NextGen Athletics Academy
🏀 Basketball Training
NextGen Athletics is more than a name - it´s
a mission to giude the champions of tomorrow.
Build Skills. Elevate Game IQ. Unleash Confidence.
At NextGen Basketball, we go beyond just teaching how to dribble or shoot. We help young athletes understand the game, improve their physical performance, and grow as confident individuals on and off the court.
With professional 1-on-1 coaching, kids develop the tools to succeed in competitive school leagues, club teams, or prepare for sports scholarships in Thailand.
👦 Who Is This For?
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Boys & girls aged 6 and up
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Beginners looking to build a strong foundation
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Talented players needing position-specific training
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Children aiming for school teams or sports scholarships
🔧 What We Focus On – Tailored Basketball Development
Our Personal Basketball Training is designed to address all aspects of the game:
Skill Development:
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Ball handling (both hands)
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Shooting technique & footwork
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Passing accuracy
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Finishing at the rim
Game IQ & Positioning:
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Off-ball movement
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Reading defenses
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Pick and roll situations
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Fast break and transition play
Athletic Performance:
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Agility & coordination
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Vertical jump training
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Core & leg strength
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Injury prevention & flexibility
Mental Growth:
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Self-confidence
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Focus and resilience
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Teamwork mindset
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Discipline through structure
📍 Training Options & Locations
Currently, we offer 1-on-1 Personal Basketball Training at:
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Indoor or outdoor courts
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Private venues
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Client-selected locations
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Public basketball facilities in Pattaya
➡️ Group training may be offered in the future, depending on demand (starting from 5 children).
🎓 Path to School Scholarships
Basketball is a growing sport in Thailand, especially in private and international schools. Through structured coaching, we help kids prepare for tryouts, improve performance, and stand out in competition – increasing their chances to earn a sports scholarship.
NextGen provides long-term athletic development with real results.
🧠 Why Basketball with NextGen?
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Builds explosiveness, agility and stamina
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Trains decision-making under pressure
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Improves social skills and team awareness
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Strengthens mental resilience & leadership
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🏀 Your Coach’s Edge
Our basketball coaching is rooted in real-life athletic experience – including dunk contest participation, early transition to men’s teams, and deep understanding of jump mechanics and body control.
NextGen doesn’t just teach drills.
We develop real athletes with long-term goals.
💬 Testimonials
“My son now makes smarter decisions on the court – and he’s finally confident to attack the basket.”
– A. Somchai, father of 11-year-old player
🔗 Book Now
Take the first step toward elite-level basketball.
📍 Location: Pattaya
🕐 Flexible hours, based on individual schedules
Let’s build the next generation of smart, explosive and confident basketball players.
About NextGen - Where Passion Meets Purpose
NextGen Athletics is more than a name - it´s
a mission to giude the champions of tomorrow.
At NextGen Athletics Academy, we believe that true champions are not just built through discipline, but through inner clarity, strong foundations, and genuine mentorship.
Founded by Pat Zie, a former competitive athlete turned holistic coach, NextGen was born from lived experience — not theory. Pat’s journey spans across track & field, Taekwondo, football, basketball, swimming, and later, bodybuilding and coaching. His childhood was marked by raw talent and drive, but often lacked the structured support that young athletes desperately need.
🏅 A Lifetime in Sports
As a child, Pat broke national records in long jump and was scouted early for men’s basketball teams due to his explosive athleticism. He played football at club level, trained in martial arts, and later competed in bodybuilding, ranking among the top junior athletes in Germany.
A knee injury shifted his path — but instead of breaking him, it opened the door to something greater. During his rehabilitation, Pat dove into nutrition, recovery science, and biomechanics. His passion for performance became a deeper calling: to help the next generation avoid the pitfalls he once faced.
He also trained in professional swimming, guided by a former European champion, where he honed not just skill — but discipline and flow. Every sport taught him something new — and now, that multidimensional experience flows directly into the heart of NextGen.
💡 More Than Just Training
NextGen Athletics is not just another training academy — it's a mission. A space where kids and teens receive the individualized attention, sport-specific coaching, and mental tools they truly need to grow — not only as athletes, but as confident, grounded human beings.
Whether your child dreams of excelling in football, martial arts, athletics, swimming, or basketball, we train with heart, structure, and soul.
“We Build Champions Inside Out.”
Because mindset, character, and resilience always win in the long run.