Elite Process.Proven Results.
Why Serious Parents Choose Total Hoops
Science-Backed Training
We rebuild shooting, footwork, and fundamentals from the floor up. Every adjustment is grounded in biomechanics and motor-learning research — not habit or guesswork.
Measured Effort. Real Progress.
Every rep tracked. Every session documented. If it's not measured, it's not improving. Maximum Effort is a skill — and we teach it. Then it becomes a lifetime habit.
The European Model
Europe dominates the NBA. Because they develop skill — not mileage. We run the training system that has produced the best players in the world for three decades.
Built for Grades 4–8
The critical window for motor skill and habit formation. We specialize in fundamentals that set the foundation for high school success and beyond — and we never rush it.
"Why is Europe dominating the NBA? It's not rocket science — it's fundamental science. At Total Hoops, we don't play hundreds of games a year — we perfect thousands of reps."— Total Hoops Academy · Est. 1989 · 17,000+ Players Developed
The Coach Behind
Total Hoops
Young athletes receive expert coaching from David Swan, whose credentials span European professional leagues and American college basketball. At 17, Swan began traveling the US to work camps with the best coaches in America.
At St. Olaf College, David received the first Departmental Distinction Award in Exercise Science for his research and white paper on The Science of Shooting. He holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics, and his teams excelled through a data-driven, scientific approach to training, evaluation, and game management.
Swan was the youngest head college coach in America and coached at the college level for seven years before spending seven years in Europe, leading one of northern Europe's premier basketball programs. His resume includes a career winning percentage of over 80% and instructing more than 17,000 players from 21 countries through his clinics and basketball camps.
Our Training
Shooting
Precise, data-driven shooting. Great shooters are built by impeccable technique, developed over thousands of reps.
- Low body-impact, high improvement methodology
- Shot Mechanics
- Footwork (Yes, this is like dance class with a ball)
- Game-Speed Drills
- Every Shot Tracked with The Hoops Engine
- 250 Shots Per Session (minimum)
Pass. Catch. Attack.
You cannot be a star without these three in your arsenal.
- We develop, not by mindless drills, but via game-like scenarios
- Player-Enjoyment Is A Focus
- Improvement comes with relentless coaching and positive feedback
Yes. They Are Kids!
Overtraining is a real issue — and the main culprit is full-court games, sprints, and mindless drills. We eliminate those while training in a fun, skill-focused environment. Your athlete will be pushed to achieve their best every day, but never beaten into the ground. Here's what keeps them coming back for more:
- The Hoops Engine gives them clear insight into their progress
- Athletes help create the guidelines for our 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 games
- Game structure reinforces the skills developed in each session
- 50% of training devoted to high-intensity playing
- All games at half-court — protecting their developing bodies
The App That Measures Everything
Every rep tracked. Every session documented. The Hoops Engine App connects what happens on the floor to real, measurable data — so athletes, coaches, and parents always know exactly where they stand. Effort is a skill. We built a system that teaches it, measures it, and rewards it.
See It In Action
The Schedule
All sessions run 3:30–5:30 PM at Good Samaritan Church. Sessions marked Boys Only are open to boys exclusively. All other sessions are open to boys and girls.
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