Transforming Athletes

Play The Game in 3-Dimensions!

Transforming athletes on and off the court. A training system developed from 3 generations of former pro-players, coaches, and playing professionally within FIBA.

Go Beyond Repetitive Drills

Drills while effective can lead to players becoming predictable and one dimensional. As in life, we teach players to react to what is available only within that small window of time.

Developing Athletes for Next Level

Learn To Master The Game With & Without The Ball

... 80% of The Game Players Do Not Have The Ball In Their Hands When Playing At High Level ...

Develop in game decision-making for the pick and roll, against zones, and varying defenses

Become flawless offensively in the pick and roll against re-screen, hedge defenders, sagging defense, and more

Become a zone-breaker with FIBA tried & true strategies both in front and behind zones.

Destroy defenses by knowing the reaction your defenders will make before they do

Foresee the next point of opportunity that occurs for a split-second and take advantage due to numerous scenario trainings that you accomplished with Skupeika Sports.

A Look Into Our Fraternity :
Honor, Professionalism, & Fellowship

There are many challenges on and off the court. Going thru a majority of hardships as a successful business man, collegiate athletes, and professional basketball player. Our program instills foundational values that help athletes excel at home, in school, in business, and life.

Proof Under Pressure

A high performance yet fun proof under pressure training style athletes can incorporate into their games.

Shooting & Balance

Improving players balance and teaching athletes processes to ensure they have proper lift and form when shooting. Not all shots are equal, we develop the dozens of shots players will incur at all points of the game.

How To Attack The Basket

At higher levels athletes will have less opportunity to dribble in highly trafficked areas of the defense. We begin all training with expanding the athletes strides to ensure they attack rim faster and with less dribbles -- of course using proper decision-making.

3 Dimensional Decision Making

Don't become a one-dimensional player. Integrate yourself into our training with multiple athletes where you will learn the proper decision and all the available options not only for that moment, but for the next reaction the defense will show you.

A Personalized Approach

As an athlete you have strengths and weaknesses. Being an experienced FIBA player and coach, you will be given the training that needs to be implemented for the next milestone of your student-athlete career.

Coaching Athletes To See The Opportunity And Take It.

Just as in life you must see the opportunity and be ready to take it. 3 generations of basketball knowledge will help you see the game in a way that most never knew existed.

3 Generations... of Basketball Knowledge

Basketball knowledge passed down ranging back to 1935 from the originator of the zone defense.

Created Zone Defense 1935

Cam Henderson was the coach at Marshall University who originated the 2-3 zone defense & fast break. At that time he coached produced the first-ever 1st round draft pick Andy Tonkovich

First-Ever 1st Round Draft Pick

Andy Tonkovich was the first-ever 1st round draft pick for the NBA. He also coached Bob Depathy who was a high school All-American and played professional with Dr. J for the Philadelphia Squirers.

All American Sports Illustrated

Bob Depathy is a first ever Chaminade high school Athlete to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated and all American average 30+ points a game (when there was no 3 pt line). Played for Marshall and then on to the pro's against Dr. J. Then expanding his knowledge into Coach Markus Skupeika.

Former FIBA Player

Coach Markus aka "Coach Skoop" was blessed to have Coach Depathy as his individual trainer and high school coach. Becoming an Adidas Top 50 in Florida athlete, and 5-Star Select. He won Peach Belt conference as a freshman in college, Multiple all-conference player awards, and played professionally in Europe for FIBA starting his journey for the same team which Dirk Novitski in Germany played for while he prepared to make his way to the NBA. Now sharing the knowledge passed along to new athletes.

No Worry Training Packages

Choose what is right for you. Every athlete gets the care he or she needs. No pressure... No worries!

(1) Session

1.5 Hour (90 minute) Session

$70 $60

(1) 90 minute training sessions. No membership, no worries. Purchase sessions as needed.

(4) Sessions / Month

PRO Plan

(4) 90 Minute Sessions

$240 $220 / Month

(4) 90 minute training sessions renewed every 30 days. Cancel anytime.

(8) Sessions / Month

(8) 90 Minute Sessions

$480 $420

(8) 90 minute training sessions renewed every 30 days. Cancel anytime.

We Give You Our Word

If you ever wish to refund your un-used training session. No worry! You can do so by email, text, or phone. Just let us know and consider it done. We refund the full amount of purchase (minus the credit card fee of 3% + 0.30). If any training is cancelled due to weather, the full training is allocated to another weekday/weekend training slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions... feel free to email us here

Q

Where is the training located & why?

A

All training is located in Hollywood at West-Lake Park by the beach. A beautiful private park with (2) full courts outdoors to have athletes feel the sunrise and sunsets during training -- which is on purpose. We believe in outdoor sunrise or sunset training as it improves mental health, conditioning, rebuilding muscles, and balances the athletes circadian rhythm for restfulness/sleeping.

During his years in FIBA as a professional athlete, Coach Skoop was introduced to red light therapy.. This red-light therapy is exactly what the sun offers us, and more powerful during sunrises and sunsets. A powerful method to build athletes mitochondria.

Location / Address:
1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood, Fl 33019

Q

When is training & why?

A

We found it best for athletes to train on Saturday & Sunday mornings 9am for their refreshing sunrise till 11:00 am EST (90 minute sessions) -- building their mitochondria. If weather is a factor, we cancel and your session is automatically moved into the next available session.

Q

What happens after I pay for my training session?

A

You will be contacted by the phone number you used at checkout with a text message sharing the next available training slot which will likely be on Saturday or Sunday (9:30am - 11am EST). You can bring a basketball, towel, and water/sports drink/snack.

No Worry Introduction:
Coach Skoop has been thru dozens on intense tryouts at the professional level. This is NOT what we are about. We have a no worry, have fun, compete mentality that is about making all athletes better. Be comfortable... connect with athletes... and have fun!

Our Process:
1. The athletes will be evaluated to identify strengths/weaknesses
2. Collaboration with athlete to identify goals
3. No worry, join in on the fun and compete with the fellowship training.

Q

Do you train indoors and/or in middle of the week?

A

Absolutely! We do have indoor training and training Monday thru Friday, but due to Coach Skoop schedule - coaching teams in multiple leagues and organizations -- It is difficult to lock in these times during the week during regular basketball season. So it is best for weekend trainings on Saturdays & Sundays 9:30am to 11:00am EST.

Keep in mind with indoor gym training, there is additional cost that could get carried over to the athlete for reserving the gym. We found our outdoor sessions keeps costs efficient and allows players to build their mitochondria by being outside playing during the sunrise.

At times when we do have indoor trainings, the athlete would be notified and trainings would be moved indoors (when available).

Q

What is your weather policy at Skupeika Sports?

A

ADVANCED WEATHER CANCELLATIONS:

Safety first: If storms or lighting are forecasted before practice starts. Coach Skoop director will text/email all parents at least 1 hour before the session broadcasted In the chat group.

Session Rescheduled:
Move un-used session "make-up session" into new day (weekday or weekend)

MID-SESSION WEATHER CANCELLATIONS:

One hour or more is completed in session, then the training will be considered completed
Less than an hour is completed, session will count as cancelled and move un-used session "make-up session" into a new day (week day or weekend).

Q

How do you communicate with athletes and parents?

A

A group chat will be created in GroupMe / WhatsApp or text thread. This group chat will notify all members of session details and scheduling, as well as weather concerns.

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