Rick Smith Basketball

We provide each player with the most up-to-date basketball training methods,while fostering a positive environment in order to keep every players’ confidence high. By receiving the correct instruction and positive reinforcement, players are allowed to make and learn from their mistakes.

Our ultimate goal is improve our players’ fundamental basketball skills, while simultaneously polishing their life skills. This is our measure of success.

“Little Hoopers“ - This program teaches all of the basic fundamentals of the game: passing, ball handling, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Not only will the player improve their overall basketball skills, but also excel in conditioning, agility, and coordination.

“Hoopers“ -  This program builds on basic basketball skills such as passing, ball handling, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Players are taught how to implement the skills they learn into real-life game situations. The goal of the Hoopers program is to  improve the player’s skills as well as help their game IQ.      

“Ballers“ - This program is for players who have demonstrated a high level of fundamental skills and possess significant game experience.  Players will improve their position-specific skills such as point guard play, playing on the wing, and playing in the post. The focus of this program is to teach players when they should perform certain moves and why.  Players at this level are encouraged to improve conditioning, agility, and strength, with a strong emphasis on becoming more explosive.

 

Training sessions are held at four convenient locations in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Howard counties. On-site training is also available upon request.