decades of experience

Missoula Basketball Academy

Missoula Basketball Academy is an organization that is focused on teaching the fundamentals in a way that easily implemented in both training and game setting. These fundamentals are taught by coaches who have had years of experience with players ranging from youth, multiple top 100 high school players, Divison 1 college players and professional players. Our coaches bring decades of experience to the table.

About Missoula Basketball Academy

Missoula Basketball Academy is focused on developing basketball players from the fundamentals up.

Game-Ready Skills

In a basketball culture where fancy drills and colorful cones grab clicks on social media. MBA focuses on teaching concepts that are applicable and easily implemented into game and training settings. In short, we give you the tools to be productive and successful in a game both mentally and physically.

Master the Basics, Master the Game

Basic fundamentals are the base to every good basketball player. Yes, athleticism and raw talent matter, but no great player has ever reached their potential without proper shooting technique or footwork. The best shooters in the world are often times average athletes, but they are masters of the fundamentals. The all-time greats have both.

Our Approach and Mission Statement

Players and parents should understand that we as an organization are bringing years of knowledge learned through experience with some of the best players in the country and around the world.
We are not here to sell or sugar-coat coaching.
We are here to be open, honest, and help players develop as much as people as we do as players.
Better People always make Better Players.

Game Application

There are 3 premiums in any basketball game. If a player can produce in at these
3 things then they will be able to not only play, but be productive in a game.

We focus on teaching the fundamentals of these 3 concepts to ensure that your player
has the best chance to advance his game and reach his goals.

taking care of the ball

limiting turnovers for yourself and others by making smart decisions and protecting each possession

Guarding

your position and helpside by staying disciplined, communicating, and providing timely help

Shooting

Developing consistent, repeatable shooting mechanics that translate under pressure

Understanding the Problem

Common Mistakes & Fixes

Why Fundamentals Still Win Games

The most common mistake of the players is a lack of focus and maintenance on the fundamentals of both offense and defense. Offensively: players that are productive in games in practice generally are consistently working on proper shooting technique, two foot stops and pivots. While euro steps and one footed plays are great in transition they can lead to turnovers and broken plays in the half court. The game is speeding up the majority of quality basketball games is still played in the half court. Shooting and taking care of the ball off two feet is at an all time.

Strong Defense Begins With Strong Positioning

Defensively there are a lot of pressures and mix up zones that are easier to teach the youth, but understanding man fundamentals and being able to guard your position is always going to be most important foundation to build a defense off of. Having a great sense of man principles is incredibly helpful no matter what defense you are playing.

Upcoming Basketball Camp

Join us for our Winter Basketball Camp on December 29th, 30th, and 31st from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Mountain Time) at the Sister Rita Mudd Activity Center.

This camp is open to girls and boys in 2nd–8th grade, and all skill levels are welcome!
Our focus is on skill development, confidence building, and providing a fun, energetic training environment for young athletes.

Camp Fee

$110 for 3 days

Payment Options

Check payable to Missoula Basketball Academy
Zelle (details will be sent after registration)

For families registering multiple athletes, please reach out to inquire about our family discount.

Please complete the registration form below to reserve your spot. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible—spaces may fill quickly!

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Developing Talent. Inspiring Confidence.

We train athletes to compete hard, play smart, and love the sport—no matter their starting skill level.

Join a program designed to help players improve, stay motivated, and reach their full potential.

Why Choose Us

A Proven System Built From the Best

Overall, our academy offers training that is focused on the teaching your player the fundamentals and concepts that will help them be more productive players in practice and in games. This is taught through experience and drills that have been picked up from some of the best coaches across the country. Including schools like TCU, USC, UCLA, Tulane, Charlotte, UCSD, UCIrvine, SDSU, University Colorado and the Chicago Bulls.

Training That Supports Both Game and Life

Our mission is to not only help players be better at basketball by giving them a consistent place to work on pieces of their game that will move the needle, but to also provide the opportunity to be around coaches that care about our Missoula community and are good examples of how adults approach life both mentally and physically. Better people always make better players!