Keystone Basketball Academy(KBA)

KBA is a center of excellence for developing and promoting the sport of basketball in Hyderabad. Hosted in a state-of-the-art indoor facility within the campus of Keystone School, one of the premier international schools in the city, it is managed by a team of career professionals who have been consistently involved with the sport at national and international levels. The FIBA standard facility is home to a comprehensive program catering to a variety of age groups and comprises regular training sessions, 1-on-1 coaching, specialized boot camps, leagues and tournaments, international certifications, corporate sessions, and more.

FACILITY

Centrally located in the Financial District area of west Hyderabad, Keystone Basketball Academy is an urban academy that is conveniently accessible to all without the hassle of long commutes. The 15,000 sq. ft facility is equipped with a FIBA standard court made of imported maple wood flooring and competition-grade equipment. A special-purpose training gym enables the certified coaching staff to focus on specific areas of strength and endurance training for players to optimize their performance and minimize the risk of injury. Restrooms with lockers and showers are provided for the convenience of players. An in-house nutritionist is available to plan and support with a healthy and balanced diet tailored to the needs of the sport. The academy is fully secured and monitored by trained personnel to ensure the safety of children at all times.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This basketball academy in Hyderabad provides regular international-level coaching for all age categories and skill levels. The primary focus is on imparting basketball skills with an individual emphasis on the ability and requirements of each player. The training includes the development of the players’ teamwork, leadership, and discipline both on-court and off-court and covers the following aspects:

Proper fundamentals for beginners
Skill development for all ages
Team development and competition experience
Nutrition
Strength & conditioning
Basketball career counseling

Coaching programs are tailored according to the skill levels of the participating group of players in order to optimize their development. Camps and short-term skill-specific training are offered during school breaks for targeted improvement and team building. International coaches are invited from time to time to run training programs, offering players a chance to learn from the top talent in the world. International tours and competitions are organized for full teams and individuals with appropriate skills and interests. Talented players will have the opportunity to apply for various school, college, and professional options through a strong international network. Regular evaluations and assessments are conducted to provide parents and players with direct feedback on the training.

BEGINNER PROGRAM

Focus on basketball movements with fun activities.
Learn proper form and fundamentals.
Play with size a 5 ball.
Play informal 3-on-3 (no scoring, implement learning)

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM

Continue focus on fundamentals
Introduce more competitive environment while learning
Introduce strength, conditioning and nutrition
Utilize 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 formats to teach core game (proper spacing and basic team play concepts)
Begin to play full strength 5-on-5

ADVANCED PROGRAM

Advanced skill development, with continued focus on proper forms and fundamentals
Play 5-on-5 competitively
Medium intensity practices
Merit based participation in competitions
Advanced strength & conditioning regime

ELITE PROGRAM

Elite skill development with focus on advanced movements
High intensity practices
Dedicated strength & conditioning programs
Participate in 5-on-5 competitions globally
Focus on potential short and long-term opportunities abroad

LEADERSHIP

Srilakshmi Reddy, Founder and Director, Keystone School

Ms Srilakshmi is an experienced educator who founded Keystone School with a vision to introduce innovative learning methodologies. To promote critical thinking, freedom with responsibility, and a sense of community to better prepare children to adapt and thrive as they become the citizens of tomorrow. She has successfully established Keystone as the first authentic Project-Based Learning High School in Hyderabad and personally oversees all the curricular and co-curricular activities at the school. Her belief in sport as a medium of learning is reflected in the variety of sports activities and facilities on the school campus including the Keystone Basketball Academy.

Norman Isaac, Academy Director

Mr. Isaac is an accomplished personality in the field of basketball in India. He is a FIBA Technical Delegate who has been nominated for the FIBA World Cup 2019 and Asian Games 2018. He has officiated as FIBA Commissioner and as a referee in over 200 games at the international level. He has held positions with the Basketball Federation of India as Technical Chairman and the Telangana Basketball Association as Hon. Secretary. As a player, he represented Osmania University and Andhra Pradesh for over a decade including as captain for both the teams. He also coached the Andhra Pradesh team which won the South Zone and Inter Zonal National Basketball Championships.

Mr. Isaac is responsible for driving the overall direction of the basketball academy ranging from program development, organizing leagues and tournaments, community outreach, hiring, and training of coaching staff to strategic partnerships with stakeholders such as BFI, TBA, international programs, etc.

P.S. Santosh, Head Coach

Mr. Santosh is a qualified coach from the National Institute of Sports, Patiala. He is a FIBA Level-2 certified member of the World Association of Basketball Coaches and has worked with coaches and scouts from the NBA, NCAA, and Europe Pro League. He is trained for Player Development Coaching from GBA, Czech Republic, and was a coaching staff member for the Indian Women‘s team at FIBA Asia Championship 2019 as well as Head Coach for The Telangana State team. As a player, he has represented Services and Andhra Pradesh at the Senior National Championships.

Mr. Santosh if the day–to–day operations of the academy. He supervises all the training programs including nutrition, strength and conditioning, etc. He is also responsible for training and monitoring all the coaching personnel.