Group Basketball Skills Training

Updated April 21, 2022 12:25 PM (MST)
Competitive group basketball workouts is MONDO's primary, year-round basketball offering for youths in the 5th-12th grades. In these competitive and fun group workouts, players are placed by ability, age then grade. The emphasis of each workout is on skills and IQ development out of game situations with heavy 1-on-1 to 5-on-5 games progressions. The drill-then-compete approach encourages experimentation and decision-making. Players are promoted when they dominate their level, meaning when they consistently demonstrate a higher level of mental and physical toughness, individual skill, and competitiveness than their peers. The MONDO basketball skills training approach elevates young student-athletes to become better players on the court, better young citizens off the court, and prepares youths to compete in the REAL game of life.​
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Licensed and insured basketball coaches and trainers
  • ​Open to boys in the 5th-12th grades.
  • Currently on Sunday afternoons until February 27, 2022.
  • OPEN EVALUATIONS (tryouts) will be held on Tues 3/8 6-9 PM, Thurs 3/9 6-9 PM, and Sat 3/10 12-3 PM. Come get a free workout and check us out!
  • Group workouts continue on the same Tuesday, Thursday evenings, with an occasional Saturday noon workout as added value.
  • Sessions are 1.5 to 2 hours long.
  • Training location is always at MONDO Athletics (inside the 24 Hour Fitness) off of Arapahoe Blvd/Parker Road in Aurora, CO.​
"My son has been practicing with the varsity team, but wasn't getting much playing time. He asked the head coach to play on JV so he could get some minutes. In his first game at the JV level, he dropped 30 points!" –Parent of a Junior at Eaglecrest High School
"Hey Coach...I just wanted to let you know I made Varsity this year. I couldn't have done it without the seasons developing with MONDO." –Senior at Heritage High School
Basketball skills training session consisting of high school age boys in action
High school age boys competing during a basketball skills training session

How to Sign Up

These workouts are not for beginners (see private skill training if you are a beginner). In order to maintain the high level of competitiveness in these group basketball workouts, a player must first REGISTER to be EVALUATED. Interested players must match the current level of play and possess the same level of game knowledge as the current participants. The group includes a dynamic mix of 100% hoopers, multi-sport student athletes (we promote this), players committed to other clubs in need of supplemental game reps (it baffles us how many clubs don't offer skills training year-round), and players that are participating in other MONDO offerings like 1-on-1 or semi-private skills training or basketball camps. We take a non-biased, no nonsense approach. Serious players and families only, please. Register to try a FREE workout on us and to be evaluated on-the-spot!
"Our son had a great time. He had fun, learned something new and was pretty tired by the time we got home." –Parent of an 8th Grader

Cost

There are two price-points. 

1.  $79.99/month per athlete*
This monthly membership includes:
  • 8 group basketball workouts per month on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6-9 PM
  • For players/families that have their own 24 Hour Fitness club membership
  • @ 24 Hour Fitness off Parker Rd/Arapahoe Blvd in Aurora, CO
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Proud training partner
2. $99.99/month per athlete*
This monthly membership includes:
  • 8 group basketball workouts per month on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6-9 PM
  • Discounted personal strength and performance training with one of our VertiMax™ certified partners.
  • ​24 Hour Fitness club membership that grants a player access to all amenities, including the basketball courts, at any club in Colorado.
  • COMING SOON - access to a dedicated MONDO Athletics mobile app that can be used for booking 1-on-1 or semi-private skills training sessions (in-person or virtual) plus access to a library of basketball drills to craft and track your game on your own time.
​*Workouts missed do not accumulate or carry over. Since our margins are so tight, there is no discount for siblings. Billing is on a month-to-month subscription basis and can be cancelled at any time. Cancellations will end at the end of the current billing cycle. All payments are final and there are no refunds for monthly payments made whatsoever. Cancellation of the monthly dues will also cancel the 24 Hour Fitness membership for the participant, if included. Rates are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding.

Basketball Concepts Taught

MONDO abides by USA Basketball's Youth Development Guidelines. ​The basketball concepts taught to youths in these competitive group basketball workouts include, but are not limited to:
  • The importance of floor spacing
  • Playing out of and defending cuts, pick-and-rolls, off-ball screens, hand-offs and other isolations
  • Fills and rotations 
  • Reads and counters
  • Terminology used by coaches for various spots on the court
  • Game play out of proven offensive sets like 5-out, 4-out 1-in, 3-out 2-in
  • Mostly man-to-man defensive principles in the full court and half court
  • Some zone and full court press defensive principles
  • Fast breaks and transition defense
  • Controlling tempo
  • Playing out of game-ending situations like ties, down 1, up 1 with a clock
  • And so much more...

Who are Group Basketball Workouts For?

These group basketball workouts are ideal for players with intermediate to advanced skill and hoops IQ and that are serious about improving specific areas of their game, in addition to building up aggressiveness, confidence and developing a positive work ethic and strong moral character. The consistency of these group basketball skills training sessions meshes convenience and quality for families, and they can supplement an athlete's existing basketball training plan or help multi-sport athletes keep their basketball skills sharp. MONDO promotes multi-sport training. We have MANY youths that are active in baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse and other sports that drop in and train with us.
"We couldn't have asked for a more ideal learning experience for our boys. Coach Mondo has shown patience, commitment, and integrity...values we know have rubbed off well." – Parent