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Confidence
Learn to try, fail, improve, and try again — the most important skill any child can develop.
5.0 on Google · 200+ five-star reviews
Build skills
Basketball programs · Ages 2–14 · NYC
Build skills
for the court.
Build character
for life.
Basketball programs for kids ages 2+ designed to develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and a lifelong love of the game.
What we really teach
It's bigger than
basketball.
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Teamwork
Discover what happens when we cheer for each other instead of competing against each other.
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Leadership
Learn how to communicate clearly, encourage others, and step up when your team needs you.
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Basketball
Build real coordination, fundamentals, and a genuine love for the game that lasts a lifetime.
Every child, ages 2 & up
Skills for the game.
Skills for life.
Every child who takes a Hands On Hoops class learns these basketball and transferable skills — all of which help kids build confidence and stand out in their life.
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Great teammate & leader
Learn to be a great teammate and step up as a leader.
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Positive attitude
Build a positive attitude that shows up in every part of life.
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Listen & apply instructions
Learn to listen closely and put instructions into action.
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Learn through fun
Grow and improve by having genuine fun every session.
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Fitness habits
Develop healthy fitness habits that last a lifetime.
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Core basketball skills
Master core basketball skills on an adjustable basket.
Age-based programs
Every age,
every level.
Ages 2–3
Little Ballers
Movement, coordination, listening & play
Designed around the attention span and wonder of a toddler. Every session is joyful, structured, and safe. Your 2-year-old will love it.
Enroll in Little Ballers
Ages 4–5
Rising Players
Fundamentals, sharing, teamwork
Kids this age are ready for real skills. We introduce dribbling, passing, and shooting — wrapped in games and laughter.
Enroll in Rising Players
Ages 6–8
Young Leaders
Basketball skills, confidence & communication
A pivotal age for growth. We layer real basketball concepts on top of leadership and communication skills that carry far beyond the court.
Enroll in Young Leaders
Ages 9–14
Next Level
Skills, strategy, teamwork & leadership
For serious players and future leaders. Real coaching, real strategy, and the mental game — building skills and character that carry on and off the court.
Enroll in Next LevelWays to play
Play
your way.
Create your own group. Earn free classes.
Gather your friends, pick a time and place that works, and we'll bring the class to you. Group organizers receive free classes.
In-school & after-school classes
Programs that come right to your school day.
Parent-planned group classes
Gather your crew and pick a time that works for you.
One-on-one classes
Focused private coaching tailored to your child.
Multi-sport mini camps
High-energy camps spanning basketball and beyond.
Birthday parties
Basketball and multi-sport parties, fully run by us.
Building & tenant events
In-building tenant thank-you events your residents will talk about.
“The moment a child realizes they can — that's what we're here for.”
— Coach MikeOur approach
The court is
our classroom.
Every drill we run is a lesson in something bigger. Dribbling teaches focus. Passing teaches generosity. Losing teaches grace. Winning teaches responsibility.
We use basketball because kids love it. But what they take home is the magic phrase from every class — "I can do it" — and the confidence to prove it.
Who we are
Hands On
Hoops.
Hands On Hoops exists because kids' sports were missing something: a genuine focus on the whole child. Not just what they can do with a ball — but who they're becoming in the process.
Our approach is simple: meet every child at their level, make it joyful, and hold high expectations for character. We coach children from age 2 and up, building confidence one class at a time.
Founded by Coach Mike · A team of coaches who love working with kids
Patient · Positive · Focused on the whole child
What parents say
The results speak
for themselves.
Real reviews from Google · 5.0 ★ average
My daughter loves the classes, its magical how all 2 and 3 year olds are engaged and learning in every class. We also celebrated her 3rd birthday with hands on hoops and was a blast!
Coach Mike is excellent. Really aims to instill sportsmanship and teamwork into each kid. From listening to being on time he works on more than just basketball. My son loves going to class.
Coach Mike and his team are amazing — very communicative and easy to work with. Basketball class has become my toddler's favorite activity of the week.
My 6yo loved this basketball class... My son had ZERO basketball experience (or knowledge) coming in, and gained skills and a love of the game. The coaches really love kids.
We met at a birthday party and then started group lessons for my 5 year old. He has gotten materially better quickly and loves it. Highly recommend!
Coach Mike held a multi-sports spring break camp and my son and his friends had the BEST time!! ...all while learning about teamwork and sportsmanship.
200+ five-star reviews
Including video reviews from parents across the community — and even a shout-out from the legend himself, Dick Vitale.
Reserve your spot
Book / Create
a class.
Every child learns to be a great teammate, build a positive attitude, listen and apply instructions, learn through having fun, fitness skills and core basketball skills on an adjustable basket.
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