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Unlock Your Basketball Potential: Join Talata Academy

Copenhagen's Premier Basketball Development Program for Aspiring Athletes


Who Can Apply?

All athletes born in 2008, 2009, and 2010

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2025/26 Applications Now Open


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    Intensive on Court Training

    4-5 weekly sessions focused on skill development, tactical understanding, and competitive play.

    Strength & Conditioning

    1-2 personalized sessions per week to build athleticismand resilience.

    Premier Basketball Education

    Integrated English Basketball curriculum from Canada and Lithuania schools/programs.

    Competitive Play

    Participate in DBBF Championships, with EYBL application pending.

    International Exposure & Experience

    - Pre-season training in Lithuania with Zalgris Academy coaches.
    - October trip to Greece

    - Exposure games in EYBL Central

    Nutritional Support

    Meal plans available to fuel your performance.

    Experience Basketball and Culture in Greece!

    October 14-20, 2024


    Indicative Itinerary:

    Day 1: Arrival in Athens
    Day 2: Morning training session, evening friendly game
    Day 3: Athens city tour, Euroleague game
    Day 4: Olympic Museum visit, evening friendly game
    Day 5: Morning training session, evening friendly match
    Day 6: Departure
    (The final schedule will be announced some weeks before the trip.)

    Services/Activities Included:


    Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
    Full board sports menu
    All bus transfers
    Two training sessions
    3 friendly games
    Athens walking city tour with a professional guide
    Ticket entrance to the Acropolis
    Ticket entrance to the Panathenaic Stadium
    Watch a Euroleague game (ticket included, depending on schedule)

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    Deng Awak
    Head of Academy
    Deng Awak was born in Juba, South Sudan, in 2001 he immigrated to Canada. He brings a wealth of experience from his college days at Mount Royal University (2012-2017) to his professional career in Lithuania, Denmark (2018-2021), and most recently coaching in Indonesia (2022-2023).

    Now, he is dedicated to guiding and inspiring the next generation of basketball talent. His holistic coaching approach focuses on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and a passion for the game.

    Talata Basketball Academy, is well-equipped to develope aspiring athletes and helping them reach their full potential.

    basket@talatabasketball.dk

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    What Time And Days Are Trainings?

    Trainings is Monday - Thursday, Saturday with Friday and Sunday as rest days.

    Which League Will My Child Be Playing?

    Danmarks Basketball Forbund (DBBF) and European Youth Basketbal League (EYBL) - pending application.

    What is The Cost of The Academy?

    • 3.850 per half year.
    • The fee will cover all the core elements of the program (trainings, strength & conditioning, jerseys, Talata App).
    • International trips will be additional with Academy support (TBD)