Boys & Girls Welcome · Elementary & Middle School

The grind
builds the
game.

Cats Clinic is a Saturday basketball clinic for boys and girls in 3rd–8th grade, coached by current high school varsity players who know exactly what it takes to stand out as the game gets harder.

Every Other Saturday 1:30 – 3:00 PM Starting Aug 29
Reserve a Spot See the Program
4
Varsity Coaches
$25
Per Kid / Session
90
Minutes

When We Play

Every other Saturday
1:30 – 3:00 PM

Sessions run on alternating Saturdays, starting Saturday, August 29th. Every session follows the same 90-minute format, so players can start on any date on the list.

Cadence
Every Other Saturday

Alternating weeks — not every week. Check the dates below before you head over.

Time
1:30 – 3:00PM

90 minutes on the outdoor courts at Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.

First Session
Sat, Aug 29

The season opens Saturday, August 29th, 2026 — sign up any time before then.

Upcoming session dates

  • Sat, Aug 29
  • Sat, Sep 12
  • Sat, Sep 26
  • Sat, Oct 10
  • Sat, Oct 24
  • Sat, Nov 7

Sessions are outdoors, so a date can be cancelled and refunded for rain — we email registered families the morning of.

Why Cats Clinic

Three things every kid leaves with

We're not running a daycare with a hoop in it. We're varsity players ourselves, and every drill ties back to something that actually separated us as we got older.

SKILL

Fundamentals, repeated

Ball handling, footwork, form shooting, and finishing — the same drills college players still run, scaled down and built up week over week.

SPIRIT

Compete like it matters

Scrimmages, shooting contests, and small-sided games so kids learn to compete with intensity and still shake hands after.

CHARACTER

Team over stats

Communication, encouragement, and accountability get coached just as hard as the crossover dribble.

The Program

Two groups, right-sized coaching

Boys and girls are grouped by age and experience so drills stay challenging without anyone getting buried on the bench.

Grades 3–5 · Ages 8–11

The Foundations Group

  • Dribbling with both hands under pressure
  • Form shooting and layup mechanics
  • Spacing, passing lanes, and basic sets
  • Small-sided games (3v3 / 4v4)
Grades 6–8 · Ages 11–14

The Wildcat Group

  • Advanced ball handling & change of pace
  • Mid-range and catch-and-shoot reps
  • Man-to-man defense and help rotations
  • Live 5v5 scrimmages with real officiating

Format

Every other Saturday, 90 minutes

No packages to commit to — show up to any session for $25. Every session runs the same proven structure, so new players can jump in whenever.

01
Warm-Up & Ball HandlingFirst 30 min
Dynamic warm-up, then stance, control dribbles, and footwork — the base everything else stands on.
02
Skill StationsNext 30 min
Small groups rotate through shooting form, finishing packages, and defensive stance with a coach on each station.
03
Live PlayFinal 30 min
Small-sided games or full scrimmages, coached in real time, so every drill shows up in an actual possession.

Who's Coaching

Coached by current varsity players

All four Cats Clinic coaches play high school varsity basketball right now — and they also bring experience coaching at summer camps and with Next Level Sports. They are not seasonal hires, and not far removed from being these kids' age.

Coach Jonah Coven

Jonah Coven

Varsity Player · Ball Handling

Leads warm-ups and the ball-handling station, and runs day-to-day scheduling.

Coach Q Zhao

Q Zhao

Varsity Player · Shooting

Runs the shooting and finishing station and leads free-throw routine work.

Coach Vanni LoVerme

Vanni LoVerme

Varsity Player · Defense

Leads the defensive stance station and officiates live scrimmages.

Coach Rocco LoVerme

Rocco LoVerme

Varsity Player · Team Culture

Handles check-in, parent communication, and keeps groups moving between stations.

Logistics

Good to know

Location
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School — Outside Courts
When
Every other Saturday, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (90 minutes) — starting August 29th
Coaches
4 varsity coaches on site every session
Weather Policy
Since we play outdoors, sessions are cancelled and refunded for rain — check email the morning of

 

What to bring

  • Basketball or outdoor court shoes — good grip for asphalt
  • Water bottle — no fountain on the outdoor courts
  • Sunscreen & a hat — we play rain or shine (well — shine)
  • Their own ball is welcome — but not required, we provide balls

Pricing

One simple price

No packages, no commitment — pay per session your kid shows up.

Saturday Session

$25/kid
  • 90 minutes, outdoor courts
  • Coached by 4 varsity players
  • Drop in any session — no package required
  • Pay at check-in, cash or card
Reserve a Spot

Questions

Before you sign up

No. The Foundations Group is built for players who are new to organized basketball. We group by grade and adjust on day one if a player needs to move up or down.

Yes. Cats Clinic welcomes boys and girls in 3rd–8th grade, with groups organized by age and experience so every player can learn and compete comfortably.

Along with playing high school varsity basketball, our coaches have experience coaching at summer camps and with Next Level Sports.

No — it's $25 per session with no package to buy. Come to every session or just the dates that work for your schedule.

Yes — every coach completes a background check before the season starts. Details are shared with registered families.

Since we play on the outside courts at Raymond J. Fisher, sessions are cancelled and refunded for rain. We'll email registered families the morning of.

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Reserve a spot

Spots are limited to keep groups small. Fill this out and a coach will follow up with payment details and the exact start date.

Download the Waiver (PDF)
Which sessions can your player make?

Check every date that works so coaches can plan group sizes. Nothing here is binding — it just helps us staff each session.

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