Led by the Head Coach
Train and compete in front of Dijon Thompson, former NBA player, UCLA alumnus, head coach and talent scout.
School of Skill Presents
Los AngelesUSARecruitment Camp
We are recruiting players now for our Los Angeles trip next summer. This is your chance to be selected to travel to LA and compete on basketball circuits offering exposure to college recruiters in America.
4th October 2026 · 12pm–5pm
Holly Lodge High School · Smethwick, Birmingham, B67 7JG
Secure Your Place Limited Places
⚠️ Players should attend this recruitment camp to be eligible for selection for the LA trip and the preparation training sessions leading up to it.
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This is a
Real Pathway.
Dijon Thompson is the head coach and talent scout. As a storied UCLA alumnus and former NBA player, he will lead a select group to UCLA in the USA. Last year’s first group opened a pathway to college and professional basketball, with exposure to scouts who are serious about developing committed players.
The US Recruitment Pathway
Learn the process, timelines and what college recruiters in America are looking for. Understand what it takes to get seen.
Player Profile & Evaluation
Build the player profile that gets you noticed. Understand your numbers, strengths and areas to improve.
High-Level Competition
Compete against serious players in a performance environment. Show what you can do when it matters.
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Our Coaches.
Train with coaches who bring NBA, UCLA and European professional experience to the floor. Players will receive elite instruction, direct assessment and practical guidance on the standards required to progress.
Dijon Thompson
Former NBA Player · UCLA Alumnus
Dijon Thompson is the head coach and talent scout for the recruitment camp. A storied UCLA alumnus and former NBA player, he brings first-hand knowledge of the college and professional game. He will coach and assess players for selection to this year’s UCLA trip, following last year’s first group.
A pathway into college and professional basketball, with exposure to serious scouts.
Coach Dailian Mason
Ex European Pro · Skills Trainer
Coach Mason combines European professional playing experience with detailed skills training. He helps players sharpen the individual tools they need to perform at pace, create advantages and execute against high-level competition.
Specialises in three-point shooting, ball handling and finishing around the basket.
Build a Profile.
Not Just a
Highlight Reel.
Leave with a clear picture of where you are, what you can prove and what to work on next.
Statistical Analysis
Track what matters.
Efficiency Scoring
78/100
Measure impact, not just output.
Player Evaluation
Offense
Defense
Shooting
Decision Making
Athleticism
Coach assessment across key performance areas.
From Grassroots
to Global.
Taste the Future You, Today.
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What the Day
Looks Like.
| 12:00 | Arrive & Registration |
| 12:30 | Skill Work & Assessment |
| 14:00 | Recruitment Session |
| 15:00 | Competitive Games |
| 16:30 | Player Feedback & Selection Notes |
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The Pathway
Is Real.
The work starts here. The opportunity grows from what you do next.
Take Your
Next Step.
Places are deliberately limited. Secure yours now.
Places Remaining29 / 30
Registration Closes In37d 13h 54m