LVL’s Training & Development offerings provide players of all abilities the opportunity to improve their individual basketball skill sets in educational and all-inclusive environments. Featuring a variety of year-round programing for players in Kindergarten through High School, LVL’s #1 goal is to give each player the right basketball tools so that they can be successful with their school and travel teams.
Skills & Play Programs
Overview: The Skills & Play Programs provides players of all abilities the best of both worlds; elite and purposeful skill training coupled with live, scrimmage play. By combining both 2, 3 and 4 person player development with live-game play, LVL checks two important boxes that are vital to a player’s success on the court.
During each session players will take part in 25 minutes of 2, 3, and 4 person player development drills (i.e. basic offensive concepts), and then conclude with live, game play for 30 to 35-minutes.When: Spring, Summer | 10 to 12-Week Sessions
Jr. Lakers Skills & Play
Overview: For boys and girls, grades 1st through 3rd, the Jr. Lakers Skills & Play is the right opportunity for young and beginning basketball players to start their LVL journey! This Jr. Lakers program will provide players, in the early stages of their basketball experience, the chance to engage and grow within the game. Featuring a fun and educational basketball environment, players of all abilities will be exposed to the following core fundamentals:
- Ball Handling & Footwork
- Effective & Proper Passing Skills
- Scoring & Shooting
- Live & Engaging Small-Sided Game Play (i.e. 1 v 1, 2 v 2, & 3 v 3)
- Purposeful Defensive Techniques & Stances
- Intangible & Valuable Skills Of Teamwork, On-Court Energy, & Court Knowledge
- Controlled & structured 5 on 5 game play during select weeks of each session
When: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | 8 to 10-Week Sessions
LoGalbo Basketball Academy By LVL (LBA x LVL)
Overview: LVL is partnering with Nick LoGalbo (Lane Tech Head Boys Basketball Coach & USA Basketball Junior National 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 Coach) to provide the LoGalbo Basketball Academy (LBA) to grade school players throughout the city of Chicago. Through a variety of programming over the course of the calendar year, the LBA will give players a high-level basketball experience which will elevate their skills and create high IQ habits.
When: Seasonal & Pending Instructor Schedule | 6 to 8-Week Sessions
Player Development Sessions
Overview: Our Player Development Sessions focus on age appropriate, individual skills which are vital to a player’s success. Each session prioritizes the right fundamentals of ball handling & footwork, scoring & finishing at the rim, shooting, and decision-making skills which are necessary to being comfortable in live 5 on 5 play. All fundamentals are repped in game-based, live 1 on 1 settings allowing the players to challenge themselves under game pressure.
When: Seasonal & Pending Organization Schedule | 6 to 8-Week Sessions
Small Group & In-Home Trainings
Overview: Working on one’s game in their own setting and with a group which they know can have multiple benefits to a player’s development. LVL’s offering of Small Group & In-Home Trainings allows our experienced and dedicated staff to come to you, with a group (3 to 4) of your choosing. From curriculum to days and times, everything is customized to your needs!
When: Year-Round | Contact: lakeviewlakers@earthlink.net
Private Individual Training
Overview: In a one on one setting players are provided the opportunity to hone in on specific skill sets, all while having the sole attention of a single instructor. LVL’s Private Individual Training provides players (recommended starting at grade 4) of all abilities the opportunity to receive personal instruction in the skill areas they seek to improve the most.
When: Year-Round | Contact: lakeviewlakers@earthlink.net