ATHLETE INSTITUTE
BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY

CLINICS • SMALL GROUP TRAINING • PERSONAL TRAINING

CLINICS GUIDE

BASKETBALL CLINICS

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CLINICS

This 8-week intensive training program is designed to help athletes develop a complete and well-rounded offensive basketball skill set. Sessions place a strong emphasis on ball handling, shooting, footwork, and decision-making to prepare players for game situations.

With group sizes limited to just six athletes, each participant receives individualized attention and targeted feedback, ensuring steady progress throughout the program.

Training takes place in the Athlete Institute Mini-Gym, creating a focused environment where athletes can sharpen their skills, build confidence, and take their game to the next level.

SCHEDULE & DATES

Small Group Basketball Clinics — Winter 2026

January – March 2026

  • Age at least 7 yrs but less than 11 yrs / Openings 6
  • Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
  • Time: Tue 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Price: $320.00

8 Sessions

  • #5691 / Season Fall 2025 / Age at least 10 yrs but less than 15 yrs / Openings 5
  • Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
  • Dates: September 23, 2025 to November 11, 2025
  • Time: Tue 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Price: $320.00

8 Sessions: Sep 23 – Nov 11, 2025

  • #5690 / Season Fall 2025 / Age at least 7 yrs but less than 11 yrs / Openings 6
  • Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
  • Dates: September 24, 2025 to November 12, 2025
  • Time: Tue 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Price: $320.00

8 Sessions: Sep 24 – Nov 12, 2025

  • #5690 / Season Fall 2025 / Age at least 10 yrs but less than 15 yrs / Openings 6
  • Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
  • Dates: September 24, 2025 to November 12, 2025
  • Time: Tue 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Price: $320.00

8 Sessions: Sep 24 – Nov 12, 2025

  • #5692 / Season Fall 2025 / Age at least 14 yrs but less than 18 yrs / Openings 6
  • Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
  • Dates: September 24, 2025 to November 12, 2025
  • Time: Tue 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Price: $320.00

8 Sessions: Sep 24 – Nov 12, 2025

Evaldas Zabas

Lead Skills Coach

About the Coach

"Ev" Zabas is originally from Lithuania, where he fell in love with the sport of basketball. He moved to Canada at 15 and earned a full scholarship to St. Michael’s. Ev played professionally in Europe for 13 years and has coached at Athlete Institute since 2020.

COACHING STAFF

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Ball Control

Dribbling & Touch

Master the fundamentals of close control, quick turns, and confident dribbling under pressure — core to every great player.

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Passing & Shooting

Offensive Precision

Learn to pass with purpose and shoot with accuracy — from powerful strikes to finesse finishes in the box.

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Game Tactics

Field Awareness

Develop your ability to read the game, make smarter decisions, and work strategically with your teammates.

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Confidence & Teamwork

Grow as a Player

Build your leadership, communication, and trust — all while having fun and forming friendships that last.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

HIGH-LEVEL SKILLS INSTRUCTION WITH A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Real Words From Real Parents

Why families trust Athlete Institute for basketball development

I love that the boys now love basketball. They’re practicing at school, pushing themselves, and improving every week. The quote “You’re not cheating me, you’re cheating yourself” really stuck with them—it’s about accountability.

— U16 Parent

What I liked about the clinics is that the drills are fun, interesting, and challenging for the kids participating. Coach Ev has earned the respect of his students as he shows it in return. He is fair and firm, having the kids push themselves bit by bit. He is encouraging and motivating and a great influence on the kids!

— U10 Parent

Coach Reece is approachable and really encourages the kids to become more focused. His coaching style is very structured on the foundations of basketball which stems from his own experience in high level NCAA/pro basketball.

— U12 Parent

Coach Ev was great. Explained the drills and expectations clearly from Day 1. Holding each person accountable for their work.

— U18 Parent

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

  • FACILITIES

    State of the art, world-class facilities that has been utilized by dozens of NBA stars.

  • COACHING

    Be trained by coaches who have developed the most college and NBA players in the nation.

  • ENVIRONMENT

    Be around like-minded athletes that want to develop into players that can reach the next level.

  • SAFETY

    Small and secure facility in the rolling hills of Southern Ontario with 24/7 supervision and camera monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Registration, refund & withdrawal policy

  • In the event of inclement weather on the date of any programs scheduled a decision will be communicated by 4 PM if there will be a cancelation. If there has been no communication the programs will be running as scheduled.  

    After 4 PM the day of, discretion is left to the lead program instructor to cancel on-site. 

    A rescheduled session may push back all programming by one week. 

    Athlete Institute reserves the right to reschedule a session on another night of the week if required. Refunds will not be issued if the athlete cannot make the new date.   

    If a session gets canceled mid-way through it will not be rescheduled and if it’s canceled ahead of time, it will be rescheduled.  

    If a clinic is canceled due to inclement weather, the athlete may make up the clinic in a similar session on another night of the week.

  • Adult League Policy: 
    The registration deadline is the last official day to register for our programs. This will always be 14 days (about 2 weeks) before the program's start date. You may still register for programs after this deadline; however, you may not receive a jersey for 1-2 weeks. 

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