TNS Basketball Academy is partnering with professional dunker Chris Staples on a new training program.

Specially developed to help young basketball players jump higher, move more explosively, and become stronger on the court.

Dunking is part of it. But this program goes beyond that one spectacular play above the rim.

More than anything, you’ll learn how to jump better, smarter, and safer. How do you take off with power? How do you land properly? How do you use your body with control? And how do you become more explosive across your entire game: rebounds, lay-ups, blocks, drives, defense, and of course working toward a dunk.

 

What Are You Going to Do?

🏀 Train twice a week during a 10-week pilot (Most likely fridays and sundays starting last quarter of 2026)

📲 Digital contact with Chris Staples

🎥 Being filmed and photographed during the sessions

🧠 Feedback on what works, what helps and what could be improved

💡 Think about the final form of the program

💸 Participation is completely free

 

Who Are We Looking For Players?

We select 5 players per age group:

• Group 1: 8-10 years

• Group 2: 11-14 years

• Group 3: 15+ years

You don’t need to be able to dunk yet. Dunking is part of the program, but it’s not the only goal. We’re looking for players who want to learn to jump better, move more explosively, and become stronger safely.

What does matter: you’re motivated, curious, and ready to train seriously.

We want to build a diverse, mixed group: boys, girls, all levels, and all backgrounds are welcome.

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How Does It Work?

This is the first step. Complete the form below.
We make a selection based on your motivation and answers. 
 

Ready to Join?

Take your time with the questions — be honest, be yourself.
This is your chance to help shape something new.

 

Please fill out the form below now.