BASKETBALL

Summit Academy Basketball provides a premier development program for 6th to 12th-grade student-athletes who are serious about taking their game to the next level. Combining elite basketball training with a strong focus on academics and personal growth, we create a collegiate-style environment where players develop the skills, discipline, and mindset needed for long-term success on and off the court.

Our year-round program includes intensive skill development, position-specific training, strength and conditioning, and basketball IQ sessions. With tailored training schedules and small, focused groups, we ensure every athlete receives personalized attention and support to maximize their potential.

At Summit Academy, our mission is to prepare student-athletes for high school basketball and beyond by building confidence, fostering leadership, and instilling a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their journey.

At Summit Academy Basketball, athlete development goes beyond the court. Our comprehensive approach integrates strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and nutrition to help student-athletes achieve peak performance and long-term health. By focusing on building resilient, well-rounded athletes, we prepare them to excel in basketball and life.

Summit Academy Basketball emphasizes consistent, long-term development through a structured, progressive training model. Our methodology ensures that every student-athlete receives personalized attention while developing the skills and knowledge necessary for success on and off the court.

● Comprehensive skill development focusing on shooting, ball-handling, defense, and basketball IQ.

● Position-specific training tailored to individual roles and strengths.

● Progressive strength and conditioning programs to enhance performance and prevent

injury.

● Mental toughness and leadership training to build confidence and resilience.

Galen Harkness is a coach, educator, and program builder with over 20 years of experience developing basketball players at the youth, high school, club, and college levels. He is the founder of EYG Basketball and a leader within RoughRiders Basketball, where he has spent the past decade building structured, long-term development systems for athletes.

Galen’s work centers on exceptional teaching, consistent improvement, and service to athletes and families. His approach emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, work ethic, and confidence—helping players learn how to train, think, and compete at a high level.

In addition to coaching, Galen is a high school educator, bringing a teacher’s mindset into every gym. His sessions are purposeful, organized, and built to help athletes understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

Galen and his wife, Stacy, both played college basketball and are raising four boys. As a parent, he understands the importance of placing young athletes in environments that are supportive, challenging, and rooted in strong values. At Summit Academy Basketball, Galen is committed to preparing student-athletes for high school basketball and beyond by developing confident, disciplined, and resilient competitors—on the court and in life.