WELCOME TO
BRIDGES BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Building Intelligent Fundamental Athletes
IQ and fundamentals are a missing part of youth basketball. I will challenge you to build your confidence by increasing your IQ and fundamentals higher.
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress" - Frederick Douglass
WHO IS
BRIDGES BASKETBALL ACADEMY
One of our core goals is "teaching" the game of basketball. When I say 'teach', I mean breaking down floor spacing, thinking two-steps ahead of your opponent, reading a defense or offense, understanding spacing, proper defense stances and several other factors than just shooting the ball. There is a major focus in understanding the simplicity
of the nervous system of basketball.
A lot of young athletes benefit from natural born talents but many do not understand the nuisances of the game. Basketball is on of the simplest sports to understand. There is a major lack in basketball IQ with today’s athletes and therefore many lack the confidence to perform at their highest ability. Building one’s basketball
IQ does not take superior speed and athletic ability.
Many lack Basketball IQ, Intelligence Quotient, when practicing and it carries over into games. This hurts the confidence and then leads to not contributing with their respective team. We have many coaches that do not take the time and teach this aspect of basketball. Anyone can go to a gym, shoot the ball 1000 times alone, but how do you shoot with someone running at you?
Join us at Bridges Basketball Academy to take this great opportunity at developing the mental and fundamental aspects of the game!
Coach Bridges
Coach Bridges
Keith Gabriel
Shooting Challenge
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Kory Bridges
Founder & Head Coach
I am raised in Charlotte, which makes me a Charlottean. I have a beautiful wife, Crystal, who is my coach and I have three kids tagging along. I played basketball all through school, had the opportunity to play college, until a bad injury took that away. I took that injury and turned it into almost 20 years of coaching, training and skill development. I have trained youth sports, including boys and girls, ranging from beginner ages all through college. I have coached teams to several championships, worked in basketball camps and mentored youth. One of my core beliefs; is reaching basketball players by challenging their basketball acumen to understand the cerebral side with mixing in the fundamentals to build the complete confident basketball player.
OUR PURPOSE
Ensuring Enjoyable Experiences
Bridges Basketball Academy is a basketball teaching camp that is located in Charlotte, NC. There are so many youth whom lack basketball IQ and therefore lack the confidence to perform at their highest ability. Building ones basketball IQ does not take superior speed and athletic ability. There is a major focus in understanding the simplicity of the nervous system of the game of basketball. We strive to teach, challenge, build and strengthen everyone's confidence. You will walk away a smarter more fundamental basketball player.
CAMP NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Camp information and dates to be announced
Past Academy Special Guests
Keith Gabriel, who hails from Charlotte, NC has a long tradition of basketball in his blood. He crafted his skills here in Charlotte and competed locally at United Faith Christian Academy. From there he earned a basketball scholarship to play at Virginia Military Institution. He then took his talents professionally overseas and competed several years. Keith has an aggressive style of play with a sweet jumper. He likes to provide insight to his road to success and how he achieved these goals.
Marcus Dilligard, who serves as Head Boys Varsity Basketball coach at Victory Christian Center School, played point guard at Furman University from 1997 to 2001, earning Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year Awards twice. After college, he played professionally in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay where he received three Most Valuable Player awards. Prior to joining VCCS, he was head basketball coach at Carolina Christian School in Locust, NC.
James Mason, currently is USA Sports Club, Founder Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Personal Development Coach. James set a goal, realized his dream of playing in the "ACC" and received a basketball scholarship to play at Clemson University. James Mason found USA Sports Club to help athletes learn from his experience and to prepare them for win in sports and life.
Bekah Fultz, Graduated from Covenant Day School, Charlotte NC in 2014 and committed to play Basketball at Houghton College in Buffalo, NY. Later transferred to Appalachian State in 2015 and joined the Women's Club Basketball team until graduation in May of 2017. Bekah has experience playing college and can provide knowledge and experience for young girls aspiring to play basketball.
ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
Speciality Areas
Learn proper balance, feetwork, forms and strength
Shooting Techniques
Understand the ABC's of smart defense
Defense
Where you build your basketball knowledge and IQ
Basketball Intelligence
I strongly recommend PERFECT FORM SHOOTING. This guide provides knowledge and understanding of basketball shooting fundamentals to help you become a consistent accurate shooter, using our 10 Point Basketball Shooting Inspection. Perfection is a journey, not a destination. There is always opportunity to know more and get better.
Perfect Form Shooting by James Mason