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SKILLS ACADEMY & SHOOTING FOUNDATION CLASSES AND CLINICS

Ben R.

"Lucas made the middle school team.  He is super pumped.  Thank you for working with him.  No way he makes it without your classes."

2024 Skills Parent Feedback

"The detail in teaching was phenomenal, and the instructors are all very competent and experienced.  This is a fantastic blend of relevancy and instruction to help the players improve!"

Jason L.

Meadow came home after shooting training with you last night and wanted to go up to the park and show me what she had learned. I got say, I’m very impressed after one session how her shot has improved. She was surprised but not more than me. She doesn’t even look like the same player she was before. She probably took 200 shots last night and made over 100. I am absolutely amazed how you taught her the right form and technique and it made her a 10x better shooter immediately. It has given her confidence and more desire for the game. I just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work.

Clay S.

"Just want you to know how much better Wyatt's shot became after you spent that session with him.  He listened and made adjustments you recommended.   He dropped 35 in a game today with 11 assists to boot. Very much appreciated."

Registration now open!

 

2025 Fall Clinics & Courses

2 Locations Offered

 

Fall Specials!

Shooting Course 1 + Course 2 = $10 Off^

Skills~ + Shooting Session = $20 Off ^

Prep~ + Shooting Session = $25 Off ^

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~Combo applies when registering for 6+ weeks skills/prep.

6-week Mondays or 7-week (both 4-week & 3-week) Tuesdays/Wednesdays

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Family Discount = $5 off/player

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Get $5 off per player when you sign 2 or more siblings up for any fall session.  Can also combine with fall combos if both players are doing a combo.  If one player is doing skills and the other shooting, then fall combo special would just be applied.  See the special discounts below for more info. 

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 MONDAYS 

6-Week Session

Aug. 25, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6

@ Hathaway Gym

4:40 Shooting Game Situations %

5:30 Tryout Prep (6th-9th)*

6:30 Skills Clinic (2nd-5th)

7:20 Shooting (Course 1) #

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# This particular time will be a 5-week course.  Last class Sept. 29.

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 TUESDAYS 

4-Week/3-Week Sessions

Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct. 7

@ St. Henry Athletic Complex (SHAC)

5:30 Skills Clinic (K-5th)

6:20 Shooting Courses - See below

7:20 Tryout Prep (6th-9th)*

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 WEDNESDAYS ​

4-Week/3-Week Sessions

Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 8

@ Hathaway Gym

​4:30 Shooting Courses - See below

5:30 Tryout Prep (6th-9th)*

6:30 Skills Clinic (K-5th)

7:20 Shooting Courses - See below

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Shooting (Course 1) 4-Week Course

Aug. 26 - Sept. 17

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Shooting (Course 2) 3-Week Course

Sept. 23 - Oct. 8

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*Tryout Prep (6th-9th) is NOT for beginners.

% Shooting Course 1 & 2 are recommended before taking Shooting Game Situations.

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Skills Clinic and Shooting Game Situations are 50-minute each. Tryout Prep and Shooting Courses are 1 hour each. 

See below for more details.​​

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Space is limited. 

Sign up early to ensure your player's spot!

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 Locations 

Hathaway Gym

Union, KY 41091

(Address Provided in Email After Registration)

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St. Henry Athletic Complex

35 Cavalier Blvd.

Florence, KY 41042

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 Price ​

Skills Clinics (50 min)

1 Clinic = $25

3-Clinic Session = $65

4-Clinic Session = $85

6-Clinic Session = $120

7-Clinic Session (Both 4 & 3-Week) = $135 //

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Tryout Prep (1 hr)

1 Prep = $30

3-Prep Session = $80

4-Prep Session = $105

6-Prep Session = $150

7-Prep Session (Both 4 & 3-Week) = $170 //

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// Discount applied back after registering for

both 4-week and 3-week sessions by Aug. 27. 

See special discounts below for more info.

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Shooting Courses (1 hr)

1 Class = $40

3-Class Course = $110

4-Class Course = $145

5-Class Course = $175

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Shooting Game Situations (50 min)

1 Class = $30

6-Class Session = $160

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No additional fees at checkout for

classes and clinics.

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Initial spots will be for those wanting to do the whole session for that particular day and time.  If there are any spots remaining, we will open up individual date sign ups on Friday, August 29. 

