Varsity Prep Program (8th - 9th grades)
John Berry
Chatham Grove (2) (location map)
Tue, Thu, Sat, See Description
03/17/26 - 06/06/26 (12 weeks)

The Youth Hoops Varsity Prep Program is a structured 12-week training program designed for players who want to prepare for the speed, discipline, and expectations of middle school and high school basketball.

This is not a camp.
This is a development program for athletes who are serious about improving their fundamentals, confidence, and understanding of the game.

Players train in a focused environment that mirrors the way high school teams practice, with an emphasis on skill development, team concepts, and live play.


Meeting Schedule

Varsity Prep meets twice per week, with optional additional sessions.

Tuesdays — 7:00pm–8:15pm
Thursdays — 7:00pm–8:15pm
Chatham Grove Elementary
1301 Andrews Store Rd
Pittsboro, NC

Optional sessions:

Saturdays — 8:15am–9:30am
St. Thomas More
920 Carmichael St
Chapel Hill, NC

Saturday sessions focus on scrimmaging, game situations, and additional repetitions.

Please note that sessions may occasionally run 10–15 minutes longer to allow for additional instruction and repetitions.

Attendance at all sessions is encouraged, but only Tuesday and Thursday are required.


Who This Program Is For

Varsity Prep is ideal for players who want to:

• Prepare for middle school or high school basketball
• Earn more playing time
• Improve fundamentals
• Build confidence
• Learn team systems
• Train in a serious environment

Roster spots are limited to maintain quality instruction.


What Players Work On

Each week includes a combination of skill work, team concepts, and live play.

Skill Development

Ball handling, shooting, footwork, offensive moves, defense, inside play

Team Systems

Press, press break, man offense, zone offense, man defense, zone defense, inbounds

Live Play / Scrimmaging

Game situations, decision-making, conditioning, playing under pressure

Players train at a pace similar to a high school practice.


Why Parents Choose Varsity Prep

✔ Small roster
✔ Structured coaching
✔ Positive environment
✔ High repetition
✔ Real fundamentals
✔ Preparation for school basketball

This program helps players become more confident, more disciplined, and more ready for competition.


What Makes Varsity Prep Different

Most programs focus on games.
Varsity Prep focuses on development.

Most camps are large groups.
Varsity Prep keeps the roster small.

Most training is casual.
Varsity Prep prepares players for the next level.


Expectations

Players in Varsity Prep are expected to:

• Work hard
• Be coachable
• Support teammates
• Show positive attitude
• Attend consistently

Players who commit to the program improve the most.


Led by Coach Berry

Varsity Prep is led by Coach Berry, Big 7 Conference Coach of the Year and founder of Youth Hoops Basketball Camps.

The program is built around the same fundamentals, systems, and expectations used at the high school level.


Limited Roster

Spots are limited to maintain a high-quality training environment.

For registration and details:
www.YouthHoops.com
888-267-2136 ��

Upcoming Meetings

03/21/26    See Description Saturday 03/21/26 See Description
03/24/26    See Description Tuesday 03/24/26 See Description
03/26/26    See Description Thursday 03/26/26 See Description
03/28/26    See Description Saturday 03/28/26 See Description
03/31/26    See Description Tuesday 03/31/26 See Description
04/02/26    See Description Thursday 04/02/26 See Description
04/04/26    See Description Saturday 04/04/26 See Description
04/07/26    See Description Tuesday 04/07/26 See Description
04/09/26    See Description Thursday 04/09/26 See Description
04/11/26    See Description Saturday 04/11/26 See Description
04/14/26    See Description Tuesday 04/14/26 See Description
04/16/26    See Description Thursday 04/16/26 See Description
04/18/26    See Description Saturday 04/18/26 See Description
04/21/26    See Description Tuesday 04/21/26 See Description
04/23/26    See Description Thursday 04/23/26 See Description
04/25/26    See Description Saturday 04/25/26 See Description
04/28/26    See Description Tuesday 04/28/26 See Description
04/30/26    See Description Thursday 04/30/26 See Description
05/02/26    See Description Saturday 05/02/26 See Description
05/05/26    See Description Tuesday 05/05/26 See Description
Call 888-267-2136