Every kid plays
No benchwarmers here. Small groups and real reps mean every child is moving, learning, and touching the ball all session long.
About Us
Big fundamentals. Bigger fun.
We're a youth basketball academy built for the Grand Strand — a positive, skills-first place where kids ages 2 to 12 learn the game, gain confidence, and can't wait to come back next week.
Our Story
Made for Grand Strand kids
The Myrtle Beach Basketball Academy started with a simple idea: every kid deserves a place to fall in love with basketball — no pressure, just great coaching and a whole lot of fun.
Too many young players get pushed toward winning before they've had the chance to learn, play, and simply enjoy the game. We wanted the opposite. So we built an academy around fundamentals, encouragement, and belonging — a court where a first-time two-year-old and a competitive twelve-year-old both feel like they're exactly where they should be.
Today, families across Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, and beyond trust us to be that place. We're proud to be part of this community, and we take the job of coaching its kids seriously — one dribble, one high-five, and one proud parent at a time.
Explore Our Programs
Our Values
What we stand for on the court
These six ideas shape every session we run — from a toddler's first bounce to a middle school league game.
Confidence first
We celebrate effort before outcome. When kids feel capable and encouraged, the skills — and the smiles — follow naturally.
Coaches who care
Our coaches learn names, notice progress, and cheer the loudest. Warm, patient, and genuinely invested in every young player.
Safe & positive
Qualified coaches, a clean facility, and a player-focused program. Parents relax knowing their kids are in good hands.
Skills that stick
Age-appropriate progressions build real fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork — that kids carry for life.
All skill levels welcome
Whether your player is completely new to the game or a seasoned veteran — we've got something for you.
Coaching Philosophy
How our coaching actually works
Good coaching for kids isn't about drills for the sake of drills. It's about meeting each child where they are and helping them take the next step.
- Small groups, real attention. We keep groups small so every kid is coached, corrected kindly, and cheered on.
- Positive reinforcement. We coach with encouragement, not criticism — kids try harder when they feel supported.
- Age-appropriate progressions. Toddlers get big soft hoops and games; older kids get footwork, spacing, and game IQ.
- Growth over winning. We measure success by progress and effort, so kids leave proud of how far they've come.
Our Coaches
The people behind every high-five
Qualified, experienced, and genuinely great with kids — meet the coaches who make the academy feel like home.
Nick Izzo
Coach
Current varsity basketball coach and former preschool teacher, Nick Izzo brings a unique blend of coaching and teaching experience to the Academy. The father of three has spent nearly a decade as a varsity coach locally at the Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach.
Patrick Burnett
Coach
Former Horry County Schools Teacher of the Year candidate, Patrick Burnett brings a wealth of experience to the Academy. The Ocean Bay Elementary teacher has almost two decades of coaching and teaching experience locally in Carolina Forest and Conway.
2–12
Ages welcome
All
Skill levels welcome
6
Programs to grow into
100%
Fun guaranteed
Come see us in action
Meet the coaches. Watch your kid smile.
The best way to get to know the academy is to step on the court with us. Register today and see the values, the coaching, and the fun for yourself.