# Event Details - **Event Name**: Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: This is a basketball skills academy for student-athletes in grades TK-8. Student-athletes of all skill levels are welcome to participate!About this EventThis is a basketball skills academy for student-athletes in grades TK-8. Student-athletes of all skill levels are welcome to participate!The Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy is for student-athletes of all skills levels, in grades TK-8. Boys and girls are welcome to participate. This is a special third Fall session due to demand, with one training session per week for each grade level. For our novice players this academy provides a great introduction to the game of basketball. More advanced players will benefit from foundational skill work tailored around our program benchmarks, while being challenged to continue to grow and develop their game. Individualized and small group instruction will be provided by our experienced staff.NOTE: This is a BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY! No competitive play will be involved. This academy is strictly for skill development.Student-athletes participating in the skills academy are expected to bring comfortable athletic attire, basketball shoes and a positive attitude. They are all encouraged to bring their own basketball, though it is not required. Grades TK-2 should have a 27.5" basketball, grades 3-5 a 28.5" basketball, while grades 6-8 should have a 29.5" basketball (28.5" for girls). If you have questions regarding equipment please do not hesitate to ask!Skills Academy Schedule:Grades K-5Dates: TUESDAY SESSIONS (10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17)Grades K-2: 7-8 PMGrades 3-5: 8-9 PMGrades 6-8+Dates: THURSDAY SESSIONS (10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19)Grades 6-7: 7-8 PMGrades 8+: 8-9 PMStudent-athletes will be able to attend one session per week, and should participate in the session for their respective grade level. Walk-ins may be available. Please contact us for further information regarding walk-in participation.For more information please contact Director of Basketball, Minutemen Basketball Academy Nicholas Podesta at (916) 837-4812, or via email at nicholas_podesta@kernhigh.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bakersfield/minutemen-basketball-academy-fall-skills-academy/100002003036312531 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: St. John's Lutheran School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bakersfield - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: St. John's Lutheran School - **lat**: 35.3130815 - **long**: -119.1252525 - **full address**: St. John's Lutheran School, 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d5005691770a709903761e23f309ff15799cec76023cf08f1fb64576155ffaa2-rimg-w663-h795-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1791529322 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy being held? - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at St. John's Lutheran School, 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy? - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy is organized by Minutemen Basketball Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Academy Fall Skills Academy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bakersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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