We’ve got 4 spots left in Next Level (K–2nd grade) and 4 spots left in Game Ready (2nd–3rd grade) and these will go. 📅 Starts THIS Tuesday, April 7th 📍 Hested Hoops Gym — Mankato, MN ⏱️ 5 weeks | 45-minute sessions | Led by certified TDSE Trainer Lexi Coy This isn’t just basketball. It’s where your young athlete learns focus, discipline, and how to believe in themselves one rep at a time. ✅ Dribbling, passing, finishing & footwork ✅ Coordination, balance & body control ✅ Weekly at-home assignments to reinforce growth ✅ Access to the Hested Kids Community $125 for the full 5-week program. If your child is in K–3rd grade and you want them building real skills in a fun, structured environment this is it. 👇 8 spots total. When they’re gone, they’re gone. https://www.hestedtraining.com/hested-kids-281191

Here’s what’s LEFT right now: • Next Level (1st–2nd grade): 3 spots left • Game Ready (2nd–3rd grade): 4 spots left That’s it. Once these fill, we’re done no adding players, no overflow groups. We cap at 12 on purpose so your child gets coached, corrected, and developed… not just standing in a line. If your athlete needs: • More confidence • Better habits • Real skill development (not babysitting) This is your window. 👉 Lock in your spot now before it’s gone: https://www.hestedtraining.com/hested-kids-281191

You’re getting this before it goes public tonight. We already let last month’s families lock in their spots. Here’s what is left for the April 7th start: • Next Level (1st–2nd grade): 5 spots left • Game Ready (2nd–3rd grade): 10 spots left We cap these groups on purpose, so your child gets coached, not lost in a crowd. Perfect if your athlete needs: • More confidence • Better habits • Real skill development (not babysitting) Skool gets first shot at these spots until tonight at 7 pm. After that, it goes on Facebook and we do not hold anything. It’s first come, first served. 👉 Grab a spot here before it’s gone: https://www.hestedtraining.com/hested-kids-281191 Starts April 7th.Once it’s full, it’s closed.

Today we talked about something important in shooting: Staying relaxed when you shoot the basketball. A lot of young players are told to force their elbow tucked, but when players force positions it can actually make the shot feel tight and uncomfortable. Great shooters focus on staying relaxed and smooth so the shot feels natural. For our younger athletes, we want them to focus on: • Relaxed shoulders • Smooth shooting motion • Repeating good habits At this stage, the goal is building comfort and confidence with the basketball. Small details like this help players build a shot they can trust as they grow.

Parents, One thing I want to reinforce about our Kids Program: We don’t start with games. And that’s intentional. At the K–3 level, development should focus on: • Balance • Coordination • Ball control • Confidence • Simple decision-making Games are exciting. Games don’t build foundations. Reps do. Correction does. Structure does. In a game, a young player might only touch the ball for a short amount of time. That’s not enough to build real skill or confidence. That’s why our sessions look the way they do. We’re building long-term confidence not short-term chaos. We want kids who feel comfortable with the ball, who move with control, and who know what they’re trying to do. That’s how confidence grows. Play With Intention. Now I’d love to hear from you 👇 Have you noticed a difference in your child’s confidence or control when they get consistent reps in a structured setting? Or is there something you’ve seen in games that made you realize they need more foundational work? Drop your thoughts below I love hearing what you’re seeing from the parent side.