Miami Ballstars Academy

Youth basketball for boys and girls, 8 to 17. Every shot matters.

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Douglas Park · Miami, FL · Est. 2015
Est. 2015 · Miami

We start at ground zero.

Miami Ballstars Academy is a recreational basketball academy for boys and girls 8 to 17. Since 2015, every player starts with the fundamentals, taught the right way, and builds from there, one practice at a time, all the way to the high school team.

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Where
Douglas Park2755 SW 37th Ave, Miami
When
Tue & Thu6:00 and 7:00 PM
Who
Boys & girlsAges 8 to 17
What
Skills trainingFundamentals first
  1. WhereDouglas Park2755 SW 37th Ave, Miami
  2. WhenTue & Thu6:00 and 7:00 PM
  3. WhoBoys & girlsAges 8 to 17
  4. WhatSkills trainingFundamentals first
  5. The goalHigh school team

Skills training.

The fundamentals we work on at every practice, one rep at a time. Each one builds on the last.

  1. Handles

    Both handsEyes upUnder pressure

    Dribble with either hand, keep your eyes up, and protect the ball when someone is on you.

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  2. Shooting

    FeetElbowFollow-through

    Build a shot that holds up: balance, a straight elbow, a clean release. Range comes after form.

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  3. Footwork

    PivotsJump stopsFirst step

    Balance and footwork come first. They make every other move work, on offense and on defense.

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  4. Game IQ

    SpacingPassingDefense

    Know where to be, see the open teammate, help on defense. Basketball is a thinking game too.

    Sign up for skills training

  1. Both handsEyes upUnder pressure

    Dribble with either hand, keep your eyes up, and protect the ball when someone is on you.

    Sign up for skills training

  2. FeetElbowFollow-through

    Build a shot that holds up: balance, a straight elbow, a clean release. Range comes after form.

    Sign up for skills training

  3. PivotsJump stopsFirst step

    Balance and footwork come first. They make every other move work, on offense and on defense.

    Sign up for skills training

  4. SpacingPassingDefense

    Know where to be, see the open teammate, help on defense. Basketball is a thinking game too.

    Sign up for skills training
The Ballstars standard

Four things every Ballstar leaves with.

We build players who compete, lead and carry themselves right, on and off the court.

  • Improve your

    Skills

    Footwork, handles, shooting, reading the game. No skipping the basics.

  • Teamwork &

    Leadership

    Talk on defense, pick teammates up, lead the huddle. Every team needs that.

  • Compete &

    Grow

    Put new skills to work every practice and watch the progress add up.

  • Confidence &

    Discipline

    On time, locked in, respectful. Coaches notice it. So do teachers.

A Ballstars coach drawing up a play in the huddle

The coach

Developing winners on & off the court.

  • Coach Danny Vigo

    Miami High alumnus, class of 1997. Played for the Miami High basketball team from 1995 to 1997.

Find us on
the court.

Where
Douglas Park, 2755 SW 37th Ave, Miami
Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times
6:00 and 7:00 PM
Who
Boys and girls, ages 8 to 17
What
Skills training, fundamentals first
Ballstars players at Douglas Park
Douglas Park Outdoor courts, lights on
Directions
Registration

Day one starts here.

One form per player. It replaces the paper registration and waiver, and it goes straight to the academy.

Where
Douglas Park, 2755 SW 37th Ave, Miami
Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times
6:00 and 7:00 PM
Who
Boys and girls, ages 8 to 17
What
Skills training, fundamentals first
Call 786-237-1258 Instagram @miamiballstarsacademy Directions Douglas Park (opens in a new tab)

Player registration

Step 1 of 5Player

Player

We work out the age from this.

Family

Fill in at least one parent's name.

Emergency

Two people we can call in an emergency, other than the parents above. The second one is optional.

Health

This stays with the coaching staff. It helps us keep your player safe.

Does your child take medication on a regular basis?

Does your child have any disability (autism, ADHD, learning disability, emotional or behavior disorder, medical condition, etc.)?

Does your child have any physical condition that may keep them from routine basketball workouts and hard athletic activity at practice?

Read and sign

Read each part and check the box to agree. This takes the place of initialing the paper form.

Risk and release

I understand that Miami Ballstars Academy offers an organized athletic, recreational, and educational basketball program for boys and girls. I understand that there are always dangers and risks connected with taking part in such activities, particularly in contact sports. As a parent or guardian, I give my child my approval to participate only on the condition that I accept responsibility for any and all risk and danger, and I release, indemnify, and hold harmless Miami Ballstars Academy and all of its activities from all liability in connection with any injury to my child.

First aid and 911

I give Miami Ballstars Academy permission to give first aid and/or call 911 for my child in case of an emergency. If emergency treatment is needed, Miami Ballstars Academy will call me immediately.

Photos and video

I authorize the use and reproduction of any photographs, film, and/or video taken of my child for the advertising, publicity, and educational purposes of Miami Ballstars Academy. I waive all claims for compensation for such use or for damages. All photos and video, with their prints and copies, are the property of Miami Ballstars Academy.

Refunds

If a refund needs to be issued or my child withdraws, I understand that the registration fee is non-refundable and a charge of $20.00 applies for each day my child attended practice in the month.

Returned checks

If I pay with a check and the bank returns the check, a cash payment is due within 3 days of notice, along with any additional charges caused by the returned check.

Monthly dues

Miami Ballstars Academy collects monthly dues from the 1st through the 7th of the month. On the 8th of the month, if no payment extension has been requested and approved, a $10 late fee applies to the monthly fee.

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