Foundation Basketball Academy

The Foundation Academy has been created to help the athlete get to the next level. This program is for serious athletes who are committed to the game. Our staff consists of elite professional coaches with current NBA experience who guarantee success for every athlete committing to the program. The Foundation Academy is designed to improve individual basketball skills, strength & conditioning, nutrition, education and media exposure

Foundation Academy Team

Bob Thate
Foundation Basketball Academy Director
Bob is the former New Jersey Nets Assistant Coach, and personal coach to many NBA stars such as Jason Kidd.

Derek Brown
Mens’ Basketball Coach
Derek is the co-founder of School of Skills and former CIF Assist Leader, with over 1,000 assists.

Sherrise Smith
Womens’ Basketball Coach
Sherrise is the founder of Got Game Basketball Training. Sherrise has worked with many WNBA, NCAA, and High School Athletes including Noelle Quinn and Lindsey Plummer.

Robbie Davis
Strength and Conditioning
Robbie has trained many athletes over the last 13 years, including Lamar Odom, Tyson Chandler, and Emeka Okafur.

Etop Udo-Ema
V.P. of Basketball Operations
Etop has spent the last 15 years developing players like Jerryd Bayless & Arron Afflalo as founder of The Compton Magic and Editor of Full Court Press & Hoopmasters.com.

“As a veteran NBA player, I am always looking for ways to better my game and help my team. With the coaching of Bob Thate, I have been able to improve my ability to shoot the ball well on a consistent basis over the past two seasons.”
-Jason Kidd, NBA Dallas Mavericks

“Sherrise’s Passion for basketball is exemplified within every workout. She is very knowledgeable of the game and has an arsenal of drills that are capable of improving every aspect of your game. Working out with Sherrise has definitely strengthened my game and above all has been an enjoyable experience.”
-Noelle Quinn, WNBA Minnesota LYNX

HAX created the FBA for the serious athlete. In order to enroll in the program you must schedule an appointment with the HAX coaching staff. The program is limited to 50 athletes that will be grouped by gender and skill level.

Each player will receive daily hands on training during each session. Every athlete that qualifies for the program will be exposed to and benefit from, years of NBA & NCAA coaching experience. Every FBA athlete will be part of the HAX family.

In addition to athletic training, the Foundation Academy will assist with:

Nutrition
Education
Basketball Skills
College Recruiting
Media Exposure
Strength & Conditioning

We will mentor every athlete and each will become part of the HAX Family, as well as access to our on-site academic tutor.

Weekly Schedule

Weekly Schedule Starts September 22nd.

Monday & Wednesday

5:00-7:00: Learning Center Open
Treament Center Open
7:00-7:15 Warm-up/Stretching
7:15-8:00 Shooting Drills
8:00-9:00 Strength & Conditioning

Tuesday & Thursday

5:00-7:00 Learning Center Open
Treatment Center Open
7:00-7:15 Stretching
7:15-8:15 Basketball Skills
8:15-9:00 Controlled Scrimmages

Players will be grouped by gender, position and skill level.

Information and Costs:

Accepting applications starting June 15th.
Academy starts September 22nd, 2008.
$500 per month, per athlete.
Includes unlimited HAX membership.
Every player will receive a Foundation apparel package including T-shirt, jersey and shorts by Nike.