MAKIN HOOPS INC.

Fantastic experience: I really want to join this but I’m not sure if you guys will accept me because I’m 16.

Fantastic experience: I wish there was an option to choose more than 5 stars! What an amazing facility, the space and the equipment alone...it's hard to describe, you've got to see it for yourself! Attending camp last week, my 8 year-old daughter was extremely shy going in and surrounded by boys, she was asking about not coming back to camp the next day. I spoke with Coach Kieron, who talked to the other coaches and some of the other girls and before I knew it, my daughter was interacting, involved and enjoying being there. In fact very soon she was suggesting that she didn't need me to be there, she felt so comfortable. She absolutely loved the 5-day camp experience and I know it's because she felt included, welcomed and paid attention to (even though she had almost no skills to begin with and struggled with that the entire week - she gained confidence quickly with the help of the coaches). The coaches are amazing (I loved watching them play!) - they are good with kids, love to laugh and have fun and are VERY good at teaching the kids...lots of patience - and they actually watch each child and pay attention to all of them, each on their own level. That was a challenge this week, with 78 kids - but the kid-to-coach ratio worked out just fine...because the coaches obviously care, and work so hard to make sure each child is looked after. I was impressed from the start with the approach to learning basketball - it's not all about shooting hoops! The coaches are teaching life skills along with health and wellness, which is not something I expected but certainly appreciated. My daughter made new friends, learned a ton of new skills and overall had a fantastic experience. I honestly can't say enough, would absolutely recommend Makin Hoops to anyone who cares about their child's progress in skills and happiness while learning.

Fantastic experience: I started bringing my two sons to MAKIN HOOPS in the fall of 2018 and we are still going two times per week almost 7 months later, that says something in it self. There’s s always more then one aspect to a great company, in MAKIN HOOPS case they the MAKIN Facility, the MAKIN trainers, and the MAKIN front end staff are worth talking about. As soon as you walk in you gain an appreciation for what MAKIN is all about, 3 mid sized courts with 6 easily adjustable hoops per court. With about a dozen more hoops in the back, allow plenty of opportunity to practice shots, scrimmage, or train. The floor is rubberized, this choice I’ve learnt was intentional and is good for training on due to the rapid direction changes possible on it. They employ 4 Dr.Dish machines which bring automation to your training sessions allowing you to practice that tough shot with out chasing loose balls. MAKIN HOOPS also has a fitness area with free weights, battle ropes, sleds, TRX stations, and other performance training equipment. Their philosophy seams to be to improve athletic ability rather then bulk building. I’ve taken part in MAKIN’s Fusion program and have enjoyed how the workouts seam to engage more for the bodies stabilizers muscles which is important to me due to muscular injury’s in the past. The Facility is the tool you need to train and MAKIN has the best tools to help you achieve your goals. My appreciation for good trainers and coaching has grown for three reasons, 1st they push you harder then you want to go, 2nd they know how to help you achieve your personal goals, 3rd they know the game. I didn’t realize how important those three things were till I started training with MAKINs trainers. The trainers are experienced, and passionate about the game. Many played at least the post secondary level. I’ve watched my sons improve dramatically at the hands of MAKINs trainers/coaches. They push me and my kids to preform better on and off the court, they are intense, and they stay positive improving your best efforts, their positivity is infectious, their passion passes into the ones they coach, and they take pride in the achievements their students make. This doesn’t mean they are easy on you on the contrary they make you better then your current best. Each one I’ve spoken with on and off the court are respectful and friendly they are a big reason I keep coming back. I’ve been coming to MAKIN HOOPS for about 7 months and in that time I have gotten to know some of the staff. Each have multiple responsibilities and seam to be busy answering phones, addressing existing clients, touring new ones, or running around filming the players. MAKIN is a relatively new company, they innovate, update, and improve their product which more and more people are happy to pay for. If you spend much time at MAKIN your realize fairly quickly that the staff have close working relationships like many “family owned and operated” businesses. I believe this leads to a more friendly atmosphere. I could say more but will end with this thought. This place isn’t a miracle cure for completely changing your game over night, there is no substitute for hard work, dedication, and time. What you put into your personal experience here is often what you will get. If you bring your kid and he or she doesn’t push them selves they’ll still get better but the gains won’t come as quickly. The coaches will gladly train your kids in all the basics of the game but at their advice to me I now get my boys to do 30 min a day on their off days. This allows my boys and the coaches the ability to push them further each week. The Facility, Trainers, and staff combine to create a unique and extremely effective approach to the up and coming new Canadian method of training future basketball players. I’ve been very happy with the results I’ve seen in my self and my children. I look forward to all the time I spend there. I’m sure you will too.

Fantastic experience: Unbelievable. This facility is incredible with helpful and friendly staff. The washroom/changerooms are clean and spacious. They have a workout area with free weights, bikes, kettlebells and everything you need to get in a great workout.

Fantastic experience: Unreal facility for kids and adults alike. 10/10!!

Fantastic experience: Hands down, the best facility in Calgary. The owners are top quality people, the facility accommodates everything you need including many hoops, space, dr dish machines, and an athletic sports section to train. They offer top quality sessions for kids to high level athletes and many more. If you haven't been here, you have to experience everything it offers.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place for kids to train their ability on being a great basketball player and a great person. They work on many valuable techniques, Cardio, Strength, Vertical Jump training and many many other techniques to improve their basketball skill to the next level

Fantastic experience: Nice place to play basketball. Great training facility