The best decision we ever made was stepping away from the cookie-cutter AAU programs and joining the Gym Rat Train & Play program. The coaching, development, and guidance my daughter received completely changed her trajectory. She would not be starting at the college level today without Gym Rat.
Matt Ewig - Father of Carlow Point Guard Lexi Ewig
Local Training & Development Teams
Boys & Girls | Grades 4–11
Our program is built differently - and intentionally.
We emphasize real skill development, not hype.
Players will train 2–3 times per week, focusing on:
- Shooting mechanics
- Ball handling under pressure
- Footwork and finishing
- Passing and decision-making
- Basketball IQ and situational awareness
Teams will participate in 6–10 tournaments depending on the team’s needs. But let’s be clear:
- We are not tournament-driven.
- We are development-driven.
We do not subscribe to the myth that players must travel all over the country to be “seen.” The vast majority of AAU players will not play college basketball - and those who do are typically recruited locally or regionally, not because they flew to five different states.
For players who truly aspire to play at the collegiate level, we have built relationships with college coaches at multiple levels and know how to guide that process properly.
We also believe families should not sacrifice every single weekend to youth basketball. Our tournaments are structured efficiently - typically over two days, at reasonable hours - so basketball enhances your life, not dominates it.
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AQUINAS ACADEMY:
2308 W Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
11AM-2PM
GRADES 4-7: 11AM-1215PM
GRADES 8-11: 1245PM-2PM