The AKademy
Welcome
to the home of the leading program for basketball player development in Anchorage, Alaska.
FALL SESSIONS ARE HERE!
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.
FALL SCHEDULE COMING SOON
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.
FALL SCHEDULE COMING SOON
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.
FALL SCHEDULE COMING SOON
MEET THE Coach
ALYSA HORN, CSCS
Founder of Make Yourself
Coach Horn has been helping Alaskan players unlock their potential for the past 8 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
Your athlete will likely be introduced to various coaches at the Sweat Lab, alums of the AKademy returning to give back, and other coaching partners/friends/mentors Coach Alysa brings in from her 15 years of being involved in basketball in Alaska, to pour into the next generation of basketball players.
PREPARE FOR the high school season
As the saying goes, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Don’t wish you had done more leading up to your high school season to get ready. Maximize your growth in this environment with like-minded athletes from all over the city and a coach with 10+ years helping basketball players maximize their potential.
september 11th - november 15th
BASKETBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS (2x/WEEK)
Mondays & Thursdays 4:00 - 5:15pm @ the O’Malley Center
Important note: due to decreased availability for gym time and an increase in rental prices, the Next Level and Up & Coming groups will share court time. This will not impact the Up & Coming group, as athletes will be challenged in age appropriate groups (per hoop) and drills.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SESSIONS (3x/WEEK)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm and Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15pm @ The Sweat Lab
Full Fall AKademy Sign Up is made of 47 total sessions with 33% savings!!
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Need-Based Scholarships Also Available by Application Here
PREPARE FOR the high school season
As the saying goes, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Don’t wish you had done more leading up to your high school season to get ready. Maximize your growth in this environment with like-minded athletes from all over the city and a coach with 10+ years helping basketball players maximize their potential.
september 11th - november 15th
BASKETBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS (2x/WEEK)
Mondays & Thursdays 4:00 - 5:15pm @ the O’Malley Center
Important note: due to decreased availability for gym time and an increase in rental prices, the Next Level and Up & Coming groups will share court time. This will not impact the Next Level group, as athletes will be challenged in age appropriate groups (per hoop) and drills.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SESSIONS (3x/WEEK)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm and Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15pm @ The Sweat Lab
Full Fall AKademy Sign Up is made of 47 total sessions with 33% savings!!
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!”
The Fundamentals to build your confidence
One of the most common complaints from high school coaches in Alaska? “My players don’t know the fundamentals!” One of the most common complaints from players? “I’m not getting enough playing time!”
Put an end to both of these complaints by mastering the parts of your game that will make you a player your coach can’t keep off the floor.
september 11th - november 15th
BASKETBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS (2x/WEEK)
Mondays & Thursdays 5:15 - 6:15pm @ the O’Malley Center
Important note: due to decreased availability for gym time and an increase in rental prices, the Rising group will be blended with the Elementary AKademy group. This will not impact the Rising group, as athletes will be challenged in age appropriate groups (per hoop) and drills.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SESSIONS (3x/WEEK)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm and Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15pm @ The Sweat Lab
Full Fall AKademy Sign Up is made of 47 total sessions with 33% savings!!
Questions before getting started? Get in touch.
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