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Limited athletes per group.
Services
Based in Portsmouth & Southampton
Group Sessions
£60/month
One 1.5hr session per week
8-10 player limit per group
Age groups 11-15 & 16-21
Includes Hoop Theory t-shirt
FREE TASTER SESSION
Small Group Sessions
£80/month
One 1hr session per week
4-6 player limit per group
Age groups 11-15 & 16-21
Includes Hoop Theory t-shirt
Individual weekly progress reports
FREE TASTER SESSION
Private 1:1s
£TBC
Personalised training programme
Live defenders and rebounders
Includes Hoop Theory t-shirt
Weekly progress reports
Meet The Coach
Bao Tran
Founder, Hoop Theory
Bao founded Hoop Theory in 2023 as a way to stay connected to the game after graduating from the University of Portsmouth with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
What began as a small endeavour has since grown into an influential basketball brand known for challenging traditional approaches to skill development and fostering a deeper culture around the game.
Over the past summer, Bao had the privilege of coaching at prestigious basketball academies such as Itchen Kestrels and Barking Abbey, while also working with members of GB Basketball under the mentorship of Barking Abbey head coach Ricky Broadmore.
Our Core Principles
Modern Skill Acquisition
No memorising drills
Game representative environments
Self-exploration, decision making, & problem solving
Physical, cognitive, and/or mental demands
Mobility & Movement
Skill expression depends on efficient movement
Our physio background informs our mobility, movement & coordination training
We support athletes to access key positions to execute skills effectively
Years Coaching
Pros & Semi-Pros Coached
Athletes Coached
Years MSK NHS Physio
Years Coaching Experience
Pros & Semi-Pros Coached
Athletes Coached
Years NHS MSK Physio Experience
Trusted by Parents & Athletes
Craig Hughes
Parent & Portsmouth Force Head Coach
“Bao has been great with my son during...1:1 sessions. There is plenty of variability and I especially love the task constraints applied to each activity, which enables my son to explore different solutions to enhance his learning”
Ollie Blake
Portsmouth Force Men's Captain
"Bao’s been great to work with - he tailors drills that actually fit what you need and gives clear, useful feedback without overcomplicating things. Super easy to train with, and you always come away feeling like you’ve made progress"
Anamaria's Parents
Parents of U14 Player
“We deeply value the time you’re spending with Anamaria. She wouldn’t be this far along in her goals or have this much courage to push forward without your help. It makes so much difference that you are positive, enthusiastic, goal-orientated ...and a clear communicator”
Zak Missouri
Teesside Lions D1 Guard
"Bao is a fantastic trainer who pushes his clients hard physically whilst actively teaching and challenging their basketball IQ and skill set. He is hands down one of the best skills coaches around!"
Ollie Blake
Portsmouth Force Men's Captain
"Bao’s been great to work with - he tailors drills that actually fit what you need and gives clear, useful feedback without overcomplicating things. Super easy to train with, and you always come away feeling like you’ve made progress"
Zak Missouri
Teesside Lions D1 Guard
"Bao is a fantastic trainer who pushes his clients hard physically whilst actively teaching and challenging their basketball IQ and skill set. He is hands down one of the best skills coaches around!"
Anamaria's Parents
Parents of U14 Player
“We deeply value the time you’re spending with Anamaria. She wouldn’t be this far along in her goals or have this much courage to push forward without your help. It makes so much difference that you are positive, enthusiastic, goal-orientated ...and a clear communicator”
Ollie Blake
Portsmouth Force Men's Captain
"Bao’s been great to work with - he tailors drills that actually fit what you need and gives clear, useful feedback without overcomplicating things. Super easy to train with, and you always come away feeling like you’ve made progress"
Principles in Practice
Free Workout PDFs
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Small group basketball training in Portsmouth & Southampton, designed to develop
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