Basketball Academy

7th Grade Development Pathway

Middle 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

6-8Spring Events

7th Grade Focus

Player Development Pathway

At the 7th grade level, players continue building upon the team basketball concepts introduced in previous years while taking on greater responsibility, discipline, and accountability within a more competitive environment.

As players begin progressing through physical maturity, there is increased emphasis on consistency, focus, communication, and learning how to respond to more demanding coaching and higher expectations during practices and games.

Offensively and defensively, we are intentional in everything we teach, making kids better prepared for the next level of competition.

Sports Performance Training

Sports performance training becomes a larger focus at this age level, with increased emphasis on strength training, speed, agility, mobility, coordination, and conditioning as players continue preparing for the physical demands of higher-level basketball.

Team Formation

Metro Academy Entry Process

We are firm believers at Metro Academy of making our players better and not going to find better players.

Every child that participates in our program will be invited to return. Kids can swap with the 2nd team in each group for a number of reasons. Additionally, if a child would not receive ample playing time, we would discuss swapping to one of our elite teams.

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

Winter

3 Team / Grade Practices per week
3 Sports Performance Workouts per week
Winter Tournament Schedule
Skill Development Focus

Spring

3 Team / Grade Practices per week
3 Sports Performance Workouts per week
Access to training sessions on non-scheduled days
Weekend Tournament Schedule — 6-8 Events
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 AcademyPreparing for High School

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