Elite training for the next generation of basketball players

Next Gen Hoops helps young basketball players build the skills, confidence, and basketball IQ needed to take their game to the next level. Located in the West Island of Montreal.

Overview

Helping Young Players Take
Their Game to the Next Level

Next Gen Hoops is a focused basketball training program for young athletes who love the game and want to improve their skills.

Many young players want to get better but don’t always have access to consistent, structured training that focuses on the fundamentals. Next Gen Hoops helps bridge that gap by teaching proper skills, technique, and basketball IQ in a fun but focused environment.

Our goal is to help athletes build the confidence, habits, and knowledge they need to elevate their game, whether they’re just getting started or already playing at a competitive level.

Our Focus

What Will Players Learn?

Ball Handling & Control

We teach players to dribble confidently with both hands, change direction effectively, and protect the ball in all situations.

Shooting Fundamentals

Players learn proper shooting mechanics through balanced form, footwork into shots, and confident finishing around the rim.

Passing & Decision Making

We teach players accurate passing techniques while helping them develop strong court awareness.

Offensive Skills & Footwork

Players build a strong offensive foundation through triple‑threat positioning, jab steps, and space‑creating moves.

Defensive Fundamentals

Training focuses on the habits great defenders rely on, including stance, positioning, and help-defense principles.

Basketball IQ

Players begin understanding how the game truly works by learning spacing, reading defenders, and choosing when to pass, drive, or shoot.

Meet the LEAD Coach

Coach Aquil

Coach Aquil is a dedicated youth basketball coach and community leader with extensive experience developing players within the West Island basketball community.

Over the last ten years with the West Island Lakers Basketball Association (WILBA), Coach Aquil has held several key leadership roles, including Division Manager for the Boys House League, Facilities & Operations Coordinator, and Vice-President of the Boys House League. He also served on the Board of Directors for five years. Through these responsibilities, Coach Aquil has helped guide league programming, strengthen player development initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of youth basketball in the West Island community.

At the competitive level within WILBA, Coach Aquil has coached teams across multiple divisions, including Bantam AA, Bantam AAA, Cadet AAA, and Juvenile AAA. This gave him extensive experience working with players as they progress toward higher levels of competition. Beyond WILBA, he contributes his expertise to Vanier College’s Division 2 summer development program . Throughout the academic year, Coach Aquil also coaches the Juvenile Boys team at Kuper Academy and leads basketball development programs for young boys and girls at Kuper Elementary School.

Through his years of coaching young athletes, Coach Aquil has seen that many players who love the game often lack access to structured skill development. This realization inspired him to create Next Gen Hoops, a program designed to provide focused training that helps young players build strong fundamentals, improve their basketball IQ, and develop confidence in their abilities.

Next Gen Hoops approaches youth basketball with a philosophy that emphasizes building the right habits early. Proper ball handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, defensive fundamentals, and smart decision-making help players develop the skills and mindset needed to elevate their game.

Coach Aquil’s mission with Next Gen Hoops is to help young players build a strong foundation in the game. They develop better basketball skills, but also confidence, discipline, and a deeper understanding of teamwork that will benefit them both on the court and in life.

Ready to Elevate Your Game?

Join a Next Gen Hoops training session and take your skills to the next level.

To set up a private or semi-private session, please contact us at:

info@nextgenhoops.ca

In Partnership With

RPM Training Center

FAQ

Common Questions

Next Gen Hoops sessions are designed for players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Private sessions will be tailored to the individual player’s skill level and development goals. Sessions will focus on whatever areas the player needs to improve, including ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, defensive fundamentals, and basketball IQ.

Players should bring:

Basketball shoes
Water bottle
Athletic clothing
A basketball

Sessions will be held on local indoor basketball courts in the West Island of Montreal. The exact location will be shared with registered players.

You can register for Next Gen Hoops sessions by emailing info@nextgenhoops.ca. We will respond with available session times and details on how to complete your sign-up.

More questions? Email info@nextgenhoops.ca