Coach leading a multicultural group of children through basketball training at a modern UAE school

Youth Sports Academy in the UAE

Building skills.
Growing confidence.
Creating champions.

Basketball and football programmes for boys and girls aged 2.5–18, professionally coached across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Al Ain
Discover TSS

Great coaching shapes more than great athletes.

TSS creates structured, positive environments where young athletes can develop technical skills, understand teamwork and grow in confidence. Every pathway is designed around age and ability, from first touches to advanced play.

Our story and approach
Young athletes and their coaches bringing their hands together in a team huddle on a Dubai school court
01Skills for sport. Confidence for life.

A programme forevery starting point.

A programme for every starting point.

Six ways to move, learn and belong—with pathways that meet each child where they are.

Young girl learning a controlled basketball dribble with her coach in a Dubai school sports hall
Basketball
Ages 2.5–18UAE programme

Basketball Academy

From first dribbles to advanced play, athletes build coordination, technique, teamwork and confidence.

Explore Programme

Right pace. Right challenge. Real progress.

Age guides the journey; ability helps define the right group. Coaches can help place every athlete in a suitable pathway.

  1. 1

    Ages 2.5–4.5

    Move, play, discover

    Toddlers and Ball introduces movement, coordination and simple ball skills through positive, playful coaching.

    Foundation
  2. 2

    Ages 5–7

    Build the basics

    Young athletes learn core techniques, simple game awareness and how to enjoy being part of a team.

    BeginnerIntermediate
  3. 3

    Ages 8–11

    Grow the game

    Structured training strengthens technique, decision-making, teamwork and confidence in game situations.

    BeginnerIntermediate
  4. 4

    Ages 12–18

    Find the next level

    Players progress through focused sessions that develop technical ability, tactical understanding and leadership.

    BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

We coach the player.We grow the person.

Purposeful sessions, encouraging coaches and a clear pathway that makes progress feel possible.

Professional coaching

Focused guidance from a dedicated coaching team.

Age-appropriate development

Learning designed for each stage of growth.

Clear pathways

Beginner, intermediate and advanced progression.

Teamwork and confidence

Skills that matter on and beyond the court.

Inclusive opportunities

Supportive programmes where athletes can belong.

Multiple UAE locations

Programmes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Basketball coach encouraging a diverse group of young teammates in a modern UAE sports hall
Team first.Progress always.
Young basketball player practising a controlled set shot while his coach observes on a UAE indoor court
2.5Starting age

01 / Basketball

Where first dribbles become confident play.

Basketball programmes welcome boys and girls aged 2.5–18, building coordination, technique and teamwork at every stage.

  • Toddlers and Ball
  • Team Basketball Academy
  • All Girls Academy
Young footballers completing a structured ball-control drill with their coach at a modern UAE school
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Football academy

Learn the game. Love the game.

TSS football coaching supports boys and girls from ages 2.5–18 with age-based sessions in movement, technique, teamwork and game understanding.

Three cities. One team.

Explore a preview of venues listed on the current TSS programme schedule. Availability varies by programme and term.

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Young athletes learn best when challenge comes with encouragement.

The TSS coaching approach

Clear guidance. Positive energy. Personal progress.

TSS coaches create structured sessions where athletes can ask questions, make mistakes, learn with their teammates and keep moving forward.

Meet the coaching team
Coach giving calm one-to-one basketball guidance to a young athlete in an Abu Dhabi school sports hall
Wheelchair users and standing peers training together during an inclusive basketball session in Al AinEveryone
in the game

More opportunity. More ways to thrive.

TSS provides dedicated girls-only opportunities and specialised inclusive sports experiences, creating space for athletes to build skills, connection and self-belief.

Young footballers competing in a supervised small-sided match on an Al Ain school pitch

For boys and girls aged 2.5–18

Ready to start their sports journey?

Find the right programme, location and level with help from the TSS team.

Everything parents need to know.

Need something more specific? Call the team on 050 984 6277.

TSS offers basketball and football pathways for children aged 2.5–18. Girls-only programmes begin from age 7, while specialist inclusion options may use different age ranges.

Tell us about your young athlete.

Share a few details and the team can help you identify a suitable programme, level and location.

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