FEMALE ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM (SEMI-PRIVATE)
High-detail, high-rep training with Coach Tim, built for athletes who want real coaching, real competition, and real progress.
This 6-week, semi-private program is led by Coach Tim McGarrigle and is capped at a small number of athletes to keep the coaching hands-on and the reps meaningful. Sessions are built around 1-on-1, 2-on-2, and 3-on-3 play so athletes learn how to score, defend, and make decisions in live situations, not just drills.
WHO IT’S FOR
• Ages 13–15 currently playing on a school/club team
• Comfortable with live competition and direct coaching feedback
• Ready to make reads and decisions under pressure
WHO SHOULD WAIT
• Brand new players still learning basic rules/spacing
• Athletes looking for an intro clinic or casual run
• New to the game? Beginner clinics are coming.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 6 on-court sessions • 90 minutes each (9 hours total)
• Detailed, printable session recap after each session (teaching points + key phrases)
PROGRAM DETAILS
• Saturdays, Feb 21 – Mar 28
• Time: 7:30–9:00 AM (arrive 7:15 AM to warm up)
• Location: Halifax Independent School — 3331 Connaught Ave (side entrance)
• Ages: 13–15
• Semi-private / limited spots (small group by design)
ATHLETES WILL WORK ON
• 1-on-1 offense: reads, angles, contact, creating space, “bounce back” finishes
• 1-on-1 defense: stance, feet, distance, protecting the middle
• Off-ball defense: denial positioning (hand/head/foot in the lane) + disciplined gaps
• Help defense: flat triangle positioning, “one step off the passing line,” head on a swivel
• Shot prep + footwork (balance, 1–2, hop, ready hands)
• Finishing through length/contact (inside/outside hand, off two feet)
• Decision-making at game speed (poise over panic)
1:1 EVALUATION (WEEK 6)
Each athlete will receive a personalized email from Coach Tim:
• Strengths observed over the program
• 2–3 clear priorities for the next 6 weeks
High-rep, team-ready fundamentals for school and club seasons.
This is a coached, competitive environment built to help athletes make better decisions at game speed, with spacing, pace, and purpose.
Built for 12–15 year-old female athletes. The program emphasizes individual skill (passing, dribbling, footwork, shooting/finishing) and how to apply those skills inside a team concept. Drills, small-sided games, and competitive constraints are designed to improve decision-making under pressure, the difference between “running hard” and playing smart.
Core idea: Space creates decisions.
When we sprint to spots, hold our spacing, and read the defense, we get better shots.
Ages 12–15, currently playing on a school/club team
Comfortable with live competition and coach feedback
Ready to make decisions under pressure
Brand new players still learning basic rules/spacing
Athletes looking for an intro clinic or casual run
New to the game? Beginner clinics are coming.
Athletes will work on:
Ball-handling + change of pace in pressure drills
Footwork, balance, and shot readiness in flow
Finishing through contact and length
Defensive habits: stance, closeouts, deny/help positioning, compete
Game reads in constraints-based, small-sided play (advantage situations)
Concepts you’ll hear every week:
Hold your spot. Don’t drift.
Drive the gap away.
Reverse or backdoor (second cut).
Patient pivot.
Poise over pace.
Weekly printable recap:
After every session we send a printable recap parents can review with their athlete, the same language we’re using in the gym, so development stays consistent week to week.
Saturdays, February 21 – March 28
Time: 9:15–10:45 AM (arrive 9:00 AM to warm up)
6 consecutive weeks • 90 minutes each (9 hours total)
Location: Halifax Independent School
3331 Connaught Ave (side entrance)
Ages: 12–15
Spots: Limited (to keep reps high + coaching tight)
High-rep, team-ready fundamentals for school and club seasons.
Built for 13–15 year-old male athletes. This program will place an emphasis on individual and team offensive skill development. Players will work to improve their passing, dribbling, footwork, and shooting/finishing skills, and how to apply them within a team concept. Drills, games and competitions will be geared towards helping players work on their decision-making abilities leading to offensive success.
Who it’s for
Ages 13–15 currently playing on a school/club team
Comfortable with live competition and coach feedback
Ready to make decisions under pressure
Who should wait
Brand new players still learning basic rules/spacing
Athletes looking for an intro clinic or casual run
“New to the game? Beginner clinics are coming.”
