# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm
- **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 EventThe Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy is for student-athletes of all skills levels, in grades TK-8. Boys and girls are welcome to participate. Both sessions will run for five weeks, with one training session per week. 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. If you are interested in competitive play, please check out our Fall AAU registration page provided HERE.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:Session 1 (Saturdays):Dates: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29K-2: 8-9 AM3-5: 9-10 AM6-8: 10-11 AMSession 2 (Fridays):Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 and 10/9K-2: 6-7 PM3-5: 7-8 PM6-8: 8-9 PMStudent-athletes are allowed to register for one or both sessions, though may only participate in the session they've registered for. 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-fall-skills-academy/100001992955146492
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 23 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: St. John's Lutheran School
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 321.96, 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy being held?
  - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm at St. John's Lutheran School, 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy?
  - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy is organized by Minutemen Basketball Academy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. 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. If Minutemen Basketball Fall Skills Academy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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