Our Venues
- Hornsey Vale Community Centre, N8 9LP
- Hornsey School for Girls, N8 9SG
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Book Your Free
Basketball Session
(Ages 8 – 16)
We help your child become a confident, game ready basketball player on and off the court in 12 months.
“An outstanding experience…! The coaching is exceptional – knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly focused on player development.” – Wojciech, Lena’s Dad
“Thank you for organising such a great basketball club — Mateo absolutely loves it!” – Ana, Mateo’s Mum
“The quality of your teaching and the amount he has improved is really great, and Axel really loves it. Thank you!!” – George, Axel’s Dad
“Thank you for your amazing coaching and excellent communication. We truly appreciate the energy, patience, and dedication.” – Tomasz, Jake’s Dad
Why 130+ Players and Their Families Choose Hoop Haven
What Truly Sets Us Apart
A Place For Every Player
We group players by age and skill level so your child trains with kids at a similar stage.
We limit classes at only 18 players so no one gets lost, feels overwhelmed or drifts away from the group.
Whether they’re new, shy or already advanced, there’s a session where they belong and are looked after.
Personalised Pathway
In your first week, we build a custom Success Plan with your child: key skills to focus on, at‑home drills, and clear game IQ targets tailored to them.
Each term we review their progress together, update the plan and set fresh targets so as your child grows, their goals grow with them.
Better prep, better sessions,
faster progress
Every week our coaches put in over 4 hours of training, 1‑on‑1 evaluations, rehearsals and film review of their own sessions.
That preparation means every session is planned around what the players in that session need, so each player gets a better session than last week and progresses faster.
In Their Own Words
Here’s what parents are saying about their experience at Hoop Haven.
“Thank you for organising such a great basketball club — Mateo absolutely loves it!”
– Ana, Mateo’s Mum
“Thank you for your amazing coaching and excellent communication. We truly appreciate the energy, patience, and dedication.”
– Tomasz, Jake’s Dad
“An outstanding experience for our daughter! The coaching is exceptional – knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly focused on player development.”
– Wojciech, Lena’s Dad
…and many more parents agree.
“You are very good at what you do. Largely above UK average“
– Paolo
Thomas’ dad
“A great basketball club. My son loves it. His skills improved tremendously.”
– Marina
Ivan’s Mum
“The quality of your teaching and the amount he has improved is really great, and Axel really loves it. Thank you!!”
– George
Axel’s Dad
“By far the best basketball club around the Haringey / North London area. There’s a real passion by the club to push the kids, all whilst keeping things fun. A good combination of drills and game time, giving the teams a good foundation to progress. The coaches really make an effort to know the kids and help them individually. My sons love it and wouldn’t go anywhere else.“
– Edwin
Hin and Jun’s Dad
“I would highly recommend Hoop Haven. Adam is a fantastic, fun and very knowledgeable coach. And he’s a thoroughly nice guy too. You can see real progress with the kids as he improves everyone, no matter what their skill level is.”
– Simon
Aiden’s Dad
Proudly Affiliated with Basketball England
Hoop Haven is an officially affiliated club, meeting the highest national standards for coaching quality, player safety, and club management.
Getting Started is Easy
Join our community in three quick steps.
1. Fill out the form
Share a few key details about your child so we can match them to the right age and level.
2. Choose a trial time
Right after the form, you’ll see the times and dates for your child’s classes. Pick the day and time that works for your family.
3. Come and play
Attend your free trial session.
Loved the trial? Here’s what happens next.
If you choose to join, here’s what’s included in their membership.
Game‑Ready Accelerator
Membership for about what you’d spend on one takeaway a week.
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2 coached sessions/week to accelerate game readiness
- Skills Session
- Game IQ Session
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League play included (selection only)
- Official league matches (Oct–Jun)
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Personal plan that makes success feel inevitable
- First week 1:1 assessment (30 min): full assessment + custom Success Plan (focus skills, at-home drills, Game-IQ targets).
- Termly 1:1 reviews (15 min): : re-test benchmarks + update plan
Free Bonuses Included Upon Sign-Up
- Welcome Kit: Uniform + Official ball (only FREE when you sign up on your trial day).
- Missed-Session Insurance: 2 roll-overs per term.
- Buddy Pass x2.
Double Guarantee
(Making sure there is no down side)
- 14-Day Love-The-Game Guarantee: If you change your mind within two weeks, we refund your payment.
- Progress Guarantee: Attend at least 75% of sessions and weekly workouts each term whilst completing onboarding + termly reviews. If agreed benchmarks aren’t met, we provide a free end of season intensive.
Max 18 athletes per class; if the class you are looking for is full you can join the waiting list.
Frequently Asked Questions
“My child is shy or new to basketball – will they fit in?”
Yes. We group players by age and skill level and cap classes at 18 players.
That way your child trains with kids at a similar stage, gets the needed attention from the coach, and is included in every drill and game instead of feeling lost or overwhelmed.
“Does my child need to be ‘good’ already?”
No, they don’t need to be a professional to learn the sport. Our aim is to teach kids to play basketball, whether they’re touching a ball for the first time or have been playing for years.
We’ve built sessions with progress‑focused drills that give the right level of challenge at the right time, so every child can improve from their own starting point.
“What happens after the free trial – are we tied into anything?”
After the trial, we’ll walk you through the training plans and answer any questions. There’s no long term contract sprung on you at the session; you only join if it feels right for your child and your family.
“What if we can’t make every session?”
Life happens. Your membership includes Missed Session Insurance, which gives you 2 roll-overs per term, so you can make up sessions you miss.
“Can I stay and watch the session?”
Yes, most parents do stay and watch the session from the side, taking the opportunity to support their kids and talk to other parents.