We recommend that each player comes to as many tryouts as possible. However,
one must attend at least one tryout.
By working hard at the tryout and showing the coaches that he or she has the skills
necessary to play on a rep team.
Some coaches will inform the players at the end of the tryout, while others will phone
home to speak with a parent during the week following the tryout.
Each year many new boys and girls join the Advantage Titans In order to be fair, all
players must earn their spot on a team annually.
The Advantage Rep. Basketball Program offers opportunities toplayers who wish to take their game to the next level. The focus of the rep program will be on skill development and team concepts. What separates the rep program from the house league program is the level of competition that players will confront, and the level of commitment demanded of each player. It is our intent to provide opportunities for participation at the rep level for boys and girls for the following age groups:
The rep program is registered with Basketball Ontario to ensure that all aspects of the program satisfy the guidelines as established by the governing body of amateur basketball in Ontario. Participation in the rep program is open to all players, however, it is contingent upon trying out and making a team. If your son or daughter does not make the Advantage Titans team we have other programs within the Advantage Basketball Association that may be of an option like house league or other training programs. The rep season will run simultaneous to and extend beyond the house league season. It will consist of minimum two weekly practices and participation in several Basketball Ontario sponsored tournaments. All participants in the rep program will be required to pay a fee which will be determined prior to tryouts. The Advantage rep. Basketball program is affiliated with the Ontario Basketball Association (O.B.A.). Players at the Rep. level must demonstrate exceptional skill, athleticism, and strong commitment to the game of basketball.
The Players are selected through a series of open tryouts in late summer and early fall. (Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. There is a fee $25 to tryout for our rep teams. The rep. season runs from the fall to the spring. Teams will play in various leagues decided by the coach and the club and also play other O.B.A affiliated clubs and play in tournaments including the Provincial Championships.
Advantage Rep. Basketball program is intended for athletes who are committed and serious about playing basketball at a competitive level.
Advantage Rep. basketball is a volunteer organization, and every parent of every player is expected to commit to a volunteer effort to help the teams run. This commitment need not be more than a few hours on an occasional basis, but it is essential. Your managers (who re also volunteers!) will outline the volunteer jobs during the first team meeting.
The individual team goals may vary based on the age of the players on the team coach. All teams will focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive environment.
During the season teams will practice two to three times per week for 1.5 to 2 hours. For the teams that do not start their season immediately (high school aged players), they will practice once a week until their season begins. Teams will usually compete in league sessions, several away tournaments on weekends, and the OBA Provincial Championships.
The tournaments and league games usually take place in south- central Ontario. There may also be opportunities to participate in tournaments in Quebec and in the United States.
Tryouts begin in early September. Girls and boys aged 10-14 begin once the team has been picked and end with provincials (end of March beginning of April). Older team usually start and end later
The individual player fees ranging from $1000 to $1500 for the season, dependent upon the age of the players (high school players need larger gyms and for longer periods of time), the number of
tournaments entered and the amount of fundraising. These fees include the OBA registration fee (TBD), insurance coverage, gym rental, tournament fees. Additional fees / fundraising will be needed for travel arrangements and extra uniforms.
As part of the registration fee players will receive but not limited to:
For any further information regarding the rep program please contact us at
When it comes to the safety and education of your children, there are a lot of questions to ask and a lot of answers to provide. Here is a collection of the most common questions parents (and kids!) ask about Advantage Basketball Camps.
If you have more questions, please feel free to call us (416-900-5611), send an e-mail to info@advantagetitans.com
Advantage Basketball Camps are recognized as one of the best sports training systems in the country. The camps utilize training and coaching techniques developed for professional and college-level teams. In short, the kids who attend our camps learn more and become better players.
Boys and girls ages 4-19 who like playing basketball, who want to play on school,, rep, aau or community basketball teams.
Your child will need to bring a clean, regulation-size, fully-inflated basketball. They will also need proper basketball shoes and apparel. Shorts and t-shirts are appropriate. You will want to provide them with a lunch (for day camps) , snacks, and a full spill-proof water bottle. (There are no refrigerators available, so pack accordingly.) The most important thing the kids need to bring is a good attitude and a willingness to work hard and to learn.
Almost all of our camps take place during the day only, many during weekdays, others on weekends. In all cases, you will need to make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child each day.
Some campers are separated into different groups by age, gender, and skill level but sometimes they may play together
This is one of the aspects that separates Advantage Basketball Camps from other sports camps. With our highly-skilled counselors they able to make an impact with their individual attention to students.
Students benefit greatly from additional sessions of Advantage Basketball Camps. On each return trip to camp, students work on mastering the lessons from previous sessions. This strengthens the “muscle memory” started in the initial camp. Additionally, as students progress, the learn higher level skills. Many of our campers have attended 4, 5, or more sessions with us.
Many of our top counselors all have college basketball experience. Many are former students. All receive specialized training from Advantage Basketball Camps founder, Michael Hummel. Several have been with us for several years. Counselors routinely receive praise from parents and students for their abilities.
Yes. The fundamental drills remain the same for all skill levels. As players progress in abilities, they are given higher level drills and ball-handling moves to practice and work on.
It is not uncommon for kids to occasionally miss a day or have to leave early or arrive late on some days due to various reasons. We realize that family schedules require flexibility. If they miss instructions for a new drill or ball-handling move, we will ensure they get time with a camp counselor to bring them back up to speed.
It may be. Our camps are a lot of work. We do have special counselors trained to work with this young age group. We do not push them as hard as the older age groups. Some kids will move up with the older kids; most will stay at their age level. There are very few children who cannot meet the rigors of practice, or who do not have the stamina or physical abilities required.
We have a lot of high school kids who attend our camps. Most of the drills and teaching techniques used at Advantage Basketball Camps are the same ones used at the college level. The camps are great preparation for college-level competition.
•Campers are expected to never leave the gym alone, except to use the restroom, and then they are supposed to use the buddy system.
• All campers using the restroom must go with another camper as a “buddy”.
•All counselors are expected to never be in a compromising situation with campers. When talking with campers about personal issues, our policy is to have two counselors present.
