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Individual Basketball Support for Your Next Play
(All Age Groups)
We are pleased to offer 1-on-1 training for young athletes, and semi-private training for small groups, with talented coaches. These sessions are a fantastic way to give your young athlete a competitive edge, get specialized training in a specific skill or position with individualized attention, or to get the support they need to break bad habits in their game.
What You Can Expect:
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a positive and supportive training environment where each child’s unique learning style is recognized
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coaching sessions tailored with personalized drills, skill-building exercises, and stretching routines to help every athlete grow in confidence and ability
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self-assessment questionnaire and pre-training meeting to assess where the player is at and what they would like to improve
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manageable and beneficial training plans for home in between sessions
1-on-1 Private Training Sessions
$80 per hour
$300 for a 4-session package
Semi-Private Training Sessions
$60 per hour, per participant
$200 per participant, for 4-session package
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Our Basketball Coaches for 1-on-1 Training
(All Age Groups)
Coach Britney Kagabo brings a decade of high-level playing experience, a strong background in youth development, and a passion for coaching to the court. She began playing basketball at a young age and has competed at various levels, including recreational, competitive, and as a member of a JUEL Prep team during high school. Throughout her playing career, Britney was recognized for her talent and leadership, earning spots in multiple city and provincial all-star games. Britney has coached a recreational team with the Gloucester Cumberland Basketball Association, various groups at the Next Play Athletics Postseason Conditioning Sessions, and has several years of experience working with youth through tutoring and leadership programs.
Areas of Expertise:
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specialization in playing post/center position
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footwork
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positioning
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strength in the paint
Current Programs
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Our Programs
At Next Play Athletics, we are committed to providing the best possible support for young athletes and creating opportunities that fulfil important needs in their training. We provide sports coaching, skill-specific training, offseason conditioning, and 1-on-1 support for young athletes. Next Play Athletics is your best next step for basketball training in Ottawa.
Our Past Programs
We are proud to showcase our past programs, designed to support young athletes through skill-specific training, focused coaching, offseason conditioning, and personalized development. Each program reflects our commitment to helping athletes grow, build confidence, and take the next step in their athletic journey in Ottawa.
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2025 St. Joseph High School Basketball Program
(Grade 7&8 Girls)
At the request of a local high school, Coach Alex stepped in as the Head Coach of the Grade 7&8 girls basketball team to provide them with the confidence and skills necessary to be successful, following multiple years of winless seasons for the team. With the additional support of amazing assistant coaches, the team achieved a 3-1 regular season record, and led the division with the most points scored. During the playoffs, they had decisive wins over their next 3 opponents, including the only team that had an undefeated season, and they ultimately won the gold medal. Coach Alex helped the girls to overcome the doubt and anxiety that was affecting their game and will proudly present them with their hard-earned championship banner - forever to be displayed in their school gym as a reminder of what they overcame and achieved.
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2025 Intro to Basketball
(boys ages 8-12)
At the request of a group of homeschooling families, Coach Alex facilitated a 4-week program designed to give boys a chance to learn the game of basketball through fun and engaging activities in a small-group setting. They were introduced to basketball gameplay and received personalized attention as they completed skill-specific drills (for dribbling, shooting, passing and defense), and scrimmaging with one another. Sessions were run weekly for 1.5 hours at Earl of March Secondary School.
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2025 Basketball Development Sessions
(U8/U10 girls)
Following the regular basketball season, Coach Alex took the time this spring to create extended development sessions for young athletes with under a year of experience playing the sport. They were given focused attention to grow their fundamental basketball skills and understanding of basketball gameplay with the intention of helping them feel more prepared and confident entering their next season of basketball. This program took place over four 1.5 hour sessions at Chapman Mills Public School. This program was capped at 24 participants.
Following the regular basketball season, Coach Alex launched an exciting off-season program for girls in the U10 and U12 development and competitive levels. The athletes dove into group conditioning sessions focused on basketball-specific workouts and injury prevention, all while pushing themselves to give their best effort. They took on advanced drills designed to elevate the fundamental skills they had already been building, and capped off each session with high-energy, fast-paced scrimmages that brought out their competitive spirit. With an increased demand and growing waitlist, the offering was expanded into two separate sessions. The U10 girls had five 2 hours sessions at Cedarview Middle School and the U12 girls had four 2 hours sessions at Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School. Fun was had, and even some of the parents got in a workout! These programs were capped at 30 participants each.
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Over 40 girls joined us from 4 different local basketball clubs for four weeks of fast-paced basketball games with a mix of new and familiar teammates. Coaches guided players to improve their skills and teamwork while enjoying the thrill of friendly competition.
Over forty players from across the city dug deep for 2 months of weekly intense training. They participated in this unique program of basketball conditioning, game IQ coaching, and 3x3 scrimmage time. Sessions also included Team Time Outs - short discussions of important topics relevant to the young athletes and their sport while they enjoyed a snack to refuel after their workout and before the scrimmage. Sessions were 1.5h at Nepean Sportsplex. These awesome young athletes made the commitment to "Stay Ready" this offseason to best prepare themselves for their next basketball season.
Join Coach Josh for 4 weeks of advanced skills, building mental toughness, scrimmage time and encouraging confident, game-ready players.
Soccer Boot Camp (Fall 2025)
Thursdays 6-7:30pm
September 18-October 9
4 sessions
Russell Sports Dome
$100