Prep-School Program

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Nuestro Programa Prep School se ofrece para satisfacer la necesidad de programas de baloncesto especializados que preparen a los graduados de secundaria para sobresalir a nivel académico y deportivo. Este programa ofrece a los graduados de secundaria una oportunidad única para pulir sus habilidades en el baloncesto, fortalecer sus cuerpos, y completar cualquier curso necesario para ser elegible para las opciones universitarias internacionales, así como mejorar su inglés. Los estudiantes pueden tomarse un año de descanso, formar parte de una academia que empujará sus habilidades de baloncesto más allá de lo que actualmente puedan ser, y al mismo tiempo les permitirá explorar una nueva ciudad.

La academia ofrece un programa intensivo de baloncesto. Los entrenadores de la academia son entrenadores profesionales y serán del más alto calibre. Los estudiantes atletas pueden tener hasta cuatro horas de baloncesto al día y se les anima a hacer algunos estudios enfocados en las áreas de Nutrición Deportiva y Psicología del Deporte. Además, se anima a todos los estudiantes atletas a jugar de forma competitiva en las ligas locales.

El programa Prep-School comienza a mediados de septiembre y termina en mayo. Su calendario sigue los tiempos estándar establecidos para el año académico de la escuela irlandesa. Por lo tanto, las vacaciones de mitad de curso, Navidad y Semana Santa permiten al estudiante-atleta volver a casa durante el año académico.

Además, este programa ofrece a los atletas la oportunidad de asistir a eventos de exposición y ganar visibilidad de los reclutadores y entrenadores de las universidades de los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido. El programa recibe regularmente invitaciones para que nuestros jugadores visiten universidades y colegios con la posibilidad de obtener becas completas y parciales en el aire.

Este programa es apto para jóvenes de ambos sexos de entre 17 y 21 años, y como máximo con un año de antigüedad en la escuela secundaria.

PREP/POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM DETAILS

The North Atlantic Basketball Academy’s prep/post-graduate program, sometimes referenced as a gap year after high school, offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to enhance their overall academic, athletic and personal standing with top college coaches and programs. Our prep/post-graduate program offers a intense training schedule that prepares every student-athlete for the challenges that await them in college basketball program. We understand that every student-athlete’s objectives and goals are different. That’s why our dedicated coaching staff and management work hard with them to make sure their individual goals/needs are met.

The North Atlantic Basketball Academy Prep/post-graduate options includes 2-3 trainings per day plus a weight room session along side a wide range of different classes to help them get an idea of the student athlete lifestyle. 

Basketball-SPECIFIC TRAINING

At The North Atlantic Basketball Academy you will get to train and compete at the highest level where some of the best in the world have come to train. Led by our team of expert coaches consisting of former collegiate programs and professional clubs that receive sport-specific instruction daily to help refine your skill set for the next level.

EXPERIENCE COLLEGE / PROFESSIONAL LIFESTYLE 

All players will learn how to balance their academic, athletic and personal responsibilities and become self-reliant while living away from their comfort zone of being at home.

ATHLETIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Players at The North Atlantic Basketball Academy will be Utilising a special training curriculum that will focus on all key areas of performance, our coaching staff , nutritionists, and strength & conditioning coaches will help you improve your overall strength, sport specific functional movement, leadership skills and more. Players will definitely Experience a personal evolution compared to the start of the year.

GET NOTICED

As the one of Europe’s best destination for academic and athletic development, The North Atlantic Basketball Academy has attracted hundreds of college coaches and Professional club scouts/agents each year across all of Europe and USA to scout our student-athletes. Competitive schedules against top teams & programs around Europe in the EYBL will allow for multiple opportunities to be seen by coaches and scouts at home and on the road. Our optional USA tour at the end of the season is the cherry on top for the final preparation before taking the next step to either College or professional careers and is a real eye opener for all players if they choose to go on this tour.

ENHANCE YOUR ACADEMIC STANDARD (The classroom)

Get a taste for your collegiate coursework, improve / upgrade your SAT/ACT scores with preparation at the North Atlantic Basketball Academy.

The North Atlantic Basketball Academy Prep/Post-Graduate program is specifically designed for student-athletes looking to improve their academic profile while continuing athletic development before enrolling in college. 

Students will participate in multiple different classes throughout the Prep/Post-Graduate year, including Nutrition class, social media studies, College prep class etc , while receiving additional SAT/ACT support to help improve test results. This offering is open to international students from all around Europe. 

Players wishing to sign up for this program should do so as soon as possible to secure their place for the upcoming season as places are limited.

*El coste para solicitar este programa es de 150 euros (no reembolsables). Esta cuota se deduce del coste total del programa una vez aceptado.