Ringwood Dragons Basketball: Developing Every Player to Their Fullest Potential

A t Ringwood Dragons, we do things differently. Our focus is on developing every player to their fullest potential, ensuring they have a strong foundation before progressing to the next level.

The Importance of Fundamentals

Basketball legends like Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan have one thing in common: they always prioritize the fundamentals in their training. Without a solid foundation, a player’s game will never reach its full potential. That’s why Foundation Hoops is our core session, mandatory for every player, regardless of their level.

From there, players have the opportunity to build on those skills with additional training sessions tailored to their skill level, experience, and aspirations. Whether they aspire to play in a team or sharpen their game for local league competition, we provide structured, high-quality coaching at an affordable price.

Our Training Session Structure

Foundation Hoops (60 mins per week ) – The Core Session for All Players: £35 per month

Every player attends this weekly session, no matter their level. It focuses on the core basketball fundamentals:

Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
Footwork
Defensive positioning
Communication

Through fun and engaging training activities, players will build confidence and develop the essential techniques needed to take their game to the next level.

We follow the NBA Junior basketball curriculum, ensuring that every player is constantly developing and learning new skills. There are 4 different levels for them to complete and we will be able to provide individual feedback on how they are doing and they skills they’ve mastered, what they need to work on and what’s next for them to learn. Players will be awarded a certificate on completion of every level.

Next Level Ballers (60 mins per week) – Enhancing Skills and Game Play: Additional £15 per month

For those looking to further develop their abilities, this weekly session builds on the fundamentals and introduces:

Advanced dribbling techniques
Shooting under pressure
Defensive strategies
Offensive strategies
Game awareness
Mindset
1v1 game play and 2v1 game play
Taking on players

Players will take part in small-sided games that improve decision-making, teamwork, and confidence on the court.

**Elite Court IQ (60-90 mins* per week) – Mastering the Game: Additional £15 per month**

This advanced weekly session is designed for players who want to refine their skills and elevate their game to a competitive level. Training focuses on:

Offensive and defensive strategies
Movement without the ball
Reading the game and anticipating plays
Executing plays under pressure

Competitive training routines and enhanced gameplay ensure that players are prepared to perform at their best in real-game situations.

*Under 10s sessions are 60 mins, Under 12s, 14s and 16s sessions are all 90 mins per week.

Affordable and Accessible Training

We believe in making basketball development accessible to everyone. Foundation Hoops is our core weekly session for all players, and the Next Level Ballers and Elite Court IQ weekly sessions are optional add-ons to help players continue their development. These additional weekly sessions are available at an extra cost – one we’ve worked hard to keep as low as possible.

If you are a lower income family in receipt of benefits and worried about the costs, please contact us to discuss payment options.

Join the Ringwood Dragons and take your basketball skills to the next level!

Payment details

Payments will be collected monthly by GoCardless direct debit. If you start mid month, we will create a pro rata payment for that initial month. If you have any questions around payments or payment amounts, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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