Fall 2026 · Ages 4–8

BABY BALLERS & ELEMENTARY BALLERS

An 8-week Saturday academy built for our youngest hoopers.

Elite coaches and a progressive curriculum that turns first-time players into confident, fundamentally sound athletes.

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ROLLING ENROLLMENT

Email us to sign up at a prorated rate based on your start date.

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Led by

KENNY SMALL SR.

Our Baby & Elementary Ballers program is led by Kenny Small Sr., a former Division I player at Texas A&M and UTSA (2007 NIT Champion) with over a decade of youth and high school coaching experience. Your young player gets the same elite-level instruction that powers every Hoop Nation program.

Ages 4–6

BABY BALLERS

An 8-week introduction to basketball built just for our youngest hoopers. A progressive program for true beginners, focused on coordination, confidence and developing good fundamentals from day one.

Saturdays at 10:00 AM
8 sessions per cohort · September or November start

Pricing

$399

Non-Members

Members can book the full 8-week course (recommended) or individual session using class credits

September Start — 8 Weeks

Starting September 19, 2026

9/19 · 9/26 · 10/3 · 10/10 · 10/17 · 10/24 · 10/31 · 11/7

EMAIL TO REGISTER — SEPTEMBER

November Start — 8 Weeks

Starting November 14, 2026

11/14 · 11/21 · 12/5 · 12/12 · 12/19 · 1/9 · 1/16 · 1/23

January sessions are in 2027.

REGISTER — NOVEMBER

What's Included

Eight weeks of progressive instruction
Fun games, skill challenges, and team activities

Ages 6–8

ELEMENTARY BALLERS

Eight weeks of real fundamentals for K through 2nd grade players. Athletes are split into groups by grade (K and 1–2) so every player gets progressive instruction at the right pace.

Saturdays at 11:15 AM
8 sessions per cohort · September or November start

Pricing

$449

Non-Members

Members can book the full 8-week course (recommended) or individual session using class credits

September Start — 8 Weeks

Starting September 19, 2026

9/19 · 9/26 · 10/3 · 10/10 · 10/17 · 10/24 · 10/31 · 11/7

EMAIL TO REGISTER — SEPTEMBER

November Start — 8 Weeks

Starting November 14, 2026

11/14 · 11/21 · 12/5 · 12/12 · 12/19 · 1/9 · 1/16 · 1/23

January sessions are in 2027.

REGISTER — NOVEMBER

What's Included

Eight weeks of progressive instruction
Designed specifically for players in Grades 1–2
Skill challenges and small-sided games

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN — late registrants will receive make-up class credits that can be used on Hoop Nation Member Classes at their convenience.

Program details

COHORTS

September 19 & November 14, 2026

LENGTH

8 weeks

LOCATION

Hoop Nation — Waltham, MA

MEMBER RATE

Members can book the full 8-week course (recommended) or individual session using class credits

Spots are limited so every player gets real reps and real feedback. Questions or want to talk to someone to see if it's a good fit? Email hello@hoopnationtraining.com

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