Vara SKILLS ACADEMY

At Vara Skills Academy, our mission is to help athletes become better basketball players and better people.

Founded by Coach Joey Vara, VSA was built on a passion for using basketball to develop confidence, discipline, and life skills. A former high school, college, and semi-professional player, Coach Vara now specializes in player development, with a focus on shooting and skill training.

Through a proven training system, Coach Vara has helped hundreds of athletes improve their performance, build confidence, and reach their full potential through both in-person and virtual training.

Develop your skills. Build your confidence. Elevate your game.

Coach Joey Vara

Coach Vara has spent more than 15 years coaching and training players at every level of the game. His experience ranges from developing youth athletes and founding youth basketball leagues to coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. As an Athletic Director, he helped lead his program to a NACA Division II National Championship.

Coach Vara has also worked with elite talent, training athletes from youth and high school levels all the way to McDonald’s All-Americans and NBA players. His passion for player development and proven track record have earned him a reputation for helping athletes succeed both on and off the court.

Aside from Basketball, Coach Joey cares more about who the players are becoming as a person and encourages the athletes to display great character and sportsmanship.

VSA offers group training for all ages. In these sessions there will be individual skill work, shooting progressions as well as small sided games (SSG’s) along with live play!  

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PRIVATE SHOOTING SESSIONS

Working with an experienced shooting coach can make a significant difference in your game. Coach Vara specializes in evaluating and identifying areas for improvement, and implementing proven techniques that help players become more consistent and confident shooters.

With a track record of success ranging from youth athletes to NBA players, Coach Joey's training system focuses on simple, effective methods combined with accountability and measurable progress.

Coach Joey has earned a reputation for delivering results and helping athletes become the shooters they aspire to be.

GROUP SHOOTING SESSIONS

Our weekly group shooting sessions are limited to 15 players per class, allowing for quality instruction and individual feedback in a competitive training environment.

Players will learn the fundamentals of shooting while focusing on the key details that lead to consistent results. As the program progresses, training will advance from proper mechanics and balance to game-speed shooting and performance-based drills.

With expert coaching and ongoing accountability, athletes develop the habits and confidence needed to become more effective shooters. Elevate your shooting knowledge, improve your percentage, and take your game to the next level with our weekly group training sessions.