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Young athlete driving to the basket during a Full Court Press scrimmage.

A Program of The AON Initiative · Clayton County, GA

Back-to-School Session · Now Enrolling

Develop Your Game.
Tell The Story.

School is back and tryouts are next. Five weeks of film-supported skill work at South Clayton Recreation Center — real basketball training for young athletes, and hands-on sports media experience for the next generation of creators.

Volunteer to Coach

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Held at South Clayton Recreation Center

Back to School · Tryout Season

Summer's Over. Tryouts Are Next.
Get Your Skills Tuned Up Now.

Backpacks are packed and school is back in session — which means school basketball tryouts are only weeks away. Most athletes walk in cold. Full Court Press is where they walk in sharp. Our Back-to-School session runs five weeks of structured, film-supported development timed to the front of the season: ball-handling, finishing, shooting mechanics, defensive footwork, and live scrimmage reps that get reviewed on film.

This isn't a one-day camp. It's evening training that fits around school, built for players chasing a roster spot, players who missed AAU, and players who just want serious reps in a positive environment. And with our summer pilot complete, this session also kicks off the full year-round program.

Weeks to Tryouts

Train now, not the week of

Mon & Wed · 6:15 PM

After-school friendly schedule

Every Rep on Film

Review your game, fix it faster

The Program

One Program. Two Ways In.

Full Court Press brings athletes and media creators into the same gym. Players develop their game. Our Press Corps documents every session — giving athletes real game film and giving young creators real production experience.

One-on-one ball-handling and defense reps.
The Advanced Fundamentals Track

Basketball Development

Structured skill development for young athletes who want to get better — not just play games. Every practice and scrimmage is filmed so players can review their reps and improve faster.

Ages
12–16 (younger welcome if they pass our Fundamentals Skills Test)
Length
5 weeks
Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:15–8:15 PM
Location
South Clayton Recreation Center
Includes
Film review of live scrimmages + a basketball learning app (in development)
$45
/ 5-week session
Sports Media
The Press Corps
Sports Media TrainingOnly 2 seats available this session

The Press Corps

Break into social media, streaming, vlogging, and videography with real reps. Press Corps members train, then produce live — covering Full Court Press game days and building a real portfolio.

Ages
14–18
Length
5 weeks (1 week training + 4 weeks live production)
Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:15–8:15 PM
Includes
Hands-on videography, photography, editing, and social content — plus paid production opportunities
$120
/ 5-week program

Why It Works

What Makes It Different

Real Development, Not a One-Day Camp

Five weeks of structured training timed to the weeks before school tryouts.

Every Rep on Film

Practices and scrimmages are recorded so athletes can study their own game and improve faster.

Athletes + Media, Together

Our Press Corps films the action, giving players real game film and giving creators real experience.

The Start of Something Bigger

The summer pilot is complete. We’re now launching the full, year-round program.

Game Day

Real Moments. Real Reps.

Snapshots from Full Court Press at South Clayton Recreation Center.

Full Court Press game day at South Clayton Recreation Center.
Young athlete driving to the basket during a Full Court Press scrimmage.
Player finishing at the rim during a development session.
One-on-one ball-handling and defense reps.
South Clayton Rec
Mondays & Wednesdays · 6:15 PM

Every Rep On Film

Program Media

Session clips, Docu-Practice cuts, and photos from the court. Full-length game footage and full photo sets live in the private Microsoft 365 community.

Session Clips Coming Soon

Our first Docu-Practice cuts from the Back-to-School session drop after opening week. Community members get the links by email first.

Photo Gallery

Full Court Press session inside the South Clayton Recreation Center gym.
Player finishing a layup during a Full Court Press scrimmage.
Coach working one-on-one with a young player on footwork.
Athlete driving baseline during a Docu-Practice session.

Photos and clips are shared with participant/guardian media consent on file.

The AON Initiative

Part of Something Bigger

Full Court Press is one of several programs from The AON Initiative — a Clayton County nonprofit building skills, opportunity, and access through technology, media, and mentorship.

Serve
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Employ
Amplify
Flagship Program

AI Creative Studio

Our flagship workforce program teaching AI-enabled creative production — media, video, storytelling, and workflow automation — with real, portfolio-ready projects. Built for teens, young adults, and creatives.

Summer Program

Teen-Led Summer STEM & Exploration Camp

A teen-led week of hands-on STEM and exploration. Weekday camp, 10 AM–3 PM · Phoenix Pass, Conyers, GA · Ages 12–16 · 20 spots.

Volunteer & Service

Community Impact & Mobilization

Volunteer-powered service across the community — direct service events, partner engagement, and the stories that come from showing up.

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  • Back-to-School session now enrolling
  • Held at South Clayton Recreation Center
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 88-1223781
  • Secure sign-up link sent by text + email

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FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

No. Basketball Development is a development program. You have to want to get better.

South Clayton Recreation Center. Basketball Development meets Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:15–8:15 PM.

Basketball Development is $45 for the 5-week session. The Press Corps is $120 for the 5-week program.

Basketball: 12–16 (younger if they pass the skills test). Press Corps: 14–18.

Reach out through the form — we'll help you figure out the right fit by age and schedule.

Yes. Sessions are evenings on Mondays & Wednesdays so athletes can train after school, and the Back-to-School session is timed to the weeks before fall tryouts.

Our summer pilot is complete. The Back-to-School session begins the full year-round program.

A learning tool we're building to help players understand the game faster. It's in development.

Now Accepting Applications

Volunteer Coaches Needed.

We're recruiting volunteer basketball coaches for the youth program. 3-month commitment. No coaching experience required — TAONI will train. Background check & Rec Center clearance required.

Learn More & Apply to Coach

Ages 18+ · 3-Month Commitment · Clayton County, GA

For Current FCP Families

Join The Full Court Press Community.

Already in the program? Get your invite to our private Microsoft 365 community — program notifications, schedule changes, drills, player assessments, nutrition info, and player & coach media all in one place.

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Tryouts Are Coming.
Training Starts Now.