Sunday Junior Basketball Academy in Blackpool

Join the Fastest-Growing Basketball Community on the Fylde Coast

🏀 Every Sunday
🏀 Ages 5 to 15
🏀 All Abilities Welcome

Give your child the opportunity to learn basketball in a fun, supportive environment where they'll build confidence, make friends, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Our award-winning Sunday Junior Sessions combine expert coaching with engaging gameplay to create an experience kids genuinely look forward to every week.

What Is the Sunday Junior Academy?

Our Sunday Junior Basketball Academy is a weekly coaching programme designed for children aged 5 - 15 across the Fylde Coast. Whether your child has never touched a basketball or already plays competitively, our structured sessions cater to every skill level.

Each week, players progress through carefully designed drills focusing on fundamental basketball skills - dribbling, shooting, passing, defence, and teamwork – before putting their learning into practice through fun, small-sided games and scrimmages.

This isn't just about basketball. It's about building resilience, discipline, and leadership skills that benefit children both on and off the court.

Why Choose Blackpool Basketball's Sunday Sessions?

Award-Winning Coaching

We're proud winners of the Local Sports & Fitness Award 2025 at the Fylde Coast Community Awards. Our coaches are professionally qualified, fully insured, safeguarding-compliant, first-aid trained, and enhanced DBS checked. Your child is in safe, expert hands.

All Abilities, All Welcome

From complete beginners taking their first shot to experienced players refining their technique, we create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and challenged at their level.

More Than Basketball

We don't just teach kids how to shoot a basket - we teach them resilience, discipline, and leadership. Our holistic approach develops confident young athletes who carry these life skills into school, friendships, and future challenges.

Clear Progression Pathway

As your child's skills and confidence grow, we provide a structured route from recreational play to competitive basketball, ensuring motivated players have opportunities to progress.

Community & Friendship

Sunday sessions are as much about building friendships as building skills. Your child will join a supportive, energetic community of young players who share their passion for basketball.

What Does a Typical Sunday Session Look Like?

Warm-Up & Fundamentals (15 minutes)
Dynamic stretches and ball-handling drills to get players energised and focused.

Skills Development (20 minutes)
Focused coaching on key basketball fundamentals – shooting form, dribbling control, passing accuracy, and defensive positioning. Age-appropriate drills ensure every child is challenged.

Game Application (15 minutes)
Small-sided games and scrimmages where players put their new skills into action. This is where the fun really begins!

Cool-Down & Reflection (10 minutes)
Stretching and team discussion about what we've learned, celebrating effort and progress.

Session Details

When: Every Sunday during term time
Where: The Blackpool Sixth Form College (venue confirmed upon booking)
Ages: 5 - 15 years old
Ability Level: All levels welcome – from beginners to competitive players
Group Sizes: Small coaching groups to ensure personalised attention
What to Bring: Comfortable sportswear, clean non-marking trainers, and a water bottle