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Design Your Development

In the Lab, you design your path for growth. 

Check out the development opportunities below.

Current August + September 2025

MicroLabs + Formula 94 trainings:​

  • Sundays

  • August 24, 31

  • September 7, 14, 21

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Location:  Aiea District Park Gym

FORMULA 94

6-Week Varsity & JV Prep Series

Powered by Hoops Lab Hawaii

Formula 94 is a 6-week preseason training series built to tighten up your game before tryouts and the upcoming season. Led by an experienced trainer and former varsity and JV coach, this program focuses on high-accountability skill work, full-court conditioning, and both offensive and defensive development - all with varsity-level intensity.

Varsity & JV players only                   

9th-12th graders in School Year 25-26​

Only 10 spots available

for maximum attention

Focused Skill Development

Sharpen core fundamentals with high-accountability reps to elevate performance in real-game situations.
 

Offense & Defense Concepts

Build confidence through structured team concepts, spacing, reads, and situational IQ to prepare for next-level play.
 

Varsity-Level Conditioning

Full-court drills to meet the physical demands of competitive high school basketball.
 

Mental Toughness & Game Readiness

Prepare for tryouts and in-season performance with targeted training that enhances focus, resilience, and coachability.
 

On-Court Leadership & Communication

Cultivate the mindset and presence of a team leader through deliberate work on voice, vision, and decision-making.

MicroLabs

At Hoops Lab HawaiÊ»i, we’re redefining what youth basketball training looks like - one focused session at a time - MicroLabs.

Our micro-environments are intentionally smaller to provide personalized coaching, sharper skill development, and attention to every athlete.  Our focused training helps young hoopers build real confidence and real skills - that show up on game day.

Why MicroLabs?

​Smaller Groups = Bigger Impact:  With limited class sizes, our players get maximum ball touches, and immediate feedback.  More quality reps.  More coaching.  More progress. Train Smarter, Not Harder:  No overcrowded courts.  No wasted reps.  Just focused, efficient training built for serious hoopers. ​Age Appropriate, Position-Specific Skillwork:  Whether a developing point guard or a growing post player, our training is aligned to the athleteʻs position, experience, and goals. Experience, Trusted Coaches:  Our trainers bring insights from all levels of basketball - but know how to teach young players the right way.   Focused on Fundamentals That Translate:  We teach the core skills that matter most - ball handling, shooting, footwork, decision-making, and finishing; in a high-energy, encouraging, and disciplined learning environment.​ Whether youʻre looking to refine a certain part of your game or leveling up for tryouts, MicroLabs gives you the space to grow, the attention to improve, and the tools to succeed.

MicroLabs

Registration for each MicroLab are via the ʻsign upʻ buttons below session descriptions

  • 50 minute MicroLab sessions

  • Ages 11 to 14

  • Small group up to 10 players

  • Need some experience; this is not a beginner level training 

Now offering one Beginner MicroLab each Sunday for athletes ages 7 to 10 who have little to no experience.

1

Beginner MicroLab

8:15 - 9:00 am

  • Ages 7 to 10

  • Novice Level:  Little to no basketball experience

  • Foundational basketball skill building

2

Footwork & Finishing

9:15 - 10:05 am

  • Ball Handling:  Reinforce foundational dribbling and passing skills, enhance control and confidence with the ball, strengthen ball-handling under pressure

  • Learn a variety of finishing moves at the rim

  • Improve decision-making in scoring situations

  • Build efficient footwork in the paint and on the perimeter

  • Applicable for both guards and post players

3

Shooting

10:15 - 11:05 am

  • Ball Handling:  Reinforce foundational dribbling and passing skills, enhance control and confidence with the ball, strengthen ball-handling under pressure

  • Learn proper shooting mechanics

  • Develop techniques for creating and taking quality shots

4

Defense Fundamentals

11:15 am - 12:05 pm

  • Introduce and apply key man-to-man defensive principles

  • Focus on stance, positioning, and on-ball defense

  • Essential skills for complete player development

Private Training

Private training sessions available.
Click the button to sign up.

Previous Sessions

Mahalo nui to all of the families and athletes that came out to the lab! 

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