SPORT AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

The Next Level Basketball Performance Academy was created for scholastic and collegiate players who are committed to playing at the "next level".  The great thing is everyone has their own next level whether that is a middle school player moving to high school, a JV player moving to Varsity, a substitute moving into the starting line-up, or a high school player moving on to college.

There are several ways that the Next Level Basketball Performance Academy is unique.  One, is our emphasis on individual player development.  We are not an AAU organization and we will not be forming teams for the purposes of playing more games.  Players get enough of that.  In fact, we strive to work with the players school and AAU coaches to provide them with as highly skilled players as possible.

Two, we combine both Skill Development AND Athletic Development in a unique method that has proven to be extremely effective for the teams and individual players we work with.

Three, we don't stop there but go beyond the Skill and Athletic Development training.  We want to develop players who are intelligent and can think the game.  We strive to develop their basketball IQ by teaching them how to play the game within the game.  Along with this Mental Performance training, we will soon be offering a Sports Psychology component.

Finally, we want to develop players with strong character. To that end we will soon be offering a classroom component on Attitude, Teamwork and Leadership.  Intangibles that, quite frankly, many of today's players are lacking.

As you can see, at the Next Level Basketball Performance Academy we strive to develop the whole player.  If you love the game as much as we do, and have the drive to be the best player you can possibly be, then we look forward to taking you to the Next Level!

Scott Singer

Director of Player Development

If you are a coach, player or parent and would like to get more information on becoming part of the Next Level Basketball Performance Academy please contact me at:

717-979-2602 or scott@firstteamfitness.net

I will be glad to answer all of your questions!

Please follow me on Twitter @scottsinger_ftf

Scott Singer is the Director of Player Development for the Next Level Basketball Performance Academy.  Scott has been involved in basketball for over 40 years as a player, coach, strength and conditioning specialist, and basketball performance coach.  Scott works with teams, both high school and AAU, groups of players in a camp or clinic format, and individual players.  Scott has a wide network of college and pro coaches he uses as resources to always stay on top of the latest training concepts and methods of player development.  He is constantly working on his craft, always looking to improve as a performance coach, in the same way he asks his players to work to improve themselves.

Here are some testimonials from coaches, players and parents who have experienced Scott's training first hand:

Alyssa Thomas - University of Maryland, ACC Freshman of the Year:

"Mr. Singer and the program he has put me through have taken my game to the next level.  He has made me stronger, not only physically, but also mentally.  I'm thankful for all his hard work.  He has helped me tremendously"

Bob Thomas - Father of Alyssa and Devin Thomas

"Scott has transformed Alyssa's body and taken her skill set to a different level during the three years he has worked with her.  My wife and I are extremely thankful to Scott for his help in getting Alyssa to the next level.  He is also working with our son Devin on his foot speed and explosiveness and, with hard work, hopefully Devin will be next*.  In my opinion there is no one in the area that combines Scott's expertise in strength and conditioning with his basketball knowledge and skill development"

 *Note: Devin was in fact next.  Here we are pictured together the day he signed his Letter of Intent to attend Wake Forest University

 Jay Crosier - Central Dauphin High School Boys Basketball Coach

"Scott has helped take our program to a new level over the past three years.  Not only has Scott developed a strength program specific to our basketball needs, he has trained our kids in a way that promotes fitness and basketball skill development.  In my opinion, Scott is the best in our area of developing sport specific programs that help student-athletes reach their potential" 

Bill Wolf - (Former) Central Dauphin High School Girls Basetball Coach and 2008 PIAA Coach of the Year - AAAA State Champions

"I would highly recommend the programs designed and led by Scott Singer to any athlete that is interested in getting better, or for any coaches who are looking to take their program to the next level.  Scott's work with the players in the girls' basketball program at Central Dauphin is noteworthy.  Not only have I seen individual player improvement, but his work with the team team has played a vital role in the success of the program during my tenure here." 

Mike Thibault - Head Coach of the WNBA Connecticut Sun and long-time NBA Assistant

"Having worked directly with Scott in presenting the Central PA Basketball Player Development Seminar I had a chance to see and hear first hand his innovative philosophies on how to build a more explosive athlete.  His methods are completely in-line with what we do here with the Connecticut Sun.  His knowledge of the game allows him to create programs that transfer well to on-the-court skills.  He is a tremendous resource for any player truly interested in taking their game to the next level"