What We Work On
Every session targets something specific. No filler drills, no standing in line.
Shooting Mechanics
Clean, repeatable form that holds up when the game speeds up — the first thing evaluators notice.
Ball-Handling & Footwork
Tight handles and quick feet that survive real defensive pressure, not just cone drills.
Basketball IQ
Reading the floor and making the right decision. The part that separates players at every level.
Confidence Under Pressure
Live reps and mock evaluations, so tryout day isn't the first time it's felt like that.
Private Sessions
One-on-one coaching, entirely built around your player.
Private Session
One-on-one, built entirely around your player's gaps.
- 60 minutes, one-on-one
- Personalised session plan
- Direct feedback on every rep
- Progress notes for parents
4-Session Package
Four private sessions — where real change starts to show.
- 4 × 60-minute private sessions
- Saves $17 versus single sessions
- Structured four-week plan
- Progress notes for parents
Small-Group Pods
Train with teammates or friends. Priced per player, per session — the more players, the lower the rate.
2-Player Pod
Train with a teammate or a sibling.
3-Player Pod
Small enough that nobody hides.
4-Player Pod
The most affordable way to get coached properly.
Bring your own group, or tell us on the form and we’ll match your player with others at a similar age and level.
Programs
Structured blocks with a start, a plan, and a measurable finish.
4-Week Pod Program
A month of small-group development on a set schedule.
- 4 weeks, one session per week
- Consistent group and coach
- Built around a single development goal
- Progress check at week four
Tryout Prep
Targeted preparation for rep, travel, or high school tryouts — the specific things evaluators look for.
- Shooting mechanics under pressure
- Ball-handling and footwork
- Mock evaluation reps
- What coaches are actually scoring
Prefer to talk it through before paying? Use the form below — nothing is charged until you’ve confirmed a format and a time that works.
Meet Your Coach
Coach Nick
Founder & Head Coach, Chatham Kings
15+ years of experience coaching basketball at all levels. Coach Nick is dedicated to developing players on and off the court through structured training, character development, and community leadership.
Book Training
Tell us about your player and we'll follow up to talk format and scheduling.
One coach, limited weekly slots — the earlier you reach out, the better the time you get.
Training Questions
The things parents ask before booking.
What ages do you coach?+
Ages 8 to 18 — from a kid picking up the game to a high schooler chasing a roster spot. Sessions run one-on-one or in small pods of 2–4 players.
How much does training cost?+
Private sessions are $99, or $379 for a four-session package. Small-group pods are $65 per player for two players, $55 for three, and $50 for four, per session. The four-week pod program is $199 per player, and tryout prep is $199 per player.
Where does training happen?+
Centrally in Chatham-Kent — an easy drive from Chatham, Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Tilbury, Ridgetown and Dresden. Exact venue details are confirmed when we schedule your first session.
Can training actually help my kid make a team?+
That's exactly what tryout prep is built for: shooting mechanics, ball-handling, footwork and basketball IQ, plus mock-evaluation reps so tryout day isn't the first time it counts. We can't promise a roster spot — nobody honestly can — but we can make sure your kid walks in prepared.
What's the difference between training and the after-school program?+
Training is targeted development on your schedule — a specific player working on specific gaps. The after-school program is a full weekday routine with homework, mentorship and daily coaching. Plenty of families do both.
Are you starting a rep league or an Ontario Basketball club?+
No. Chatham Kings is not registering a club program with Ontario Basketball, and we're not here to replace the organisations already running rep and travel basketball in Chatham-Kent. Our training helps kids make the teams that already exist.
Looking for a House League or Travel Team?
Training is individual and small-group development — it isn’t a league or a rep team.
We're not registering a club program with Ontario Basketball, and we're not here to replace the organisations already running rep and travel basketball in Chatham-Kent. Our programs help kids develop — and make the teams that already exist.
Want a full weekday routine instead? The after-school program · Prefer a full week during a school break? Camps