The Rising Stars program builds on the foundation laid in the Rookies program by refining both gross and fine motor skills. As your child becomes more coordinated, they’ll begin to execute more precise movements such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. This stage introduces basic decision-making and problem-solving, helping to develop both physical and cognitive skills, while fostering social skills like teamwork and communication.

Program Emphasis

1. Development of Core Skills

• Basic Basketball Skills: Continue to develop dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques. Footwork and Positioning: Enhance agility, reflexes, and spatial awareness through targeted drills.

• Team Play: Introduce the fundamentals of teamwork, including passing and movement.

2. Confidence and Enjoyment

• Confidence Building: Foster the confidence needed to participate in basketball activities and games with competence.

• Enjoyment: Cultivate a love for basketball, ensuring that children enjoy their involvement and develop a positive association with the sport.

3. Social and Cognitive Development

• Social Integration: Develop social skills to encourage integration with peers.

• Listening and Cognitive Skills: Improve concentration, listening abilities, and cognitive processing through more complex instructions.

Core Skills

This age group is particularly exciting as the fundamental building blocks of learning take shape, forming the foundation for future progress in both formal and informal settings. Our aim is for your child to develop a healthy and positive association with basketball, laying the groundwork for lifelong enjoyment of the sport.

What Your Child Will Achieve

Through our KidsStart Rising Stars program, your child will advance in a wide range of basketball skills while emphasizing individual participation. By the end of the program, your child will have built the confidence and competence to enjoy and excel in basketball, overcoming any initial fears or anxieties about playing sports.