WHAT IS
TRAIN + PLAY?
Train More. Play Better.
Every Sunday, players develop a new skill → then apply it in live games for Extra points
Focus:
– Skill building
– Games w/ scoring incentives
– Small-group coaching
– Great energy + confidence building
SCHEDULE
Every Sunday @ Malibu High School Gym
GradeTime
3rd–4th 1:00–2:00 PM
5th–6th 2:00–3:00 PM
7th–8th 3:00–4:00 PM
Drop-in + Monthly memberships available
60-Minute Breakdown:
– Warm-up + ball handling
– Skill of the week
– Small-sided reps
– Train + Play games
(skill-based scoring)
Skills may include finishing, footwork, defense, passing, shooting, IQ + spacing.
Format
PRICING
Choose what works best:
⭐ $40 / Drop-in
⭐ $135 / Month (4 sessions)
⭐ Sibling discount: $25/session
Drop-in + Monthly memberships available.
Driving from Oxnard / Ventura?
Come early → shoot around — doors open 15 min before!
WHO IS IT FOR?
✔ Boys + Girls
✔ 3rd–8th grade
✔ All skill levels welcome
✔ Players who want to build fundamentals + play more
Not for:
✘ Kids who don’t want structure
✘ Parents looking for full teams + league format
BENEFITS
✅ Skill growth + repetition
✅ In-game application → REAL improvement
✅ Confidence + creativity
✅ Fun environment
✅ Great conditioning
✅ Balanced training + competition
COACH
Coach Marques Johnson
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Former Division I Player (Boston University)
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NBA Pre-Draft Trainer
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15+ years coaching youth + elite players
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Mentored future college + pro athletes
“My son has played in a lot of programs, but this one is different.”
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Coach MJ teaches real skills, then the kids immediately apply them in games. My son’s confidence and footwork improved in just a few sessions. The environment is competitive but super positive — he can’t wait for Sundays now!
— Sarah M. | 5th-grade parent
“The Train + Play format is brilliant.”
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My daughter loves basketball but didn’t enjoy traditional drills. Here, she learned skills and then used them to earn points in actual game play — she was hooked! She’s more aggressive, smarter with the ball, and having FUN.
— Jessica P. | 6th-grade parent
“As a former coach, I’m impressed.”
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The teaching is high-level, the energy is great, and the players are getting real coaching. The small groups make a huge difference. My son is making better reads and finishing stronger at the rim. Worth every penny.
— Marcus W. | 7th-grade parent
