“We've seen her grow in technique, confidence, and a mindset that she is capable and worthy to be on the court with the best!”
Lori Stofer · Parent of a rising Bishop Watterson freshman
Basketball Training and AAU Club in Columbus, Ohio
Sharpen your game
Built for athletes who want to develop. Whether it is group skills, private training, film study, camps, clinics, or our club team, ARMORY Basketball is here for you at every age and level, from elementary school to professional athletes in the WNBA. The ARMORY Basketball Club competes in AAU and local tournaments while supporting our community.
From our families
Columbus families train here.
Athletes on their way to Bishop Watterson, St. Francis DeSales, and Bishop Ready.
New here
Try two sessions first.
New athletes
Basketball starter
$29for 2 sessions
Two coached group skills sessions with our staff. Get on the floor, train alongside other athletes, and see how we develop players before you commit to a membership.
- Two coached group skills sessions
- Use both within 14 days
- New basketball athletes, one starter per person
Your $29 applies toward your first month when you join a basketball membership within 30 days.
Two ways to play
One program. Two tracks.
Join us to sharpen your skills and compete with our club teams. We operate under one roof with one staff, a unified coaching intention, a disciplined process, and a focus on development.
Track 01 · Train
Skills training
Private coaching and group skills sessions that sharpen your skills and basketball IQ.
- Group skills sessions, the recommended value path
- Private elite track for D1 and WNBA prospects
- Every age and level, beginner to pro
Track 02 · Compete
ARMORY Basketball Club
Our club team for grades 4 to 12, with no cuts. We compete in AAU and local tournaments, prioritizing player development.
- Grades 4 to 12, every athlete makes a roster
- Optional AAU and local tournaments
- Game uniform and practice jersey included
The elite track
From high school to the WNBA.
WNBA guard Jacy Sheldon trained with Coach Tyrel Jackson from high school through her rise to the league. A Dublin Coffman and Ohio State standout, she was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. When her draft night came, she brought Coach Tyrel with her, and later gifted him her signed jersey, now displayed at THE ARMORY.
Private skills training is selective, one-on-one development for D1 and WNBA athletes and high school players pursuing Division I. It is the most demanding path we offer, and it is earned.
ARMORY Basketball Club · AAU alternative
A better way to play AAU.
The ARMORY Basketball Club is a development-first alternative to traditional AAU. We compete in AAU and local tournaments, but we do things differently, building skill, IQ, and confidence for the long run instead of just chasing wins. Athletes in grades 4 to 12 train, grow, and compete in a positive, accountable environment.
- Grades 4 to 12, no cuts. Every athlete makes a roster and develops with real coaching.
- Development focus. Skill, IQ, and confidence built through the season, not just game day.
- Multi-sport friendly. Schedules respect athletes who play more than one sport.
- Uniform and jersey included. Your membership includes a game uniform and a practice jersey.
- Tournaments are optional. Play AAU and local tournaments if you want to and your schedule allows. Tournament fees are separate and not included.
- Group skills included. Club members can also drop into any group skills session on the calendar with their membership.
- Covered by your credits. Club practices use the session credits that come with your membership.
Court rentals
Rent the court.
Rent our branded court for practices, runs, leagues, and events.
Reserve the courtVideo
Hear it from them.
Mary & Lucy McAnespie
Twin basketball players, with mom Molly
Coach Tyrel has trained twins Mary and Lucy since 7th grade at Trinity Catholic School, and they are on track to play varsity basketball as freshmen this fall.
Kaeden McCloskey
Rising Bishop Watterson freshman, with dad Shane, an Upper Arlington assistant basketball coach
From our athletes
What they say.
“We have been so impressed with our daughter's experience at THE ARMORY and ARMORY Basketball Club. The combination of skill development, strength training, and team competition in such a fun, positive environment has been incredible. With excellent coaching and training, she has grown in her skills, strength, and confidence, and she truly feels like part of THE ARMORY community. The on-site physical therapy has also been invaluable in helping her recover from injuries while still being able to participate and compete. We look forward to seeing her continue to grow there!”
