Basketball That Builds Players and People
Pure Point Basketball trains youth, teen, and high school athletes in Hiawatha, Iowa — concept-based skill work, real AAU competition, and the character that translates beyond the court.
Pick the Pure Point Path That Fits Your Athlete
Three ways to train with Pure Point — individual development, AAU competition, and seasonal camps. All built on the same concept-based standard.
Skills Training
1-on-1 and small-group skills training for youth, teen, and high school athletes. Concept-based work that translates into real games.
Learn MoreAAU Basketball
Five Pure Point AAU teams across winter and summer. Twice-a-week practice at Elevate Sports and a full tournament schedule.
Learn MoreCamps & Clinics
Seasonal Pure Point camps for skills, concepts, and competition. Open to athletes ages 8 through high school across the Cedar Rapids area.
Learn MoreMore Than Drills. Real Player Development.
Three things that show up in every Pure Point session, no matter the age or program.
Concept-Based Coaching
We coach concepts, decision-making, and reads — not just isolated moves. Players leave understanding the game, not just running through drills.
Coaches Who Played at the Next Level
Every coach on staff has real college playing experience. Athletes get the same standard of coaching whether Casey is on the floor or one of our trainers is.
Character That Translates
Positive attitudes, relentless work ethic, and the ability to guard. The habits we coach on the court carry into school, work, and life.
A Coaching Staff Behind Every Session
Pure Point Basketball was founded by Casey Gardner — a former Buena Vista University point guard who scored 1,300+ points and dished 700+ assists in the Iowa high school record books. He is joined by a staff of USA Gold Certified coaches with real college playing backgrounds. Together they run five AAU teams and a growing skills program in Hiawatha and the Cedar Rapids area — built around concept work, real decision-making, and effort that translates beyond the court.
Meet the Pure Point Team
Practice, Games, and Game Days
A look inside Pure Point — training sessions at Elevate Sports, AAU game days, and athletes pushing each other to get better.
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Train With Pure Point in Hiawatha
Book a $10 small-group session and see what concept-based training looks like. Beginners and experienced players welcome — youth through high school.
