JUMPSTART
Jump Start provides fun and engaging basketball training for kids in Kindergarten through second grade. This youth basketball program is designed to teach young players the fundamentals of basketball while cultivating a love for the game. Whether you're searching for youth basketball programs or beginner basketball coaching for kids, Jump Start has you covered.
Every kid should leave the Jump Start session knowing:
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Triple Threat Positioning (ready to pass, shoot, or dribble)
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Dribbling with Both Hands
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Keeping Eyes Up While Dribbling
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Proper Layups (right and left hand)
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Passing Fundamentals & Accuracy
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Shooting Technique & Form
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Court Spacing & Team Movement
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Basic Basketball Rules & Terminology
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How to Be a Great Teammate
August Skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Boys and Girls (Co-Ed Sections)
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Sessions start 8/11 and End 9/3
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All skill development and teaching the fundamentals. Jumpstart provides a fun basketball learning environment while cultivating a love for the game. Players will be working through detailed drills and have opportunities to compete in contests!
September & October Skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Thursdays and Fridays
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Registration Options:
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Tuesdays Only​
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Thursdays Only
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All Sessions - Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Boys and Girls (Co-Ed Sections)
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Sessions start 9/15 and end 10/22
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All skill development and teaching the fundamentals. Jumpstart provides a fun basketball learning environment while cultivating a love for the game. Players will be working through detailed drills and have opportunities to compete in contests!
Winter Sessions
All Winter 2026-27 Sessions are listed below. These sessions will include one day of skills training (Tuesdays or Thursdays) and one day of game-play/scrimmages (Fridays). Please reach out to jaylen.jones@illinoisattack.com with any questions.
Winter Session 1 - Fridays
Winter Session 2 - Fridays