ATHLETE INSTITUTE
SMALL BALL
INTRODUCTION TO BASKETBALL DESIGNED FOR AGES 4-8
SMALL BALL
OVERVIEW
FALL LAUNCH: SEPTEMBER 14th
AIBL Small Ball – Ages 4–8
This program focuses on developing fundamental skills and improving motor coordination through age-appropriate drills and mini-games on lowered nets. Sessions run on Mondays, giving young athletes consistent opportunities to learn, grow, and build confidence during the week.
It’s the perfect way for kids to build confidence, learn the basics, and fall in love with the game, all while having a blast!
WHAT PLAYERS RECEIVE:
Jersey
A Basketball (Size 5)
Photo Day
Session Times:
U6 - Monday - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
U8 - Monday - 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Session Dates:
1. September, 14th
2. September, 21st
3. September, 28th
4. October, 5th 5tiOFF - October 12th (Thanksgiving)
5. October, 19th
6. October, 26th
7. November, 2nd
8. November, 9th
Ball Control
Dribbling & Touch
Master the fundamentals of close control, quick turns, and confident dribbling under pressure — core to every great player.
Passing & Shooting
Offensive Precision
Learn to pass with purpose and shoot with accuracy — from powerful strikes to finesse finishes in the box.
Game Tactics
Field Awareness
Develop your ability to read the game, make smarter decisions, and work strategically with your teammates.
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
FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT & TEAMWORK WITH A RELAXED ENVIRONMENT
TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS
REAL WORDS FROM REAL PARENTS
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
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FACILITIES
State of the art, world-class facilities that has been utilized by dozens of NBA stars.
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COACHING
Be trained by coaches who have developed the most college and NBA players in the nation.
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ENVIRONMENT
Be around like-minded athletes that want to develop into players that can reach the next level.
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SAFETY
Small and secure facility in the rolling hills of Southern Ontario with 24/7 supervision and camera monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
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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.
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Youth 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 with an added $20 late/administration fee. Please note that there will be no guarantees regarding teammate requests after this date. Members must also note that when signing up after the deadline they may not receive a jersey for 1-2 weeks. -
CONNECT WITH US!
Book a 15-minute call with one of our knowledgable representatives to help explain and clarify any questions you may have about our programs. We are always here to help!