Youth basketball training · DMV
Formats
Choose individual, small-group, inclusive-adaptive, or team training. The right fit depends on the athlete's age, current skill level, goals, and support needs.
All four formats serve athletes ages 5–17. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
One-on-one focus. One athlete. One plan.
Private sessions built around the athlete's specific goals. Every drill has a reason, every rep is corrected, and every session ends with a reset on how today's work applies in-game.
Best for: Players who want focused attention, skill refinement, and personalized progress.
Peer energy. Live reps. Controlled competition.
Pairs or small groups that combine skill development with game-like repetition and controlled competition. Athletes sharpen their habits while learning to perform under pressure from teammates.
Best for: Athletes who benefit from peer energy, live reps, and competitive development.
Meeting athletes where they are.
Patient, structured instruction for athletes on the autism spectrum and athletes with different learning styles.
Best for: Families who want a coach willing to adapt, not default.
For AAU, school teams, and organized youth programs.
Sessions designed to raise the floor of an entire team — fundamentals review, positional development, and conditioning that translates to Saturday games.
Best for: AAU teams, school teams, youth programs, and community organizations.
Inclusive-Adaptive Training
Petty Athletics offers structured support for athletes on the autism spectrum and athletes with different learning styles. Instruction remains patient, flexible, encouraging, and purposeful.
Private or small-group instruction based on age, goals, and support needs
Predictable routines and sensory-conscious coaching cues
Instruction adjusted to how each athlete processes information
Patient coaching with clear expectations and purposeful repetition
Session structure
Sessions run approximately 60 minutes. Team sessions may vary depending on team needs. The flow below reflects Rashad's training rhythm.
Shoot around, dribble, observe. Rashad watches how the athlete moves, shoots, and carries themselves before a single drill starts.
Correction-based shooting work built on what Rashad observed in the warm-up. Mechanics, footwork, follow-through.
Ball-handling drills with cones. Coordination, vision, and controlled speed. Eyes up, not on the ball.
Live reps. Defense and offense. Rashad checks decision-making, competitive instinct, and how the athlete responds under pressure.
Fun, reaction-based games close the session. Competitive but loose. The athlete leaves on a high.
Booking
A parent, legal guardian, or adult athlete can choose an available time below and include the athlete's age, goals, and preferred format. Do not include a minor's full name or sensitive information in the booking note.
Within 48 hours, someone from Petty Athletics will confirm pricing, the facility, and any remaining session details before you train.
The first session begins with observation, then moves into focused work based on the athlete's current needs.
It takes consistency, muscle memory, focus, and continuing to come back. It is not a race — it is a marathon. Rashad is not just training your child; he is developing too.
Petty Athletics trains youth athletes ages 5–17. Every session is tailored by age, skill level, and goals. Beginners and first-time athletes are welcome.
Yes. Rashad works with beginner, intermediate, and competitive players. Early sessions focus on comfort with the ball, body mechanics, and building confidence before anything game-like.
Yes. Inclusive-adaptive training is a core part of Petty Athletics. Sessions are structured, patient, sensory-aware, and built around the individual athlete — not a template.
Contact for pricing. Programs vary. Pricing depends on format, group size, and training cadence. Location-based pricing is handled case by case, depending on facility and travel.
Petty Athletics trains across the DC Commuting Area at rented gyms and training facilities throughout the region. Facility assignment happens at booking.
Sessions run approximately 60 minutes. Team sessions may vary depending on team needs.
Basketball shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a basketball if they own one.
Parents are welcome to observe. Petty Athletics encourages drop-off, though, so athletes can stay focused and build independence during the session.
Consistency matters more than frequency. One or two focused sessions per week, sustained over months, produces more growth than a burst of daily sessions. Rashad will recommend a rhythm at booking.
Flexible rescheduling with reasonable notice. Details confirmed at booking.
Both. Petty Athletics offers individual, small-group, inclusive-adaptive, and full-team sessions. AAU teams, school teams, and community programs are welcome.
Yes. Petty Athletics partners with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations for clinics, multi-day camps, and mentorship programming. Use the Partnerships page to start the conversation.
Coach Petty holds a USA Basketball license and is certified in CPR/AED.
Mon–Fri: 5pm–8pm · Sat: 9am–2pm · Sun: By booking only
Refunds are handled case by case.
Facilities
Petty Athletics uses rented gyms and training facilities throughout the DC Commuting Area. The exact facility is confirmed before booking.
Pricing
Contact for pricing. Programs vary. Pricing depends on format, group size, and training cadence. Location-based pricing is handled case by case, depending on facility and travel.
Contact for a quoteSend the athlete's age, goals, and preferred format. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
