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Build Real Basketball Confidence
— Without the Full AAU Commitment
The SFBA Micro-Season is a short, focused basketball experience designed to help young athletes learn how to play the game, apply their skills in real situations, and build confidence — all in just a few weekends. During the summer our Micro-Season expands to 10 Days of Basketball Practices.
Perfect for families who want real development, structure, and value, without the time or cost of a full season.
✔ Skill application, not just drills
✔ Team concepts, spacing, decision-making
✔ Tournament play in a local basketball tournament
✔ Intentional coaching
This program is a great fit if you’re a parent who:
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Wants your child to understand the game, not just run drills
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Feels like current training or leagues aren’t translating to real games
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Wants a short commitment with meaningful results
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Is preparing for upcoming seasons, tryouts, or future team play
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Values confidence, basketball IQ, and long-term growth
Designed for:
Players in 5th–8th grade (boys & girls) with some basketball experience who want to grow.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Most basketball options fall into two extremes:
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❌ Skill training with little game context
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❌ Full seasons that are expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming
The Micro-Season bridges the gap.
We combine:
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Skill work → team concepts → live play
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Coaching that emphasizes decision-making, spacing, reads, and confidence
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A structure that allows players to apply what they learn immediately
This is where development starts to make sense for young players.
WHAT MAKES THE MICRO-SEASON DIFFERENT
By the end of the Micro-Season, players will:
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Play with more confidence and awareness
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Understand how and why to make decisions on the court
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Improve communication and team play
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Experience real competition in a supported learning environment
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Feel better prepared for future seasons and teams
Parents consistently tell us they notice:
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Better decision-making
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Improved confidence
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A stronger understanding of the game
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL GAIN
📅 Schedule
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Weekend Sessions are 3 Saturdays of training & team play for January, February, and March Sessions followed by a 1 Day Tournament
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Summer Session is 10 Days of Practices followed by a 1 Day Tournament
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Practices held at St. Thomas More Catholic School in SF
👥 Team Structure
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Max 10 players per team
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Athletes are grouped intentionally for learning & competition
🏀 Coaching Focus
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Game concepts
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Basketball IQ
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Confidence & effort
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Development over outcomes
HOW IT WORKS
We saw a gap.
Many young athletes train hard but struggle to:
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Apply skills in real games
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Understand spacing, movement, and reads
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Feel confident when the game speeds up
The Micro-Season was built to slow the game down, teach players how to think, and give them a place to grow without the pressure or commitment of a full season.
WHY WE CREATED THE MICRO-SEASON
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$250 per player for the Weekend Micro-Season
$350 per player for the Summer Micro-Season
Includes:
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3 structured training days during the weekend Micro-Seasons
10 structured training days during the summer Micro-Seasons -
Team coaching & scrimmages
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1 Day Tournament experience at the end of each season.
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Small-group development environment
👉 Save Your Spot — Limited Availability
INVESTMENT
What skill level is this for?
Players should have basic basketball experience. This is not a beginner program, but it is development-focused. This program is designed for players that want to play AAU or competitive basketball but have had difficulty making a team, earning minutes on their team, or struggling understanding how to apply their skills to actual games.
Is this AAU?
No. This is a short-term development experience designed to complement training and future team play. However, the season finishes with the players competing in a local Bay Area Basketball Tournament against other AAU teams.
What if we miss a session?
We recommend attending all sessions, but we understand conflicts may happen. If your child's development and confidence are a priority then attendance should be a must.
Who is coaching?
SFBA coaches focused on teaching the game, not just winning games.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SFBA WEEKEND MICRO-SEASON
3-Weekend Basketball Development Program + AAU Tournament
Why Join?
✔ Learn how to play the game, not just do drills
✔ Real practices: team concepts, small-sided games, decision-making
✔ Build the mindset needed for competitive basketball
✔ Experience an AAU-style tournament without the full-season cost or commitment
Program Includes
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3 Saturdays of Training (2.5 hrs each)
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Skill Development + Team Concepts
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Scrimmages & Game Situations
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1 AAU Tournament Sunday
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Player Jersey
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Max 10 players per team
$250/player
Session Options
JANUARY
Practice: Jan 10, 17, 24
Tournament: Jan 25
FEBRUARY
Practice: Feb 7, 14, 21
Tournament: Feb 22
MARCH
Practice: Mar 7, 14, 28
Tournament: Mar 29
Location
St. Thomas More Catholic School
50 Thomas More Way • San Francisco, CA
Practice Times
5th–6th Grade: 3:00–5:30 PM
7th–8th Grade: 5:30–8:00 PM
SFBA Summer MICRO-SEASON
2-Week Basketball Development Program + AAU Tournament
Why Join?
✔ Learn how to play the game, not just do drills
✔ Real practices: team concepts, small-sided games, decision-making
✔ Build the mindset needed for competitive basketball
✔ Experience an AAU-style tournament without the full-season cost or commitment
Program Includes
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10 Weekdays Monday - Friday of Training (1.5 hrs each)
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Skill Development + Team Concepts
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Scrimmages & Game Situations
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1 AAU Tournament Saturday
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Player Jersey
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Max 10 players per team
$350/player
🏀5th and 6th Grade Schedule
June 8th - June 12th
June 15th - June 19th
Tournament (Saturday June 20th)
Practice Time: 3PM - 4:30 PM
🏀7th and 8th Grade Schedule
June 22nd - June 26th
July 6th - July 10th
Tournament (Saturday July 11th)
Practice Time: 3PM - 4:30 PM
LocationSt. Thomas More Catholic School
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