Welcome to Essence Girls Basketball (EGB), in its 28th year is one of the top Girls Travel Program in the country seeking to optimize athletic and leadership abilities. Essence’s unique program delivers customized basketball experience with training and competition directed by top coaches, former Division 1 athletes and former/current professional players.
Every player receives Performance Training – athletic development, mental skills development, character building and a variety of scholarship opportunities and options.
2023 17u EYBL SESSION 2 CHAMPIONS • 2021 16u NIKE NATIONALS RUNNER-UP
2023 17u NIKE NATIONALS GOLD CHAMPIONS
Essence EYBL Evaluations will occur during Evolve training.
Our goal is to provide an inclusive and affordable training program for focused on skill development and increasing basketball IQ during the fall and winter seasons. We aim to foster a supportive environment that emphasizes fundamental skills, strategic understanding of the game, and personal growth, ensuring every player has the opportunity to enhance their abilities and love for basketball.
Program Structure
Age Groups
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4th-6th Grade: Focus on fundamental skills (dribbling, passing, shooting) and basic game concepts.
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7th-8th Grade: Introduce more advanced skills and strategies, with an emphasis on teamwork and game scenarios.
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High School: Focus on position-specific skills, advanced tactics, and preparation for competitive play.
Training Schedule
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Frequency: Consider holding sessions 2 time a month (mostly Sundays)
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Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours per session.
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Season Length: Plan for a winter program (December-February).
Training Curriculum
Skill Development
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Fundamentals: Dribbling, shooting, passing, defense.
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Conditioning: Agility drills, strength training, endurance exercises.
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Position-Specific Training: Tailor sessions for small guards, big guards and forwards.
Game Play
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High School and Varsity Players: will not scrimmage due to their high school seasons.
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Middle School Scrimmages: Regular intrasquad games to apply skills in real situations.
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Situational Drills: Focus on specific game scenarios
Teamwork and Leadership
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Encourage communication and collaboration through team-building exercises.
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Introduce leadership roles among players (session captains, drill leaders).
Coaching Staff
Qualified Coaches
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Experienced coaches have been recruited who can mentor and inspire young athletes.
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Coaches understand age-appropriate training methods.
Training for Coaches
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Training sessions provide resources to help coaches stay updated on the latest coaching techniques and strategies.
Evaluation and Feedback
Assess Player Development
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Regularly evaluate player progress through skill assessments and feedback sessions.
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Use player and parent surveys to gather input on the program’s effectiveness.
Adjustments
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Be open to making changes based on feedback to ensure the program meets the needs of the players.
This structured approach should help you create a comprehensive and engaging training program that empowers young female athletes.
2023 ESSENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2019 WNBA ALL-STAR MVP
Over 20 All-Americans °°° 9 USA Olympic Invitees °°° 5 USA Gold Medalists °°° 50 Professional Players °°° 4 WNBA Players / 18 Overall WNBA Players °°° Over 250 Division 1 Players °°° Over 85 Power Conference Players ….and COUNTING
IN ITS 27TH YEAR, ESSENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL (EGB) PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED A PLATFORM FOR OVER 250 YOUNG LADIES TO RECEIVE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BASKETBALL HELPING PAY FOR THEIR EDUCATION. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH YOUNG WOMEN TO USE BASKETBALL AS A VEHICLE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR 27TH ANNIVERSARY. ESSENCE HAS BEEN APART OF NIKE YOUTH ELITE BASKETBALL SINCE 2007. THE ONLY GOLD STAR NIKE PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. NIKE HAS EXPANDED TO 32 TEAMS TO CREATE THE NIKE EYBL FOR GIRLS, SAME AS THE BOYS, SHOWCASING SOME OF THE BEST FEMALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS ON 1 PLATFORM. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS CULMINATE IN CHICAGO IN FRONT OF OVER 700 TEAMS LOOKING ON.
IN 2021, the program meet with great success. our 16u team finished 2nd in the country falling in the Nike National Championship game by 3.
Our 17u team finished 3rd in the Gold Division of nike nationals.
OVER THE YEARS, THE SEASONS HAVE BEEN AN EXCITING BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE. ESSENCE BROUGHT HOME TONS OF CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THE FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR OUR YOUNG LADIES RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES.
ERICA WHEELER • 2019 WNBA All-Star MVP
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2007 17u NIKE NATIONALS CHAMPIONS
2021 16U NIKE NATIONALS RUNNER-UP
2012 17U NIKE NATIONALS SILVER CHAMPIONS
2023 17U NIKE NATIONALS GOLD CHAMPIONS
2023 17U EYBL SESSION 2 BIRMINGHAM CHAMPIONS
2021 14U BASKETBALL ON THE BAYOU CHAMPIONS • 2021 16U BOO WILLIAMS RUNNER-UP • 2021 / 2008 14U BOO WILLIAMS RUNNER-UP • 2016 / 2011 / 2009 17U NIKE NATIONALS FINAL FOUR • 2016 17U NIKE NATIONALS ELITE EIGHT • 2021 / 2019 17U NIKE NATIONALS GOLD RUNNER-UP • 2018 17U NIKE NATIONALS ELITE 8 • 2019 16U BIG STATE FLAVA JAM CHAMPIONS • 2019 17U BIG STATE FLAVA JAM RUNNER-UP • 2018 BASKETBALL ON THE BAYOU RUNNER-UP • 2017 17U ELITE 8 NIKE NATIONAL SILVER • 2017 17U BASKETBALL ON THE BAYOU CHAMPIONS • 2016 17U ELITE 8 NIKE NATIONAL GOLD • 2016 17U BASKETBALL ON THE BAYOU CHAMPIONS • 2015 / 2012 / 2007 17U BOO WILLIAMS RUNNER-UP • 2016 17U BOO WILLIAMS ELITE 8 • 2011 17U AAU SUPER SHOWCASE RUNNER-UP • 2009 17U NIKE NATIONALS SILVER FINAL FOUR • 2015 / 2014 17U NIKE NATIONALS SILVER ELITE EIGHT
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