About Mini Hoopsters:

Skills and techniques are taught in a positive atmosphere using lower baskets, age-appropriate basketballs and other equipment throughout the workout. Players will warm up, work on drills and play specialized games to help practice techniques learned.

• Basic Skills, Shooting, Passing and Ball-Handling through Fun and Specialized Games

• Learn through Fun and Games

• Build Confidence

• Teamwork

• Sportsmanship

• Transitioning from one drill to the next

• Player interaction and working with others

Warmups: teach players how to properly warmup/loosen up prior to practice/competition

Skills and Drills:

• Stationary Ball-Handling

• Introduction to Dribbling while moving

• Passing and Proper Technique

• Fundamental Shooting Technique

• Defense and Positioning

• Team Play with a focus on Sportsmanship

John Franklin is a New York State certified, K-12 Physical Education teacher and former College Basketball Assistant Coach. In addition; he was a head High School Varsity Basketball Coach in the states of NY, Tennessee and Florida over the course of 30 years in Education. He is currently a teacher and basketball coach at Henry L. Stimson Middle School in South Huntington and is a graduate of Walt Whitman High School.

“My daughter loved the Mini Hoopsters program. I put her in the program so she would be comfortable playing basketball at summer camp. The instructors were friendly and encouraging and she really learned a lot.” - Tany N (Mini Hoopsters Basketball Clinic)

“All of my son’s basketball skills have come from the programs at NorthSport. He started in Min Hoopsters and is now in the second step for 4-7th graders (After School Basketball).” - Cindy L (Mini Hoopsters Basketball Clinic)

“My son loved Mini Hoopsters! He thought that the instructors were so interactive, and engaging. He wants to sign up again!! We may even sign his younger brothers up now too!” - Tara S (Mini Hoopsters Basketball Clinic)

“My son has been in the Mini Hoopsters clinics for over a year. He loves it! He has learned so much from the Coaches. They are stern, but nurturing, which is exactly what my little dude needs! Thank you for helping my son learn and grow as a team player!” - Alison S (Mini Hoopsters Basketball Clinic)