Basketball Academy

9th 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

9th Grade Focus

Player Development Pathway

Significant emphasis on preparation for high school basketball and helping players transition successfully into JV and varsity team environments.

As physical maturity accelerates at this age, players begin preparing within a true high school-style basketball environment that demands increased discipline, toughness, accountability, and consistency both on and off the court.

During the Fall season, player development becomes increasingly individualized, with added focus on helping players understand and develop the positions and roles they are most likely to play within their high school programs.

Players are expected to embrace demanding coaching, compete consistently, respond positively to adversity, and develop the discipline and habits necessary for high-level basketball environments.

Sports Performance Training

Sports performance training becomes a major component of development at this age level, with heavy emphasis on strength training alongside continued development in speed, agility, conditioning, mobility, and overall athletic performance. Many players at this age begin competing against older and physically mature varsity-level athletes, making physical development an essential part of long-term success.

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 do begin 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
Varsity Preparation Focus

Winter

Support for School Season
Access to Performance Training
Individual Development Sessions

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 Exposure Opportunities
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 SchoolVarsity Preparation

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