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The Fort Athlete Academy

ONE ATHLETE. ONE PATHWAY. ONE HOME.

A complete athlete development system for middle school and high school athletes, combining sport performance, strength, speed, basketball development, physical therapy expertise, and recovery under one roof.

One system, every stage

What is The Fort Athlete Academy?

The Fort Athlete Academy is not a collection of separate classes. It is one connected athlete development system designed to support athletes at different ages, experience levels, and stages of development.

Athletes can begin with foundational group training and progress into advanced performance training, sport-specific development, and individualized elite coaching.

Four programs, one pathway

Programs

Start where your athlete is today. Each step builds on the last — Basketball Academy runs alongside Step 1.

  1. Step 1 · Fort Group Training

    Foundational development

  2. Step 2 · Fort Sport Performance

    Advanced small-group training

  3. Step 3 · Fort Elite Performance

    Individualized PT-led development

Sport-Specific Pathway Fort Group Training + Fort Basketball Academy — basketball athletes can combine athletic development with basketball skill training.

Step 1EYS StudioMiddle School

Fort Sport Group Training

Who
Middle school, all levels
When
Mon & Wed 4:30–5:30 PM
Make-up
Saturday 10:00 AM
Group size
16–24 athletes

Coach-led 60-minute group sessions that build strength, speed, coordination and confidence. No sport experience needed. Season starts September 8.

  • Strength
  • Speed
  • Agility
  • Power
  • Coordination
  • Conditioning
  • Movement mechanics

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Step 2The BunkerHigh School

Fort Sport Performance

Who
High school, ready to advance
When
Mon & Wed 3:30–4:30 PM
Make-up
Saturday 11:00 AM
Group size
8–12 athletes

Advanced small-group coaching for varsity, travel, club and college-bound athletes. Season starts September 8.

  • Advanced strength
  • Power development
  • Speed
  • Sport-specific training
  • Olympic lifting when appropriate
  • College preparation

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Building Athletes small group training
Step 3The Bunker

Fort Elite Performance

Led by
Joey Scambia, PT
Who
By assessment
When
6:30 or 7:30 PM sessions
Group size
2–4 athletes

The most individualized level of The Fort Athlete Academy.

  • Individualized programming
  • Return-to-play support
  • Injury prevention
  • Movement and mobility analysis
  • Physical therapy expertise
  • Advanced performance development

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Runs alongside Step 1EYS StudioSeparate Program

Fort Basketball Academy

Who
Middle & high school
When
Tue & Thu 3:45–5:15 PM
Format
45 min skills + 45 min performance
Season
10 weeks · 20 sessions
Build the Athlete. Develop the Player.

A complete 90-minute session: basketball skills & drills (ball handling, shooting, finishing, IQ) plus sport performance.

Separate registration. 2026–27 seasons: Fall Sep 8 – Nov 19 · Winter Nov 30 – Feb 25 · Spring Mar 2 – May 13 · Summer May 24 – Aug 1.

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    The team behind the program

    Coaches

    Damien Valentine

    Damien Valentine

    Group Training CoachFORT GROUP TRAINING

    Foundational strength, speed and conditioning for every athlete.

    Ryan Puck

    Performance CoachFORT SPORT PERFORMANCE

    Advanced small-group performance training for varsity-track athletes.

    Devin Cooper

    Devin Cooper

    Basketball Academy CoachFORT BASKETBALL ACADEMY

    Basketball-specific skills paired with athletic performance.

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    Book your sessions

    Members reserve each session in advance on Alaris to secure a spot. If you already bought a package, the session price is removed at checkout.

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    The Fort difference

    Why Parents Choose The Fort

    • Complete athlete development system under one roof
    • Clear pathway from foundational to elite training
    • Strength, speed and sport-specific development
    • Basketball skills combined with performance training
    • Small-group advanced training
    • Physical therapy integration
    • Injury prevention and return-to-play support
    • Recovery services
    • Professional coaching environment
    • Long-term athlete development
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    What Our Members Say

    Our signature program

    More Than Basketball Training

    Fort Basketball Academy combines athletic performance development with basketball-specific skills in one coordinated 90-minute session.

    45 Minutes Sport Performance + 45 Minutes Basketball Skills
    Most basketball programs teach skills. Most performance programs develop the athlete. Fort Basketball Academy does both.
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    Find the Right Path for Your Athlete

    Explore current programs, review training options, and register for the program that best fits your athlete's age, experience and goals.

    Plan your week

    Weekly Schedule

    2026–27 programs start September 8. Registered athletes book each session in advance on Alaris.

    EYS Studio

    Monday / Wednesday

    • 4:30–5:30 PM — Middle School Athletic Performance (Group Training)

    Tuesday / Thursday

    • 3:45–5:15 PM — Fort Basketball Academy (Middle & High School)

    Saturday

    • 10:00 AM — Middle School make-up / hybrid session

    The Bunker

    Monday / Wednesday

    • 3:30–4:30 PM — High School Athletic Performance (Sport Performance)

    Saturday

    • 11:00 AM — High School make-up / hybrid session

    Elite Performance

    • 6:30–7:30 PM
    • 7:30–8:30 PM (by assessment)
    Membership options

    Pricing

    Fort Group Training (Middle School)

    1 session/week
    $129 every 28 days
    Unlimited
    $199 every 28 days
    10-Session Pack
    $350
    Drop-In
    $40
    Register

    Fort Sport Performance (High School)

    1 session/week
    $199 every 28 days
    Unlimited
    $249 every 28 days
    10-Session Pack
    $400
    Drop-In
    $45
    Register

    Fort Elite Performance

    2x per week
    $299/month
    3x per week
    $399/month
    10-Pack
    $550
    Drop-In
    $60

    Fort Basketball Academy

    Full Season (20 sessions)
    $820
    Flexible (1 session/week)
    $450
    Drop-In
    $48

    Tue & Thu, 3:45–5:15 PM. 2026–27 seasons: Fall Sep 8 – Nov 19 · Winter Nov 30 – Feb 25 · Spring Mar 2 – May 13 · Summer May 24 – Aug 1.

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    Athlete Assessment

    One-time assessment
    $89

    Recovery+

    Monthly add-on
    $59/month