Hi,
Most players and coaches know this feeling.
You work on shooting all season.
You get to April and May.
The shot still feels like a coin flip when the game is tight.
Ubuntu Basketball is hosting an event designed to change that. And now, there is also a new pathway partnership that can turn this spring and summer into a genuine career step for the right players.
From 28–30 April 2026, in Amsterdam, Ubuntu Basketball and Shooters Shoot are bringing BriAnna Garza to run a focused shooting clinic:
Shooters Shoot Shooting Clinic – Amsterdam
28–30 April 2026
Details and registration:
This clinic has clear options for:
- U12 players
- U13+ players
- Coaches who want to learn directly from BriAnna
Players and coaches who take these three days seriously and then apply the work for 3–4 weeks usually feel a clear difference in confidence, mechanics, and shot selection.
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Packages for U12 players: safe reps, smart habits early
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Younger players (U12) do not need a bag of tricks. They need:
- Clean, simple footwork habits
- A repeatable shot routine they can trust
- A positive relationship with practice and pressure
The U12 options at this clinic are built so that younger players can:
- Learn core shooting details in language they understand
- Train in groups where size and strength differences are managed
- Build confidence in form, rhythm, and basic spacing
For families, this is a chance to let a young player spend three days with a pro-level shooting mind, in a setting that respects their age and long-term development.
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Packages for U13+ players: game-speed shooting coaches can trust
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Older players (U13 and above) need more than pretty form. They need to:
- Shoot off movement and on the move
- Handle closeouts and contests
- Keep mechanics under fatigue and stress
The U13+ clinic options are built for that level of demand. Players can expect work on:
- Catch-and-shoot under pressure
- Shots off the dribble from realistic spots
- Clear decision rules: when to shoot, when to drive, when to move the ball
When players combine this kind of teaching with 3–4 weeks of focused follow-up, coaches often notice:
- Cleaner shot selection
- More confidence taking open threes
- Better balance and body control on both makes and misses
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Coach access: learning directly from BriAnna
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This event is also for coaches.
Coach-specific access allows coaches to:
- Watch how BriAnna teaches shooting to different ages and levels
- See the progressions, constraints, and cues she uses
- Ask direct questions about adapting her ideas to their own teams and clubs
For coaches who have followed Shooters Shoot from a distance, this is a chance to stand in the gym, see the actual drills, and bring home sessions that can change next season’s shooting results.
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Veronica – U12 player, more belief in one month
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Veronica (U12) has always loved shooting.
Her parents, Malcolm and Josephine, felt she played “too shy” in games.
At a previous shooting event hosted with Shooters Shoot, she spent three days in a U12-focused group.
She learned:
- A simple pre-shot routine she could use on every catch
- How to land balanced and stay with her follow-through
- That missing is part of the process, not a reason to hide
In the 3–4 weeks after the clinic, her parents noticed:
- She started taking open shots instead of passing them up
- She stopped apologizing after misses
- She began asking to film herself to check her own form
The main result was not only more makes.
It was a different level of belief in her own shot.
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Gap year guard – using the clinic as a launchpad
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A gap year guard, aiming for a better team and a possible scholarship, came to a past Shooters Shoot x Ubuntu event with one clear goal:
“I want my shot to be something coaches can trust.”
Over three days, he:
- Worked with BriAnna on footwork, shot prep, and follow-through
- Took detailed notes on how to build a daily routine
- Paid attention to how she connected technique to game decisions
After the clinic, he stacked three things for 4–6 weeks:
- A daily shooting routine based on the clinic
- ProLab-style sessions in Amsterdam focused on game-speed shooting
- Zero Seconds Film Lab review to see how good shooters handle contests and spacing in real games
Within a month:
- His practice numbers stabilised
- Game film showed fewer rushed mid-range shots and more clean catch-and-shoot threes
- A coach from a stronger program remarked that his shooting looked “more professional”
For a gap year player, that kind of shift can be the difference between another year of uncertainty and a real opportunity this coming summer.
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New pathway: Ubuntu Basketball x Elevate Basketball Boston
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On top of this, Ubuntu Basketball is stepping into a new pathway partnership with Elevate Basketball in Boston (not be mistaken with the similarly named organization from Rotterdam), led by Coach Ermay’s close friend, Mitchell Kirsch.
Here is what this means in practical terms:
- From now until the summer, Ubuntu Basketball’s ProLab in Amsterdam will be the development base.
- Players train in a CLA-driven environment, get their skills sharpened, and have their profiles built up with real film and data.
- If Coach Ermay sees enough development, professionalism, and fit, certain players may be handed over to Elevate Basketball for the next phase.
That next phase:
- Joining Elevate Basketball’s Summer Academy in Boston for a one- or two-week block.
- Training with Mitchell’s group at a high level, in the middle of a strong basketball environment.
- Getting exposure and guidance on three realistic pathways:
- Turn-pro opportunities
- College pathway (US academic + basketball)
- “Keep-ready” path for players already in the pro system who want to stay sharp and available
This structure is new.
It has not been seen before in Dutch basketball and is rare even across Europe.
It brings two brands together under a shared understanding of ecological dynamics and Constraint-Led Approach, focused on one thing: the betterment of players, on and off the court.
For players who want to be considered for this pathway, the first step is simple and non-negotiable:
Start with Ubuntu Basketball’s ProLab.
- Train consistently for at least one month.
- Let Coach Ermay assess your habits, level, and mindset.
- Build a serious profile with real practice and game film.
Only after that assessment phase will costs, structure, and next-step details for the Boston pathway be shared with the players and families who are a genuine fit.
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Where to start
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If you are:
- A parent of a young shooter (U12),
- A U13+ player or coach wanting a real shooting upgrade in the next 3–4 weeks, or
- A serious player thinking about longer-term pathways, including Boston, pro, or college,
then the next steps are:
- Secure a spot for the Shooters Shoot Shooting Clinic with BriAnna Garza:
- https://shootersxshoot.events/shooting-clinic-amsterdam-nl-april-28-30-2026
- Use this link to connect with Ubuntu Basketball’s wider ecosystem – ProLab, film work, digital products, and education:
- https://linke.ro/ubuntubball
Ubuntu Basketball is building a structure where your shooting, your decision making, and your long-term pathway are treated as serious work, not guesswork.
Coach Ermay is sharing a free resource with the newsletter audience: The Shooting Slump Reset Guide, a practical breakdown of why slumps usually are not about “broken form,” and what to focus on instead, including game-based training ideas, advantage awareness, and simple ways to regain rhythm and confidence under real pressure. Access it here: https://flipbooklets.com/pdfflipbooklets/the-shooting-slump-reset-guide
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