Basketball.
Designed to help athletes grow as players and as people. Through teams, training, camps, clinics, leagues, open gyms, and player development, we help athletes build Christlike character, develop a love for the game, and pursue their maximum potential.
Three ways in.
New to The Ark?
Create an account, explore opportunities, and find the best starting point for your athlete — no experience required.
Start hereLooking for training?
Group, individual, and private sessions, camps, clinics, shooting machine access, and open gyms — sharpen your game year-round.
View training optionsTeams & competition?
League teams, local tournament teams, New Balance Circuit teams, 3v3 leagues, tryouts, and events — find the right level.
Compare team levelsA team for
every athlete.
Not every athlete needs the same path — that's the point. Three clear team levels, from first-time travel basketball to national circuit exposure.
New Balance | P32 Circuit Teams
For elite-level athletes pursuing national travel, exposure, and college basketball. Highly selective, highest level of competition — carrying the Marlin Academy circuit legacy forward.
Local Tournament Teams
For competitive athletes who prioritize basketball in the offseason and want strong local and regional competition — higher-level preparation without national travel.
League Teams
A quality team experience with a lighter time commitment — perfect for multi-sport athletes, beginners, developing players, and families new to travel basketball.
Put in the reps
Sharpen
your game.
Fundamentals first. Confidence always. Training at The Ark is challenging, competitive, and fun — built around a positive environment where athletes actually want to work.
- Group training
- Individual training
- Private training
- Camps & clinics
- Shooting machine access
- Open gyms
- Position-specific work
- Tryout preparation
Three things
we build.
Christlike character
Basketball gives athletes daily opportunities to grow in humility, discipline, toughness, leadership, service, and selflessness. Who they become matters more than what they accomplish.
Love for the game
We want athletes to enjoy the process of improving. Training should be challenging, competitive, and fun. Teams should create friendships, memories, and a deeper passion for the game.
Maximum potential
Every athlete has a next step. Our goal is to teach, develop, and equip players so they can pursue their highest potential with consistency, confidence, and purpose.
One roof.
Full pathway.
Train, compete, build strength, develop leadership, and serve — all inside one facility, all pointed at the same mission.
- A clear pathway for every athlete level
- Teams for different commitment & goal levels
- High-level training and player development
- Strength & conditioning access
- Leadership development
- Service opportunities
- Mission trip opportunities
- Christ-centered culture
- Staff committed to on-court and off-court growth
Your directors.
Ben Carlson
Ben Carlson leads boys' basketball at The Ark with a focus on player development, team culture, competitive growth, and helping athletes pursue their maximum potential on and off the court.
Laura Neal
Laura Neal leads girls' basketball at The Ark with a commitment to developing athletes through strong coaching, clear communication, competitive opportunities, and a Christ-centered approach to growth.
Before
you ask.
Start by creating an account, then choose the opportunity that fits your athlete — training, a camp, a clinic, a tryout, a league, or team registration.
League teams suit lighter commitments and athletes newer to travel basketball. Local tournament teams fit competitive athletes who prioritize basketball. New Balance Circuit teams are highly selective, for elite athletes seeking national competition.
Yes. The pathway includes options for beginners, developing players, competitive athletes, and elite-level players.
No. Some opportunities target serious, high-commitment athletes; others are designed for beginners, multi-sport athletes, or families seeking a lower commitment.
Yes. The program includes boys' and girls' leadership, teams, training, and development.
Important dates are posted as they become available. Check the registration pages frequently for current tryout dates, camps, and league information.