From Italy to the USA, Elite training programs for those who strive to excel on and off the court.
CREATING UNIQUENESS
A world-class basketball school, now also in Italy. Elite Training, a world-class basketball school, is for freedom seekers, go-getters, adventurers, rule-breakers, and those who want more — searching for a comprehensive solution to make their dreams reality. Enter our world. Below are some of the Italian athletes who have embraced our world. - Step into our world -
Meriem Nasraoui - A2 & Class of 2002 - Italian National team , European Championship 2018-2019 - Class of 2002///SF-PF
MAKING BASKETBALL
We’re not here to look like anyone else. We’re here to make a difference. A basketball inspired by you, one day at a time. We don’t just talk about sport: we talk about life, creativity, and identity in the game.... because reality goes far beyond our mind. Moreover, just because something cannot be seen, it does not mean it does not exist. In short—A basketball inspired by you, one day at a time. To make in English translates to create, shaping and combining materials to make a work of art.
This is probably all you need to know about us. Anything different would sound like we were pretending to be something we’re not, answering questions you didn’t even ask. We may not look like a basketball organization, think like a basketball organization, or behave like a basketball organization—but that’s only because we were never interested in being a basketball organization. We created BTA because we wanted to make a difference.
We never just talk about basketball—we talk about life. We believe basketball is life and the court is an extension of one’s existence. Through the “streets” of sport, cultures meet, ideas are built, and languages merge. We are changing the way the basketball world moves. Changing the future of basketball, especially in Italy, means having the courage to think differently. Our goal is to change the way the world thinks, sees, and “feels” basketball. Be part of this future in motion. Never settle for mediocrity, never give up, never abandon your hopes and dreams. Certainly easier said than done—but we invite you to come and meet us. Words gain credibility when actions provide certainty.
BTA is a step toward the world of great basketball. Open to all who wish to follow a unique path to success. In a complex world, the ability to look ahead, navigate, and seize opportunities may seem like a gift. At BTA, everything we have experienced and learned is distilled into the certainty of action. Our instinct, competence, and efforts are your advantage. In an era of upheaval where old standard models vanish and fail, we are your sports academy.
To those who have always believed in the way we see the game and went beyond the ordinary, to our first friend who called to give advice and to those who still do. To those who simply said “well done,” to those who criticized us and helped us grow, to those who finally said something that made us feel a bit special. To those who opened their home/life to let us take a photo and to the entire staff who daily wrestles with new techniques and hidden challenges behind the game. To those who know a great, true coach makes the difference, and to those who believe the game goes beyond the simplicity of the court… thank you.
We’ve also found another way to enjoy the sport we love so much—through the eyes of the players, capturing video or images of them in action that tell the story. We tell a story that will never die … but will inspire.
BTA AT A GLANCE, MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER
We know it' s not always easy to get here. But trust us, it' s even harder to make yourself want to leave.
THE COURAGE TO DREAM BIG
BTA, dare to be different and unique, and to shine through your inner light. To always remember and to believe in yourselves and more importantly to never give up on your dreams. In life, there are many paths offered to the same light, and this book is just one of them. In life, there are many paths offered to the same light, and this 'World' is just one of them. We are very grateful for your choosing us to be part of this journey, and for your willingness to open your heart to the universal ideas in this 'book', both new and old. We send you much love, hope, and energy for the next step as you apply what you have learned from this 'World' and use it to connect deeply with your team-mates, lead them with a servant's heart, compete with your hair on fire, and leave the shirt in a better place. When you do, we know you will find great fulfillment and joy in these beautiful and extraordinary journeys called sports and life. The journey is about to begin. We've done our work, now it's time for you to do yours.
For us, basketball is not just a physical activity but a perfect opportunity to understand the Japanese concept of Kaizen — an essential element of competitive spiritual success. (Kaizen involves small, continuous improvements in a safe, cooperative, and connected environment where everyone fulfills their role.) We use sport as a way to understand life. We believe life is a basketball game, and in this most important game, one must always follow the heart, both on and off the court. Our programs embrace the humanistic notion that the true meaning of competition is to seek together, help each other, and discover the personal mastery of each of us. Sport and physical activity are part of spiritual growth, and this spiritual growth contributes to your physical development.