⭐️ LITTLE JUMPERS ⭐️

Youth Basketball Development League | Boys & Girls Ages 5–7 & 8–10

Learn the game. Build confidence. Have fun.

Little Jumpers is a 6-week youth basketball development program created to introduce young athletes to the game of basketball the right way.

Designed specifically for boys and girls ages 5–7 and 8–10, Little Jumpers combines professional skill instruction with live gameplay so children aren't simply showing up to play games, they're learning how to play the game while they play it.

Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already loves the game and wants to continue improving, our goal is to provide an environment where young players can learn, compete, build confidence and genuinely enjoy being in the gym.

🏀 WHAT TO EXPECT EACH WEEK

Each Saturday session runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and combines structured basketball development with age-appropriate live gameplay.

Players will work on:

Dribbling & ball handling
Shooting fundamentals
Passing & catching
Footwork & body control
Hand-eye coordination
Spacing and court awareness
Movement with and without the basketball
Teamwork & communication
Sportsmanship and basketball IQ

The first portion of each session consists of approximately 30–40 minutes of skill development and instruction. Players are then transitioned into live games, where coaches continue teaching and helping players apply the concepts they just learned.

That combination is an important part of Little Jumpers.

We don't want children simply learning a move in a drill. We want them beginning to understand when, where and why to use it in an actual basketball game.

⭐ DEVELOPMENT FIRST

At these ages, winning a youth basketball game isn't the priority.

Development is.

Our coaches focus on teaching the fundamentals correctly, helping children understand the game and creating an environment where young athletes aren't afraid to make mistakes.

Players receive instruction, encouragement and individual feedback throughout each session. We celebrate the small wins. Making the right pass, using the correct footwork, remembering proper spacing, taking a good shot or simply showing more confidence than the week before.

Those small wins add up.

🏀 LIVE GAMEPLAY — WITH COACHING

Little Jumpers isn't a traditional youth league where children practice separately and then simply show up for a game.

The teaching continues during gameplay.

Coaches can stop, explain and reinforce concepts as necessary so players begin connecting what they're learning during drills to situations they encounter in a real game.

Teams are organized using skill evaluations to create balanced groups and provide players with an appropriate level of competition.

Age-appropriate equipment is also used whenever possible to help young players develop proper mechanics and experience success while learning.

👦👧 WHO IS LITTLE JUMPERS FOR?

Little Jumpers is a co-ed program and is appropriate for a wide range of young athletes, including:

Children playing organized basketball for the first time
Recreational basketball players
Young players who already have some basketball experience
Kids who love sports and want to learn something new
Players who want to improve their fundamentals and confidence

Your child does not need to be an experienced basketball player to participate.

We meet players where they are and help them progress from there.

👕 EVERY PLAYER RECEIVES A JERSEY

Every registered Little Jumper receives a custom jersey as part of their registration.

🏀 EXPERIENCED COACHING MATTERS

One of the foundations of Little Jumpers is providing young athletes with experienced basketball coaches who understand player development.

Our staff uses positive reinforcement, age-appropriate instruction and individual feedback while maintaining structure and expectations in the gym.

Parents can sit back and enjoy watching their children learn, compete and improve while our coaching staff handles the development.

COACHING STAFF

Coach Joshua Etheridge

Founder & Head Coach — Excel Basketball PA

Coach Josh has over a decade of experience developing basketball players at every level of the game, from beginners as young as five years old through high school, college and NBA-level players.

His approach to Little Jumpers takes the same fundamentals that eventually matter at the highest levels of basketball and teaches them in a way that young children can understand, practice and enjoy.

The focus isn't on making basketball complicated. It's about establishing the right habits, fundamentals, confidence and understanding of the game from the beginning.

Coach Drew Heinerichs

Director of Philly Power AAU

Coach Drew brings extensive experience working with elementary, middle school and High school AAU basketball players.

His focus on fundamentals, player development and confidence makes him an important part of creating the structured but encouraging environment that Little Jumpers families have come to expect.

📍 LITTLE JUMPERS — ARCHBISHOP CARROLL

Archbishop Carroll High School
211 Matsonford Rd.
Radnor, PA 19087

🏀 SATURDAY MORNINGS | 10:00 AM

Little Jumpers is a 6-week youth basketball development program for:

Boys & Girls Ages 5–7
Boys & Girls Ages 8–10

📅 PROGRAM DATES

November 14 – December 19

Sessions are held every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.

Each weekly session runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including:

45 minutes of skill development + Live gameplay

Every registered player will also receive an official custom Little Jumpers jersey.

💰 REGISTRATION

Regular Registration: $250 per player

⭐ Early Bird Registration: $199 per player

Early Bird registration ends Sunday, September 20th.

After September 20th, registration will remain open at the regular $250 rate until:

Registration closes November 7th.

⭐ SPACE IS STRICTLY LIMITED

Little Jumpers intentionally limits enrollment so our coaches can maintain quality instruction, appropriate coach-to-player ratios, meaningful feedback and playing opportunities for every child.

Our goal isn't to pack as many children as possible into a gym.

We want every Little Jumper to have an opportunity to touch the basketball, learn the game, receive coaching, play meaningful minutes and improve throughout the program.

If you're interested in joining us this season, we strongly encourage you to register early and secure your child's spot.

🏀 THE PROFESSIONAL COACHING DIFFERENCE

When you invest in a youth sports program, your child deserves more than simply showing up and playing.

Little Jumpers is staffed by experienced basketball coaches and trainers who understand youth development.

We teach. We correct. We encourage. And then we give the kids an opportunity to apply what they've learned in live gameplay.

You get to sit back, relax in the stands, and enjoy watching your child play while our experienced coaching staff handles the development.

QUESTIONS OR REGISTRATION?

ExcelBasketballPA@gmail.com

⭐️ Learn the game. Build confidence. Develop the right way. Have fun. ⭐️

Welcome to Little Jumpers.