Shine Basketball Academy

Colorado Shine Basketball is a complete youth basketball development program that offers year-round training, Elite Competitive teams, and basketball education for grades 1-12. Established in 2000, today Shine serves hundreds of athletes annually throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

Our proven system teaches the on-court skills, training methods, and leadership traits players need to contribute at their next level of play.

On every court, in every gym, and in every contest, Shine athletes and staff represent the highest level of character, sportsmanship and competitiveness. We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do! We offer a two-day TRIAL membership to experience our culture and give us a chance to meet you and your family! Just click the button below to get signed up!

Welcome to Shine Basketball! See you on the court! (TM)

Culture. Connection. Coaching.(TM)

UPCOMING EVENTS

To train with Shine, purchase a TRIAL PASS HERE.

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Thank you to our entire Shine Community! We have now begun our 21st year serving the Colorado Community! If you're looking for a training home and a community that will encourage and support you, you're welcome in our gym anytime! We will make you feel right at home!

HOW SHINE WORKS
Athletes join Shine through Trial Sessions during which time your family has an opportunity to evaluate our training environment and culture, and we get a chance to meet you and work with your athlete to evaluate a fit. After a couple trial sessions, we will connect and talk about how Shine fits with your goals.

Learn about Shine's Mission and Values here!

To get started with no obligation, purchase a Trial Pass here and schedule your first workouts!

WINTER Middle School Tryout Week - December 6-10
We will hold evaluations for Middle School Boys and Girls grades 6-8 for team play January - March. Details and pre-registration at the Elite Page.

next level training for elite athletes

"Absolutely, I would without a doubt recommend an athlete train with Coach Rob. If you want to be pushed to another level and improve your skills and mental game, then you should train with Coach Rob. Coach Rob has pushed me to levels I did not know I could reach. This is especially important as a collegiate athlete because the workouts are on a different level in terms of strength and mental toughness. Coach Rob will focus on areas that you need to improve, whether it is off the court strengthening parts of your body, or skills on the court. I think one of the most valuable aspect of training that Coach Rob offers is film sessions. Film is very helpful as an athlete and I would strongly recommend taking advantage of what Coach Rob offers. I can definitely say that Coach Rob has prepared me for college basketball and has improved me as a player through the training that we have done together."
- Peyton Carter, Monarch HS '17/ University of Colorado / Elon

safe training and covid-19

"The health and welfare of our community has always been and remains a top priority for Shine Basketball. We have always maintained sanitization, limited gym attendance guidelines, and safe group training practices since we began training in 2000. As COVID-19 has impacted our community, we proactively instituted additional cleaning protocols and safety measures to continue to provide the safest environment possible for our athletes, their families, and our staff. We continue to remain in contact with Tri-County Health Officials, the City of Denver, and the State of Colorado resources to ensure that we are following all directives to deliver our programs in a compliant and safe manner. "
- Coach Rob, Director

TRAINING ACADEMY

We offer a range of development opportunities for every age group.
Shine SKILLS - Grades 5 and up

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ELITE TEAMS

Shine ELITE is our competitive division that fields boys and girls teams to compete locally and nationally. We hold tryouts three times per year to select boys and girls teams from 5th grade to High School.

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"We’re so thrilled with this program! Our son told me last week that he’s learning so much. It really shows on the court. His confidence has soared!"

Daily growth. Weekly Training. Monthly plans. Year-round Experience.

Convenient monthly membership fees. Year-round progressive training customized for players of every skill level and experience.

"Our daughter has completed one full year with Shine Basketball Academy. Through Shine's process, she has grown to be a confident player/person on/off the court through her skills and basketball IQ. An intense, well-balanced approach Rob has created. Highly recommend Colorado's best kept secret."

OUR NETWORK

20 years. Over 1200 Colleges. 20+ Colorado High Schools. Regional Club/AAU programs.

Colleges

Since our start, Shine has worked to establish relationships and dialogue with college programs from every Division, giving us perspective on what it takes to compete at the college level, and allowing us to shape our program to build highly marketable student athletes.

Since 2013, Shine has helped place 100% of motivated graduating seniors in college programs.

High Schools

Shine is not affiliated with any high school or feeder program, allowing us to serve a broad range of athletes from up and down the Front Range, including these great schools...

Adams City HS
Moffat County
Eagle Ridge Academy
Fairview HS
Peak to Peak HS
Prospect Ridge Academy
Vista Peak HS
Broomfield HS
Frederick HS
Monarch HS
Legacy HS
Ralston Valley HS
Northglenn HS
Horizon HS
Centaurus HS
Dawson School
Grandview HS
Erie HS
Windsor HS
Holy Family HS
Silver Creek HS
Estes Park HS
Mountain Range HS
Fort Collins HS
Berthoud HS

Club/AAU Programs

Training creates competency which leads to opportunity. Shine's training program has provided the foundation of character and skill development for players in these, and many other, outstanding programs:

Colorado Legends
Roughriders Basketball
Colorado Premier
Colorado Bobcats
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Mustangs
BC Denver
CBC
Colorado Elite
Colorado Rush
Colorado Miners
Colorado Prospect Academy
Boulder Titans
Colorado Chaos
Billups Elite
North Metro Ballers
EJ Hoops
303 Elite
Brighton Feeder
Broomfield Feeder

"18 (+1) Things I have Learned over 18 Years of Coaching". Enjoy a honest reflection from Coach Rob as he shares lessons learned over his first 18 years of training, and how he applied those lessons to growing Colorado's longest running basketball development program!

Rob Pierson

Director and Lead Development Coach

Get To Know Coach Rob

JOIN OUR STAFF

Our Shine staff and volunteers all share a passion for mentoring athletes towards success on and off the court. If you share our passion and values, we would love to have you join us in our mission. We are seeking dynamic, motivated additions to our Shine Staff.

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Ready to get in the gym? Start by registering with the Academy. Registering is free, and so are the first two workouts!

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Shine Basketball Academy is a Trusted Partner of PGC Basketball

We are honored to be selected by PGC Basketball as an official program partner! To learn more about PGC's annual basketball training and education opportunities, visit them here.

Shine Athletes get a discount on registrations! Use Coupon Code "SHINEBBALL".