Develop the Complete Athlete
At D1 Academy, we don’t just build better basketball players, we develop disciplined, confident, and resilient young men and women who are prepared to succeed in Game. Life. World.
What Every Session Includes
- Dynamic Warm-Up & Mobility
- N1 Motion Athletic Performance (Speed, Strength & Explosion)
- Ball Handling (200+ quality game-speed reps)
- Shooting Development (100 made game-speed shots)
- Finishing & Footwork
- Decision-Making & Basketball IQ
- Live Competitive Play
What to Expect
- 2-Hour Elite Academy Sessions: Focused, fast-paced curriculum combining explosive sports performance work with N1 Motion and elite on-court execution.
- 3-Hour Comprehensive Combines: Extended sessions built for full-scale athletic testing, advanced skill metrics, high-intensity situational scrimmages, and complete player evaluations. Split into distinct age-group slots for true peer-on-peer competition.
- Expert Instruction: On-court training led by renowned Academy Director DJ Phillips, focusing on advanced technical execution, decision-making, and a relentless man-to-man defensive foundation.
- Important Details: Professional coaching and exclusive access to top-tier gym facilities included. Official D1 Minnesota Academy camp t-shirts are provided exclusively for Multi-Day Camp and Combine participants (not included for single 1-day/drop-in registrations). Each session is strictly limited to 40 players.
Camp Times & Logistics
We offer sessions tailored to different age groups:
- Eligible Grades: 5th through 8th Grade (except Freshman Combine)
- Standard Academy Schedule: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (2 Hours)
- Combine Schedule (3 Hours – 2 Separate Sessions): 5th & 6th Grade Session (See website registration for specific time blocks) and 7th & 8th Grade Session (See website registration for specific time blocks).
- Primary Location: Twin Cities West Metro (Note: North Dakota sessions held at the Empire Sports Complex)
Investment & Pricing
- 1-Day Attendance (Drop-In): $115 (Available for standalone 1-day events OR as a single-day registration option for any multi-day camp)
- 2-Day Academy: $195 (Includes Camp T-Shirt)
- 3-Day Academy: $275 (Includes Camp T-Shirt)
- Academy Combines (3 Hours): $250 (Includes Camp T-Shirt)
Master Academy Schedule
| Date(s) | Academy Event | Format / Duration | T-Shirt Included? |
| Aug 29 (S) | Back to School Combine | 1-Day Camp (2 Hours) | Yes |
| Oct 15 – Oct 16 (T-F) | MEA Academy Session I | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Oct 17 – Oct 18 (S-S) | MEA Academy Session II | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Nov 27 – Nov 28 (F-S) | Thanksgiving Academy | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Dec 26 – Dec 27 (S-S) | Winter Break Academy Session I | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Dec 29 – Dec 30 (T-W) | Winter Break Academy Session II | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Jan 1 – Jan 2 (F-S) | Winter Break Academy Session III | 2-Day Camp (1-Day Option Available) | Yes (for 2-Day) |
| Jan 25 (Mon) | MLK Combine | 1-Day Camp (2 Hours) | Yes |
| Feb 15 (Mon) | ND Presidents Day Combine | 1-Day Camp (2 Hours) | Yes |
| Mar 14 (Sun) | D1 Spring Academy I | 1-Day Camp (2 Hours) | No |
| Mar 21 (Sun) | D1 Spring Academy II | 1-Day Camp (2 Hours) | No |
| Mar 27 (Sat) | D1 Academy Spring Combine | Combine (3 Hours – 2 Sessions) | Yes |
Our Promise
Every athlete who walks into D1 Academy will leave more skilled, more disciplined, more confident, and more prepared for the next level—in basketball and in life.
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