The AKademy
Welcome
to the home of the leading program for basketball player development in Anchorage, Alaska.
Sessions resume in 2026. Hop on the mailing list to receive updates!
The AKademy Rising is for 6th - 8th grade basketball players pursuing stronger roles on their school or comp teams. It is a multi-week, indepth training experience designed to improve a player’s confidence, athleticism, fundamental skills & understanding of the game.
NOW - DECEMBER
The AKademy Up & Coming is for 9th & 10th grade basketball players who played or are pursuing a C-Team or JV Spot on their high school team, or for advanced, serious 7th & 8th grade players. It is a multi-week, in depth training experienced designed to improve a player’s confidence, athleticism, fundamental skills & understanding of the game.
NOW - DECEMBER
The AKademy Next Level is for High School players who played or swung varsity and college players in their post or off-season. This is a highly competitive skill focused intensive designed to help players level up their game while loving the process.
NOW - DECEMBER
MEET THE Coach
ALYSA HORN, CSCS
Founder of Make Yourself
Coach Horn has been helping Alaskan players unlock their potential for the past 8 years and created the AKademy as a way for athletes of every level to find a community of like-minded athletes striving to sweat, learn, grow, and get better together.
Born and raised in Kodiak, Alaska, Coach Horn is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a Bachelor's of Science in Health, four years collegiate coaching experience, and is a former professional (Germany, Australia) and collegiate (University of Alaska Anchorage) basketball player. She won multiple championships in her career both collegiately as a player and coach, and professionally. Known for her toughness, competitiveness and selflessness, these qualities are at the forefront of her message to the athletes she works with today.
ASSISTANT COACHes
Your athlete will likely be introduced to various coaches at the Sweat Lab, alums of the AKademy returning to give back, and other coaching partners/friends/mentors Coach Alysa brings in from her 15 years of being involved in basketball in Alaska, to pour into the next generation of basketball players.
Sessions resuming 2026
Meanwhile…
Check Out SPORTS PERFORMANCE strength & conditioning
There is every reason to be in the weight-room as a high school and middle school athlete. If the goal is to pursue higher levels of playing, this is a non-negotiable. If that is not the goal, the set up for one of the healthiest lifelong habits (learning how to workout well) is a home run.
Every punchcard includes the option to attend Sports Performance Strength & Conditioning classes at the Sweat Lab.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
1:00 - 2:00pm (not available Wednesdays) // 6:15 - 7:15pm
Saturdays
11:15 - 12:15pm
MAKE YOURSELF IS A VENDOR WITH
Family Partnership, Raven, Frontier, PAIDEIA, CyberLynx, Denali Peak, and IDEA.
Need-Based Scholarships Also Available by Application Here
Sessions resuming 2026
Meanwhile…
Check Out SPORTS PERFORMANCE strength & conditioning
There is every reason to be in the weight-room as a high school and middle school athlete. If the goal is to pursue higher levels of playing, this is a non-negotiable. If that is not the goal, the set up for one of the healthiest lifelong habits (learning how to workout well) is a home run.
Every punchcard includes the option to attend Sports Performance Strength & Conditioning classes at the Sweat Lab.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
1:00 - 2:00pm (not available Wednesdays) // 6:15 - 7:15pm
Saturdays
11:15 - 12:15pm
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM?
Like any professional service (haircut, Netflix, drive thru, etc.), hoops training does cost money. If it’s not currently in your, or your family’s, budget to afford training, the Sweat Equity Program can help.
Trade an hour of work for Make Yourself for an hour of training for yourself.
“We’ll drive an hour for these sessions. they are the perfect blend of SKILL BREAK DOWN, COMPETITION, MINDSET DEVELOPMENT, ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT, AND GAME PLAY!”
Sessions resuming 2026
Meanwhile…
Check Out SPORTS PERFORMANCE strength & conditioning
There is every reason to be in the weight-room as a high school and middle school athlete. If the goal is to pursue higher levels of playing, this is a non-negotiable. If that is not the goal, the set up for one of the healthiest lifelong habits (learning how to workout well) is a home run.
Every punchcard includes the option to attend Sports Performance Strength & Conditioning classes at the Sweat Lab.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
1:00 - 2:00pm (not available Wednesdays) // 6:15 - 7:15pm
Saturdays
11:15 - 12:15pm
Questions before getting started? Get in touch.
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