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What is The International Prep Academy? | The International Prep Academy is a preparatory Program focused on training, player development and future placement for athletes. | The International Prep Academy will be direct affiliates of Basketours USA Super League teams, including the premier clubs Unknown International and Pailio Venkas BC. |
What is the difference between a Prep School and Prep Academy? | Prep Schools focus on athletic and academic development.Academies focus solely on athletic development. Academics are optional. | optional Online courses offered:- accounting
- money management
- taxes
- how to build and keep good credit
- establishing a job/career
- nutrition
- self-defense
- learning new language fluent
- financial literacy
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What are benefits of The International Prep Academy? | The International Prep Academy, is a step above high school but a step below college. It allows athletes to maintain eligibility for college and prepare for the next level.
| The International Prep Academy will feature great players with similar goals, so playing against high level competition in workouts, practices and games forces most players to improve.
Also, many of college and professional coaches will be actively scouting and recruiting players to the next level. |
Why do players play at a prep academy? | Athletes that play at a prep Academy do so to helps athletes improve their skills on the court as well as their mental, emotional, physical conditioning.
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How many teams will be in The International Prep Academy? | There will be up to 4 teams participating the international prep academy. |
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Can this take away from my college eligibility? | No, it does not take away from my college eligibility |
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Who can play for Unknown Prep Academy? | The minimum age limit is 18 to participate with a maximum of 3 years in the program.
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Where is Unknown Prep Academy Located? | training and practices for the acadey will take place at the Las Vegas Basketball Center. | Las Vegas Basketball Center 7350 Prairie Falcon Rd Las Vegas, NV 89128 United States |
When will players train? | Monday-Thursday after 2pm. |
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When will players play games? | Games will held on Friday and Saturday. | This is subject to change.
Some games have been scheduled to play on during the weekday. |
When does the Academy start? | THE PREP ACADEMY SEASON WILL START IN September and end in MArch.
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How many years can players play at the prep academy? | 3 |
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How much does the Academy cost? | Cost of the academy will vary by athlete. There are 3 different packages athlete's can select from
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What are the Academy Packages? | Packages:1. Superstar: All-Inclusive package that includes shared housing in Las Vegas for the Academy, training, practices, games and also flights, hotel & transportation for away games. 2. All-Star: This package includes TRAINING, PRACTICES, GAMES AND ALSO FLIGHTS, HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION FOR AWAY GAMES. 3. Starter: This package comes with training, practices and Games only. | Pricing:Can I receive a Prep Academy quote? |
Are there any sponsorships for players? | The Academy is allowed to fully sponsor 3 athletes or partially sponsor 6 athletes each year.
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Are payment plans available? | Yes. a depsot of 50% is required to be accepted for no-sponsored athletes. |
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Do players need to attend an actual school and take courses? | No players do not need attend any school physically or online to be a part of the academy. The Academy does offer optional online courses for each athlete.
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What is the gym and weight room availability? | Athletes will have skills training 4 times per week, Monday-Thursday after 2pm.There will be an on site weight room at the housing complex for athletes at 24/7 access. |
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How does this help players in the future for playing in college or professionally? | For athletes pursuing a college career following the season, The Academy prepares an athletes skill, physical and mental strength, as well as maturity for a college basketball season. The Academy also does not count against college eligibility.
| For athletes looking to pursue a professional career following the season, The Academy gives direct contacts to professional basketball. Through our recruiting and scouting department athletes will be evaluated all season with full insight on their potential to play International. Our Academy has direct connections with over 20 countries |
How can I register for The Academy? | Register & Request a quote Prep Academy quote? |
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