CHANGE THE GAME - WORLD CLASS BASKETBALL TRAINING
From Italy to the USA, Elite training programs for those who strive to excel within a real development system.
CREATING UNIQUENESS
A world-class basketball school, operating across Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Finland. BTA is not only individual training: it is a system that integrates technical development, mental growth, and team pathway structure. Elite Training for athletes who seek real growth, responsibility, and direction. 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
To make, in English, means to create, to shape, to build. We use 'Making Basketball' because for us basketball is not something you simply learn, but something that is made together: an ongoing process in which the athlete becomes the raw material. Body, mind and awareness are shaped over time to transform potential into something closer to an artwork.
We’re not here to look like anyone else. We’re here to make a difference. We are not here to talk about basketball. We are here to build players. BTA is a performance system: combining individual training, team development, and an integrated technical culture.
... 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.
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
Numbers alone don’t tell the full BTA story, but they’re a starting point. The real story is told through the 'thank yous' and the 'smiles' received.
Basketball is not described. It is built. Every single day.
We know it' s not always easy to get here. But once inside the system, you are no longer a spectator. You become part of the daily process.
THE COURAGE TO DREAM BIG
BTA encourages every athlete to be themselves, without copies. To recognize who they are, to believe in their abilities, and above all, not to give up on their dreams, turning them into concrete work. Basketball is a journey, not an idea. And every journey requires choices, discipline, and consistency.
This world is one of many possibilities. Not the only one. The journey is not over. It has just begun.
Connect with Kevin - News & Media - Ticket USA
P: WA-call-only [+44] 7522 627 100
Kevin Patterson
email: kevin@chrisandaaron-bta.co.uk
Connect with Stefan - Ticket EUROPE
P: WA-call-only [+44] 7546 166 012
Stefan Jensen
email: stefan@chrisandaaron-bta.co.uk
Connect with Claudio - Sponsorship EU
P: WA-call-only [+39] 338 912 0541
Claudio Ciceri
email: claudio@chrisandaaron-bta.co.uk
KAIZEN & PHILOSOPHY
For us, basketball is not just physical activity, but a path of awareness inspired by the Japanese concept of Kaizen: continuous, gradual, and consistent improvement within a structured and collaborative environment. We use sport to understand life.
We believe competition is not against others, but a shared process in which each athlete builds their identity through daily work. Sport and physical movement are part of personal growth. Mental and physical development influence each other. Our work is not about talking about sport. It is about creating the conditions for every athlete to build their own path.
Countries our Players come from.