HOLISTIC PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMY
​Join us for transformative 6-week basketball academies designed to elevate your game!
Over the course of six dynamic, 1hour & 15 minute sessions, you'll work with Puff Summers -Ireland's premier player development coach - known for his ability to unlock the full potential of athletes. Each session is crafted to focus on stacking fundamental skill development, while promoting basketball IQ & mental toughness.
Space is limited because these academies offer expert guidance & personalized attention, ensuring every player leaves with improved technique, confidence & deeper understanding of the game.
Note: All skill levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these academies are for you.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
COHORTS
Our 4 week player cohorts are high-intensity, high-accountability, training blocks designed for athletes who are serious about development.
Each 2 hour session blends a data-driven Shooting Lab with elite small group training led by Puff Summers, Ireland's premier player development coach.
Each cohort focuses on building a specific skill so players develop with clarity and purpose. With personalized feedback, shot analytics & a competitive environment, athletes leave each cohort sharper, smarter & more confident in their game.
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This is development with direction.
Every cohort is built on community, effort & progress—because growth happens when you're pushed by purpose & surrounded by peers who want the same.
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Note: These cohorts are not for beginners [Age 14+ only]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMY
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Kilkenny
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May 19 - June 23, 2025
Girls only / 5.30-6.45pm
Boys only / 6.45-8pm
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This 6 week off-season Academy is the premier destination in Ireland for "improvement season" workouts, designed to sharpen skills, build confidence, stay energized and improving during the off season! For age 8 years - 13 years this will help athletes unlock their full potential on & off the court.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player this comprehensive program offers the basketball resources that are designed to elevate your game. Join the Why Not? Hoops community every MONDAY & take your skills to the next level - because when it comes to player development, the question is always: Why Not?
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
COHORTS
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Kilkenny​
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May 19 - July 12, 2025
Tuesdays / 6.30-8.30pm
Saturdays / 12.15-2.15pm
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This 4-week Player Cohort is an elite training experience for athletes ready to dig deep, build a specific skill & train in a competitive, focused environment.
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Cohort 1: Ball Handling & Separation Moves
Tuesdays / May 20 - June 10
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Cohort 2: Ball Screen Reads
Saturdays / May 24 - June 14
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Cohort 3: Ball Screen Reads
Tuesdays / June 17 - July 8
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Cohort 4: Ball Handling & Separation Moves
Saturdays / June 21 - July 12
Designed for ages 13+, each session is packed with purposeful reps, personalized feedback & real-time data to help players level up.
Join the Why Not? Hoops community every week & push your development further, because when it comes to growth, accountability & hard work, the question is always: Why Not?
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMY
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Waterford
Coming Soon
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