Session Levels:
The session levels at the Academy are as follows. Click on the links below to find out what is taught at each level. Please note that the ages listed are suggestions:
“Just Starting” (preschool – age 5) - White Wristband
“Hoops for Fun” (ages 6-7) - Yellow Wristband
“Basketball Basics” (ages 8-10) - Orange Wristband
“Individual Skill Development” (approx. ages 11-12) - Red Band
“Advanced Strategy Concepts” (approx. ages 13-14) - Blue Band
“Varsity Enhancement” (ages 15-18) - Purple Wristband
The Fargo Basketball Academy instructors will determine the appropriate session level for each player. This decision is based on the player’s ability in three measureable areas: physical ability, skills and knowledge of basketball terminology. Click on the links above for a description of each session level.
When beginning a session at the Academy, it is highly recommended that the player be placed in the level that matches his/her age. After the first class of the session, it will be determined if that session level or indeed another will provide the player with the best opportunity for maximum growth and development. (See the AboutUs and Instruction pages for our philosophy on instructing players based on skill rather than age.) Upon starting a new session level, each player will receive a Fargo Basketball Academy t-shirt and the appropriate color-coded fargobasketball.com wristband.