Become the player every coach wants on their team.
Straight From Our Families
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When kids bounce between random drills and random feedback, nothing sticks. Real improvement comes from feedback focused on a few Winning Habits during live gameplay, rep after rep.
We Build Winning Habits
At Split Second Basketball we use Guided GameplayGuided GameplayCompetitive, game-like play where coaches use constraints (dribble limits, special scoring rules, advantage/disadvantage situations) to shape behaviour and build habits while players get tons of game-like reps. and Focused FeedbackFocused FeedbackCoaches direct players' attention to the small set of actions and behaviours that have the biggest impact on winning, to change behaviour and build Winning Habits. to direct attention to the most crucial elements of the game. SSB training sessions are designed to be the most fun and efficient way to quickly improve and build Winning Habits.
Our Focus Becomes Your Habit
Box OutCarve out inside rebounding position.
Keep the ShoulderMaintain contact, forearm to hip or shoulder.
Wall UpBe physical without fouling.
Turn the BallDisrupt the offence and delay passes.
Tag & StickTake space and be ready to press.
Floor is LavaCreate ideal spacing for your team.
These are six of the 12 Winning Habits we focus on at Split Second. Here are the other six:
Hit or Run
Run Wide
Gap Stance
Force Long Closeouts
Dribble with a Purpose
Gap: No In BetweensMore Playing, Less Standing
Maximizing competitive game-like reps while holding players accountable to the most important habits leads to quick and dramatic improvement.
- Guided Gameplay. About 80% of practice is live play against real defenders.
- Focused Feedback. Coaches direct attention to 1 to 3 habits per practice and give live feedback during rep after rep of gameplay.
- Fun. Most of every session is live play, so kids get more real reps in an hour and have more fun doing it.
Start Where Your Player Is, Grow From There
Most families start with Skills Training. Players move up when they're ready, and every program teaches the same Winning Habits, so nothing is wasted as they grow.
Skills Training
Classes and camps throughout the year. The best place to start.
3x3 League
Real games and lots of touches. A fun next step.
Academy Teams
Development teams with one practice and one game per week.
Cobra Teams
Club teams for players ready to compete at the highest level.
Starting out? Begin with Skills Training. It's the easiest way to find out where your player fits and get to know us. It's affordable, it's fun, and you don't need to commit to a team.
Not sure where your child fits? Email lesley@splitsecondbasketball.com with their grade and experience, and we'll point you to the right program. Looking for one-on-one work? See Private and Small Group Training.
With You the Whole Way
From a first Skills Training session to high school and beyond, we grow with your child, whatever their goal.
Coaches Who Care
Our coaches grew up in the game and want to pass on what it taught them. They keep improving together through our Professional Development Program, so the same Winning Habits show up in every gym.
What University Coaches Say About Our Players
Since taking over at UBC, Split Second has been one of the clubs I actively recruit from. I find their players to be well prepared to make the jump to post secondary basketball.
Having observed both SSB game and practice settings, it's obvious that the fundamental skills and concepts being taught are exactly those that will translate to higher levels of basketball.
Split Second is doing a great job developing basketball players and teaching them habits that will help them transition to successful university careers.
In a world where social media highlights and transfer portals can muddy the waters, Split Second emphasizes the things that really matter.
I have known the coaches at Split Second Basketball for a long time and continue to be impressed with the great program they run. The coaches are knowledgeable, dedicated, and they teach the game the right way.
An important part of our program is growing the game the right way in the community, and we appreciate Split Second's commitment to that same goal at the grassroots level.
Questions Parents Ask
How do you group players?
My child is new to basketball. Where should we start?
How do you keep kids safe?
Safety is built into everything we do. I spent many years as a firefighter, where keeping people safe was the job, and I brought that with me to Split Second. My own three kids came up through our programs, so I know what it means to drop your child off and trust the people in the gym. Today we have a great crew of coaches who look out for and care for every player, with safety protocols in place. Many come from professions built on trust: teachers, police officers and firefighters still coach with us and play in our weekly adult runs.
If you ever have a question or concern, email me directly at eric@splitsecondbasketball.com, or my wife, Lesley, at lesley@splitsecondbasketball.com.
Eric Butler, Founder
How do SSB Evaluations/Tryouts work?
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Let's Find the Right Fit for Your Player
Starting out? Begin with Skills Training.
Tell us your child's grade and experience, and we'll point you to the right program. Email lesley@splitsecondbasketball.com.