Student-Athlete Pathway

Student-Athlete

Train. Compete. Graduate.

REI Prep gives student-athletes a school structure designed around the realities of training, competition, travel and development. Students complete academics through a flexible online learning environment while receiving structure, academic support and opportunities to develop as athletes and young adults. The goal is not to make students choose between academics and athletics — we build the day around both.

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Current sport offering

Basketball.

Ballin Elite

Tempe, Arizona

Current school / training schedule

Monday – Thursday

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This schedule applies only to the Basketball Student-Athlete program at Ballin Elite.

Basketball is currently the primary structured on-site athletic development program. Academic and player-development blocks may rotate between AM and PM depending upon enrollment and group scheduling.

Two ways to train with REI

School + development — or development only.

Option 01

REI Prep Student-Athlete

School + Basketball Development

For students enrolled through the REI Prep school model who combine flexible academics, academic support and basketball development within their school day.

Monday – Thursday

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ballin Elite · Tempe, AZ

Includes access to the REI Prep academic and student-athlete environment.

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Option 02

REI Development Lab

Basketball Development Only

Keep your current school. Come train with us.

Monday – Thursday

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

$200/Month

Ballin Elite · Tempe, AZ

Dr. Dish shooting bay access during designated programming

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REI Development Lab is an athletic development program. Participation does not constitute enrollment in REI Prep’s academic program.

A day in the life

A day in the life of an REI Prep student-athlete.

Learn. Fuel. Train. Develop. Repeat.

Monday – Thursday · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Ballin Elite · Tempe, AZ

Academic block

Learn.

•Online academics
•On-site academic support
•Learning lab / classroom
•Independent coursework
•Supported learning
•Focus environment
•Testing
•Presentations
•Live sessions
•Tutoring / support when applicable
•Academic accountability

Online doesn't mean on your own.

REI Prep provides structure, support and people who care about student success.

Refuel

Fuel.

Students may bring lunch or participate in the REI Prep Meal Plan when available.

Mad Fresh Kitchen

Current meal provider where available

Students also have access to approved hydration and fueling options.

Player development block

Train + Develop.

Shooting
Form, repetition and game-situation shooting work.
Skill development
Ball-handling, footwork and position-specific skills.
Basketball IQ + Strategy
Reading the game, decision-making and situational awareness.
Team concepts
Offensive and defensive principles and team play.
Competitive work
Live, game-speed reps and competitive situations.
Accountability + Growth
Habits, mindset and daily development culture.

Training programming can vary based upon coaching staff development plans.

The REI Standard

Show up ready.

Take care of your academics. Take care of your body. Take care of your team.

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REI Development Lab

You don’t have to change schools to change your game.

Already have your school situation handled? Come train with us. REI Development Lab gives basketball players access to the REI Prep player-development environment without requiring enrollment in REI Prep. Athletes join our weekday development block at Ballin Elite for intentional skill work, shooting development, basketball IQ, competitive reps, accountability and consistent work.

Train. Develop. Get Reps.

$200/MonthMonday – Thursday1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ballin Elite · Tempe, AZ

Dr. Dish shooting bay access during programming

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REI Development Lab is an athletic development program. Participation does not constitute enrollment in REI Prep’s academic program.

What athletes receive

More than gym time.

Two hours. Four days. Intentional work.

Monday–Thursday access to the REI Development Lab

1 PM–3 PM development block

Skill-development programming

Shooting development

Dr. Dish shooting bay access during programming

High-volume shooting opportunities

Basketball IQ + decision-making work

Competitive reps

Team concepts and situational work

Coaching and accountability

Development-focused environment

$200/MonthStructured access to a basketball development environment — not open gym.

Built for reps.

Get your shots up.

Development Lab athletes have access to the Dr. Dish shooting bays at Ballin Elite during designated REI Prep training and development programming. The shooting environment allows athletes to maximize repetitions, work from multiple spots on the floor and make shooting development a consistent part of their weekly routine.

Dr. Dish shooting bays + Structured development + Consistent weekday reps

Dr. Dish shooting bays are a feature of Ballin Elite. REI Prep does not own Dr. Dish equipment and is not officially endorsed by or partnered with Dr. Dish. Shooting programming and machine availability may vary.

Who can participate

Your school. Your team. More development.

Keep your current school. Keep your current team. Add another layer to your development. REI Development Lab is designed for basketball players who attend another academic program but want additional weekday development.

Public schoolCharter schoolPrivate schoolHomeschoolOnline schoolAnother prep or academic program

What happens in the lab

A development environment, not open gym.

Skill Development

Ball handling, footwork, finishing and position-specific development.

Shooting + Dr. Dish Reps

Structured shooting development with access to Ballin Elite’s Dr. Dish shooting bays during designated programming. Technology and repetition as tools for developing consistency, confidence and game-ready shooting habits.

Basketball IQ

Reads, spacing, decision-making, concepts and understanding the game.

Competitive Work

Situational play, competition and opportunities to apply skills under pressure.

Accountability + Development

Consistent weekday work designed to develop habits, confidence and long-term growth.

Programming may vary by day based on coaching staff development plans, athlete needs, enrollment and facility programming.

Other sports + independent athletes

More than one sport. More than one path.

REI Prep's flexible academic structure can also support athletes who train externally through approved independent training environments. The schools, clubs, gyms and academies listed below are not yet operated by REI Prep.

Volleyball

Coming Soon

Soccer

Coming Soon

Football / Flag Football

In Development

Combat Sports

Interest List

Boxing

Interest List

MMA

Interest List

Jiu-Jitsu

Interest List

Independent athlete

Your sport. Your training. A school built to move with you.

For students who already have coaches, clubs, gyms, academies or training environments but need a flexible academic structure that works with their athletic life.

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Academics + pathway

College-prep that fits the athlete.

Flexible online academics, NCAA/NAIA-aligned opportunities, academic support and graduation planning — built around training and competition.

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College Concentrations

Take your development into the classroom.

Student-athletes can pair athletic development with college-level coursework related to performance, leadership, communication, business and life after sports.