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UPTEMPO BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Location: Walnut Gymnasium and Teen Center, 21003 La Puente Rd.
Instructor: Uptempo Basketball Academy
For registration/information visit us at www.uptempobasketball.com or
call Coach Chris Encinas at (626) 512-3082.
Uptempo Basketball Academy
LITTLE DRIBBLERS BASKETBALL
INTRODUCTION
Uptempo Basketball Academy coaches will teach group sessions
introducing players to the game of basketball. Players will learn skills such
as ball handling, dribbling, shooting, passing and footwork. This class is
for boys and girls ages 4 and 5 years old. Players are required to wear
basketball attire including basketball shoes. Recommended basketball
size for this class is 27.5 or 28.5. Enrollment is ongoing.
Ages: 4 - 5 Fees: $65 Resident • $70 Non-Resident
*$50 Resident • $55 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13139 Mon Oct 6 – Oct 27 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
13145 Fri Oct 3 – Oct 24 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
13140 Mon Nov 3 – Nov 24 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
13146* Fri Nov 7 – Nov 21 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
13141* Mon Dec 8 – Dec 22 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
13147* Fri Dec 5 – Dec 19 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Uptempo Basketball Academy
SKILLS CLINIC
Basketball Coach Christopher Encinas and Uptempo staff will teach
group sessions highlighting the fundamentals of basketball. This class is
designed for players with beginner to intermediate skill and experience.
Students will learn skills such as ball handling, dribbling, shooting,
passing, footwork, and defense. Enrollment is ongoing. This class is for
players 1st grade - 8th grade (ages 6 to 14 years old). Players will be
separated and grouped by age and grade.
Ages: 6 - 14 Fees: $90 Resident • $95 Non-Resident
*$70 Resident • $75 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13151 Fri Oct 3 – Oct 24 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
13152* Fri Nov 7 – Nov 21 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
13153* Fri Dec 5 – Dec 19 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Uptempo Basketball Academy
ADVANCED DRIBBLING CLINIC
Uptempo Basketball Academy skills trainer(s) will teach advanced group
sessions to students looking to improve their skill set and prepare
for competitive game play. The focus of this class will be dribbling,
ball handling, and offensive moves to the basket. Students will be
challenged through intense ball handling drills combining skill work and
conditioning. Players will need to bring a basketball and plenty of water.
Enrollment is ongoing. This class is for players 1st - 8th grade (ages 7 to
14 years old).
Ages: 7 - 14 Uptempo Basketball Academy
ELITE CLINIC
Uptempo Basketball Academy skills trainers will teach advanced
individual and team concepts to elite level players. This class is designed
for elite, not beginner boys and girls with travel and high school
basketball experience looking to enhance their overall basketball
knowledge. In order to participate in this class, players must be evaluated
by an Uptempo Coach in either the Uptempo Clinics or Uptempo Camps.
Coach Encinas will notify students on what day and time is designated
for your player depending on age and skill level (either Monday or Friday
between 6:00 pm-9:00 pm). Participants should bring a ball and plenty
of water.
Ages: 9 - 18 Fees: $30 Resident • $35 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13163 Fri Oct 3 - Oct 31 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
13164 Fri Nov 7 - Nov 21 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
13165 Fri Dec 5 - Dec 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Uptempo Basketball Academy
FALL CAMP
Professional Basketball Trainers Christopher Encinas and Staff will
be hosting a basketball skills camp. Each day will consist of player
development highlighting, shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and
defense. Each day will conclude with 5-on-5 competitive game play.
Participants should bring a ball, plenty of water and a lunch to each day
of camp (lunch is scheduled 12:00pm-1:00pm). Uptempo T-Shirts will be
available for purchase on site. Visit us at www.uptempobasketball.com
for more information.
Ages: 6 - 14 Fees: $165 Resident • $170 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13166 Mon - Wed Nov 24 - Nov 26 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Uptempo Basketball Academy
WINTER CAMP
Professional Basketball Trainer Christopher Encinas and staff will be
hosting basketball skills camps. There will be a one (1) day camp, and
a two (2) day Basketball Camp will consist of player development
highlighting: shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and defense. Each
day will conclude with 5-on-5 competitive game play. Participants
should bring a ball, plenty of water and lunch each day to camp (lunch is
scheduled at 12:00 noon). Uptempo T-Shirts will be available for purchase
on site. Visit us at uptempobasketball.com for more information.
Ages: 6 - 14 Fees: $50 Resident • $55 Non-Resident
*$100 Resident • $105 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13167 Fri Dec 19 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
13168* Mon - Tue Dec 22 – Dec 23 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fees: $90 Resident • $95 Non-Resident
*$70 Resident • $75 Non-Resident
Code Day Date Time
13157 Mon Oct 6 – Oct 27 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
13158 Mon Nov 3 – Nov 24 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
13159* Mon Dec 8 – Dec 22 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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