A.C. Cooley
Basketball Skill Development Coach
My name is Adrian “A.C.” Cooley. Basketball is my ministry. My services are not just about getting better at basketball but also using basketball to learn life lessons.I have been coaching basketball and doing skill development training in the Metro Atlanta area since 2015. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @coachacooley(NEW) I also do consultations via phone and video. I advise parents and players about social-media marketing, getting more playing time, how to find an AAU/Travel team with the best fit, how to prepare for college recruiting, and all things basketball related. Click "CONTACT" to get more information.
About
My name is Adrian “A.C.” Cooley. Basketball is my ministry. It is not just about getting better at basketball but also using basketball to learn life lessons.I have been coaching travel basketball in the Metro Atlanta area since 2015. I assist players of all levels: I helped high school players achieve their goal of playing college basketball. I have also helped the player who was cut make the team the following year.Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @coachacooley
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3-on-3 Academy
Fun and Exciting!
The July 3x3 Academy will be rescheduled. Instead please signup for the Girls "Organized" Pickup games.3-on-3 Basketball is a great opportunity for players to get better at the fundamentals of the game. With three players instead of five, all players have a greater chance to be involved in the action.We have real experienced coaches, not parent volunteers, running the weekly skill development sessions. The coaches will teach concepts such as:- Moving without the ball (backdoor cuts, give and go, etc.)
- Pick and roll
- Dribble Handoffs
- and more ...
Skill Development Training
We develop skill, work ethic, and mental toughness! Players don't just practice moves against cones and invisible defenders. We make sure they test their skills against live defense and game like situations.
Testimonials
About my clinics and skill development sessions
** "My girls enjoyed the basketball clinic and the talent level " **
- Coach Reynolds, JC Booth Middle School
3x3 FAQ
- All games and skill development sessions will be at
Fayetteville Christian Church, 114 Hickory Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214
- The academy will start April 8, 2023 and end on May 3, 2024.
- Skill Development sessions will be every Tuesday at 7:00pm
- The games will be between 6:30am-9:00pm every Friday
- Each player will play at least four games every Friday
- There is no coaching at the games. Players will coach themselves.
- No coaching from parents or fans is allowed. Cheering is encouraged.
- There are no time-outs except in the case of injury
- The games will be three players against three players.
- Teams can have a maximum of five players.
- Each player must play at least 4 minutes a game.
- A team must have at least two players to start the game
- Ball size will be 28.5”
- Games are 10 minutes with a running clock.
- The clock will only stop on the referee's whistle during the last minute of the game
- The five-second closely guarded rule will be enforced the entire game
- There will be a minimum 5 minute warmup before each game.
- 'Rock, paper, scissors' will determine initial possession of the ball. The referee will oversee the 'rock, paper, scissors' outcome.
- If a team has four players available then every player must play at least 4 minutes
- If a team has 4players available then every player must sit out at least 2 minutes
- The players will make substitutions themselves
- Substitutions may only occur after made baskets or dead-ball situations
- No stalling is allowed. The referee may implement a 30-second shot clock at his/her discretion
Possession of jump balls will alternate.
- Three seconds in the lane will result in a turnover.
- After an out of bounds violation the ball will be checked behind the three point line.
- In addition to the normal out of bounds lines, the half-court line is also out of bounds .
- After a made basket or dead ball, the ball can be checked anywhere behind the three-point line
- After a defensive rebound the ball and both feet must be taken past the three-point line. This also includes air balls
- One points per basket inside the arc. Two points per basket outside the arc.
- A player will shoot one free throw after a foul if the player was in the act of shooting.
- A free throw is worth one point if the shooting foul occurs inside or on the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth two points if the shooting foul occurs outside the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth one point if the player is fouled while in the acting of shooting and the player still successfully scores a basket.
Bonus Free Throws: One free throw will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent.
- Intentional fouls will result in 1 point and possession of the ball for the team that was fouled
- No swearing, taunting, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. At the referee’s discretion unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out; or 3) ejection from the game or league.
- If the score is tied at the end of the game then the game will be settled with a free-throw shootout. “Rock, paper, scissors” will determine which team will shoot first. Each team will choose which one of its own players to shoot their free throws. There will be at least one round where one player from one team shoots one free throw and one player from the other team shoots one free throw. If one team makes the free throw and the other team misses their free throw then the team that makes the free throw is the winner. If the player from each team misses their free throw then the teams will do another round. If the player from each team makes the free throw then the teams will do another round. Each teams will choose which of its own players to shoot their free throws. **
PAYMENTS
GOLD Monthly Plan $250
Unlimited group sessions per month
Max 6 players per group sessionIf you want to pay using a credit card or debit card, instead of a PayPal account click "Debit or Credit Card". Your card will be automatically charged monthly.You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming payment was sent to ACA Investments LLC
SILVER Monthly Plan $120
4 group sessions per monthIf you want to pay using a credit card or debit card, instead of a PayPal account click "Debit or Credit Card". Your card will be automatically charged monthly.You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming payment was sent to ACA Investments LLC
One Time Services
Organized Pickup Games
Organized Pick-up Ball with certified referees! Separate games for Middle School and High School ages. AAU/Travel Ball isn't the only way to get better in the Spring and Summer! 15 Player maximum limit so you will never wait more than one game. Reversible jerseys included.The Boys sessions are every Sunday at 4:00pm. Cost is $20 for a single Session. Discount packages are available!
F.A.Q. Organized pickup
- Games are ten minutes.
- Games are running clock except the last minute of the game
- 2 minute breaks between each game
- High school 19'9" three-point arc will be used
- One point per basket inside the arc. Two points per basket outside the arc.
- A player will shoot one free throw after a foul if the player was in the act of shooting.
- A free throw is worth one point if the shooting foul occurs inside or on the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth two points if the shooting foul occurs outside the three-point arc.
- A free throw is worth one point if the player is fouled while in the acting of shooting and the player still successfully scores a basket.
Bonus Free Throws: One free throw will be given to a player fouled on the fifth team foul and all subsequent fouls by the opponent.
- Intentional fouls will result in 1 point and possession of the ball for the team that was fouled
- No swearing, taunting, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. At the referee’s discretion unsportsmanlike play may result in: 1) Warning; 2) Sitting out; or 3) ejection from the gym.
- Tie games at the end of regulation will be decided by sudden death.
Live Stream
Organized pickup
Live Video StreamWatch Past GamesWatch Past HighlightsSkill Development Training
Small Group ScheduleSundays Group II 1:45pm, Group I 2:45pm
Mondays 8:00pm
Saturdays Group II 8:00am, Group I 9:00amOne one one training available by appointment
A.C. Cooley
Basketball Skill Development Coach
DOUBLE FIGURES BASKETBALL CAMP
October 14, 2024Learn how to average double figures (10 or more points a game). We will go over 5 different ways how to score 2 points without being selfish and within the flow of the team offense.MORNING SESSION
8:00 - Registration
9:00 - Warmup/Stretching
9:30 - Scoring Principle #1
9:50 - Scoring Principle #2
10:10 - Scoring Principle #3
10:30 - Scoring Principle #4
10:50 - Scoring Principle #5
11:10 - 3v3 Games
11:50 - Q/A
Noon - End Morning SessionBONUS AFTERNOON SESSION
(Additional $10)
Noon - Bring Your Own Lunch
12:30 - Pickup Games
5:00 - DISMISSAL