We offer programs for kids aged 5 to 11.

No prior experience is needed. We welcome beginners and helps them build foundational skills in a supportive setting.

Participants will learn teamwork while building confidence and sportsmanship through engaging activities.

We don’t play full basketball games at the beginning of the program. The first several weeks are focused on teaching the fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, and movement — through fun and engaging skill-building activities.

Depending on the progress of each group, we introduce game play in Weeks 7 and 8. This gives children a chance to apply what they’ve learned in a supportive, non-competitive setting, and ensures they feel confident and ready to participate.

Our goal is to help kids understand the game step by step before they jump into playing it.

We offer four age-based sessions every Saturday morning:

8:00am to 9:00am – Kindergarten
9:00am to 10:00am – 1st & 2nd Grade
10:00am to 11:00am – 3rd & 4th Grade
11:00am to 12:00pm – 5th Grade

Each class runs for 1 hour, once a week, for 8 weeks.

Sessions are conducted in Ithaca.

We provide a Fun2Hoop t-shirt to each participant at the start of the session, and children are expected to wear their Fun2Hoop t-shirt to every class.

Children should arrive in comfortable athletic wear, and bring a pair of clean indoor sneakers to change into once inside the facility.
This helps us protect the gym floor and avoid tracking in dirt or moisture, especially during rainy or snowy weather.

We also recommend bringing a water bottle for hydration.

All basketballs and training equipment are provided on-site.

Fun2Hoop is run by Marco "Mr. Marco" Volcy, a former professional basketball player, educator, and youth mentor.

Marco earned a 4-year basketball scholarship from Northern Michigan University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Production and New Technology. He later went on to earn a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Following his academic and collegiate basketball journey, Marco played professional basketball at the international level — you can learn more about his athletic career here.

Outside of Fun2Hoop, Mr. Marco is also a recording artist and music producer. His creative background adds a unique energy to the program — you can explore his music at marcovolcy.com.

Mr. Marco is joined by two assistant coaches, players who were chosen for their energy, professionalism, and genuine passion for working with kids. They believe in giving back to the next generation and are committed to creating a supportive, fun, and inclusive learning environment.

All coaches are trained in youth development, safety, and inclusive practices, and have completed background checks to ensure every child’s well-being.

The cost is $200 for the full 8-week session.

Payment is required after registering your child. Once your registration is received, a member of our team will contact you to confirm your spot and arrange payment.

We offer a full refund after the first class if your child does not wish to continue.

However:

• No refunds will be issued after the second class is attended
• There are no refunds or make-up classes for sessions missed by the child

We’re flexible! After registration, we will reach out to arrange the most convenient payment method for you.

We currently accept cash, Zelle, PayPal, CashApp.

If you need an alternative method, let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate you.