NBA Basketball School

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NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOL
A unique opportunity to train with elite coaches
LEARN TO PLAY THE NBA WAY

The NBA Basketball School begins for its second year at Costa Navarino. The first-of-its-kind NBA collaboration, combines a world-class coaching program with premium hospitality and FIBA-compliant basketball facilities at Navarino Dunes. To mark the beginning of our second year of the NBA Basketball School in Costa Navarino, a five-day Easter Basketball School, exclusively for kids was hosted from May 1st to May 6th, 2024, featuring NBA legends Ticha Penicheiro and Luis Scola and to celebrate the tip-off of the summer program, we have welcomed on June 23-26 the nine-time NBA All-Star and Greek League Hall of Famer, Dominique Wilkins.

This summer, we invite young players from 6 to 18 and adults to participate in this year’s Summer Basketball School, from May 27th to September 15th. This special tuition-based basketball development program, is available in three, four, five, six and seven-day camp packages for young players, and daily one-hour programs for adults. All participants will receive an NBA branded T-shirt and the participants who will attend the full School program (6 or 7 days) will receive an NBA Basketball School-branded certificate of attendance and an NBA gift.

ΝΒΑ Basketball School elite coaches will introduce players to the NBA approach during a comprehensive curriculum that covers on-court training, skill development and basketball education, while highlighting the values of teamwork, integrity and respect. Michael Bradley, will be joining our NBA Basketball School as a full-time Camp Director during June 30th to August 30th, 2024.

The program aims to inspire and create opportunities for players of all ages to learn the fundamentals and core values of the game under the guidance of experienced coaches, while further expanding the diverse sports offering at Costa Navarino, all against the background of the breathtaking Messinian landscape.

Kindly note that unaccompanied children participating in the NBA Basketball School are not eligible for overnight stay at Costa Navarino.

NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOL PACKAGES AT COSTA NAVARINO
Summer Period Basketball School
MAY 27TH - SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2024
The NBA Basketball School begins its second year at Costa Navarino on May 27, 2024, featuring a pioneering collaboration that combines a top-tier coaching program with premium hospitality and FIBA-compliant basketball facilities at Navarino Dunes. This opportunity is open to individuals aged 6 to 18 and adults alike.
Don't miss out on the chance to train under the guidance of NBA veteran and first-round draft pick, Michael Bradley, who will be serving as the full-time Camp Director from June 30th to August 17th, 2024.
Summer Period Basketball School
MAY 27TH - SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2024
Summer Program Kids (6-18)

Morning session
1st Group: 9.00 – 10.30
2nd Group: 11.00 – 12.30

Afternoon session
18.00 – 19.00

Afternoon session for Adults 18+ (One-hour clinic & game under the supervision of NBA coaching)
19.00 – 20.00

*Kids packages are divided into two groups, based on the age group of the participants (1st group - 6-11 years old and 2nd group older than 12 years old), as well as their skill level, which is assessed by the NBA coach on the first day of the camp.
**Afternoon sessions include game session with music.
What are NBA Basketball Schools?
A NETWORK OF TUITON-BASED BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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, Dominican Republic, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and the UAE.

The NBA Basketball School at Costa Navarino, for the first time, will also be open to adults who want to participate in the program.

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.

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The NBA Basketball School program mission
INSPIRE AND PROVIDE ELITE METHODOLOGY
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.

• A comprehensive basketball curriculum approved by the National Basketball Coaches Association
• Executed by trained NBA Basketball School coaches approved by the NBA
• Led by foreign and local coaches with NBA regional heads overseeing all training operations

The NBA Basketball School curriculum
A DEVELOPMENTALLY-BASED PROGRESSION
It 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 their proficiency at key skills.