Shot-tracking rims
Every make and miss logs to your player portal so you see hot zones after each session.
Basketball academy · Baltimore
Handle pressure before the lights come on.
Harbor Hoops Lab is a year-round skills academy on the Inner Harbor with two hardwood floors, shot-tracking rims and film review every Friday. Players train in pods of six so coaches can correct footwork, not yell across a crowded gym.
Player pathway
- 01
Evaluation
Ball-handling, shooting form and defensive stance scored on a simple rubric you take home.
- 02
Foundations pod
Ages 9–12 focus on weak-hand dribbling, close-out footwork and spacing in 3v3.
- 03
Competitive pod
Middle school players add pick-and-roll reads, transition defense and free-throw routines.
- 04
College prep
High schoolers get HUDL uploads, NCAA eligibility checklists, invite-only showcase scrimmages and quarterly parent meetings so recruiting questions never land in a group chat at midnight.
What the lab includes
Small pods
Six players max per coach. No standing in lines for twenty minutes while one kid shoots. Parents get a one-page recap after every pod with two drills to practice in the driveway.
Film Friday
Clips from the week are tagged with teaching moments you review with parents in plain language.
Sports medicine corner
Partner physios run a monthly injury screen; we never train through sharp knee pain.
Inside the gym
Hardwood floors, retractable hoops and a parents' mezzanine.
Academy numbers
- Regulation courts
- 2
- Certified trainers
- 14
- Avg free-throw gain year one
- 38%
- Max players per pod
- 6
Tuition
Monthly tuition includes two pod sessions and open gym on Sundays.
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Foundations
Ages 9–12, twice weekly.
$165/ mo
- Evaluation included
- Sunday open gym
- Parent portal
Competitive
Middle school pods plus Film Friday.
$225/ mo
- HUDL tags
- Tournament travel list
- Priority booking
College prep
High school showcase track.
$310/ mo
- Scouting calls
- NCAA checklist
- Invite scrimmages
Coaching staff
All staff pass background checks and USA Basketball licensing.
- Marcus BellDirector of player development
- Tina OkoroShooting specialist
- Leo HartmannStrength & mobility
Questions parents ask
Do you field AAU teams?
We partner with local AAU clubs for summer travel but focus on skill pods during the school year.
What shoes are allowed?
Indoor shoes only — no black marks on hardwood. We sell grip wipes at the desk.
Can siblings share a membership?
Each player needs their own pod placement; we offer a 10% sibling discount on tuition.
How do shot-tracking rims work?
Each regulation hoop logs makes, attempts and shot arc during open gym. Coaches review heat maps with players on Film Friday without sharing data outside the academy.
Is parking available on game nights?
The Light Street garage validates two hours when you scan your lesson QR at the front desk. Street meters are free after 18:00 on weekdays.
Book an evaluation
220 Light Street, Baltimore, MD (fictional)
- Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00
- Sat 09:00–14:00
+1 410 555 0171