Elite basketball training company specializing in player development.
HoopStudy Academy is a year-round basketball training and player development program located at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey. Our mission is simple: help athletes become more skilled, confident, and intelligent basketball players through a proven development system built from over a decade of working with players from youth basketball to the NBA. Unlike traditional basketbal
l training programs that focus solely on drills, HoopStudy Academy combines skill development, basketball IQ, film study, decision-making, confidence training, and game application to help athletes perform when it matters most. Led by internationally recognized player development coach DJ Sackmann and the HoopStudy coaching staff, athletes learn through a structured curriculum designed to improve scoring, ball handling, shooting, finishing, leadership, communication, and overall basketball IQ. Our coaches have worked with NBA players, professional teams, NCAA athletes, and elite youth prospects around the world. Every training session is designed to transfer directly to game performance through small-sided games, competitive environments, and real basketball decision-making. Programs are available for middle school, high school, and college athletes, as well as dedicated girls basketball development through our She’s Next program. Whether your goal is to make the team, earn more playing time, play at the college level, or maximize your potential, HoopStudy Academy provides the structure, coaching, and accountability to help you get there. Basketball Training in New Jersey | Basketball Skills Training | Basketball IQ Development | Youth Basketball Training | Girls Basketball Training | Point Guard Development | Player Development | Basketball Academy
06/06/2026
Phase 5: Live Decision Making🧠. SPNR Ball Screen Vs Chase Action. IQ
At HoopStudy HQ 📍 we focus a lot on IQ
If you’re constantly being trapped or disrupted up the line by the hedger when coming off ball screens, mix it up with this chase action.
IQ wins games. Go to HoopStudy.com/training-signup to to get in the gym.
06/05/2026
Phase 4: Chaos
Here, we’re working on popping off the ground with energy, just like you see from elite guards at the D1 level. Catch, rise, and shoot with rhythm off the curl.
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06/04/2026
Phase 3: Variability
Working on getting to open space at HoopStudy HQ 📍
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06/03/2026
Phase 4: Chaos
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06/02/2026
You can change the entire energy of a game just by being disruptive and applying pressure.
Come work with us at HoopStudy HQ in Montclair, NJ 📍
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06/02/2026
The work in the weight room is equally as important as the work on the court.
Come get better with us at HoopStudy HQ in Montclair, NJ 📍
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05/30/2026
Phase 3: Variability. Low pick-ups.
Our High School Girl's group putting in finishing work this week at HoopStudy HQ 📍 Come train with us in Montclair, NJ!
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05/30/2026
Phase 2: Framework
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05/28/2026
Phase 4: Chaos. Pickup finishes X Helpside Series.
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05/27/2026
Phase 4: Chaos
Come grind with us at HoopStudy HQ in Montclair, NJ 📍
