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Where It
All Starts.

The Beginner & Youth Academy is built for young players taking their first serious steps in basketball. Structured, age-appropriate training that builds real fundamentals from day one.

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1st–5th Grade Range
2 Groups Beginner & Youth
Activ8 Carlsbad Location
3v3 Game Format
The Program

Built for
Young Athletes.

The DETAIL Beginner & Youth Academy is designed for players in 1st through 5th grade who are learning the game or looking to build a serious foundation. Two separate groups keep training age-appropriate and skill-matched.

Every session is structured, coach-led, and built around the small-sided 3v3 format — which means more reps, more touches, and more game-like development for every athlete in the gym.

What to Expect
  • Foundational footwork, body control, and coordination
  • Basic ball-handling and finishing at the rim
  • Introduction to spacing, movement, and decision-making
  • 3v3 game play every Friday — competition with structure
  • Age-split groups — Beginner (1st–3rd) and Youth (3rd–5th)
  • Small group format — coaches work directly with every athlete
  • A foundation that prepares them for Middle School training
Coaching Staff

Coached by DETAIL Staff

Every session is run by coaches who develop athletes — not just run drills.

Gabe Macias
Gabe Macias
Head Coach
Leads youth development with a focus on building the right habits early — footwork, effort, and competitive mentality from the first session.
Alex Silva
Alex Silva
Skills Trainer
Works with younger athletes on coordination and ball-handling fundamentals, keeping sessions engaging and progressive.
Anthony McManus
Anthony McManus
Player Development
Focuses on teaching young players how to think the game — spacing, reads, and the basics of competitive play.
Tyler Clark
Tyler Clark
Assistant Trainer
Supports youth sessions with hands-on reps and encouragement, helping athletes build confidence through repetition and correction.
Get Started

Start the
Right Way.

Register for the Beginner & Youth Academy. No prior experience required — just show up ready to learn.

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Beginner & Youth Academy — Activ8 Carlsbad

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