Details:
Fridays, JANUARY 9TH - FEBRUARY 13TH
9:00–10:30 PM (arrive early 8:45 PM to warm up)
6 consecutive weeks • 90 minutes each (9 hours total)
12 athletes max
Location: Halifax Independent School
3331 Connaught Ave (Side entrance)
Ages 13–15
Athletes will work on:
Ball-handling and change-of-pace in pressure drills
Footwork, balance, and shot readiness in flow
Finishing through contact and length
Defensive stance, closeouts, compete habits
• Game reads in constraints-based, small-sided play
VARSITY PREP FEMALE PROGRAM - SPOTS AVAILABLE: DETAILS
Semi-private, 6-week lab with Coach Tim — includes 1:1 evaluations.
This 6-week, semi-private female elite athlete program led by Coach Tim McGarrigle and capped at 4 athletes. The small group size will allow players to receive maximum hands-on coaching/teaching. 1 on 1 and 2 on 2 play will be the main focus of this session allowing players to improve their scoring, defending, and the use of screens, both on and off the ball.
Who it’s for
Ages 13–15 currently playing on a school/club team
Comfortable with live competition and coach feedback
Ready to make decisions under pressure
Who should wait
Brand new players still learning basic rules/spacing
Athletes looking for an intro clinic or casual run
“New to the game? Beginner clinics are coming.”
What’s included:
6 on-court sessions • 90 minutes each (9 hours total)
End-of-program 1:1 evaluation with Tim • 20 minutes per athlete.
Details:
Semi-private (max 4 athletes) • 6 weeks • 90 min - 9 hours total
1:1 evaluations
Saturdays, JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 14
7:30AM –9AM (arrive early 7:15 AM to warm up)
4 athletes max
Location: Halifax Independent School
3331 Connaught Ave (Side entrance)
Ages 13–15
Athletes will work on:
Handle under pressure (change-of-pace/direction, protect the pickup)
Finishing through length/contact (outside/inside hand, off two feet)
Shot prep and footwork (1–2, hop, balance)
Creating space on the perimeter
Reads & decisions at game speed (drive-and-kick, 0.5-second choices)
1:1 Evaluations (Week 6, four × 20-min slots):
Each athlete meets with Coach Tim (parent welcome) for a quick debrief:
Strengths observed over the program
2–3 clear priorities for the next 6 weeks
Simple homework plan (at-home reps and court work)
Communication: how to carry habits back to team practice
Deliverable: a short written summary emailed.
Coaching can feel like a lot to carry on your own — especially if you’re new to the role, juggling systems, subs, and player development all at once. Coaches Corner is a way to bring four decades of university, pro, national team, and high-school experience right onto your bench and into your practices.
This is not a clinic in a lecture hall. It’s Tim beside you, with your team, in your gym.
One game. Three practices. Real feedback that fits the way you and your players actually play.
Tim attends one of your games, sits on the bench, and quietly takes notes on:
Team habits on offense and defense
Spacing, decision-making, and tempo
Communication in huddles and on the floor
Sub patterns, roles, and body language
After the game, you’ll get a short debrief on what he saw, what’s working, and where the biggest opportunities are.
The first practice is about priorities and clarity.
Tim shares key findings from the game
You agree on 2–3 focus areas for this stretch (for example: transition defense, ball movement, late-game execution)
Practice time is shared between your usual work and targeted teaching segments led by Tim
Players hear the “why” behind the adjustments
Coaches are encouraged to ask questions throughout, not just watch.
The second practice leans into teaching and repetition.
Live and small-sided games to address the focus areas
Simple, high-yield drills your team can keep using all season
Emphasis on communication, spacing, and decision-making under pressure
You’ll see how Tim layers drills, corrects details, and keeps players engaged without losing standards.
The final practice is about reinforcing habits and handing you tools you can keep.
Short review of what’s changed since Practice One
Progressions and game-like drills you can run on your own
Space for coach Q&A on systems, rotations, and player roles
Clear next steps for the rest of your season
The goal is that when Tim steps away, your team — and your coaching — are stronger and more confident than when he arrived.
New and developing coaches who want another set of eyes on their team
Experienced coaches who want a fresh perspective or new practice ideas
School and club programs looking to tighten standards and habits
Any coach who cares as much about teaching and character as winning
You don’t have to run a fancy system. You just have to care about getting better.
Includes:
Pre-game zoom call with coach
One game on the bench with your team
Three full practices in your gym
Pre-visit email or call to confirm details and goals
One coach books online and parents share the cost. You know your group best, some teams split it evenly, others have one or two families cover more. However you handle it, the payment is made once by the coach.
Once you book, Tim will follow up by email to confirm dates, gym location, and a quick overview of your team.
(Travel within the Halifax area is included. If you’re outside HRM, get in touch and we can talk about options.)
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