Why Choose New Creations Basketball Academy
NCBA has rapidly built a great reputation in preparatory basketball circles as a program that builds not just athletes but the character of those athletes as well. In less than a decade, NCBA has quickly become a powerhouse and achieved four National championships. The program integrates a biblical foundation along with athletic and academic goals. Emphasizing the skills needed to achieve academically and athletically in future college endeavors, the program also provides guidance in college placement. With this emphasis on academics comes recognizable success as the average athlete improves his GPA and his SAT or ACT scores.
NCBA has an extremely high success rate in developing and helping our student athletes receive scholarships and move on to enroll in a variety of post secondary programs across the country after their playing experience at NCBA. The decision to send your son off and entrust his well being isn’t an easy decision, but for 40 years New Creations has been touching the lives of youth in a positive and loving Christ centered environment.
The structure that is in place at NCBA isn’t for everyone; some students will find that our highly disciplined environment, our high academic standards, and our intense training program are more than they are willing to accept. NCBA is a program designed to help individuals who truly want to grow spiritually, academically as well as athletically.
We here at NCBA understand the importance of athletics in your son’s life, but choosing NCBA as your prep school will mean that your son will be asked to go outside of his comfort zone in all areas of his life. The student who simply wants to attend NCBA just to become a better basketball player will not find the success he is looking for here in our program. The student who will be most successful here at NCBA will be the student who is hungry and desires to grow in all facets of his life as he prepares himself to take the next step in life.
Please make no mistake about our program, we truly want to help young men achieve there dreams through the gift of athletics. Here at NCBA you will find that Basketball has a purpose, and that purpose is to use your God given abilities to secure a quality college education.
A choice to attend NCBA will mean that your student will participate in our weekly church services and any special services at New Creations Chapel. The staff of NCBA will introduce your son to the Bible while here in our program. The curriculum in our school is a Christ centered biblical based education program. Each student will participate in school from 8:15 AM till 3:15 PM Monday through Friday, regardless if you’re a high school student or post graduate. Each student's course work will be tailored that he may be eligible to meet the qualifications set by the NCAA.
We will expect and require that your student represent the program with dignity, integrity and appreciation. NCBA wants to assist the young man who has an understanding that through hard work and great effort in his academics and athletics he can be successful. The ultimate goal of our ministry since its inception has been to see each and every individual we come in contact with develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Training Program
At New Creations, athletes are immersed in basketball training, improving in all facets of their game. Athletes will partake in individual training sessions along with team practices. A rigorous strength, speed and quickness program is included in their training regimen, which will help the athlete improve during their stay at New Creations. Athletes are also taught how to properly prepare mentally for competition. Intense training and exposure are our focus. Our competitive schedule will consist of (but is not limited to) top junior colleges and high-level prep tournaments around the nation.
Athletic Advantages of the New Creations Basketball Academy Program
- No loss of collegiate eligibility
- Gain exposure to and competition against college programs and other nationally ranked programs
- Improve technique through use of videotaping
- Provide additional year for growth and maturity
- Enhance strength and agility in a supervised, monitored program
- Allow ineligible seniors to play another season
In the Classroom
Every student athlete will participate in our SAT/ACT preparatory class. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction help to ensure each students success and growth. Our teaching staff is fully trained in working with students with diverse earning needs. By utilizing qualified teachers in small classes, integrating technology into the classroom, and embedding instructional support into the daily curriculum, New Creations Basketball Academy ensures each student has the opportunity to achieve success in school.
Academic Objectives of the Program
- Enhance classroom abilities for college
- Improvement of SAT and ACT test scores
- Improve GPA for Division I, II and III schools
- Teach self-discipline required for college classes