The Players Lab 
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

• What level of player is The Players Lab for?

This course is for serious players keen on improving. Players that are obsessed with getting better every day and want to be challenged. The Players Lab will leave no stone unturned when it comes to developing the whole player. This is not for skilled players that don't want to be coached and stretched beyond their comfort zone. It is an invite-only opportunity. 

• Who will be coaching at The Players Lab?

  There will be a roster of experienced coaches from throughout the city helping to run this course. Guest speakers will be current and former university/college and professional level players and coaches. There will also be specialists from various areas including (but not limited to): strength/conditioning and recovery, nutrition and mental performance.

The sessions will be meticulously planned and executed using evidence-based coaching methodologies. 

• Is this a tryout or evaluation camp to make a certain team for the 2023-24 season?

We want to be very clear that The Players Lab is NOT a pre-tryout for any local competitive team. There will be coaches helping out from various clubs but we will not be condoning any "recruiting" or "soliciting" of players during the week of this course. 

This opportunity is designed to help players grow on and off the court. That's it. 
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• What is the refund policy if our summer plans change?

1. Cancelling more than 7 days before the start of the course : Full refund minus $25 processing fee or full credit to future program.
2. Cancelling inside 7 days (1 week) before the start of clinic: 50% refund (late cancellation) OR Full credit to future program 
3. Cancelling once clinic has started: No refund
* Extenuating circumstances (i.e acute injury) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

• What if I can't afford the course fee? 

Please reach out to us directly to explain your situation. We have some scholarship funds available to subsidize the cost of this course. 

• Do you offer pro-rated registration if we can't attend all 5 days?

Priority will be given to those able to attend all 5 days so we can't offer a pro-rated rate.  ​

• What will each day look like?

8:00 - Free gym time
9:00 - Activation & self-guided warm-up
9:20 - Live games (different focus each day)

• Small sided (1on1/2on2/3on3)
• Situational games

10:00 - Take CHARDG time

• Watch previous day game film (break down nuances of the game)
• Goal-setting
• Guest coach talk (topics: what coaches look for in players they recruit, how to get minutes early in your college career, importance of intangibles etc)
• Nutrition, sleep and taking care of your body

​10:30 - Concept & Skill Breakdown

• Examining the nuances of the game that will help players expand their game and become more of an impact player

11:15 - Scrimmage/live 5on5

• ​These will be recorded for film breakdown during the week
• Time to compete and grow as ultimate teammates

12:00pm - Closing huddle (end of session)
* Afternoon session follows the same flow. Starts at 1:00pm