Fall 2026 Vancouver Girls Basketball Development

Fall 2026 girls youth basketball training at Henry Hudson Elementary School (1530 Maple Street, Vancouver) offers female athletes across Kitsilano, Arbutus Ridge, and Fairview an empowering space to build their skills. Running for 9 weeks this autumn, this girls-only Vancouver Eagles Development Program welcomes players of all experience levels to learn fundamental basketball concepts, grow court awareness, and develop lasting athletic confidence in a supportive team environment.

Program Philosophy and Coaching Approach

Our girls-only program is specifically tailored to foster strong technical skills, communication, and peer leadership. By maintaining small coach-to-player ratios, our coaching staff provides dedicated individual feedback and ample active repetitions throughout each session.

Players are grouped primarily by age, with adjustments made for skill level whenever appropriate. This ensures beginners feel welcomed and supported as they learn the game, while returning players receive the challenge needed to advance their skill set.

Core Skills Covered

Practices focus on developing well-rounded physical fundamentals and strategic understanding:

Ball Handling: Control routines, change of pace, and protection dribbles.
Shooting Mechanics: Set shot form, foot alignment, and balance.
Passing & Decision-Making: Form passing, spatial awareness, and making quick reads.
Footwork & Agility: Defensive stances, pivoting, and athletic balance.
Defensive Fundamentals: On-ball containment, active hands, and off-ball positioning.
Basketball IQ & Teamwork: Court geometry, communication, spatial awareness, and team gameplay concepts.

Program Details & Schedule

Sessions take place every Wednesday at Henry Hudson Elementary, divided by age group:

Location: Henry Hudson Elementary School – 1530 Maple Street, Vancouver, BC
Season Length: 9 weeks
Day: Wednesdays
Practice Window: Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Specific practice times vary by age group)
Holiday Schedule Note: No practices are held on statutory holidays. However, practices will run as scheduled on school Pro-D days.

Registration Options and Pricing

Families looking to expand training frequency can pair Wednesday sessions at Henry Hudson with additional practice days across other Vancouver Eagles program locations.

Single Weekly Practice: $225 per player (covers 1 session per week for the full 9-week season)
Multi-Practice Option: Add sessions at other Eagles locations for $125 per additional weekly practice day.

Practice Structure: What to Expect

Every 60-minute session maintains a structured, encouraging pace:

Dynamic Warm-Up & Ball Handling: Movement preparation and progressive ball control drills.
Skill Development Drills: Detailed instruction focusing on shooting, passing mechanics, and footwork.
Small-Sided Gameplay & Scrimmages: Applying learned concepts in 2v2, 3v3, or full-court live play settings.

Ready to Take the Court?

Empower your young athlete with strong fundamentals, new friendships, and court confidence this Fall 2026 in Kitsilano. Roster spots are limited to ensure low player-to-coach ratios.