ASTARSports Advisory Group & Skills Academy
ASTAR Impact Elite Skills Academy logo ASTAR Skills Academy, Detroit

Develop your game. Develop yourself.

The ASTAR Skills Academy helps athletes develop their basketball skills while building leadership, financial knowledge, personal growth and wellness. Our goal is to help athletes grow as players and as people, on and beyond the court.

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Athletes, coaches and staff from the 2026 inaugural camp posing together on the court at the ACC Youth Center

What we develop

“ASTAR Elite Skills Academy exists to develop the next generation of leaders through basketball by combining elite skill development with leadership, financial literacy, mentorship, and personal growth.”

An athlete rising for a layup at camp

Basketball

Skill development, training, competition and basketball knowledge.

Athletes, coaches and staff gathered for a session at the ACC Youth Center

Leadership

Confidence, communication, accountability and leadership development.

A coach working with an athlete at the financial literacy session

Financial literacy

Building financial awareness and understanding opportunity beyond sports.

An athlete focused during a camp session

Personal growth

Personal development and wellness that support the whole athlete.

Past event

2026 ASTAR Elite Skills Academy inaugural camp

September 5, 2026
Detroit, Michigan

The inaugural camp brought together athletes ages 13–19 from multiple teams and programs, for a development experience centered on basketball, leadership, financial literacy, personal growth and wellness.

Full camp group photo on the court Two athletes leaping for a high five A coach holding a basketball and instructing athletes An athlete in a defensive stance during a drill An athlete driving past a defender An athlete driving to the basket An athlete running a ladder footwork drill

Impact at a glance

40+registrations
25athletes attended
13–19age range
10+high school teams represented
10schools and programs
1inaugural camp

Source: 2026 ASTAR Elite Skills Academy recap.

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Watch the 2026 camp

See the inaugural ASTAR Elite Skills Academy, then hear from the athletes and coaches who were there.

2026 camp recap
Player & coach interviews

Meet the academy directors

Keon Henderson
Keon HendersonKentucky State University, D2
NCAA guard
Tyson Acuff
Tyson AcuffRutgers University, D1
Pro / NCAA guard
Ashton Henderson
Ashton HendersonAllen University, D2
NCAA guard
Juwan Maxey
Juwan MaxeyBall State University, D1
NCAA guard
Jon Brantley
Jon BrantleyWayne State University, D2
NCAA guard
“We want to reach athletes throughout Detroit and surrounding communities and create an experience that athletes can look forward to every season. Every ASTAR session is led personally by founders who came up through these same communities and gyms, people who know exactly what these athletes need because they once needed it themselves.”The academy directors

Thank you to our 2026 supporters

Community contributions and partner support helped ASTAR launch its inaugural Skills Academy experience and create opportunities for young athletes.

  • Drinks on the SlyHydration partner
  • DripDropHydration and brand partner
  • Chiron Sports PerformancePerformance partner
  • Yoshi Hibachi GrillFood sponsor
  • ACC Youth CenterHost facility (America’s Community Council)

Lessons from year one

  1. There is demand

    40+ registrations showed early interest in the Academy’s inaugural experience.

  2. Development can go beyond the court

    The Academy’s model combines basketball with leadership, financial literacy, personal growth and wellness.

  3. Community matters

    The inaugural program was supported through community contributions and partnerships.

  4. There is room to grow

    The first camp is a foundation for expanding programming, partnerships and athlete reach.

Looking ahead

Goals we are working toward after year one. These are priorities, not confirmed programs or dates.

  • Expanded programming

    More athlete development opportunities.

  • Strategic partnerships

    With schools, teams, facilities, organizations and sponsors.

  • Greater athlete reach

    Expanding participation and community access.

  • Stronger camp experiences

    Building on lessons from the inaugural event.

Upcoming camps & clinics

No upcoming Skills Academy dates have been announced yet.

Join the interest list and we’ll let you know when the next camp, clinic or training opportunity opens for registration.

You can also follow @astarskillsacademy on Instagram for updates.

Sponsors, schools and facilities interested in supporting the Academy can send a partnership inquiry.

Athlete interest & updates form

Get notified when the next camp, clinic or training opportunity opens. For athletes under 18, a parent or guardian should fill it out.

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FAQs

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Who is the ASTAR Skills Academy for?

Young athletes interested in basketball development and personal growth. The 2026 inaugural camp welcomed athletes ages 13–19.

What does the Academy focus on?

Basketball development, leadership, financial literacy, personal growth and wellness.

Does ASTAR only focus on basketball?

No. The Academy is designed to develop athletes both on and beyond the court.