FAQ

Q: What is Monticello Sports Academy?
A: This comprehensive program is intended to develop the complete basketball player and give kids in our community the ability to train and play together.

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Q: Who is this program for, and what characteristics identify the “committed player?”
A: Monticello Sports Academy is for committed players only, which we define as a player committed to playing on his or her recreational team, travel team, middle school, or high-school team and dedicated to doing what it takes to improve.  Attendance is essential to improve, so we ask players to attend at least 65% of their sessions.
 

Q: How is Monticello Sports Academy different from other basketball training offered?
A: We provide objective and honest feedback and assessment of your child's skill level. We offer relevant, game-applicable training. Not only do we prepare players to compete/dominate at their current level, we also develop and strengthen the player's total game for the future. While developing basketball games, we also develop mental toughness and mental peak performance training as players identify what it is to be an excellent person and leader.

 

Q: Is this program part of the Monti Center Court Club 

A: Although this is a separate programming from the Monti Center Court Club, we partner with the Monti Center Court Club and the Board to ensure we provide the best experience for the children in the community.
 

Q:Is this a School Program?

A. No

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Q: Is This private lessons?

A. Group Training

While private lessons can certainly be beneficial, we believe small group training is far more effective for this comprehensive approach. Athletes still receive plenty of individual attention. Our small groups are skilled and age-based, and we strive to keep our player-to-coach ratio at no more than 6:1.

 

Q: How do children get placed in training groups?

A. We host monthly evaluations as part of our training season

 

Q: Will my child get moved from intermediate and advanced or vice versa?

A. Yes, we, as coaches, will be able to discuss with you when we feel your child needs more challenges or when the child would be better suited for a different environment.

 

Q:Is this Co-ED Training?

A.No this is not co-ed , boys will be playing with boys, girls will be playing and developing with girls

 

Q: What is a Training Season and its schedule?
A: OffSeason March – May  (Monday, Thursday & Sunday)
Summer June - July   (Monday & Thursday)
Preseason August - October   (Monday, Thursday & Sunday)
InSeason November - February  (Sunday)
The time of Weekly Meeting Sessions is determined by evaluation placement.  Times and Days are just suggestions these are subject to change

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Q: Do you have an AAU program

A: At this time, No, however, we are open to discussing with parents



Q: Where is Your Training Location?

A: Monticello. However, if there is a lack of Gym Space, we train 25 Minutes Away from Monticello at Adrenaline Sports Center.

 

Q: What does Core Training mean?
A: All our programs start with a foundation training program. We focus on developing the players from the ground up, and this is the foundation for every other course we teach. Every session addresses footwork, ball handling, body positioning, shooting off the pass and dribble, and basketball IQ.
 

Q: Can my child enroll in a Season at any time?
A: Your child can enroll any time before each season's enrollment deadline. The enrollment deadline happens if courses are full two weeks prior to the start of next month's session.
 

Q: Once my child is enrolled, how do I enroll for the next season?
A: You will be automatically enrolled for the next season. If you wish to withdraw, please get in touch with us and notify before the first training date of the new season.
 

Q: What if I can’t make all of the sessions during the season?
A: We realize athletes will not always be able to make every training session and our coaches will work to make sure your athlete stays up to speed when they miss. We do not have a program for pro-rating tuition based on missed sessions. What we do offer is a rollover to the next sessions if your son or daughter has missed a prior session. Top Ups or Payments are always for 3- 6 sessions.
 

Q: Can I withdraw at any time?
A: You can withdraw at the end of any season by sending an email to  prior to the start of the next season.
 

Q: If my child withdraws for a season, how does he/she re-enroll?
A: Notify one of our representatives to activate re-enrollment.  We will contact you to let you know if a spot is available in the training group and then update your info and set the payment schedule for the season.
 

Q: If my child misses a training session, can he make it up later?
A: Yes, in most situations, we offer a rollover period to make over a session that was missed
 

Q: If my child is injured and must withdraw, do I get a credit or refund?
A: If your child is injured and must suspend training, please email
 

Q: Are there any discounts available?
A: No
 

Q: Are payment plans accepted?
A: Payment plans or delayed payments are accepted on a case-by-case basis. The first payment of each season is due at the time of enrollment.

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Q: How can my child replace a lost jersey or T shirt?
A: LSA provides each athlete with a T-Shirt upon graduation from our programs. 

 

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