Extra Mile Basketball NJ

Extra Mile Basketball NJ is a youth basketball training program located at 525 Riverside Ave in Lyndhurst, NJ, serving athletes ages 7–18 across Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties. The program provides professional coaching focused on helping players reach their potential on and off the court.

Led by Coach James, who brings over 17 years of international coaching experience and has trained more than 2,000 athletes, Extra Mile specializes in structured small-group basketball training, with limited private 1-on-1 sessions available by appointment.

The program's proprietary 10 Essential Skills Framework focuses on positionless basketball development, covering ball handling, shooting, footwork, finishing, defense, basketball IQ, game-based decision-making, mental toughness, leadership, and character development.

Athletes train in a focused, mentorship-driven environment that emphasizes meaningful repetitions, personalized feedback, accountability, and measurable development. By combining skill development with basketball IQ, character, and competitive habits, Extra Mile Basketball NJ helps athletes become more complete players and prepare to compete at the next level.