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Welcome to CORE Hoops

Welcome to CORE Hoops, your one stop for everything Basketball in the new state of the art Frank Burkholder Wellness Center!

CORE Hoops offers year round basketball events that are designed for athletes who love the game of Basketball. CORE Hoops is committed to helping young men be and achieve their best both on and off the court. Our programs are designed to build confidence, develop, and improve skills needed to be an all-around better player and teammate.  At CORE Hoops, we believe in hard work, commitment, sportsmanship, respect, and honesty.
Come ready to Play Hard . Play Smart. Play Together
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CORE Hoops

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • WINTER LEAGUE 2025 - REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON OCT 31ST

    CORE Hoops Winter Basketball League is for Boys in Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

    St. Cecilia will partner with us to host the Girls divisions this Winter. Girls teams can now register.  If your team needs to register individually, please email corehoops@montgomerybell.edu
    Girls Team Register HERE


    Winter League Details:
    Dates:
    Games will be played on Saturdays starting at 8am at MBA
    January 4th
    January 11th
    NO GAMES JAN 18TH (MLK WKEND)
    January 25th
    February 1st
    February 8th
    NO GAMES FEB 15TH (PRESIDENTS DAY WKEND)
    February 21st and 22nd - End of Season Tournament 
    (NO GAMES 1/18, and 2/15)

    Registration:
    Players and Teams should register for the grade they are currently in for the 2024-2025 school year.  

    TEAM FEES
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    For 3v3, team fees cover 7 players
    For 5v5, team fees cover 10 players
    ANY additional players will need to register as an individual player and request to be placed on your team. 

    COST: 
    - K & 1st Grade - $900
    - 2nd - 8th  - $1150

    INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES
    - K & 1st Grade - $150
    - 2nd - 8th - $160

    Fees includes reversible jerseys, regular season and the end of season tournament. 

    TEAMS REGISTER HERE

    INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS REGISTER HERE


    Practices - Due to the school teams practicing and playing during the Winter season, practice is not included. As a coach, you can request to rent practice space at a discounted rate during your registration. If your team is registering as individual players, please make sure you email once your players have registered to be added to the practice request list. Practice times that will be rented out are on Sundays to avoid conflicts during the week with MBA Basketball games.  Practice space will be rented for $25 per session and sessions will be on one half court for one hour.

    Game Play - 
    Current K & 1st grade will play 3v3
    Current 2nd - 8th grade will play 5v5


    Refunds
    1. 100% refund prior to registration closing
    2. 50% refund prior to the week before the league begins
    3. NO refunds after the league begins
    4. If MBA is not able to assign your player to a team or CORE Hoops does not have enough teams for the division to play, a refund of the registration fee will be processed

    Frequently asked questions and Rules
    FAQ's 
    3v3 Rules
    5v5 Rules

    Play Hard . Play Smart . Play Together


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  • MLK Basketball Clinic - Not active

    MLK Day Basketball Clinic 
    Cost is $40 per participant
    Limited spots available
    REGISTER HERE

    January 15th
    1st - 3rd grade 9am - 10:30am
    4th - 8th grade 10:30 - 12pm

    CORE Hoops is partnering with Adrian Williamson and Jacquail Jacox to bring you an Elite Basketball experience like no other!

    Adrian and Jacquail will lead an intense clinic that will include drills, training, and information designed to develop your son's skills and Basketball IQ. Athletes who participate should come committed to learning and improving their overall physical and mental game.
     
    Who is invited: Boys and Girls 1st - 8th grade with a strong interest in learning and improving their Basketball skills and IQ.
    What to bring: Basketball tennis shoes, water bottle or something to hydrate with, and a Basketball.
    Even more importantly, they will need to bring a good attitude, willingness to work hard, and a commitment to not giving up
    Cost: $40 per session 
     

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  • Summer Basketball League - REGISTRATION CLOSED

    CORE Hoops Summer Basketball League is for rising K - 8th grade Boys Only
    Registration will close on May 15th or when all spots are filled.
    Teams Register HERE
    Individuals Register HERE

