Programs

Current Programs

iHoops Coach Education
Coach Certification
GOAL: Better prepared coaches to improve their ability to coach the game.
DETAIL: iHoops, in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations, built a comprehensive course of coaching education that is available through iHoops.com. The course will include information on the philosophy of coaching, the fundamentals of teaching basketball and a unit on health and safety including basic first aid requirements. See the Coach Certification program.
Hoop It Up
3x3
GOAL: Focus on the development of the skills applicable to 3x3 basketball and encourage participation in the 3x3 game.
DETAIL: Though 5x5 basketball remains one of the most popular sports in the world, the 3x3 game is seeing significant growth in participation and fans. iHoops has partnered with the Hoop It Up 3x3 national tournament to present the iHoops Division (18U) and encourage youth players to embrace the 3x3 game and take advantage of the basketball fundamentals that the game demands such as man-to-man defense and the pick-and-roll.
iHoops First Team
Elite Player Program: iHoops First Team
GOAL: Enhance basketball development for pre-collegiate student-athletes and provide information on the value of education, collegiate recruiting process and eligibility rules, values of the game, and the importance of good citizenship / life skills.
DETAIL: The iHoops First Team mentoring program will provide resource materials and direct, personal contact with many of the top high school players in the country and their parents. This program, through iHoops.com, will provide a wealth of information including content regarding recruiting and information provided by the NCAA Eligibility Center, material regarding the importance of preparing for life after basketball, as well as tips for dealing with agents and their representatives, college recruiters and others. The site will offer several opportunities for quality video regarding the values and history of the game. iHoops will provide video and printed materials periodically in association with camps, clinics and tournaments that relate to all of these topics.

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