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Pro Skills Basketball Philadelphia
Club teams, clinics and academies · Boys and girlsPro Skills Basketball (PSB) Philadelphia runs youth basketball club teams, clinics and academies for boys and girls in the Philadelphia, PA area. City Director Jeff Vangorder leads a local staff of trained, background-checked coaches. Club teams are for Boys grades 1 to 11, girls grades 3 to 11, clinics for grades 3 to 8 and academies for grades 3 to 11.
Programs in PhiladelphiaFind the right fit
Boys grades 1 to 11, girls grades 3 to 11Club Teams
Tryouts, practices, games and tournaments, 5 to 11 month seasons.
See Philadelphia club teams →Boys and girls, grades 3 to 8Clinics
One-day, 1 to 3 hour skills sessions.
See Philadelphia clinics →Boys and girls, grades 3 to 11Academies
Multi-week skills programs that meet weekly.
See Philadelphia academies →Grades 2 to 83v3
Fast three-on-three tournaments and leagues. Start a team with two friends.
See Philadelphia 3v3 →PSB 3v3Philadelphia 3v3 tournaments and leagues
Fast three-on-three games where every player handles, shoots and defends. Start a team, text the link to your teammates, and everyone pays their own way. How PSB 3v3 works.
WelcomePSB Philadelphia
Thank you for visiting Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) Philadelphia.
Youth basketball has a reputation for being disorganized, focused only on winning and frustrating. PSB is built to be different. We give parents, players and coaches a more professional experience, with organized communication, mutual respect and personal growth, on and off the court.
Join the PSB family and help your player learn Skills for Basketball. Life. Success.
City spotlightPSB Philadelphia at Nationals
Every spring, PSB teams from across the country meet in Virginia Beach for PSB Nationals. Here is PSB Philadelphia on the trip: the players, the coaches and the moments.
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Your city staffPhiladelphia leadership
Jeff Vangorder, Director
Jeff grew up in New York and attended college at SUNY Cortland. After graduating Jeff started an AAU program and also began his college coaching career in the D3 ranks.
After stints at Hamilton College, Carnegie Mellon, and Ursinus. Jeff is currently the head boys coach at Exeter High School in the Philadelphia area where he currently lives with his wife Laura.
TJ Ferrick, General Manager
TJ grew up in South Philly and attended The Philadelphia School, Penn Charter, and Earlham College in Indiana. After graduating, TJ returned to Penn Charter, where he taught upper school English and coached JV and Varsity boys’ basketball for over a decade.
He is currently an assistant coach at Swarthmore College, and still resides in South Philly.
What families sayPhiladelphia families
My son had a lot of fun and I saw a lot of development in his game and maturity. He has had a great experience at PSB and loves playing for his Coach.
Paul R., PSB Philadelphia familyWe had an excellent experience with PSB. My son (16) had played for another AAU program previously which gave us a good baseline. PSB far exceeded our previous experience in every way. The coaching staff is excellent and the communication was always consistent which as a parent I really appreciated. Highly recommend PSB if you're looking for a top level AAU basketball experience.
Dave D., PSB Philadelphia familyThis was my son's first year with Pro Skills Basketball AAU, and we couldn't be more impressed! The program was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. Communication was clear, consistent, and timely, which made the entire season run smoothly. The coaching staff was not only professional but also truly invested in the development of the players. The level of competition was exactly what we were looking for—challenging yet supportive. My son learned, grew, and had a great time doing it. Highly recommend PSB to any parent looking for a top-tier basketball program!
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Questions parents askPSB Philadelphia FAQs
What does PSB Philadelphia offer?
Youth basketball club teams, clinics and academies for boys and girls in the Philadelphia, PA area.
Is Pro Skills Basketball Philadelphia a good program for beginners?
Yes. PSB Philadelphia clinics and academies welcome new players and teach the fundamentals of basketball. Trained, background-checked coaches lead every session. Club teams hold tryouts and play a full season, so most beginners start with one of these programs first.
What is the best youth basketball program in Philadelphia?
The best program is the one that fits your player's age, level and goals. Look for trained, background-checked coaches, regular practices and real playing time. PSB Philadelphia offers youth basketball club teams, clinics and academies for boys and girls. Philadelphia families rate PSB 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 25 reviews.
What grades can play?
Club teams for Boys grades 1 to 11, girls grades 3 to 11; clinics for grades 3 to 8; academies for grades 3 to 11.
Does PSB Philadelphia have AAU basketball teams?
PSB Philadelphia runs club teams, which many families call AAU basketball: tryouts, teams grouped by grade and skill, weekly practices with trained coaches, and games and tournaments through the season. PSB is an independent club program and is not part of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
Who runs PSB Philadelphia?
City Director Jeff Vangorder leads PSB Philadelphia with a local staff of trained, background-checked coaches.
How do I contact PSB Philadelphia?
Email your City Director from the leadership section, or call PSB at 866-996-3888.
Where can my player play 3v3 basketball in Philadelphia?
PSB Philadelphia runs 3v3 basketball tournaments and leagues for boys and girls, with PSB staff running every event. One player starts a team and texts an invite link to teammates, and every player pays their own way. Open Philadelphia 3v3 events are listed on the PSB 3v3 page at proskillsbasketball.com/3v3.
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