U12 Programme · Every Thursday · Garden International School

Thursday Night Ballers.

Competitive and Development Groups for the U12 Boys. Every Thursday 6:00–8:00 PM at Garden International School, Mont Kiara. This is a closed private briefing page for existing Thursday families only.

Registration Status

Registrations are currently closed. To protect coaching quality and prevent overcrowding, this programme is being managed as a closed Thursday session for current families only.

Closed

Registration

Duration

U12

Ages 8–12

Boys

Only

Coaches

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Private Briefing Page

Not a public intake page.

This page exists to help current Thursday families understand the structure of the session, the difference between the two groups, and the coaching pathway within the programme. It has been separated from the main Atlas Ballers website because the Thursday U12 session is not currently open for general registration.

Existing Families Only

This page is intended only for families already attending the Thursday Garden International School session.

Registrations Closed

We are not taking new open registrations through this page. This avoids confusion and protects the quality of the session.

Session Briefing

The purpose is to explain grouping, expectations, progression, and how players are placed.

Two Groups · One Programme

Session Structure

Players are organised into two groups to keep the session productive and developmentally appropriate. The Competitive Group is coach-selected. The Development Group focuses on fundamentals, confidence, coachability, and progression.

Coach Selected

Group 01 · Competitive

Competitive Group

For higher-skilled U12 players preparing for entry into private leagues such as MPBL, state-level tournaments such as the KLBA U13 Ruby Cup, and eventual promotion into the Atlas Ballers U14 Club pathway. Entry is by coach selection or promotion from the Development Group.

✓Preparation for private leagues, including MPBL
✓Preparation for state-level tournaments, including KLBA U13 Ruby Cup
✓Structured team systems — offence, defence, spacing, and rotations
✓High-intensity game-scenario drills, 5v5, and competitive decision-making
✓Competitive Group expectations, standards, and training intensity
✓Pathway toward promotion into the U14 Club programme

Entry

Coach selected

Focus

MPBL, KLBA & U14 Club pathway

Time

Thu 6:00–8:00 PM

Competitive Group · Session Structure

Closed Session

Group 02 · Development

Development Group

For beginner and intermediate players building their game. Structured like the Atlas Ballers Academy, this group focuses on fundamentals, character, coachability, and earning a pathway into the Competitive Group.

✓Fundamentals: dribbling, shooting, footwork, defence
✓Structured drills and coached scrimmages each week
✓Individual progression benchmarks tracked by coaches
✓Coachability and character development focus
✓Clear promotion pathway to Competitive Group

Entry

Current players only

Focus

Fundamentals & growth

Time

Thu 6:00–8:00 PM

Development Group · Session Structure

Thursday Schedule

How the evening runs.

5:45 PM

Arrival & Setup

Players arrive, change, and warm up independently. Coaches assign groups and prepare the gym layout.

6:00 PM

Training Begins — Both Groups

Competitive and Development split to their half of the court. Structured warm-up, skill drills, and team work begin simultaneously.

All athletes on court

7:00 PM

Scrimmage & Applied Work

Competitive group runs game scenarios and 5v5. Development group runs coached scrimmages with active coach intervention.

7:45 PM

Cool Down & Debrief

Coaches close out with individual feedback, team notes, and next week’s focus areas for each group.

8:00 PM

Session Ends

Players are released. Parents and guardians collect from the gym entrance.

Court Allocation · 6:00–8:00 PM

Competitive

Group 01

Development

Group 02

Full session 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Venue Garden International School

Day Every Thursday

Promotion Criteria

Development players are assessed after 2 consecutive months of attendance. Promotion requires demonstrated bilateral dribbling, layup proficiency, 60%+ mid-range accuracy, and consistent coachability — assessed by the head coach.

Campus Access Requirement

Mandatory Garden School Namelist

Garden International School requires Atlas Ballers to submit a verified namelist for campus access. This applies to all players, parents, guardians, and coaches attending the Thursday U12 Boys session.

Mandatory

No form, no campus access.

Completion of this form is required for all attendees. This is not an open registration form. It is a campus access requirement for the closed Thursday U12 Boys programme at Garden International School.

Required for every player attending the session.

Required for parents or guardians entering the campus.

Required for coaches and staff supporting the session.

Used only to support Garden International School campus entry procedures.

Atlas Ballers · GIS Access List

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Required Before Attendance

Programme Details

Thursday Session Information

This section is for reference only. It is designed to help current families understand the weekly structure and expectations.

Venue

Garden International School, Mont Kiara

Day

Every Thursday

Time

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Age Group

U12 boys, generally ages 8–12

Groups

Competitive Group and Development Group

Coaches

2 coaches assigned to manage group structure and session quality

Registration

Closed. This page is not accepting new open player registrations.

Campus Access

Garden International School namelist submission is mandatory for players, parents, guardians, coaches, and staff entering campus.

Purpose

Private briefing page and mandatory namelist submission point for existing Thursday families only.

Campus Access Reminder

The namelist form is mandatory.

Garden International School requires a verified access list for everyone entering campus. Players, parents, guardians, coaches, and staff attending the Thursday U12 Boys session must complete the form before attendance. This remains a closed programme and is not open for public registration through this page.

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