Basketball Academy

10th Grade Development Pathway

High School Academy Standards

Metro standards are built around the habits and characteristics that contribute to long-term success both on and off the court.

Through coaching, accountability, and daily team environments, players are taught to develop positive attitude, consistent effort, teamwork, discipline, professionalism, and accountability both as athletes and teammates.

3xTeam Practices Weekly

3xPerformance Workouts

8-10Spring Events

10th Grade Focus

Player Development Pathway

At the 10th grade level, there is increased emphasis on preparing players for the realities and expectations of high-level varsity basketball and the early stages of the college basketball process.

During this stage of development, team practices replicate many of the concepts, pace, and structure commonly seen within successful high school and college basketball practices.

Competition also becomes more advanced, with players regularly competing against other high-level athletes preparing for collegiate basketball opportunities.

In addition to on-court development, Metro Academy begins introducing players and families to the college basketball landscape through carefully organized university experiences. Players may participate in campus visits, exposure events with college coaches, college practices and workouts, and guided tours designed to provide firsthand insight into college basketball, student-athlete expectations, and academic campus life.

Players are expected to embrace demanding coaching, compete consistently, respond positively to adversity, and continue developing the discipline, maturity, and habits necessary for advanced basketball environments.

Sports Performance Training

Sports performance training continues playing a major role in development, with strong emphasis on strength training, athletic performance, conditioning, mobility, injury prevention, and preparing players for the increasing physical demands of high-level basketball.

Team Formation

Metro Academy Entry Process

While we are firm believers at Metro Academy in developing our players rather than constantly searching for new ones, we continue to recruit players to ensure that those who desire to play in college will have a team that supports that vision.

Every player participating in the program will be invited to return each season whether in Metro or on an Elite Team with benefits of the Academy as well.

For new players, evaluations are held upon request. Please contact coachjay@basketballstars.com to arrange an evaluation.

Academy Standards

Positive attitude
Consistent effort
Professionalism
Team accountability
Communication
Daily development habits

Annual Training & Competition Calendar

Fall

3 Team / Grade Practices per week
3 Sports Performance Workouts per week
Fall League Competition
College Visit Opportunities
Recruitment Guidance

Winter

Support for School Season
Access to Performance Training
Individual Development Sessions
College Coach Contact Period

Spring

3 Team / Grade Practices per week
3 Sports Performance Workouts per week
Access to training sessions on non-scheduled days
Weekend Tournament Schedule — 8-10 Events
College Live Period Exposure
Cost: Per Season
Season Renewals: June 1st – 15th

DevelopingComplete Players

Metro Academy emphasizes long-term growth through habits, discipline, accountability, and high-level basketball development.

Accountability

Team Basketball

Sports Performance

Long-Term Development

Metro High SchoolCollege Preparation

Metro Academy is designed for players and families seeking a serious, development-focused basketball environment built around long-term growth.