TAMPA BAY’S PREMIER BASKETBALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL THAT OFFERS YEAR ROUND TRAINING FOR ALL AGES
SHOOTING - BALL HANDLING- IQ DEVELOPMENT- TOUGHNESS - CONFIDENCE
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Saturday Clinics
Sharpen your skills by participating in small groups clinics. Learn, play, and compete with others similar in age and skill.
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Basketball Camps 2023
Get involved this summer with JabStep Basketball Camps! Skills taught include shooting, dribbling, passing, and defensive techniques. Speed and agility training. Along with competitions, 3v3, and 5v5 tournament style games daily!
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Travel Teams
Prepare your player for any high school/ collegiate team they would ever play for. Intermediate to advanced level teams led by 2019’s NCAA 3-point % leader, Alex Jacovides.
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1-on-1 & Group Training
Master you craft with Private 1-on-1 & Group Training. Designed specifically to target the strengths and weaknesses of your game.
Welcome to JabStep Basketball Academy, where we prioritize faith and excellence in basketball training! My name is Alex Jacovides, and as a local to the Westchase/Oldsmar area, I grew up attending Deer Park Elementary, Farnell Middle School, and Alonso High School. During my time as an Alonso Raven, I had the honor of becoming the most accurate 3-point shooter in the state of Florida during my junior year. The success continued when I attended Suffolk University in downtown Boston, where I led all of Men's NCAA in 3-point shooting percentage in 2019 (Div. I, II, & III)
Now, I'm back home, ready to make a difference through JabStep Basketball Academy. Our mission is not only to help your child develop their basketball skills but also to instill core values and life lessons. By putting God first in all that we do, we aim to guide young athletes in treating others with respect, valuing themselves, and being exceptional teammates. We also emphasize the skills needed to become outstanding leaders both on and off the court.
Looking to start your journey? Find what programs best fit your needs…
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“Alex is one of the most highly motivated and driven individuals I’ve coached. He has proven at every level that he is willing to go through the process that it takes to be successful. He has carried that same approach that he had as a player into the real world with his basketball trainings. He will truly take the time to get to know you as a player and person and figure out how he can help you to be successful.”
-Todd Price, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Alonso High School
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“I could not speak more highly of Alex Jacovides and his contribution to my son’s life. My son loves basketball, he was on a team but not getting all the skills and practice he needs so I looked for a trainer and found Alex. Alex’s approach has helped my son in basketball but even moreso in self esteem, he is a a great male role model, and mentor. Alex Jacovides talks to my son about everything while they are playing giving him the internal self talk that parents hope for. My son has found the confidence in who he is. Evident in a tense moment before a game, my son knew it was a tough team to beat… I asked him to tell me what Alex would say, it was such an amazing moment that turned the fear of the game into the confidence of a competitor. The lessons Alex teaches reach beyond basketball. My son made a Jr NBA team and his skills continue to soar on and off the court with Alex as his trainer.”
–Sarah Muckler-Visser, Mom & Microsoft Worldwide Global Partner Sales Director
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“Such a great program for my son over the summer! Alex is such a great coach! He’s kind and patient with the kids and is the perfect coach for my son’s 13 year old age group. He’s super talented and my son is so excited to come back for another week of camp! Would definitely recommend.”
-Kaylee Schaad, Audi Clearwater
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"My 6th grade son has just started playing basketball for fun this year but expressed an interest in becoming more competitive and improving his playing abilities. He has been attending weekly training sessions with Coach Alex for nearly 2 months. My son’s abilities have dramatically improved and his confidence level in playing with higher level players has also significantly improved. The agility training and instruction is top-notch! We highly recommend Coach Alex!"
-Erica Carpenter, Independent Contractor
