A pathway to grow.
ACE programming meets players where they are — from first experiences with organized basketball to competitive club teams preparing athletes for the next level.
Little Eagles.
A low-pressure, high-energy introduction to basketball built around fundamentals, confidence, teamwork and fun.
Sessions combine skill development with live scrimmage play so young athletes learn how to dribble, pass, shoot, defend and understand the game in an encouraging environment.
Sundays • Oct. 25–Dec. 6
No session: November 29
Girls: 2:00–3:30 PM
Boys: 3:30–5:00 PM
Format: Development first half + scrimmage second half
ACE Club Teams
- Grade-level boys and girls teams
- Intentional skill and decision-making development
- Competitive weekend games and tournaments
- GameChanger-supported scoring and video workflow
- Shared ACE standards for players, coaches and families
Learn to play the right way.
Our club teams build on fundamentals with more advanced decision-making, team concepts, competition and accountability.
We want athletes prepared to contribute at the next level, while remembering that development is bigger than wins and losses. The goal is long-term growth.
Fall/Winter team registration is invitation-only. Summer camps and development opportunities help our coaches evaluate potential players over time.
Camps, clinics & tools.
Skill Development
Focused instruction in shooting, ball handling, passing, finishing, footwork and decision-making.
Summer Development & Evaluation
Camps and development sessions help athletes grow while giving coaches opportunities to evaluate skill, decision-making, effort, coachability and team fit.
Technology & Equipment
Fundraising supports tools such as shooting machines, video, GameChanger workflows and equipment that expand development opportunities.
Supporting the next step.
ACE fundraising and player development are designed to support youth athletes and, when opportunities align, contribute resources that may benefit Ankeny Christian Academy basketball players through high school.