    League
     Details: Games will be played at Montgomery Bell Academy on Mon, Tues, and Thursday nights. Game start times will be: 5pm, 5:50pm, and 6:40pm. ONLY when necessary, we will have a 7:30pm game time. 
    Games will be played the weeks of: 
    • June 10th
    • June 17th
    • NO GAMES the week of June 24th or July 1st
    • July 8th
    • July 15th
    • July 22nd
    • July 29th - End of Season Tournament
    Game nights are TENTATIVELY set for the following.  These can and may change depending on the volume of registrations for each division. 
    Monday nights - Rising 7th & 8th grade
    Tuesday nights - Rising K - 2nd grade
    Thursday nights - Rising 3rd - 6th grade


    Registration: Players and Teams should register for the grade they will be in for the 2024-2025 school year.  

    Cost: All fees include reversible jerseys, a regular season and the end of season tournament. No Refunds will be issued after the league begins
    Team registrations include a 50 min practice spot on a half court on Sundays during the leaguePractice times will be assigned. Requests are not guaranteed. Coaches can list preference on times when registering.
    • Boys Rising K - 2nd grade = $1150
    • Boys Rising 3rd - 8th grade = $1250
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    For 3v3, team fees cover 7 players
    For 5v5, team fees cover 10 players
    ANY additional players will need to register as an individual player and request to be placed on your team
    Individual registration cost is $170
    When registering as an individual player, please list if you have a player or coach request on the registration. For registrations without a player or coach request, CORE Hoops will try to place each individual on a team. In the event we are not able to, a full refund will be issued. 

    Practices - Each team will receive one, fifty minute practice spot on a half court on Sundays during the league. No additional times or practices will be given at MBA. As a coach, you can choose to practice anywhere and are NOT required to practice at MBA. 

    Game Play: 
    Rising K - 2nd grade will play 3v3
    Rising 3rd - 8th grade will play 5v5

    Frequently asked questions and Rules
    FAQ's 
    3v3 Rules
    5v5 Rules

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  • Personal and Small Group Training

    CORE Hoops Personal or Small Group Training is for young Gentlemen in 2nd Grade – High School
     
    Fundamentals are the foundation from which every player will develop their game.  Personal training sessions are meant to build confidence and develop your individual skills each session.   

    For more advanced players, CORE Hoops trainers will help you develop position-specific skills, motor function skills, multitasking, and reaction time. Each session is tailored to your skill level, position and individual needs.
     
    Don't get left behind the competition this summer. Grab a few of your friends and sign up for a small group training that will focus specifically on what you all need to get better. Choose a date that works for your group and the session that fits your need. Sessions are for 3-6 players at a time

    Training session selections include:
    Ball Handling
    Shooting
    Defensive skills and footwork
    Speed training
    Post Moves
    Dribble and Drive
    Finishing at the rim

    Small group training sessions are very important in developing the complete player while taking your skills to another level. Despite being in a group setting, you will still develop individual skills, which will be applied in the team setting. Group sessions add an essential element to developing a Team Mindset and Team Skills when learning the game. 


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  • FALL BASKETBALL CLINICS - REGISTRATION CLOSED

    CORE Hoops is partnering with Adrian Williamson and Jacquail Jacox to bring you an Elite Basketball experience like no other!
    Adrian and Jacquail will lead five intense Saturdays clinics that will include drills, training, and information designed to develop your son's skills and Basketball IQ. 

    Where: Montgomery Bell Academy - 4001 Harding Road, Nashville TN 37205

    Who is invited: Boys 1st - 8th grade with a strong interest in learning and improving their Basketball skills and IQ.

    What to bring: Basketball tennis shoes, water bottle or something to hydrate with, and a Basketball.Even more importantly, they will need to bring a good attitude, willingness to work hard, and a commitment to not giving up

    Dates and Times 
    September 14th and 21st
    October 5th, 6th and 12th

    1st - 3rd grade from 9-10:30am
    4th - 8th grade from 11-12:30pm


    Cost $50 per session or all five sessions for $225
    Space is limited 

    REGISTER HERE

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CORE Hoops Contact

Jamie O'Neal
Director of Basketball Operations
CORE Hoops at Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
core.hoops@montgomerybell.edu
615-461-0298

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514