Cologne's basketball Olympus: New JBBL team founded for young talents!

"Best possible prerequisites for the development of our youth players"

The development of youth players in basketball has received increasing attention in recent years, in particular by founding a second JBBL team in Cologne. Those responsible for the Baskets have taken this measure to meet the enormous potential of talents in the region. Every year hundreds of young people gather in Tryouts, but due to the limited capacities, only a few can be selected. The new cooperation with the Rise and Grind Academy now opens up further opportunities for talented players to develop in a sporty and personally

A central aspect of cooperation is the promotion of the individual development of the players. In addition to team training, additional training formats are offered based on individual and small group work. These initiatives have proven to be successful and supported the foundation of the Academy. Many talented players are currently playing in the lower leagues and often do not have the opportunity to further expand their skills in a JBBL team. The trust between the cooperation partners is a crucial basis for the success of this cooperation.

Another essential point is the flexibility for the players. These can continue to belong to their home clubs and pursue their activities. The JBBL license allows a double license to lead to cooperation between different clubs. The Baskets are committed to creating the best conditions for the development of the players, which benefits the entire basketball community in the long term.

For the players in the JBBL team, this means that they train under professional standards that are tailored to the individual development of each individual. A team of coaches, athletic trainers and experts accompanies the players on their way, which ensures comprehensive support. Participation in international tournaments and friendly games is also part of the development process, which means that players can gain valuable experiences at the highest level.

The future prospects are promising because many talented U16 players have already shown interest in the Tryouts. In view of the existing JBBL teams in other cities such as Munich and Berlin, those responsible hope that further teams will also be created in the Cologne region to offer more young players the opportunity to play at this level. In view of these developments, the focus will continue to focus on promoting young talent and the best framework conditions for the youth players.