Summer Training Program 2026
8 weeks of high-performance off-season training for travel players from across the Niagara Region. Combining skill development, athletic development, and open gym shoot around and pick-up.
Note: Password required for registration.
Is this program a fit for my athlete?
Summer Training is designed for travel players across the Niagara Region who want to improve in the off-season through consistent reps and high-level coaching.
- Currently playing travel basketball (Grades 3 - 12)
- Want to develop individual skills (shooting, ball handling, finishing, defence, passing and more)
- Want to improve athleticism (speed, agility, quickness, conditioning, strength)
- Want optional extra reps through open gym shoot around and pick-up nights
What’s included in summer training
This 8-week program combines two weekly basketball training sessions, athletic development, and an optional open gym (shoot around and/or pickup) night to keep athletes improving all summer.
What athletes will work on in Summer Training
- Ball handling & passing
- Finishing & shooting
- Defence & rebounding
- Team concepts: cutting, screening, spacing
- Advantage situations & in-game strategies
- Athletic development: conditioning, speed, agility, quickness
Optional Open Gym - Shoot around and pick-up Nights
Open gym is optional. Come when you can to apply skills from training sessions. When space and supervision allow, pick-up basketball may be played to work on individual skills and team concepts.
These sessions are supervised by Pelham Panthers executive, coaches, and collegiate athletes.
Note: Divisions and timing may adjust based on registration numbers.
- By Grade Group
Summer Training Weekly schedule
All sessions are at the Pelham Meridian Community Centre.
Currently in
Grades
3 & 4
Sundays 1:00 – 2:45pm: Basketball Training & Athletic Development
Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm: Basketball Training (Special Guests)
Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30pm: Optional Open Gym / Shoot-around
- Meridian Community Centre
Currently In
Grades
5 & 6
Sundays 1:15 – 3:00pm: Basketball Training & Athletic Development
Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30pm: Basketball Training (Special Guests)
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30pm: Optional Open Gym / Shoot-around
- Meridian Community Centre
Currently in
Grades
7 & 8
Sundays 3:00 – 4:45pm: Basketball Training & Athletic Development
Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm: Basketball Training (Special Guests)
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30pm: Optional Open Gym / Shoot-around
- Meridian Community Centre
Currently in
Grades
9 - 12
Sundays 3:15 – 5:00pm: Basketball Training & Athletic Development
Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:30pm: Basketball Training (Special Guests)
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30pm: Optional Open Gym / Shoot-around
- Meridian community centre
Fees & what to bring
2026 Summer Training
- only $200 per player
- Indoor court shoes
- Water bottle
- Athletic training gear
- Basketball
Password required for registration. Contact mikehurleybasketball@gmail.com for details.
- Coaches & special guests
Train with elite coaches & players
Athletes train with a mix of professional, national team, university/college coaches, and current/former players across multiple levels.
- COMMON QUESTIONS
Summer Training FAQ
Ready to train this summer?
“Training builds the skills, the team builds the confidence.”
“You don’t just learn plays here, you learn effort, discipline, and how to show up for others.”
“Better every rep, stronger together.”