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 Special Discounts ​

^ Must register for special combos by August 27.  To receive your discount for signing up for both a fall skills/prep and shooting session or for siblings, send an email to davidmcfarlandbasketball@gmail.com with your player's name(s) and the sessions they signed up for.  We will then go in to issue the discount back to your credit card or send a check to your address on file (if money has already been transferred from the website).  Please allow 1-2 weeks to process.

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We apologize the website currently doesn't have a way for us to offer multi-class or sibling discounts at checkout!

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Cancellations/Refunds
For Skills Clinics, Tryout Preps, and Shooting Foundation classes, if a player can no longer attend and needs to cancel their spot they can receive a full refund minus the transaction fee and $15 processing fee as long as the request is made 48 hours prior to the first class of that session.  This includes all packages and individual class sign ups (if available).  After that point, there are no refunds unless the player can find someone to fill their spot(s) for the remaining classes.

Technical Difficulties Registering?
If you are experiencing technical difficulties when trying to register, please email davidmcfarlandbasketball@gmail.com and we will assist with getting your player signed up.  Our apologies if you are!

A Particular Class Full?
If a particular class is full and another open one does not work with your schedule, sign up on the waitlist below to be notified if a spot opens up or additional spots are added.  We are looking into adding more spots if we get enough on the waitlist.​

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2025 Fall Waitlist

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Skills Clinics
 

Our 50-minute group skills clinics are offered for all skill levels to allow each player to pursue mastery of the fundamentals of the game.  Classes are designed to maximize player development by providing differentiated fundamental skill instruction, breakdown drills, and small-sided games to improve their all-around game. ​

 

Skills Covered:

  • Ball Handling

  • Finishing

  • Individual Offensive Moves

  • Shooting

  • Passing & Catching

  • Defensive Technique

  • Rebounding

 

Each set of clinics (spring, fall, winter) will focus on different aspects of these skills in various game situations.  

 

Clinics are led by David McFarland and staff (current/former college and/or high school coach, former college and/or high school player).   

 

Skills clinics will be co-ed and split based on grade, skill level, and learning needs. Clinic size will be limited to 8:1 player to instructor ratio or less to allow more individual feedback throughout each clinic.

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Locations:  Hathaway Gym in Union, KY (address provided after sign up)

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                   St. Henry Athletic Complex in Florence,  KY​​​​​

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Shooting Foundation Courses & Classes

Our 3 to 5-week progressive shooting development courses (1-hour small-group class once per week) focus on simplifying your player's shot by eliminating variables in their shooting mechanics to allow them to shoot the ball more effectively and efficiently.  We will focus on balance, movement, and proper footwork in various game situations as we progress.  Through video analysis, detailed instruction, and purposeful drill work, players will learn how to develop techniques and habits used by Steph Curry, Devin Booker, Sue Bird, Klay Thompson, and other great shooters in today’s game.   These courses will provide them with a blueprint on what to work on and how to work on it.

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  • Course 1 - Stationary

  • Course 2 - Jump Shots/Catch & Shoot

  • Shooting Game Situations - Continue to improve/fine-tune shooting form and footwork in various game situations off-the-dribble and on-the-move.  Each class will work on different situations.  Course 1 and 2 are recommended before taking game situation classes.​

 

*Notes: 

  • Shooting courses are sequential. 

    • For example, the Course 1 is required before taking the Course 2.

  • Once a particular course has been taken, players can sign up for that course again (or individual days of that class if available...email davidmcfarlandbasketball@gmail.com if interested) to continue to master those particular habits they need to fine-tune/recalibrate. 

    • For example, Course 1 (Stationary) can be retaken before moving on to Course 2 (Jump Shots/Catch & Shoot).  

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-These classes are for current college, high school, middle school, and elementary players 3rd grade and older for the 25-26 school year who are serious about improving their shot and wanting to put in the work on their own to become a great shooter.  Players will be placed in small groups based on grade within each class.

- Players should understand that it is a process and not a quick fix (it will feel funny at first as we are working on developing new habits and their work ethic will determine how quickly they become comfortable with their new habits) but will lead to even greater success for them in the future. 

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Classes are led by David McFarland with the assistance of additional coaches (current/former local college and/or high school coach, former NKY college and/or high school player). 

 

Class size limited to 5:1 player to instructor ratio or less to allow more individual feedback throughout each class. 

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Shooting Foundation #1
00:11
Shooting Foundation #2
00:16
Shooting Foundation #3
00:10
Shooting Foundation #4
00:08
Shooting Foundation #5
00:14
Shooting Foundation #6
00:12
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