Basketball School
Where the first bounce becomes a lifelong love.
The Basketball School is where every player’s journey begins. In a supportive, high-energy environment, children pick up a basketball for the first time, learn the fundamentals, and discover how much fun it is to move, practice, and be part of a team.
We don’t rush the process — at this age, what matters most is building confidence, a love for the game, and a strong foundation that will stay with them as they grow.
The Program
Behind the fun is a structured, age-appropriate program that builds skills step by step, so every child can progress with confidence.
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Fitness & Movement
Coordination, agility, and body control
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Game Fundamentals
Dribbling, passing, shooting, and smart movement on the court
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Team Spirit
Teamwork, perseverance, and listening
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One-on-One
Confidence with the ball and decision-making
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Fun & Belonging
New friends and an atmosphere they look forward to every week
Our Locations
The Basketball School is open to boys and girls from pre-school through 4th grade, and runs at several branches across the Emek Hefer region — so there's always a program close to home.
Vitkin Branch
Lior Kaplinsky, Branch Director: 054-323-4339
Rotem Eyal, School Director: 052-323-3209
Bat Hefer Branch
Yuval Zimmerman, Branch Director: 052-264-8908
Guy Alon, School Director: 050-898-0025
Kedem Branch
Yuval Zimmerman, Branch Director: 052-264-8908
Shahar Glick, School Director: 058-723-1333
Givat Haim Branch
Elad Sarim, Branch & School Director: 054-629-9261
Parent Resource Center
Everything you need to know — all in one place
General Info, Vision & Values
The club offers basketball programs for all ages, starting with our Basketball Schools for kids from pre-school and continuing all the way through 12th grade.
The club strives to be a family home for the basketball community in the valley, built on values of excellence, responsibility, teamwork, fair play, and healthy competition. Our goal is to develop players who go on to reach the top leagues and Israel's national teams.
The club runs programs at four branches across the Emek Hefer region: Kfar Vitkin, Givat Haim, Bat Hefer, and Kedem.
The club is home to roughly 1,000 players across 37 league teams and basketball schools. Among its standout achievements: a U18 Double (2020/21), the U15 National Championship (2022/23), the national high-school championship (2025/26), and the U16 National Championship (2025/26).
Absolutely. Our Basketball Schools are built for exactly that — learning the fundamentals from the ground up in an encouraging, confidence-building environment.
Basketball Schools (Grades 1–4) & League Teams (Grades 5–12)
The Basketball Schools are the professional foundation of the club. Kids work on the fundamentals of the game, build their athletic ability, and develop their shooting and one-on-one play.
Absolutely. We think it's important for your child to get a feel for the atmosphere and the coach before signing up. Get in touch to set up a no-obligation trial practice.
Comfortable athletic clothes, sneakers (basketball shoes are ideal), and a water bottle. At sign-up, every player receives a gear kit that includes a practice uniform.
This is where competitive play begins. Players move up from the Basketball School into an organized league setting, picking up the on-court skills and the social tools that prepare them for the youth divisions ahead.
The club provides a large staff of around 30 coaches and 10 professional support specialists — including strength coaches, a nutritionist, and shooting specialists — along with volunteers who work with players one-on-one.
The Basketball Academy & Residential Program
The Academy runs in partnership with Ramot Yam School and offers a professional track for players in grades 7–12. The program combines intensive practices with strong academic and educational support.
Players live at the Mevo'ot Yam youth village, attend Ramot Yam School — located right on the youth village campus — and practice at the club's courts in Emek Hefer. The program offers close, hands-on support and a healthy balance between basketball, academics, and a social life.
Absolutely. The Residence is designed to let talented players from all over the country join the club with full room and board.
The club's alumni who've gone on to Israel's national teams and the top leagues include Noam Yaacov, Ben Saraf, Yuval Hochstetter, Rani Belga, and others.