“My son thoroughly enjoyed his first AAU season as an Elevation team member. Coach Rick did an amazing job working with the kids and teaching them the skills they need to improve their game, while also keeping it fun. From his vast experience as a high school coach, Rick is well aware of the bad habits that some players can develop early on, and he worked hard to teach the kids how to avoid picking up those habits. I was impressed with the structure of the practices and the clinics, and with how well the team improved over the course of a single season. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team improve so much in such a short period of time.”
-Steve from Concord
Here's what people are saying about Elevation Basketball Academy
Since my son was heading into high school this fall, he was looking for somewhere he could get valuable court time and work on his skills before next season. He got all of that and more with Elevation Basketball. The coaching he received not only challenged him as an individual player but taught him to be a better teammate. He was given the opportunity to experience a more competitive level of play while learning the importance of fundamental basketball. His growth as a player was in large part due to the support and knowledge given to him by the Elevation coaching staff. It was such a positive experience that he will not forget when he moves on to high school.
-Katy from Townsend
Elevation Success Stories
After 3+ years (7 seasons) with the Elevation AAU program, my son has become a better and more confident player. The instruction has been top-notch.
Rick Kilpatrick has established a wonderful culture, and it's clear the coaches care about the players as individuals, not just athletes. My son has enjoyed learning from a variety of coaches and getting to play with peers from other towns.
The dedication to player development at Elevation makes it a program we would highly recommend to any family looking to help their child elevate their game.
- Brian L., Parent and President of Groton-Dunstable Youth Basketball
Coach K’s approach to developing foundational skills keeps the kids engaged and interested. He gets to know his players, and provides a positive and supportive environment.
- A grateful parent
I am not a mom who loves giving over our whole weekends to sports but I have to say that watching my two boys enjoy basketball THIS much, with such dedicated coaches, has been a wonderful experience. It is a gift to get our kids out in the world, shooting hoops with new folks, and making real life connections. This is our third year of Elevation and I imagine there will be many more to come.
- Lydia from Acton
Our son, Henry, has been part of the Elevation program since second grade. Being one of the younger players on the team, we were looking for a program that focuses on player development. Rick Kilpatrick has put a special program together, which fits that mold. The kids are not numbers, and individual attention is a priority. Rick has coached Henry's team for the past five AAU seasons, and by focusing on player development, Henry has grown into a much stronger player, and he is learning basketball the right way. I would recommend Elevation to anyone looking for an excellent AAU program that caters to the individual child and focuses on player development. - Paul Z., Acton
“Elevation has helped my son improve his skills in basketball by providing three days out of the week with practice and game nights. Josiah loves playing basketball and what he mostly looks forward to is being able to play basketball three times a week with his friends. Rick has been very helpful and attentive to our kids and I really appreciate him.” - Miria from Acton
"Elevation basketball has been a great program for our son because of the opportunities for practices, the hands on coaching, and learning game fundamentals. There are many opportunities for practices and games but also one on one coaching. Our son's goal is to try out and hopefully make a high school basketball team and because of Elevation his game has improved, he knows what he needs to work on and that goal is in reach because of the past seasons he has had with Elevation. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in basketball, no matter what your goal is. Rick is creating something special!" - Maureen from Bedford
The Elevation program has been fantastic for our son. From summer camp to the AAU league, Elevation has helped Connor develop his skills while giving him the tools to be a leader on the court. The AAU program offered the opportunity to receive high-level coaching from a talented staff. - Jessica from Shirley, MA
Our elder son loves all the programs at Elevation. We are so happy to see him learning and improving each season with the guidance and encouragement of the Elevation coach crew. Not only is he growing as a player, but he is also developing as a teammate. We are so happy to see these Elevation players support each other and make wonderful friends along the way. We can’t wait for our younger son to join the program soon! - 6th grade family
We came to Elevation Basketball after my quiet and anxious basketball-loving son failed to make the travel team in our town. Rick and his team had a kind but demanding focus on hard work and teamwork which gave my son the skills and confidence to dramatically improve his game. After making the travel team this year he will continue at Elevation to grow his game through the incredible coaching Elevation provides. - 7th grade family