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Winter Player Development Academy
Grades 3 to 6 · Boys and girls · November to FebruaryNov 2Season tip-off2x / week90-minute practices$960Or 3 payments of $320$0Evaluation feeShooting form●Footwork●Ball handling●Decision making●School comes first●Vetted coaches●No hidden fees● Shooting form●Footwork●Ball handling●Decision making●School comes first●Vetted coaches●No hidden fees●Teams and gym timesFind your group
Every team trains at the same gym, on the same days, every week. Set times mean every session has a high-level PSB coach.
3-4Boys and girls3rd and 4th grade
- Days
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time
- 5:00 to 6:30 PM
- Gym
- Beaverton Round
5-6Boys and girls5th and 6th grade
- Days
- Wednesdays and Fridays
- Time
- Wed 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Fri 5:00 to 6:30 PM - Gym
- Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC)
7-8Based on interest7th grade boys and 8th grade girls
- When
- These teams form when enough players sign up.
- Next step
- Fill out the interest form to hold your place.
Why ages 8 to 12The years that shape a player
Movement skills and hand-eye coordination grow fastest in these years. We use this window to build good habits before bad ones set in.
4xPlayers touch the ball about four times more per minute in structured, small-sided training than in a standard scrimmage.
01Peak skill growth
Research shows movement skills and hand-eye coordination develop fastest between ages 8 and 12.
02Touches over tactics
Small-sided, high-rep drills keep the ball in every player’s hands. More touches mean faster growth.
03Confident habits
We teach shooting form, footwork and decision making now, before bad habits become muscle memory.
School Priority PolicySchool comes first
We want players on their school and feeder teams, and we never compete with them. When a school event clashes with PSB, the school event wins. It never affects a player’s place with PSB.
Grades 3 to 5 often have no structured, development-focused basketball. We fill that gap and prepare players all year to succeed on their school teams.
Key datesThe season plan
02Through Oct 23-24Evaluations
Rolling evaluations, with a makeup window the week of October 26. No fee.
03Week of Nov 2, 2026Season tip-off
Teams start their twice-a-week practices at their home gym.
04Early to mid Feb 2027Season ends
A full winter of practices and tournaments, finished before spring.
Where we trainTwo home gyms
Both gyms are primary PSB Portland locations with set weekly times.
More repsExtra skill work
Want more? Add individual skill work that fits around school team schedules without wearing players out.
- Sunday Academy: high-rep sessions on shooting form, ball handling under pressure and offensive IQ.
- Skills clinics: small-group sessions, scheduled around team practices and gym times.
Your coachesExperienced, vetted coaches
We only start a team when a vetted, high-level coach is in place.
CAChance Anderson
Former professional playerBrings pro playing experience to youth development. Coaching with PSB since 2024.
SWShawn Williams
5+ years coaching youthA deep background in player development and mentoring. Joined PSB in 2026.
ALAndrew Lamb
Operations manager and Lake Oswego coachLeads operations and coaches on the court. Part of PSB since 2025.
ASArpinder Singh
Professional educator and head coachCoaches the PSB freshman and 7th grade teams and brings a teacher’s structure. Joined PSB in 2026.
Safety and standardsPeace of mind for every family
Trained and checked
Every coach is Ankored compliance trained, federally background checked, and First Aid, CPR and AED certified. Staff complete ongoing local and national PSB training.
Jr. NBA Flagship
The Jr. NBA named PSB one of 18 flagship youth basketball organizations in its Flagship Network.
USA Basketball and PCA
We use a USA Basketball licensed curriculum and are Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) certified.
Luka Dončić Foundation
Our organization and training work are supported by the Luka Dončić Foundation.
No pressure, no hidden feesWinter tuition
Full winter season$960or 3 payments of $320- All practices
- Tournament entry
- Coaching
- Gym rentals
- Insurance
Not included: the uniform package for new players, and tournament spectator gate fees charged by the event.How to joinNo evaluation fee
Evaluations are free, with no one-hour cut and no pressure.
Fall families roll over
Families in the fall session move into the winter program automatically.
Portland · Winter 2026-27Ready for winter?
Fill out the interest form. We will contact you about evaluations before the season starts the week of November 2.
Fill out the interest form →Questions? admin@proskillsbasketball.com · 866-996-3888Consistent effort and open connection create lasting player progress.STAY IN TOUCH WITH TEAM CURRY