The Sweat Lab
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Ready to work hard and earn your sweat? Check out our new training program focused on individual player development.
This program is for players serious about their game and wanting to level up through high-intensity training and intentional coaching.
About The Sweat Lab
The Sweat Lab is a new 4-week training program for boys and girls who want to train consistently and get better. This is a structured 4-week program designed to teach new skills in a high-intensity setup.
Each week includes two sessions: one for shooting, and one for offensive skills like footwork, ball-handling, and game situations. Athletes are grouped by grade for a focused and competitive environment. Our coaching is honest, intentional, and designed to build confidence and basketball IQ.
If you're serious about learning, improving, and getting after it — this is for you.
May Schedule
May 6 – May 29
All sessions at Blaze Training Facility – East Dubuque, IL
This session begins Tuesday, May 6 and runs every Tuesday and Thursday through the final session on Thursday, May 29. Athletes enrolled in the Hall of Fame package will train twice a week — one day focused on shooting, and one on offensive skills — for a total of 8 high-intensity sessions. MVP package members may attend one session per week (4 sessions total) based on their preference or availability. Each week offers one shooting-focused day and one offensive skills-focused day, building consistency and momentum week to week.
- Tuesdays – Shooting Focus
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM: 3rd–5th Grade
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM: 6th Grade & Up
- Thursdays – Offensive Skills
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM: 6th Grade & Up
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM: 3rd–5th Grade
Program Details
- Current Focus: Offensive Skills & Shooting
- Two package options available – attend once or twice per week
- Drop-ins: $40 per session (only if space allows)
- The Sweat Lab will run monthly with new schedules and themes. While you may pay in monthly installments, we do not auto-enroll or charge recurring payments at this time.
Need to Know
- Can I attend extra sessions if I’m on the MVP package?
Yes! If you'd like to participate in more and you're on the MVP package, you can pay the drop-in rate — assuming we have space available. - What if I miss a week or a session?
You still get access to your workouts. If you miss a week (like Week 2), you can make it up by attending two sessions in Week 3.
Packages
Improvement Gauranteed
Haris Takes is extremely qualified and experienced in giving lessons. He has trained kids ranging from kindergarten all the way up to professional players. Haris played at Cascade High School where he was an all-state player who led his team to a top state finish while playing for Hall of Fame Coach Al Marshall. He played his college ball at Clarke University where he was an All-American his senior year and is 3rd in the all time scoring at Clarke. He has extensive coaching and training experience ranging from college, AAU, high school, and developmental youth. He has learned the game from great people and now looks to give that knowledge back.
MentoringGoal setting and life advice for players striving to reach their on and off court goals.
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Proven SystemsA highly detailed basketball training program that has been thoroughly planned and tested. Ask to see our programming!
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