The CATS Academy Boston Boys’ Basketball Program is an elite prep school program designed for ambitious student-athletes who aspire to compete for top collegiate basketball programs and pursue opportunities beyond the college level.
Grades:
8 – Post-Graduate
Entry Requirements:
Complete our online Application Form.
Basketball specific scouting will take place which could include reviewing video footage of student playing or watching the prospective student-athlete play to assess playing level.
Through the Basketball Program you will:
At CATS Academy Boston, student-athletes receive the best of both worlds: challenging academics and elite basketball training. Every player is supported by a comprehensive network of coaches, teachers, college advisors, and residential staff, ensuring they are prepared for success in the classroom, on the court, and throughout the college recruitment process.
Recruiting doesn’t start senior year. It starts in 8th grade with a club-level experience and can run through a full postgraduate season. Here’s what each stage looks like at CATS.
A club-style basketball experience — early skill development, exposure to the CATS standard, and a first look at what prep-level training and academics demand.
Baseline skill and athletic testing, an academic plan built with your counselor, and an introduction to film and weight-room fundamentals.
Position-specific skill benchmarks, first NCAA eligibility review, PSAT sitting and course-rigor planning.
Highlight film built and distributed, college list drafted, SAT/ACT testing, and exposure at national live-period events.
Weekly coach communication managed with staff, applications and aid submitted, official and unofficial visits scheduled.
A full PG year to add physical maturity, sharpen academics, and re-open recruiting for players who need one more season to land the right fit.
Signing support, academic and strength transition planning, and an alumni network that stays in contact.
An elite premier prep program that attracts top student-athletes from around the world. Our team competes in the prestigious NEPSAC league and travels to national showcase events throughout the season.
Six standards define how we practice, travel, study, and represent the school and ourselves.
Who you are when the gym is empty.
Habits that hold up under fatigue and pressure.
Compete to a standard.
Own the possession, the grade, the room.
Give back to the campus and to the city.
Lead teammates from every seat on the bench.
Concept-based practice, scouting and decision training.
Position-specific daily work with measurable benchmarks.
Year-round periodized programming for growing athletes.
Full-service cafeteria with food from around the world, built around the boarding dining schedule.
Sleep, mobility and load management inside the school day.
Individual and team breakdown sessions every week.
Routines for focus, pressure and competitive resilience.
On-court voice, off-court presence, interview readiness.
Since 2014, more than 1,200 seniors have graduated from CATS Academy Boston. College counseling starts in Grade 9, and students visit 150+ universities and colleges each year.
The program’s strong track record has helped graduates earn opportunities with highly competitive collegiate basketball teams, including Division I and Division II programs. Through a combination of elite coaching, academic preparation, and personalized college guidance, student-athletes continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level while preparing for success both on and off the court.
University and college acceptances
since 2020
of the Top 100 National Universities have accepted our students
Brown, Cornell and University of Pennsylvania among student destinations
Live game footage from CATS Basketball showcasing the tempo, spacing, and competitive standard our student-athletes compete with every night.
Pace & Space
We push tempo off every rebound and play through spacing, early offense, drive-and-kick reads, and shooters ready in the corners.
Positionless Basketball
Guards rebound, bigs handle and shoot. Every player is trained to make decisions with the ball in their hands.
Defence First
Multiple-effort possessions, ball pressure, and disciplined help rotations, the standard that travels to NEPSAC and national showcases.
Our expert coaching staff emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, strength and conditioning, leadership, and character development. Beyond improving on the court, student-athletes build the confidence, discipline, and resilience needed to succeed in college basketball and in their future careers.
Miguel Bocachica, Head Coach of the EYBL Scholastic program
Miguel Bocachica is an accomplished basketball coach with experience across high school, grassroots, and professional basketball. A Philadelphia native and former collegiate and professional player, he has built a reputation for developing championship teams and student-athletes.
After helping lead Imhotep Charter to three Public League and three PIAA State Championships as an assistant, he transformed West Catholic Preparatory High School into a statewide powerhouse, capturing the program’s first PIAA State Championship in 2023 and a second in 2025 while maintaining a 100% graduation and college-placement rate.
A three-time Coach of the Year honoree, Bocachica has also coached on the EYBL circuit with Team Final, led the City Reapers at Overtime Elite, and gained NBA-level experience through Klutch Sports, earning recognition as one of the nation’s most respected basketball coaches and player developers.
