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TRUE Blue Training Academy: Youth Basketball Training in Chicago

Training that
translates.

The TRUE Blue Training Academy is our monthly youth basketball training package for players ages 9+: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm, in Chicago.

TRUE Blue Training Academy layup drill: a coach contests a player's layup with a blocking pad in a Chicago gym
Layup drill at the TRUE Blue Training Academy in Chicago: finishing through contact against a coach's blocking pad.

Youth basketball training in Chicago

Two sessions.
Every week.

Academy players train every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. It's a monthly package; register through SportsBase for current pricing.

TRUE Blue Training Academy · Ages 9+

Monthly training
package.

6:30–8:00pm
Tue & Thu
  • Monthly training session package
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm
  • For players ages 9 and up

Monthly package — register for pricing. Drop-ins may be available based on availability.

Bitty Training · Ages 5–8

6:00–7:00pm
Tue & Thu

Our beginner program for the youngest hoopers: fundamentals, coordination, and fun.

Days
Tuesday & Thursday
Time
6:00–7:00 pm
Ages
5–8
Location
Chicago, IL
Bitty Training details

Inside the Academy

Build the skills.
Understand the game.

TRUE Blue Training Academy players huddled around their coach on a Chicago basketball court
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The TRUE Blue Training Academy provides structured, high-energy training focused on developing complete basketball players.

  • Advanced ball handling and control
  • Shooting mechanics and shot creation
  • Finishing through contact
  • Footwork and offensive movement
  • Passing, spacing, and court awareness
  • Reading defenders and making decisions
  • Game-speed skill application

Sessions are led by our coaching staff, with select sessions featuring accomplished guest trainers and former professional and collegiate players.

No standing around. No wasted gym time.

Basketball lessons for every level

Find your fit.

Two Tuesday/Thursday programs, split by age so every athlete trains at the right speed.

Ages 9+ · 6:30–8:00 pm

TRUE Blue Training Academy

Advanced skills, decision-making, and game-speed application that prepare players for competitive and AAU basketball. Monthly package. Drop-ins may be available based on availability.

Ages 5–8 · 6:00–7:00 pm

Bitty Training

Ball handling, footwork, shooting form, and coordination for our youngest hoopers, with plenty of reps and game-like fun.

Ready to get in the gym?

Put in
the work.

The Academy is a monthly package. Drop-ins may be available based on availability. Register through SportsBase for current pricing, or email us with questions.