Varsity Academy - Spokane, WA Basketball Training

Varsity Academy - Spokane, WA Basketball Training 17 Reviews

4.59/5.

Average Rating 4.59 / 5 Stars

Get ready to improve your game with coaches who will help prepare you to play your best. Let our NBC Camps/Varsity Academy staff help you master your game.

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Improve your basketball skills with NBC Varsity Academy in Spokane, Washington at the Warehouse

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Welcome to Varsity Academy, a division of NBC Camps since 1999.

NEW OFFERING For December 2024: Mid-Season Middle School Varsity Academy - Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2024. Three Sundays 6:00-8:00pm. Limited Spots.

Varsity Academy offers basketball training programs in Spokane, Washington to help you improve their game throughout the year. Varsity Academy will be divided into age/ability courts when possible. NBC Varsity Academy has the primary goal of helping players step on the court physically and mentally ready for every day of practice. Varsity Academy Division 1 is for high school athletes wanting to elevate their game with a focus on live-action competition. For athletes ages 9-13, VA D2 training is based on age and ability level. This basketball training reinforces the fundamental skills critical for success and lays the foundation for future growth and improvement. Athletes are divided into groups based on age and skill levels.

MID-SEASON MIDDLE SCHOOL VA SESSION DATES & DETAILS

SUNDAYS 6:00-8:00PM
December 1, 8, 15, 2024

Boys and Girls Ages 11-14 Only. Limited Spots Available.

Each registered athlete in the Varsity Academy is encouraged to have the VA reversible jersey and it should be worn to each gym time. You may wear your jersey from previous sessions or purchase new for $15. This is not a requirement.

All athletes are expected to provide their own basketball, water bottle, indoor shoes, and hoop clothing.

Contact Coach John Fazio for information on sibling and team discounts. jfazio@nbccamps.com, 509.953.6016

Highlights Include

Intensive skill development
High quality staff and experienced leadership team committed to your success
Leadership training and character development
An atmosphere of enthusiasm, respect, encouragement and high expectation
Accountability for basketball and life goals
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Varsity Academy Spokane is excited to tip off 2024 at The Warehouse Athletic Facility. Read below for specific details and information.

New Offering: Mid-Season Middle School Varsity Academy

Boys and Girls 11-14 Years Old.
December 1, 8, 15, 2024
Sundays 6:00-8:00pm

Information below applies to Fall/Spring Sessions:

VARSITY ACADEMY D1 HIGH SCHOOL

VA D1 is designed for high school athletes. This program is set up to challenge advanced players and will teach skills appropriate for the high school player. Intensity and competition will be high priorities. Division 2 players will be considered at the discretion of the VA staff. This program is designed for the older and more skilled high school age players. Teaching takes place primarily through live, competitive games and structured, organized play.

VARSITY ACADEMY D2

Designed for ages 9-12, we divide athletes into training stations and groups based on skill level and ability. It is worth the investment to learn basketball skills correctly during the formative years. We take pride in making sure athletes can execute skills correctly. Each athlete is important to us and we want to help you reach your basketball and life dreams and goals.

VA REVERSIBLE TRAINING JERSEY

Each registered athlete in the Varsity Academy is encouraged to have the VA reversible jersey and it should be worn to each gym time. You may wear your jersey from previous sessions. Please Note: Jerseys are adult male sizes and run from YM - 2XL.

What should I bring to VA?

>> Completed medical release waiver if not completed online ahead of check-in

>> A basketball labeled with your name

>> Appropriate basketball shoes/attire (VA reversible jersey)

>> Water bottle or sports drink

Come to each gym time with a great attitude, ready to be coachable, respectful, and willing to contribute to our environment of positive enthusiasm. You may arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the first gym time to check-in.

What if I need to miss a gym time?

Feel free to notify the director if you will be missing a gym time, however it is not necessary.

Overall Average Rating 4.59 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
VA Spokane positive influence

My son has always been an aggressive player and I have been working with him to always show good sportsmanship. It hasn't been until he began attending the NBC Camps and VA that he has finally gotten it. You coaches have been such positive role models for him. I appreciate the positive influence that he gets at the NBC camps and VA. He finds the camp challenging and more importantly he enjoys being around not only the people that are attending but also those running the camp. He is looking forward to attending the next session and is also trying to recruit some players to join. Thanks again for all you do and I look forward to working with you again.

— Brittany
- 5/5.
Educational and Fun

Thank you so much for being a place that is safe, educational, and fun.

— Melanie
- 5/5.
VA builds better ball players

Coach, Last weekend he played exactly as you would expect and the way you taught him, he was dominant inside and out, dribbling and rebounding. Averaged 30 per game, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocked shots. He was asked to be on the AAU Traveling team. I guess the question on how he would stack up against his own was answered by himself. I wish you could have been there. I know that it is because of you and your coaches that he is getting to play at a elevated level. A number of coaches from there called and said they were very impressed by his overall play. He will be back with you soon. Thank you. Your program builds better ball players.

