Elite Athletics Sports Complex LLC.
1155 Old State Route 74
Batavia, Ohio 45103
(513) 449-3200
About 77 Life Basketball
77 Life Basketball Nation is a basketball development skills training company. We also have strength and agility conditioning. Our organization was created out of the love for the game of basketball. The Nation is for boys and girls age 5-18. We also work with college level players. We want to share the knowledge and expertise & experience to help develop players into the very best that they can become. Not only in basketball but in the game of life. While being fully immersed with the local players we noticed that there is a specialized need to learn the essential fundamentals and the advanced developmental skills training. We are fully aware that a lot of players like to play recreationally, in school, and on select teams around the U.S., however, it is imperative that your child masters their craft by continued training on and off the court. Our goal at 77 Life Basketball Nation is to give your player all the tools necessary to feel confident when entering the arena and being fully prepared to perform at their highest potential.
Our Logo
The number seven is a lucky number to begin with, however, when putting the sevens together, 77, those numbers represent positive energy and empowerment. As well as impacting the lives of others. We are doing that through the game of basketball. We strive to develop their basketball skills through personalized training. Once these players start to feel more confident on the court and perfect their craft, they can also take that confidence off the court and translate that into their personal life. This is where the swoosh representation comes in: family, friends, and life. Taking that confidence and all the tools that 77 Life Basketball Nation has taught you, implementing them into all the above areas of life, and perfecting those relationships as well. Once you have developed all those areas of life, you have reached the highest level of yourself which represents the crown. Achieving your highest potential
About our trainer
Our highly accredited trainer, Le’Var Smith grew up in the city of Middletown and has played the game of basketball since the age of 3 years old. His love for basketball propelled him to work feverishly day/night practicing and developing his skill set in order to reach the top. Early on the coaches in the area caught wind of Le’var’s talent. He quickly became a household name throughout his high school career. He later went on to play on a full basketball scholarship for Moberly College in Moberly, Missouri. He then tried out for the semi-pro team “Cincinnati Stuff”. Mr. Smith never lost his love for basketball and continued working with the youth through coaching & training. Now upon discovering his life purpose he is wanting to give back to the youth in a positive way. He loves to share his basketball knowledge & experience. Utilizing where he came from and where he is now, he uses his life experiences to also mentor, encourage and guide the youth to not only becoming productive and successful young boys and girls, but to learn and truly understand the game of basketball.
25 plus years of basketball experience
Team Captain Senior Year at MHS
District 15 All-Star
1st Team All Greater Miami Conference
Greater Miami Conference Champion
All Decade Team for Middletown 90’s
Led Butler County in most points
McDonald’s All-American Nominee
Ranked 10th Best Junior in the State of Ohio
Led Greater Miami Conference in scoring
Ranked “All Ohio”, “All Butler County 1st Team”, “All Southwest Ohio”
Former Head Coach of Middletown 6th grade boys Rec team and KVO Elite AAU Team
Former Head Coach of Middletown 7th grade girls team
Obtained a tryout for the semipro team Cincinnati Stuff of the International Basketball League in the early 2000’s
Training Session Options
What to expect out of group sessions
Group sessions are a great way to allow your player to develop skills and knowledge for the game of basketball. During the group sessions we run a variety of drills that are designed to challenge the player, teach and help them develop. Groups sessions consist of specialized designed drills to keep the players constantly engaged and to create repetitive movement which then turns into muscle memory skills that are taken from training to the court! These drills will include but not limited to: Ball Handling, Passing, Shooting, Scoring, Footwork, Attacking the basket, Pick and Roll, and learning to read the floor. Group sessions are fundamentally designed to increase your players overall skill level and knowledge.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR TEAM TRAINING SESSION
77 Life Basketball Nation also offers team training sessions. During the initial meet and greet with the coaches, we will sit down and discuss with the coaching staff exactly what the needs are in that moment for their team/teams. We will then utilize the advanced drills for the team based on exactly what we have decided in partnership with the team’s needs. This may often change as they progress through the season and you see that their skill level has changed. If at any point throughout the team sessions, we need to change something based off a new strength or weakness we have the ability to do so swiftly. The team trainings can and will include: : Increasing basketball IQ, effectively scoring, correctly shooting, controlled ball handling, passing multiple ways, reading the floor, intense footwork, attacking the basket, teaching post moves, advanced pick and roll, how to dominate the court, velocity changes throughout the game all while building self-confidence for your player. With addition to learning cues from your teammates and working effectively together to become one unit on the court, the players will learn how to cohesively dominate together. This team training (boys and girls) can include all school level teams (Middle School, Freshman, JV and Varsity), select leagues, and recreational leagues. These intense drills will include but not limited to: Increasing basketball IQ, effectively scoring, correctly shooting, controlled ball handling, passing multiple ways, reading the floor, intense footwork, attacking the basket, teaching post moves, advanced pick and roll, how to dominate the court, velocity changes throughout the game all while building self-confidence for your player.
WHAT TO EXPECT OUT OF ONE ON ONE SESSIONS
As a parent, you will notice that not all basketball players are alike. We have the unique ability to assess and customize training quickly for each individual player. This creates an extraordinary development and learning experience. There are certain skills, that we must take more individualized time with, and focus on those areas to become our best. This is where one on one training becomes imperative for your player. During your one on one sessions, we will assess what your players strengths and weaknesses are. Focus in on those, teach muscle memory, and intensely work on those areas to mold them into the best overall player that they can be. One on one training can also give your player more confidence on the court. Allowing them to be comfortable in any setting knowing that they have the knowledge, practice and skills to succeed. These intense drills will include but not limited to: Increasing basketball IQ, effectively scoring, correctly shooting, controlled ball handling, passing multiple ways, reading the floor, intense footwork, attacking the basket, teaching post moves, advanced pick and roll, how to dominate the court, velocity changes throughout the game all while building self-confidence for your player.
Why Elite Athletics?
Our team has the utmost respect for every individual that walks through our doors. You will receive excellent service from top to bottom, and your safety is our main priority. That is why we have invested in top of the line equipment, explored the best sanitation procedures, and built a center that accommodates all parties.
When drawing our plan for this, we thought about as parents what we would want for our children. Over the next year we will be developing a fully loaded restaurant and bar for those long days of tournaments, plenty of restrooms both for families and individuals, plenty of seating for those guests watching games or practices.