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 fields no-cuts developmental teams and elite travel teams, competing in AAU, travel, and local tournaments across Central Ohio.
“Our time at THE ARMORY has been a gift. 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
80+ five-star reviews · Trusted by Columbus families since 2004
A partial list of schools where ARMORY athletes have gone on to compete
Ohio State University · Penn State University · Michigan State University · Northwestern University · Virginia Tech · Florida State University · Air Force Academy · University of Illinois · University of Wisconsin · University of Dayton · Butler University · High Point University · University of Charleston · Otterbein University
New here
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.
Your $29 applies toward your first month when you join a basketball membership within 30 days.
Two ways to play
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
Private coaching and group skills sessions that sharpen your skills and basketball IQ.
Track 02 · Compete
Our club teams for grades 4 to 12: no-cuts developmental teams for every level, plus elite travel teams built to compete with the best in Ohio. We play AAU, travel, and local tournaments.
The elite track
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 Division I 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 & travel
The ARMORY Basketball Club plays real AAU and travel basketball in Columbus and across Central Ohio — we just do it development-first. Our no-cuts developmental teams give every athlete in grades 4 to 12 a roster and real coaching, and our elite travel teams are built to compete with the best in the region and the state. We build skill, IQ, and confidence for the long run instead of just chasing wins.
Court rentals
Rent our branded court for practices, runs, leagues, and events.
Reserve the courtFrom our families
Athletes on their way to high schools across Central Ohio.
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“When we started here in seventh grade at Trinity Catholic School, we didn’t really know how to play basketball — but Coach Bailey and Coach Tyrel helped us develop as players and as a team, and we started winning games. Between the skills, the strength and jumping, nutrition, and even mental-performance coaching, they built our confidence on the court.”
“They push me to get better every day — they don’t just let me come in and waste my time. I’m fiery, so when I miss shots I get frustrated and start changing my mechanics, but they’ve worked with me on staying calm. And they prepare you for actual in-game scenarios, not just throwing drills at you.”
From our athletes
“MJ’s basketball experience at THE ARMORY has been incredibly positive for our family. THE ARMORY staff fostered an environment where she improved her skills, gained confidence, learned perseverance, and developed a genuine passion for the game. Reflecting on her progress, it’s remarkable how much she’s grown. Thanks to skills training along with strength and conditioning, she is well-equipped to play at the high school level this year. We deeply appreciate the coaches, mentorship, and support she received along her journey. THE ARMORY has significantly contributed to her growth as both an athlete and individual, and we highly recommend it to others.”
Jason and Victoria Arnold · Parents of MJ, a rising Bishop Ready freshman
“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
Memberships are the best way to develop, at the strongest value.
Included with every basketball membership
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 month to month with no minimum and no initiation fee. Cancel anytime, and switch tiers whenever you like.
How billing works: your first payment is prorated for the days left in the current month. After that, your full monthly membership renews automatically on the 1st of each month until you cancel. There is no contract and no minimum, so you can cancel anytime in THE ARMORY app or by contacting us. To avoid the next charge, cancel before the 1st of the month. Payments already made are not refunded.
How it works
Being a member is what gives you session credits each month, and higher tiers include more credits. Spend them across everything we offer:
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.
Working back from an injury or a nagging issue? Members get member-rate physical therapy with our sports physical therapy team.
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
One-on-one with a coach, scheduled directly with your coach at a time that works for your athlete.
One-time purchase, these packs do not auto-renew. 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
Head Basketball Coach · Elite Skills Trainer
After playing at Capital University, Tyrel has trained high-level athletes, including Division I and WNBA players, and brings an elite skills-development approach to every session.
Basketball Coach
A former Notre Dame player, Letitia coaches basketball at THE ARMORY and brings that experience to the program and its athletes.
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
Yes. This is a monthly membership. Your first payment is prorated for the days left in the current month, and then your full monthly membership renews automatically on the 1st of each month until you cancel. There is no contract and no minimum, so you can cancel anytime in THE ARMORY app or by contacting us. To avoid your next charge, cancel before the 1st of the month. Payments already made are not refunded, and there are no partial or prorated refunds.
Yes. A single basketball group session is $30, no membership needed. Single sessions are for anyone who wants to take part without committing to a membership — if you come now and then on an irregular basis, want to try a group skills session before you commit, or you have used your monthly session credits and would rather pay for one more than move up a tier. Basketball group sessions are drop-in, so you can just come. And if you are on a membership and show up for a session beyond your monthly credits, we will let you train that day and simply charge the $30 single-session rate for it, rather than require an upgrade.
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:
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
The ARMORY Basketball Club
Private training
All three — parents use the terms interchangeably, and so do we. The ARMORY Basketball Club plays AAU-sanctioned and travel tournaments in Columbus and across Central Ohio, alongside local events. We field two tracks: no-cuts developmental teams, where every athlete in grades 4 to 12 makes a roster, and tryout-based elite travel teams built to compete with the best in the region and the state. Whether you call it AAU, travel, club, or select, it is spring, summer, and fall basketball beyond your school season.
No. Tournaments are optional, and tournament fees are separate from your membership. You can choose which AAU, travel, 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.
Your session credits are part of your monthly membership and are meant to be used that month, for group skills, ARMORY Basketball Club practices, camps, and clinics. You can switch tiers anytime to match your season, and if you know you will be away for a stretch, reach out and we will help you plan so you get the most from your membership.
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. Only medical and Medical + Gym memberships have a 3-month minimum; every other membership is month to month with no minimum. 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 renewal date falls on the 12th, cancel on or before the 11th to avoid that charge. There are no partial or prorated refunds.
Or walk in during a group skills session, and we will get you on the court.
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