Welcome to Earnest Academy, the year-round basketball training facility where dedication meets excellence. At Earnest Academy, we are driven by a single mission — to help youth, middle school, and high school athletes develop foundational skills, advanced techniques, and a steadfast passion for basketball. We believe in the power of encouragement, proper instruction, and unwavering motivation to help our students achieve their best.
Our Motto
"We will never stop" is not just a motto; it's a promise to our athletes and their families that we are committed to their continuous growth and success in the game of basketball and beyond.
Our Facilities
Nested in the heart of Minot, ND, our state-of-the-art main training facility expands over 7,030 sq feet, featuring an 84x50 wood floor basketball court, two cross courts, and a total of 6 rims to accommodate a wide range of training activities and drills. You can find us at 3800 14th Ave SE Minot ND 58701.
Our secondary space, known as The Butter Building, a fully renovated 60x100 ft warehouse, houses another 84x50 (snap floor) court used primarily for team practices and specialized training sessions. Our Practice Space training facility is located at 1800 20th Ave SE (south entrance) Minot ND 58701
Training Programs
How Training Sessions Work
Our training sessions are structured into 5-week programs, with one-hour classes running weekly on the same time and day. Classes are available across various age groups and skill levels, allowing you to enroll your student in the session that best fits your family's schedule.
Scheduling & Cost
To ensure effective training, we offer sessions 7 days a week at a cost of $100 per session, per athlete. We understand the importance of flexibility which is why we provide multiple class discounts and sibling discounts automatically added at checkout.
2023/2024 Session Dates:
- Session 1: September 11th – October 15th
- Session 2: October 16th – November 19th
- Session 3: November 20th – December 23rd
- Session 4, January 1st – February 4th
- Session 5, February 5th – March 10th
- Session 6, March 11th – April 14th
- Session 7, April 15th – May 19th
- Session 8, June 3rd - July 7th
- Session 9, July 8th - August 11th
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each session and closes after the first week of class. Please note that spots are limited and filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you miss the registration period, you may purchase Drop-in Classes, please see our FAQ page for instructions on how to register for a dropin.
Important Policies
All players must be registered before attending a session. In case of sickness or inability to attend a scheduled class, make-up sessions are available within the same, or following week