Jenn Bash · Parent of a rising St. Francis DeSales freshman
“Our time at THE ARMORY has been a gift. We joined the teaching basketball program offered in the hopes to better prepare our daughter to play high school basketball. What we've experienced has far exceeded what we were seeking. My daughter is surrounded by coaches who push her to be better, motivate her to be a leader, and help her work through her challenge areas (no more traveling fouls!). We've seen her grow in technique, confidence, and a mindset that she is capable and worthy to be on the court with the best! The coaches and teammates are a part of our community, they cheer for her academically and athletically. We're all the better for being in THE ARMORY family.”
Lori Stofer · Parent of a rising Bishop Watterson freshman
Basketball memberships
Train consistently. Get better faster.
Memberships are the best way to develop, at the strongest value.
In-season
Best in season
$99/mo
- 4 session credits a month
- Use credits for group skills, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, camps, and clinics
- Unused credits roll over month to month
- Full recovery suite
- Open court to shoot around or play pickup when it is not in use
- Free use of The Gun 12k
Most popular
8 a month
Best value for the offseason
$189/mo
- 8 session credits a month
- Use credits for group skills, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, camps, and clinics
- Unused credits roll over month to month
- Full recovery suite
- Open court to shoot around or play pickup when it is not in use
- Free use of The Gun 12k
12 a month
For serious development
$269/mo
- 12 session credits a month
- Use credits for group skills, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, camps, and clinics
- Unused credits roll over month to month
- Full recovery suite
- Open court to shoot around or play pickup when it is not in use
- Free use of The Gun 12k
Unlimited
Train as often as you like
$339/mo
- Unlimited session credits a month
- Use credits for group skills, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, camps, and clinics
- Unused credits roll over month to month
- Full recovery suite
- Open court to shoot around or play pickup when it is not in use
- Free use of The Gun 12k
Included with every basketball membership
- 24/7 access to the court to shoot around or play pickup games, anytime it is not booked for a basketball or volleyball group or private session, an ARMORY Basketball Club practice, or a rental
- The Gun 12k shooting machine by Shoot-A-Way, included free, to use 24/7 whenever the court is open and the machine is not already in use, first come, first served
- The full recovery suite: the hot and cold contrast plunge, Hyperice tools, and Normatec compression available 24/7, plus the Power Plate, Game Ready compression, and coach-guided LightForce laser during staffed hours
New to THE ARMORY? After you enroll, fill out our quick form so we can match you with the right coach and get you rolling.
Members get our strongest per-session value, and every membership includes access to our recovery tools, including the hot and cold contrast plunge. Memberships are a 3-month commitment, then continue month to month and auto-renew. You can cancel anytime once the 3-month commitment is complete, and switch tiers whenever you like. Unused session credits roll over while your membership stays active, and are forfeited immediately if you cancel.
How it works
Membership gives you session credits.
Being a member is what gives you session credits each month, and higher tiers include more credits. Spend them across everything we offer:
- Group skills training: 1 credit per session
- ARMORY Basketball Club practices: 1 credit per practice
- Camps and clinics: credit cost varies
Add-on
Strength and conditioning add-on.
Add dedicated strength and conditioning to any basketball membership, at a bundle discount over the standalone price. It is run by our strength and conditioning coaching staff. Sessions also cover coach-led recovery, or you can use our recovery tools on your own as needed. Learn more about our strength and conditioning program.
In-season
Best in season
+$139/mo
- 4 strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Coached by our strength and conditioning staff
- Coach-led recovery included
- Save $40 vs buying it standalone
Most popular
8 a month
Best value for the offseason
+$249/mo
- 8 strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Coached by our strength and conditioning staff
- Coach-led recovery included
- Save $50 vs buying it standalone
12 a month
For serious development
+$339/mo
- 12 strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Coached by our strength and conditioning staff
- Coach-led recovery included
- Save $60 vs buying it standalone
Unlimited
Train as often as you like
+$419/mo
- Unlimited strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Coached by our strength and conditioning staff
- Coach-led recovery included
- Save $70 vs buying it standalone
The calendar
See what is on the calendar.
Our calendar shows group skills sessions, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, private sessions, and court rentals. You can book group skills sessions right here. Private sessions are scheduled directly with our coaching staff. Court rentals are arranged with our ARMORY operations staff, and they are not booked on the calendar.
