High Level Training and Mentoring for Girls and Boys in Grades 3-12
We offer elite training that fosters skill development, character growth, and love of the game. Our expectations are success and growth from each of our players.
Programs
PTW programming runs seasonally and is tailored by skill level and age. Our programs are centered around three sectors:
- Skills Training
- School Programming
- Town Partnerships
Skills Training
Our skills training represents our customized PTW lessons catered to individuals or groups. Our three skills training options include:
- Private Training: This one-on-one training pairs the athlete with one of PTW’s personal trainers. During the first visit, we evaluate the player and determine how to build the skills and confidence needed to take their game to the next level. This type of training is tailored personally to the athlete to ensure that lessons work on improving the athlete’s all-around skillset. We recommend that private training occurs every week or every other week. Long time gaps between training sessions are not effective.
- Small Group Training: Our Small Group training opportunity caters to groups of 3-5 athletes. It is designed for players wishing to enhance their skills while receiving a balance between individual and group instruction. This training level includes live play, game speed, game moves, competitive DNA, and matched skill levels/positions. The Small Group training option is a very effective environment to learn and grow skills. We recommend that Small Group training occurs every week or every other week.
- Large Group Training: The Large Group training option offers skill development as well as game experience. Our goal is to provide our athletes the competitive environment needed to practice new skills in game-like scenarios. This program is designed for larger groups, ranging from 6-12 players, with groups being split by skill-level and position. With 2 trainers leading the lesson, your athlete is guaranteed to receive the individual attention needed for growth. Each training session will conclude with live play situations, including 4 v 4 or 5 v 5.
School Programming
This program is all about our Bigger Than Basketball initiative. We use basketball as a tool to teach life skills, such as hard work, focus, discipline, and the ability to take criticism. Students will have weekly Skills and Drills training, and will receive Certificates of Completion, Affirmation Sheets, and Report Cards all while being cultivated by positive mentors.
Town Partnerships
Our Elite Town Program aims to enhance the town’s basketball culture with high level coaching. The program will help facilitate practices, improve the coaching staff’s knowledge and IQ related to team management, and incorporate team building, skills, and play calling. At PTW, we expect success. With this program, our plan is to bring that culture to your town.
Fall 2024 — Wellesley Recreation
- Registration through Wellesley Recreation
- Contacts: Jennifer Lawlor and Chad Norton
- Address: Wellesley Recreation Department | 90 Washington Street
Other Training Opportunities
Elite Middle School Fall League
In the Fall of 2024, PTW will be partnering with the West Suburban YMCA to present the Elite Fall League, a local, highly competitive middle school league for grades 6-8. All players will be evaluated and hand selected. This 6 week league, starting in September, will consist of 2 weeks of skills and drills, live play, and evaluations, followed by team selection and league play for an additional 4 weeks. Our goal for this league is to help develop, prepare, and challenge our athletes for their upcoming seasons. This is a great opportunity for our athletes to get an edge on their opponents, while staying local and opening up the weekends for the parents and families.
- Registration through West Suburban YMCA (Church St, Newton)
- Registration link: https://wsymca.org/youth-basketball
- Contact: Joshua Downes, Branch Operations Director (Wells Ave Y)
- (P): 617 795 1788
- (F): 617 964 8472
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.wsymca.org
Strength and Conditioning
PTW will be partnering with FitClub Wellesley to help facilitate elite, age appropriate strength and conditioning training for our athletes. With this 10 week program, our goal is to improve our athletes’ strength, agility, plyometrics, reaction time, and overall conditioning. Athletes will work on healthy strength building to keep them on the court during games. This program will promote durability and Injury prevention.
- Registration through FitClub Wellesley
- Contact: Matthew Guenette – Owner
- Address: 12a Mica Lane, Wellesley Massachusetts 02481
- (P): 781-235-2212
- Website: www.FitClubWellesley.com
PTW Mini Hoopers
This class will be available to players ages 6-9. Athletes will be separated by skill level and will learn fundamentals, shooting, ball handling, defense, basketball terminology, and the flow of the game. Within the skills training, athletes will pick up the values of hard work, discipline, focus, and teamwork… All while having fun and enjoying the process! There will be live play implemented if skill level permits. All athletes will receive affirmation sheets, and certificates of completion. Minimum of 6 Players, Maximum 12
- Sundays at 9am at the West Suburban YMCA on Church St in Newton
- Registration through PTW
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Evaluations
All new clients are required to complete an evaluation prior to beginning any PTW training opportunities. Please go to the Contact Page (link to tab) and fill out the Interest form in order to be considered for an evaluation.
Refunds
Prove Them Wrong has a no refund policy. Clients who have purchased a package will receive one credit for an excused absence, only valid if doctor’s note is provided.
Lesson Registration
PTW will not accept any one-off lesson bookings. In order to maximize the growth of our athletes, we have implemented lesson minimums (vary by session type).
REFERRALS
Sibling Discount: 15%
PROGRAM PACKAGES
Private
Individual — must commit to a minimum of 3 lessons
- $100/Hr per session
- $85/Hr per session for anyone that is taking combo lessons (ex. Private Lesson and Other skills training, Private Lesson and Elite Middle School League, Private Lesson and Strength and Conditioning)
Packages
- 4 lessons: $360
- 8 lessons: $720
Small Group
- Lessons are priced at $45/Hr, with a minimum of 4 required.
- Package: 4 lessons: $170
Large Group
Lessons are priced at $40/Hr, with a minimum of 4 required.
- Mandatory Bundle: 4 Lessons: $150
- Packages:
- 8 lessons (once per week): $280
- 16 lessons (twice per week): $550 (PTW’s highly preferred option)
