The AKademy
Welcome
to the home of the leading program for basketball player development in Anchorage, Alaska.
The AKademy Rising is for 6th - 8th grade basketball players pursuing stronger roles on their school or comp teams. It is a multi-week, indepth training experience designed to improve a player’s confidence, athleticism, fundamental skills & understanding of the game.
The AKademy Up & Coming is for 9th & 10th grade basketball players who played or are pursuing a C-Team or JV Spot on their high school team, or for advanced, serious 7th & 8th grade players. It is a multi-week, in depth training experienced designed to improve a player’s confidence, athleticism, fundamental skills & understanding of the game.
The AKademy Next Level is for High School players who played or swung varsity and college players in their post or off-season. This is a highly competitive skill focused intensive designed to help players level up their game while loving the process.
Lead Coach
ALYSA HORN, CSCS
Founder of Make Yourself
Coach Horn has been helping Alaskan players unlock their potential for the past 7 years and created the AKademy as a way for athletes of every level to find a community of like-minded athletes striving to sweat, learn, grow, and get better together.
Born and raised in Kodiak, Alaska, Coach Horn is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a Bachelor's of Science in Health, four years collegiate coaching experience, and is a former professional (Germany, Australia) and collegiate (University of Alaska Anchorage) basketball player. She won multiple championships in her career both collegiately as a player and coach, and professionally. Known for her toughness, competitiveness and selflessness, these qualities are at the forefront of her message to the athletes she works with today.
ASSISTANT COACHes
Esther Mendes
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Originally from Brazil, coach Esther grew up playing soccer which led her to play in high school and college.
Being raised around sports and fitness influenced her decision to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education from the Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, where she had her first contact with CrossFit.
Now as a Level 2 trainer and CrossFit Gymnastics Coach, she spends most of her time helping people with their fitness journeys in Alaska.
Coach Esther also takes on a select few personal training clients. to inquire, send her an email here.
MAY 28TH - 31ST
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PRE-CAMP PREP! Summer team camps are right around the corner, sharpen your skills and maximize your time at camp with this 4 day intensive!!
Basketball Development Sessions @ the O'Malley Sports Center
Tuesday - Friday // 10:30 - 12:00pm
Strength & Conditioning Schedule @ Coho Athletics
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday // 1:15 - 2:15pm
June 17th - July 12th
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Make this your summer of separation and take your game to the next level!
Basketball Development Sessions @ the O'Malley Sports Center
Mondays & Wednesdays // 10:15 - 11:45am
Strength & Conditioning Schedule @ Coho Athletics
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 10:30 - 11:30am OR 1:15 - 2:15pm
SIGN UP OPENING SOON
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Need-Based Scholarships Also Available by Application Here
May 14th - 31st
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Prep for your upcoming summer travel and/or for next year’s high school season! It’s never too early to pour into making yourself a better player. Only 10 spots available.
Basketball Development Sessions @ the O’Malley Center
[9 Basketball Development Sessions]
May 14th - 21st
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 5:30 - 6:45pm
May 23rd - 31st
Daily* @ 9:00 - 10:30am
*Memorial Day Off
Strength & Conditioning Schedule @ Coho Athletics
[5 Strength & Conditioning Sessions]
May 15th - 22nd
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45 - 3:45pm
May 23rd - 30th
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 1:15 - 2:15pm
Can’t make some of the sessions? Grab a punchcard.
JUNE 24TH - JULY 12TH
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The off-season is the time to improve YOUR game!! Let’s put in work! Only 10 spots available.
Basketball Development Sessions @ the O’Malley Center
Mondays & Wednesdays // 9:00 - 10:30am
Strength & Conditioning Schedule @ Coho Athletics
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 1:15 - 2:15pm
Make Up Day: Fridays // 10:30 - 11:30am
15.5 TRAINING HOURS!
Can’t make some of the sessions? Grab a punchcard.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM?
Like any professional service (haircut, Netflix, drive thru, etc.), hoops training does cost money. If it’s not currently in your, or your family’s, budget to afford training, the Sweat Equity Program can help.
Trade an hour of work for Make Yourself for an hour of training for yourself.
“We’ll drive an hour for these sessions. they are the perfect blend of SKILL BREAK DOWN, COMPETITION, MINDSET DEVELOPMENT, ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT, AND GAME PLAY!”
April 30th - May 24th
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To keep quality of training as high as possible, there are only 14 spots available. Sign up early to lock in your spot.
Basketball Development Sessions @ the O’Malley Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 3:45 - 5:00pm
May 23rd @ 10:30 - 12:00pm
Strength & Conditioning Schedule @ Coho Athletics
Mondays & Wednesdays // 6:15 - 7:15pm
May 24th @ 10:30 - 11:30am
Make up S&C days:
Saturdays @ 11:15 - 12:15pm
*16 total training sessions*
Can’t make some of the sessions? Grab a punchcard.
MAY 28TH - JUNE 21ST
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To keep quality of training as high as possible, there are only 14 spots available. Sign up early to lock in your spot.
MAY 28TH - JUNE 21ST
Basketball Sessions @ the O'Malley Center
May 28 & 30 // 12:00 - 1:15pm
June 3 - 20 (June 5 off)
Mondays & Wednesdays // 9:00 - 10:30am
Strength and Conditioning Sessions @ Coho Athletics
Tuesdays & Thursdays // 10:30 - 11:30am
Make Up Days: Fridays 10:30 - 11:30am
18 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS!
Questions before getting started? Get in touch.
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