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Our league is an official state qualifier league for the 2026 Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball Championship.One-on-one and small-group training available — $65 per player, 60 minutes, twice weekly at the MS Gym.
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About the Academy

TJ Anderson's Central PA Lions Academy is a youth basketball program designed for student-athletes in grades K-12 to develop skills on and off of the court, and to take their game to the next level. The academy offers various opportunities for development through camps, shooting clinics, AAU and Travel teams, and programs designed specifically for student-athletes in grades K-2nd and 3rd-6th. The academy has served student-athletes since 2011 when the program first began as the Huntingdon Cats Youth Basketball. In 2014 the academy was renamed the JV Stingers Basketball Academy Program, and finally in 2020, the academy reorganized and became TJ Anderson's Central PA Lions Academy. Rich in coaching experiences, knowledge of the game, and community involvement, the academy is a premiere program designed to improve the student-athletes' experience and skill set.

Mission, Vision & Team Culture

For the season, we will put a team of confident and mentally tough student-athletes on the floor of every game, that finishes the season with a .500 winning pct. or higher, that defeats opponents through superior skill and teamwork in execution of our offense and defense.

AAU Travel Team Program

The Central PA Lions organization is a travel basketball program coached by USAB Gold Certified Coaching Staff. The travel teams within this program participate in high level tournaments and college showcases within Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Student-athletes and families should expect to practice bi-weekly, have weekend workouts (optional), and participate in 5-7 high level tournaments.

Tryouts

Fall Saturday, October 17th, 2026

  • 8:00am—9:00am, Grades 3-6 (Boys)
  • 9:00am—10:30am, Grades 7-12 (Boys)
  • 11:00am—12:00pm, Grades 7-12 (Girls)
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm, Grades 3-6 (Girls)

Spring Sunday, February 14th, 2027

  • 8:00am—9:00am, Grades 3-6 (Boys)
  • 9:00am—10:30am, Grades 7-12 (Boys)
  • 11:00am—12:00pm, Grades 7-12 (Girls)
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm, Grades 3-6 (Girls)

Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, 200 Short Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866

Location, dates, and times are subject to change. Check website and Facebook for updates.

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