Private training
Premium one-on-one training.
One-on-one with a coach, scheduled directly with your coach at a time that works for your athlete.
The 5-pack and 10-pack expire 6 months from the date of purchase.
To schedule private sessions, reach out to Coach Tyrel Jackson (tjackson@wearethearmory.com) or Coach Kenzie Bicking (kbicking@wearethearmory.com).
The staff
Coaches who develop people.
Tyrel Jackson
Head Basketball Coach · Elite Skills Trainer
After playing at Capital University, Tyrel has trained high-level athletes, including D1 and WNBA players, and brings an elite skills-development approach to every session.
Letitia McGuff
Basketball Coach
A former Notre Dame player, Letitia coaches basketball at THE ARMORY and brings that experience to the program and its athletes.
Kenzie Bicking
Assistant Basketball Coach · Skills Trainer
Kenzie played at Dublin Coffman before continuing at Muskingum University. She builds strong relationships with players and helps athletes grow into confident young leaders.
Questions
Good to know.
Yes. Every basketball membership includes 24/7 access to the court and free use of The Gun 12k shooting machine by Shoot-A-Way. You can shoot around or play pickup games anytime the court is not in use for a basketball or volleyball group or private session, an ARMORY Basketball Club practice, or a rental. The Gun 12k is first come, first served, available whenever the court is open and the machine is not already being used.
In season, your membership keeps working for you:
- Your membership keeps running; it does not pause
- Your monthly sessions roll over, so nothing goes to waste
- Your membership must stay active to keep accumulated sessions
- Sessions are best used for your season and training needs
- Break down game film with a coach
- Get in focused skill work between practices and games
- Use our recovery tools to bounce back and stay at your best
- Recovery tools include the hot and cold contrast plunge, Normatec compression, Hyperice percussion, and heat and cold therapy
- Speak directly with a coach to find the best tools to support your game and athleticism
- Reminder: unused sessions are forfeited if you cancel your membership
Everyone from elementary school beginners to college and WNBA athletes. We offer group skills sessions and private training for all ages and skill levels. The ARMORY Basketball Club is designed for athletes in grades 4 to 12.
Group skills sessions
- Development focused, with a coaching process and attention to detail in execution
- Built for athletes to get maximum reps, with intention and intensity in the effort
- Open to every level, and coaches can help with scheduling
The ARMORY Basketball Club
- Our development-first team, competing in local AAU and Columbus youth basketball tournaments
- Practices build individual skills, assertive offensive play, basketball IQ, and team concepts
Private training
- One-on-one work with a coach, open to any age and level: advanced players sharpen their game, and beginners build fundamentals
- Booked and paid separately, and packs expire 6 months from the date of purchase
- Your monthly membership credits do not apply to private training
No. Tournaments are optional, and tournament fees are separate from your membership. You can choose which AAU and local tournaments to play based on what your athlete wants and what your schedule allows. Your membership covers club practices, your game uniform, and a practice jersey.
We know school, sports, and family life get busy. If your athlete misses a week, unused session credits roll over for the life of your membership and can be used on future training days, including our camps and clinics, as long as your membership stays active. If the membership is canceled, any unused credits are forfeited immediately. If you know you will be away for a stretch, reach out and we will help you plan how to best use your credits.
You have three options: email an ARMORY coach (Coach Tyrel at tjackson@wearethearmory.com, Coach Kenzie at kbicking@wearethearmory.com, or Coach Tish at letitiamcguff@wearethearmory.com), purchase a membership through our online store, or fill out our intake form. We will follow up with the next step to get you started training with ARMORY Basketball.
You can cancel your membership anytime, once any minimum commitment for your plan is complete. To avoid your next charge, submit your cancellation before your next billing (renewal) date. Canceling stops future billing, but it does not refund a payment that has already been processed. If you cancel on or after your billing date, that cycle has already been charged and is not refundable, and you keep access for the rest of that paid period. For example, if your membership renews on the first of the month, cancel on or before the last day of the previous month to avoid the next charge. There are no partial or prorated refunds.
Unleash your full potential.
Or walk in during a group skills session, and we will get you on the court.