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
08/13/2026
Some live action closeout buckets 🔥
The gym has been rocking all summer. High-level reps, competition, and players getting better every day.
If you want to get in with us text Director Ryan Cassels at 551-222-5046.
08/06/2026
HoopStudy™️ PHASE 2: Framework
Matt Milon walking our members through the importance of mixing up pace and keeping your head up when coming of ball screens.
Want to train with us at HoopStudy HQ? Text our director Ryan Cassels at 551.222.5046 to get in!
08/05/2026
phase 4:
Chaos live 2v2 out of ball screen/handoffs/ghost screens
ELITE buckets from rahway kid❤️🖤 and Dez
If you want to get in the gym with us reach out to Director Ryan Cassels at 551-222-5046.
08/05/2026
HoopStudy™️ PHASE 5: Live Decision Making 🧠 IQ
Breaking down reads out of a ball screen at HoopStudy HQ
Come grind with us in Montclair, NJ 📍 Text Ryan Cassels at 551.222.5046 to get in!
08/04/2026
High School to Pro group continuing to get after it! 🔥
Great work followed by live play every week M-Th. AUGUST is a huge separation month!
Text our Director at 551-222-5046 to get in and train with us.
08/03/2026
HS-Pro Competing every night M-Th. 🔥
High school, college, and pro players competing in a fast-paced, game-like environment every week.
Contact Director Ryan Cassels at 551-222-5046.
08/02/2026
HDS Phase 3: Variability
Join us HoopStudy HQ in Montclair, NJ and get ready for the season!
Text 551.222.5046 to train.
08/01/2026
HoopStudy™️ Phase 4: Chaos. Marina Mabrey X 𝒜𝓃ℊℯ𝓁𝓎𝓃 𝒜𝓁𝓂ℴ𝓃𝓉ℯ
Text 551-222-5046 to attend our Girls Only Workshop
One of the top scorers in the world with one of the best freshman in the country.
HoopStudy™️ we make sure our hoopers push each other and when there are mentorship moments like this it’s that the young players can see what PRO work is like.
Come work!
07/31/2026
HoopStudy™️ Phase 3: Variability. Vocal Cue Variable Shot Trajectory. rahway kid❤️🖤 X Dez X Jalen Claude Target Practice 🎯
This is part of our variable shot trajectory series. Here we use vocal cues to either go glass or no glass.
“1” is glass.
“2” is no glass.
Fun and challenging segment.
📲 Text (551)-222-5046 to train at HoopStudy HQ
07/30/2026
Ton of action at our HS-Pro Group Sessions. 🔥
High school, college, and pro players competing in a fast-paced, game-like environment every week.
Want to join the action? Contact Director Ryan Cassels at 551-222-5046.
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