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DTA Academy

★★★★★ 5.014 reviewsSt. Cloud, MN

Private

DTA (Development Through Athletics) Academy is a basketball training and AAU program led by DJ Phillips, focused on player development and character, with locations including Fridley, St. Paul and a St. Cloud-area AAU club. Practices emphasize skill work alongside competitive play.

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Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact DTA Academy directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★Amme Sheforgen

Marqus is an amazing trainer for DTA Academy and here’s why. Marqus is the type of trainer who makes sure you show up to work hard. He constantly pushes you outside of your comfort zone and builds aspects of your game you didn’t even realize needed work. He is hard on his players, but still keeps his sessions fun. His training gave me a new level of comfort and confidence playing the game along with teaching me new moves and how to adjust to situations. I highly recommend to train with him.

★★★★★Betsy MacDonald

I've trained with Marqus through DTA for about 6 years. He brought my game to the next level in college - I improved my footwork, handles, making reads off of screens, accuracy of passes and expanding on the variety of passes I use, finishing, and finding ways to create my own shot. It is because of him that I continued playing past college and now have a basketball career overseas. He knows his players (both strengths and areas where they can improve their game) and he cares about the players he trains (he will push you to get the best out of you). Highly suggest training with DTA at any level if you want to improve your game, create positive relationships with the trainers and other players who train w DTA, and have fun seeing the results from the work you put in.

★★★★★Hokan Bengtson

DTA is a well run and effective basketball training Academy. Marqus and the DTA staff are knowledgable and flexible with their training hours and locations. DTA Academy has trained all levels of athletes from beginner to D1 athletes, this is a great choice and excellent investment.

★★★★★Jordan Schumann

I personally think DTA has improved my basketball skills tremendously I feel more comfortable on the floor and have a basketball feel that I haven’t ever reached. With the help of DTA I have become a tremendous shooter, passer and defender. I feel that my basketball skills have improved my all around game. DTA offers highly skilled coaching and training that is not offered anywhere else in the area. Through my experience at DTA I received continuous feedback and correction on any errors During practice, games, or scrimmages. DTA offers tremendous one on one and group experiences that excel anybody’s basketball skill to the next level.

★★★★★jeff pilarski

Our daughter has been going to Marqus for about 2 years. It’s quite remarkable to see the progress over that time. She has developed many skills and has really gained much needed confidence. Marqus has done an outstanding job! He certainly finds a way to get the most out of his players. Our family would highly recommend DTA to anyone.

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