‘THE GARDEN’ · ATLAS BASKETBALL ACADEMY · AUGUST 2026 EVOLUTION PHASE
One week. One pillar.Both nights under the lights.
The Garden is August’s evolution phase — modeled on the most storied arena in basketball, where poise with the ball, the extra pass, and defense that never quits are what actually win. Weekly registration puts your athlete in both sessions of a single week, so a skill gets introduced, drilled, and then tested under pressure inside the same seven days.
That is the difference between a drop-in and a week. Monday introduces the pillar and loads the reps. Wednesday raises the speed and makes them prove it.
Athletes train in a small-group lab and are placed by skill, not age. Coach Adrian Mercado runs the Rookie Lab for beginners (ages 7–9). Coach Jaire Roberts runs the Rotation Lab for intermediate players (ages 10–14). Coaches meet every player exactly where they are. The phase is designed by Dr. Julian Penaranda, a Doctor of Physical Therapy — so athletes build skill and protect growing bodies.
Weekly registration is $40 for the Monday and Wednesday of your chosen week — the same $20 per-session rate as the 4-pack, without the four-week commitment. Two coached sessions, one pillar, start to finish.
Pick your week
Every week of The Garden trains one pillar. Choose the one your athlete needs most — or stack more than one. The pillars are built to compound.
Hit the Open Man
Reading the floor before the ball arrives, timing the extra pass, and understanding that the best shot on the court usually belongs to somebody else.
Protect This House
Stance, slides, box-outs, rebounding, and the habit of making every bucket cost something. Nothing easy at the rim, nothing free on the glass.
Never Quit
Converting through contact, holding form when the legs are tired, and competing hardest in the last five minutes — when the game is actually decided.
What 90 minutes looks like
The drills change with the week’s pillar. The structure never does: warm-up → block training → constraint-led drills → competition → conclusion.
The details
- Format: two 90-minute small-group sessions — the Monday and Wednesday of one week
- Ages: 7–14 · placed by skill
- Time: 5:30–7:00 PM · Mondays & Wednesdays
- Available weeks: Aug 10 + 12 · Aug 17 + 19 · Aug 24 + 26
- Location: ATLAS Hoops · 6560 Spencer Street, Suite 145 · Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Capacity: 30 athletes max — spots are limited
The ways to train
Monthly enrollment for August is full. These are the open lanes — the more sessions you book, the lower the per-session rate.
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Weekly
Drop-in
4-Pack
What’s included — and what isn’t
Included
- Both sessions of your chosen week
- Full lab placement on night one — same as full members
- The week’s complete curriculum, coached start to finish
- A coach observation note — one thing your athlete did well, one thing to work on
Full-phase only
- The at-home Homework Lab drills and coach grading
- Leaderboard points and phase award eligibility
- The full nine-session arc these are built on
August monthly enrollment is full. Want your athlete in the Homework Lab next phase? Email us and we will hold you a spot when September opens.
Before your athlete steps on the court: every athlete must complete a general liability waiver before participating. You can also scan the QR code at our lobby desk on arrival. No waiver, no participation. No exceptions.
Questions parents ask
Can we register for more than one week?
Yes. Add each week you want — they stack, and the pillars are designed to build on each other. Athletes who take all three cover passing, defense, and finishing back to back.
Which week should we pick if we only do one?
Pick the gap, not the strength. If your athlete is a scorer who doesn’t see the floor, take Week 2. If they get beat off the dribble, Week 3. If they fade late, Week 4. Not sure? Email us and we’ll tell you straight.
My child has never played basketball — is this okay?
Yes. The Rookie Lab (ages 7–9) is built for beginners — every drill is broken down to age-appropriate distances and progressions. Your athlete will be challenged, not overwhelmed.
What if my athlete is more advanced?
Placement is by skill, not age. The Rotation Lab handles intermediate athletes ready for game-speed reads. Coaches do a quick assessment on arrival and place your athlete where they’ll be challenged.
What if we miss one of the two sessions?
Tell us before the session and we’ll do our best to slot your athlete into another night in the same phase. Without advance notice, a missed session can’t be made up.
What should we bring?
Athletic shoes (court shoes preferred), a water bottle, comfortable athletic clothing, and a basketball if you have one — we provide balls if not. Arrive 10 minutes early for placement.
What’s the refund policy?
Weekly registrations are final sale — non-refundable and non-transferable. Missed sessions are not reimbursed. We plan coaching and lab placement around your reservation.
Session rules
- Online registration recommended — limited walk-in availability
- Game-speed reps, high energy, high focus
- Athletes are expected to compete, communicate, and stay engaged
- No disruptive behavior or unsafe play
- Coaches may adjust drills or intensity to keep the session safe and productive
📩 Questions? atlashoops702@gmail.com
