North Alabama "LAKERS" Basketball Academy
THE BROTHERHOOD: We All We Got, We All We Need…
Lou Williams - Former NBA Star hosts the Winners' Circle 1st Winter Hoopfest
The 6th Grade Elite team finished in the top 4 of this national tournament at the Suwanee Sports Center in Suwanee, GA.
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6th Grade Elite Team finished in the Final Four of this national tournament.
UAH Men's Basketball Game
We appreciate the love and support from Coach Shulman and the UAH staff.
Serving the Community at Manna House
The entire organization worked and served the local residents of the Huntsville community during the Christmas Holidays.
CHAMPIONS: "MLK- Dream of Being a Legend" National Championship Tournament
The 6th Grade Elite team took care of business in the Gold Bracket Division to win the National Championship in Atlanta, GA
CHAMPIONS!!! Rocky Top Sports World Hardwood Classic in Gatlinburg, TN
The 6th Grade Elite team took care of business to win the silver bracket championship.
2023-2024 LAKERS for the Winter Season
It is going to be alot of fun teaching and developing these young men.
Players and Coaching Staff
We love this group of young men.
ABOUT US
North Alabama “LAKERS” Basketball Academy is a 501 (c)3, non-profit organization. NALBA is premier Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Level 3 program which focuses on position-specific instruction, a competitive schedule, year-round training and development, and frequent communication and evaluations for student-athletes and their families. NALBA inaugural 2021-2022 season features a 10U talented team. It is our goal to ensure each student-athlete has an enriching experience while competing against teams that will further develop their potential.
With as much of an emphasis placed on academics and leadership development, our student-athletes will have access to a support team inclusive of retired teachers, advisors, and community leaders to ensure that they’re pursing their passions both on and off the court. NALBA has an extensive network which provides the student-athletes with exposure unlike anywhere else.
During pre-season, student-athletes undergo an intense, collegiate style regiment to determine their current level as well as their needs of development. NALBA places a significant emphasis on strength and conditioning during this time before progressing towards game preparation and team strategies during the season. Throughout the year, coaches place an emphasis on individual skill development, small group training, and team workouts and instruction. Once the season concludes, student-athletes can take advantage of leadership development opportunities to further prepare for the upcoming season.
Our Services
North Alabama LAKERS provide additional services for our players and families. It is our goal to develop the players into high academic scholars and productive leaders.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
NALBA incorporates Steve R. Covey's Best Selling Book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" into our own proprietary techniques to develop leaders with better communication skills, conversational skills, accountability,
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All of our players will learn basic life skills which can be applied outside of the classroom. These skills will help to prepare them for leadership opportunities and networking. We
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Thank you Elder Mario Ford and Mr. Gerald
The team did really well in this tournament.
We were grateful to have Geraldo Lane speak
The guys went 5-0 to win the SYBL
This was a great opportunity for our players
This was a great scrimmage versus a talented
Coach K is an excellent mental skills coach.
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They bring in speakers throughout the season to speak to the players, which has… The coaches hold my son accountable for his academics and we really appreciate it. This is a very organized program. The has been the best organization we have ever played for in the area. I am mother from the Elite Team and this has been a great experience… The Lakers coaches does a good job teaching all the players. We love playing for this organization. Dad from the Select Team. They are really building something for this community. I will always support Dr. O’Neal, no matter what he is doing. All of the coaches are approachable and friendly. They do a great job communicating…
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