The CATS Academy Boston Girls Basketball Program is designed for student-athletes who want to pursue high-level basketball while receiving a rigorous college-preparatory education.
The program combines year-round player development, strength and performance training, and competitive game opportunities against prep schools and programs throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Our goal is to prepare student-athletes for college basketball while providing the academic foundation and exposure needed to pursue opportunities at highly selective colleges and universities.
Grades:
8 – Post-Graduate
Entry Requirements:
Students interested in the Girls Basketball Program should complete an Application Form and submit a basketball highlight video/showreel for evaluation.
Where possible, please provide:
Through the Basketball Program you will:
The Girls’ Basketball Program at CATS Academy Boston combines a strong academic experience with serious basketball development and a pathway towards college.
Players benefit from high-level coaching, competitive games and showcase events, film and recruiting exposure, and guidance throughout the college recruiting process.
Our schedule is designed to expose players to strong competition and college coaches while preparing them academically, physically, and personally for the demands of college.
This is a program being built from the first roster forward and the players who arrive now set its standard.
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.
Our Girls Basketball Academy is designed to accommodate student-athletes at different stages of their development:
National / Elite: High-level prospects with the potential to compete at the NCAA level. These players may already have college interest or offers, compete for elite club programs, or have regional/national team experience.
Prep / Advanced: Strong college-bound players developing toward higher levels of recruitment, including student-athletes interested in combining competitive basketball with admission to highly selective colleges and universities.
Varsity / Developmental: Younger or developing student-athletes who have potential but need additional skill development, strength training, competition, and experience.
Placement is based primarily on basketball ability and developmental needs rather than simply age or grade.
Isiah Anderson, Director of Athletics, Basketball Operations & Auxiliary Programs and Head Girls Basketball Coach
Isiah joins CATS Academy Boston following a successful tenure as Head Coach of Girls Basketball at Prospect Mountain High School, where he led the program to the most successful season in its history and a Final Four appearance.
Throughout his career, he has guided student-athletes to NCAA Division I, Division II, Ivy League, and professional opportunities, building a reputation as an exceptional mentor and developer of talent.
Previously, as Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at Busche Academy, he led an international athletics department of more than 110 student-athletes from 18 countries.
Isiah is also the founder of REPS Basketball, one of New England’s leading independent basketball programs, and co-founder of the International Sports Academy at Hoosac School. His expertise in athlete development, leadership, and culture-building will be invaluable to CATS Academy Boston athletics.