— Dan

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- 5/5.
Priceless

I just wanted to send you a very big thank you for working with my son at VA on Sunday. He had a great workout. He was very tired and hungry after his afternoon of basketball. He has been in the gym 3 days now since working out with you.......I can see a difference. Nothing magical, but just confidence. The level of workout, the number of guys to play against and getting direction from coaches that he has known for many years was so worth the 6 hours of driving.Today in the gym I watched him take it to the hoop against anyone who tried to stand in his way over and over. He took over the court like I knew he could, but now I think he knows he can too. I even watched him break out a couple of those moves under the hoop that you guys worked with him on. Of course the guys in the gym went crazy and his confidence went up.I have been a very strong supporter of NBC Camps over the last 10 years, sending my kids to countless camps and spending thousands of dollars, but those few hours on Sunday were priceless!! Thanks again for spending that extra time!

— Michelle
- 5/5.
You will NOT be disappointed

My sophomore daughter has been attending NBC Camps and clinics for about 5 years now. My 10-year-old daughter is now attending various camps and actually did the summer overnight camp. Both have attended Varsity Academy and happy to have done so. I give much credit to NBC for bringing out the skills and love of basketball in both my daughters. The life skills messages they receive are an added bonus! Anyone considering attending NBC, follow your instinct and enroll; you will NOT be disappointed in your child's attitude about basketball and life.

— Donna
- 5/5.
Helped me improve

I've attended Varsity Academy for as long as I can remember and it has helped improve me as a player and man.

— Jack
- 5/5.
Worked hard

Our son had a really good time! He worked hard and improved as a player. But more importantly you and your coaches emphasized the same character qualities we train for at home.

— Angela
- 5/5.
Confidence

I love the confidence my son has gained!!

— Margaret
- 5/5.
Encouraging

The coaches are enthusiastic, encouraging, and always willing to help.

— Marcus
- 5/5.
Had a blast!

Thanks so much. Our daughter had a blast. Thanks for welcoming her, she loved attending and you will be seeing her in the near future. Great job to you and your team!

— William
- 5/5.
Supportive, fun

I liked the individual attention and working on specific techniques and skills in a supportive, fun environment

— Mary E.
- 5/5.
Set goals

I love meeting new people who love the same thing as me. Also I love how encouraging the coaches are and how they correct you if you make a mistake. The weekly word(s) are great for me because it helps me set goals for the week.

— Emma M.
- 5/5.
Encouraging

I expected more individualized instruction. There are a lot of kids participating and just not enough coaches. My daughter enjoys going and playing at varsity academy twice per week. Coaches are friendly and seem to do a good job of encouraging the kids.

— Brandon W.
- 5/5.
Good training

Thanks for training and correcting my boys. I have coached both my boys' AAU teams and I really appreciate when someone else will take some time to teach my kids.

— Matt M.
- 5/5.
Competitive

I thought I would get way more one on one teaching or coaching specific to my position I play. The energy and competitiveness of the time were good.

— J.D.
- 5/5.
Great coaching

My son has been to your camps over the past few years and has had great success in basketball thanks to all the hard work and great coaching your staff provides!!

— Louise P.
- 5/5.
Leadership and work ethics taught are priceless

Thank you so much for all you do! You and your team not only teach basketball, but model character and enjoyment. Leadership and work ethics taught are priceless! Our son has learned so much from Varsity Academy. So appreciative and grateful!

— Melanie W.

Camp Director John Fazio

John has been involved with NBC Camps for 25 years and now serves as the Vice President. In addition to camps and clinics, he has 15+ years of experience conducting individual basketball training and has coached AAU, YMCA, grade school, high school tournament teams, three international travel teams (Italy 2006, UK 2013, Germany 2022), and college club basketball teams.
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He has been USA Youth Basketball Gold Licensed since 2016. Coach "Faz" coached the Whitworth University Men's Club Team to regional championships in 2017 (Eugene, OR) and 2020 (Cheney, WA). He spearheaded the development of virtual training programs for NBC Camps and US Sports/Nike Camps during 2020-2021. He has also worked as a certified basketball official. Prior to joining NBC Camps, John earned a degree in communications from Central Washington University and worked as a television sports anchor at KVEW News in Kennewick, WA. He is married, has three children and lives in Spokane.
Camp Director Shawn Stetson

Shawn is the President of NBC Camps and has directed camps and clinics for over 20 years. He has overseen the expansion of NBC Camps into Canada as well as several other countries around the world. A former basketball player at the University of Calgary in Canada, Shawn is passionate about helping young athletes discover how to be all that God created them to be.
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Shawn has been involved with NBC Camps since he first attended as a 12-year-old athlete.
Coach Sydney Zeiler

Sydney played college ball at Eastern Oregon University where she was named to the All-Academy team three times. She helped the team to a conference championship and appeared twice in the NAIA national tournament.
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As a high school athlete in Davenport, WA she finished her career with more than 1000 point, won a state championship in 2017 and second in state in 2018. In addition to multiple all-league honors, Sydney also graduated as Valedictorian. She received her degree from EOU in Chemistry and Biochemistry and currently is pursuing a career as a physician associate/assistant. She grew up attending VA and NBC Camps and has worked several NBC Camps.
Lead Coach Rhys McVay

After growing up attending NBC Camps including College Prep Camp for three years, Rhys has been working with NBC for several years now as a coach, lead coach, and day camp director. He appeared in three state championships at Freeman high school, and went on to play basketball at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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His first college season was cancelled due to Covid and his most recent season, after getting shoulder surgery, he took on more of a coaching role within the team, mainly coaching the defense and managing the substitutions. After a long year of sitting on the sidelines, he re-joined the roster and played through his senior season. He currently is on staff with the Men's Basketball Program at Eastern Washington University