Laboratory (ləˈbɒr.ə.tər.i) : a place for testing, experimentation or practice.

In a lab, it’s not about doing things you already know work. It’s about exploring better ways of operating, without fear of failure.

The problem for many young players is that exposure circuits, games and showcases can expose weaknesses if you're not good enough yet. Seeking exposure before getting good sets players back. The solution is to get better before being seen. Let's get better, not exposed. 

The Players Lab Summer Course is the place to explore without the in-season pressures of playing time, impressing coaches and scrutinization of scouts. In the lab you will get to struggle forward in a judgment-free environment. We have intentionally designed this course to have you experiment in the “edges of the sandbox”. No more playing it safe - it’s time to discover strategies to find comfort in uncomfortable situations. 

This course is for players that want to compete with like-minded players that value growth over status, courage over comfort and are committed to pursuing joy rather than succumbing to fear.
What IS the Players Lab?
  • High level evidence-based coaching
  • Focus on basketball IQ and growing as a student of the game 
  • A chance to play alongside others that want what you want
  • Access to current and former college and professional coaches and players
  • A highly intentional environment with growth as the goal

​What the Players Lab is NOT?
  • A showcase event
  • A tryout or evaluation camp
  • A place to look “cool” and remain the same person you were when it started
  • A standard summer camp experience
Logistics
When: July 29 to August 2, 2024
Time: Session #1 9:00am-Noon (BOYS) 
Who: Players entering grades 9 to 11
Where: Algonquin College (New Athletic Facility)
Investment: $365+processing fee
(includes custom reversible jersey)

Important - This is an invite-only experience and spots are very limited to maintain the quality and coach to player ratios. 
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs.
If you still want anything clarified please email us @ [email protected]
Daily Flow
8:15 - Free gym time
9:00 - Activation & self-guided warm-up
9:20 - Situational Gameplay (different focus each day)
  • Small sided (1on1/2on2/3on3) to ensure lots of repetitions in different environments
10:00 - Take CHARDG time
  • Film breakdown
  • 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
  • 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