CLASSROOM & ACADEMICS
Global Squad players are held to a high standard on and off the court to fully prepare them for the next level as student-athletes.
CLASSROOM SESSIONS
Global Squad builds well rounded student-athletes. Daily classes provide the necessary tools to enhance the mind and body.
CLASSROOM TOPICS
- Basketball IQ
- Team Building
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership Training
- Nutrition for Athletes
- College Recruiting
- Time Management
- Independent Living
Our curriculum draws from experts in each field of study. For example our leadership and team building program was developed by, Greg Dale, the head of sports psychology at Duke University.
CLASSROOM TOPICS
- Basketball IQ
- Team Building
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership Training
- Nutrition for Athletes
- College Recruiting
- Time Management
- Independent Living
Our curriculum draws from experts in each field of study. For example our leadership and team building program was developed by, Greg Dale, the head of sports psychology at Duke University.
CLASSROOM TOPICS
- Basketball IQ
- Team Building
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership Training
- Nutrition for Athletes
- College Recruiting
- Time Management
- Independent Living
Our curriculum draws from experts in each field of study. For example our leadership and team building program was developed by, Greg Dale, the head of sports psychology at Duke University.
VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION
VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION
Admission into top academic schools gets more competitive each year. Our vocational exploration program gives Global Squad student-athletes a chance to experience potential careers in athletics.
Courses include:
- Sports Marketing (week 1)
- Sports Psychology (week 2)
- Kinesiology & Human Movement (week 3)
- Journalism & Communications (week 4)
How it works:
- Each course consists of 3-5 hrs/week
- Courses include "in the field" experience
- Courses include "classroom" study time
- Final project due last week of camp
Student-athletes who take advantage of the vocational exploration program learn from experts working in each industry. Participants will learn the basics in a classroom setting and use what they learn in practical application. A final project will challenge them to demonstrate an understanding of the subjects.
COLLEGE PREP
Our staff understand the importance of academics and that “Student” is the key word in STUDENT-athlete. Our academic programs, combined with sports, have helped Global Squad alums get into some of the best schools in the world.
PREP CLASSES
Global Squad offers players the option to sign-up for one of following programs.
- SAT/ACT Prep
- English (ESL)
- TOEFL
GUEST SPEAKERS
We host guest speakers from some of the best academic universities in the world.
- Harvard University
- Cal Tech
- Haverford College
STUDY HALL
Our student-athletes have a daily study hall time set aside to keep their minds sharp.
- Summer assignments
- Special projects
- College applications
COLLEGE VISITS
Our players visit colleges to get a feel for campus life and the admission process.
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Swarthmore College
PREP CLASSES
Global Squad offers players the option to sign-up for one of following programs.
- SAT/ACT Prep
- English (ESL)
- TOEFL
GUEST SPEAKERS
We host guest speakers from some of the best academic universities in the world.
- Harvard University
- Cal Tech
- Haverford College
STUDY HALL
Our student-athletes have a daily study hall time set aside to keep their minds sharp.
- Summer assignments
- Special projects
- College applications
COLLEGE VISITS
Our players visit colleges to get a feel for campus life and the admission process.
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Swarthmore College
BASKETBALL IQ
Basketball players require mental toughness and understanding, not just physical tools. We enhance our players knowledge of in-depth basketball concepts so they truly learn the game.
