the session.

Are cameras and video cameras ok to bring? Yes.

Does my child need to bring their own basketball?  Kids may bring their own basketball but it is not mandatory.  Basketballs will be provided.  Please that CJBA will not be responsible for lost basketballs.

If you have any additional questions, please email or call 916-479-9059.  We look forward your child becoming a member of the Chris Johnson Basketball Academy!!

Best Regards,

CJBA Staff