From House League to Intercity

Next Gen Hoops helps young basketball players build the skills, confidence, and basketball IQ needed to take their game to the next level. Located in the West Island of Montreal.

Program Overview

Helping Young Players Take
Their Game to the Next Level

Next Gen Hoops is a focused basketball development program designed for players ages 10–13 who love the game and want to improve their skills.

Many young athletes play in house leagues but rarely receive structured instruction on the fundamentals that make great players. Next Gen Hoops bridges that gap by teaching skills, technique, and basketball IQ in a fun but focused environment.

Our goal is to help young athletes develop the confidence, habits, and knowledge needed to elevate their game, whether they eventually pursue competitive basketball or simply want to become stronger players.

Our Focus

What Will Players Learn?

Ball Handling & Control

We teach players to dribble confidently with both hands, change direction effectively, and protect the ball in all situations.

Shooting Fundamentals

Players learn proper shooting mechanics through balanced form, footwork into shots, and confident finishing around the rim.

Passing & Decision Making

We teach players accurate passing techniques while helping them develop strong court awareness.

Offensive Skills & Footwork

Players build a strong offensive foundation through triple‑threat positioning, jab steps, and space‑creating moves.

Defensive Fundamentals

Training focuses on the habits great defenders rely on, including stance, positioning, and help-defense principles.

Basketball IQ

Players begin understanding how the game truly works by learning spacing, reading defenders, and choosing when to pass, drive, or shoot.

Meet the LEAD Coach

Coach Aquil

Coach Aquil is a dedicated youth basketball coach and community leader with extensive experience developing players within the West Island basketball community.

Over the last ten years with the West Island Lakers Basketball Association (WILBA), Coach Aquil has held several key leadership roles, including Division Manager for the Boys House League, Facilities & Operations Coordinator, and Vice-President of the Boys House League. He also served on the Board of Directors for five years. Through these responsibilities, Coach Aquil has helped guide league programming, strengthen player development initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of youth basketball in the West Island community.

At the competitive level within WILBA, Coach Aquil has coached teams across multiple divisions, including Bantam AA, Bantam AAA, Cadet AAA, and Juvenile AAA. This gave him extensive experience working with players as they progress toward higher levels of competition. Beyond WILBA, he contributes his expertise to Vanier College’s Division 2 summer development program . Throughout the academic year, Coach Aquil also coaches the Juvenile Boys team at Kuper Academy and leads basketball development programs for young boys and girls at Kuper Elementary School.

Through his years of coaching young athletes, Coach Aquil has seen that many players who love the game often lack access to structured skill development. This realization inspired him to create Next Gen Hoops, a program designed to provide focused training that helps young players build strong fundamentals, improve their basketball IQ, and develop confidence in their abilities.

Next Gen Hoops approaches youth basketball with a philosophy that emphasizes building the right habits early. Proper ball handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, defensive fundamentals, and smart decision-making help players develop the skills and mindset needed to elevate their game.

Coach Aquil’s mission with Next Gen Hoops is to help young players build a strong foundation in the game. They develop better basketball skills, but also confidence, discipline, and a deeper understanding of teamwork that will benefit them both on the court and in life.

Join the Next Gen Hoops Family

Join Next Gen Hoops and give your child the opportunity to develop their basketball skills, confidence, and love for the game in a fun and focused environment.

To learn more about the program, including session dates, cost and sign-up, click on the registration button below.

Questions? Email info@nextgenhoops.ca

In Partnership With

RPM Training Center

FAQ

Common Questions

The program is for boys and girls ages 10–13 who enjoy playing basketball and want to strengthen their skills in a supportive, structured environment. The program will be divided into to segments: 10- 11 years old and 12-13 years old.

No. The program is built for motivated recreational players who want to improve their fundamentals and overall confidence on the court.

For Summer 2026, the program includes two sessions. The second session reinforces and advances the skills introduced in the first, so players gain the most by joining both. Registration for Session 2 opens in mid July.

Each session runs for four weeks and includes:

Two 90 minute practices per week
Eight practices total per session, following a structured weekly training plan

Yes. Many players choose to participate in both, as the second session builds on the foundation developed in the first.

Players should bring:

Basketball shoes
Water bottle
Athletic clothing
A basketball (Age appropriate: Size 5 for 10 & 11 years old. Size 6 for 12 & 13 years old)

Sessions will be held on local courts in the West Island of Montreal. Final locations will be confirmed before the program begins.

Registration information will be shared through:

Email
Online registration form
Direct contact

Spots are limited to maintain a strong coach-to-player ratio.

More questions? Email info@nextgenhoops.ca