PSB Philadelphia · Academies

Philadelphia Basketball Academies

Philadelphia, PA · Boys and girls, grades 3 to 11

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PSB Philadelphia basketball academies are multi-week skills programs for boys and girls in the Philadelphia, PA area. Players meet at the same time each week, so skills build from session to session. Many players use an academy to get ready for club team tryouts. Start dates and prices are listed below. Philadelphia academies: Boys and girls, grades 3 to 11.

Welcome to PSB Philadelphia

Philadelphia academies

PSB Philadelphia academies are multi-week skills programs for boys and girls. They meet at the same time each week, so skills build from session to session.

Many players use an academy to get ready for PSB club team tryouts.

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About PSB academies

See how PSB academies work, who they are for and our cancellation policy.

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Other PSB Philadelphia programs

Philadelphia Clinics

One-day skills sessions. Boys and girls, grades 3 to 8See clinics →

Philadelphia Club teams

Tryouts and team memberships. Boys grades 1 to 11, girls grades 3 to 11See club teams →

Player Development Membership

A monthly package of clinics, camps and academies. Coming in 2027.Learn more →

Your city staff

Philadelphia 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.

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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.

Questions parents ask

Philadelphia academies FAQs

What is a PSB Philadelphia academy?

A PSB academy is a multi-week or multi-month skills program. Players meet at the same time each week, so skills build from session to session. Trained PSB coaches lead every session.

Who can join a PSB Philadelphia academy?

Boys and girls, grades 3 to 11. Each academy lists its grades and skill level when you register.

How much does a PSB Philadelphia academy cost?

Prices are set for each academy and shown in the list above, with the dates and times.

Can I get a refund if we cancel?

Cancel more than 7 days before the start for a full refund, less a $20 refund fee. Inside 7 days, you get an account credit for the full amount paid. After an event starts, there is no refund or credit.