Brighten Basketball
The Middle School Basketball Program provides boys and girls in grades 5–8 with a structured, high‑energy environment to grow as athletes and leaders. Our coaching approach blends fundamental skill development, competitive play, and character‑building to prepare players for the next level.
What Athletes Gain
• Strong Fundamentals: Ball‑handling, shooting, passing, footwork, finishing, and defensive technique.
• Game IQ: Spacing, movement, decision‑making, transition play, and team communication.
• Athletic Development: Age‑appropriate strength, agility, coordination, and conditioning.
• Leadership & Confidence: Emphasis on discipline, teamwork, resilience, and positive habits.
Program Structure
• Weekly practices focused on skill work and team concepts
• Competitive scrimmages and game opportunities
• Seasonal clinics and optional skill‑specific sessions
• Supportive mentorship and academic accountability
Who It’s For
• 5th–6th Grade: Building foundational skills and confidence
• 7th–8th Grade: Advancing technique and preparing for high‑school competition
Our mission is to create a positive, inclusive basketball experience where every athlete can grow, compete, and discover their potential.
Practice Schedule
Practices: Students are NOT to arrive more than 10 minutes before their scheduled practices.
Student Pick-Up: Ensure that the current school year's Pick-Up Card is present for every single dismissal. Student's will not be released without it. Parents are to park and walk up to the dismissal door. Students CANNOT walk through the parking lot alone at anytime.
*** Late pick-up of students may/will incur Late Pick-Up Fees.***
Game Schedule
If you are checking-out your athlete before normal dismissal, please be aware the Front Office cut off for early check-out is 2:45pm (Wed 11:30). Exceptions cannot be made.
Make sure your athlete is aware of your pick-up arrangements PRIOR to arriving school on that game day. Students are not allowed to call home. If special arrangements have been made for that day, parents are required to let the Front Office know in writing for the safety of the student. You can do this by emailing: transportation@brightenacademy.com