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High School Academy (male athletes grades 9-12)
Post Graduate Academy
(male athletes looking for a gap-year program)
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SPIRE Academy | Basketball SPIRE’S world class HS and PG Academies are ideal for serious basketball players looking for an intense training environment to prepare for the next level of competition. The academies serve college-bound high school athletes, as well as high school graduates looking to train/compete for an additional year while seeking the best possible college scholarship opportunities. The HS academy features a blended learning environment of college preparatory academics, along with unique personal development and career preparation features. PG students can earn college credit by taking two core classes per semester.
SPIRE is committed to developing technically skilled players who love to train and live to compete. This is accomplished via an intensive regimen of technical, tactical and competitive basketball training and long-term athletic performance development. Bottom line: SPIRE builds strong, confident, mentally tougher player-athletes who thrive under the pressure of competition. It also provides ideal exposure to the collegiate coaching network. As a result, SPIRE has placed hundreds of athletes into collegiate programs across the US.
Head Coaches Dawud Abdur-Rahkman SPIRE HS Academy Head Coach
Dawud brings 25 years of coaching experience to SPIRE, including 5 years as an Assistant Coach at the NCAA DI level, 4 years as a Head Coach at the Junior College level and 4 years as an Assistant Coach at the NCAA DIII level.
Gravelle Craig
SPIRE PG Academy Head Coach
Gravelle has 18+ years of NCAA Div I coaching experience, most recently an Assistant Coach at Stetson University. Prior to Stetson, he spent 7 seasons as an Assistant and 6 seasons as a Head Coach at Bethune Cookman University.
Training Philosophy SPIRE basketball is based on the principles of selfdiscipline, teamwork, consistency, leadership and commitment. Players will receive one-on-one individual workouts, dedicated team practices, shooting sessions, evaluations, video analysis and monitored progress tracking. SPIRE performance training develops college-ready athletes by making them stronger and faster, while improving stamina and reducing the risk of injury. Competition is scheduled in appropriate proportion to training objectives. Game schedules are created with a combination of high-level competition and national exposure in mind. By integrating elite athletes from around the world, SPIRE cultivates an intense, competitive, yet healthy training atmosphere.
Key Features •
Up to 6 full-sized basketball courts
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25,000 sq. ft. Performance Training Center focusing on physical conditioning, mental skills training and nutrition/hydration training
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Custom-designed competition schedules per team
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College prep academic curriculum; college
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An “Olympic village” setting with U.S. and international athletes in multiple sports
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Esports gaming lab access
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175-acre campus; 750,000 sq. ft. of indoor sports facilities; on site residential housing; on site education center, SPIRE Fuel cafeteria; and more…
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Basketball Training Programs & Events Hosted at SPIRE - coordinated by Regional Basketball Director, Jeff Javorek, Coach Gravelle and Coach Dawud
Seasonal Camps • Clinics • Shootouts • Showcases • Clubs Leagues • Tournaments Special Events for Players & Teams of all ages and ability levels. For specific dates and program information, see contact info below.
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SPIRE Academy An international, high school and post graduate sports performance training and education academy, located within a world class event and wellness c omplex. At SPIRE, we are inspiring the best expression of the human spirit through athletics, academics, and service to others. We are looking for heart, character and dedication to oneself and others.
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The SPIRE Academy 9-12th grade college preparatory, accredited, cross curricular, project-based program is designed with the progressive learner/thinker in mind. By coupling basketball training with a commitment to maximizing each student’s personal development and preparation for multiple career options, SPIRE Academy is the best place to get ready and excel in school, at work and within life itself.
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