Measure your game
Physical testing, basketball assessments, and scouting feedback give players a clearer performance profile.
Slovenia Global Showcase | Kranj
Get evaluated. Get coached. Get noticed.
A three-day Combine Academy × MVP Lane basketball showcase for ambitious players born 2007-2014. Train, compete, test, and leave with real feedback and media assets.
- Age Group
- Players 2007-2014
- Dates
- Oct 29-31, 2026
- Where
- Kranj, Slovenia
Kranj · Oct 2026
Without boarding
370 EUR
With boarding
529 EUR
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See you in Kranj!
October 29-31, 2026. Thank you to every player who signed up.
Showcase Details
Serious basketball. Zero fluff.
Compete on camera
Live-streamed games and media assets help players show more than a box score.
Learn the pathway
Workshops cover USA scholarships, high school and college basketball, and mental toughness.
Leave with assets
Professional photos, a jersey, and feedback give families something useful after the final whistle.
Inside the Three Days
Built like a combine. Run like a proving ground.
The showcase is modeled after an NBA-draft combine: demonstrate, compete, learn, receive feedback, and leave with clearer next steps.
Training and demonstration sessions
Skill work under an evaluation lens
Workshops and athlete education
Scholarships, college pathways, mindset
Games, assessments, and feedback
Live-streamed games plus scouting notes
Player promotion assets
Photos, jersey, and visibility tools
Combine Academy
MVP Lane
MVP Lane
More than a showcase. A full player upgrade.
On-court evaluation built like an NBA draft test, paired with the MVP Lane program for everything that happens off the court. You leave a sharper player and a stronger athlete.
Sharpen the game
- Train with a USA youth national team coach
- NBA Draft–style testing and evaluation
- Individual and team drills
- Build a winning mindset
Your body is the tool
- One-on-one nutrition guidance
- Breathwork and mental preparation
- Recovery and injury-prevention care
- Thermography — muscle asymmetry analysis
International players welcome
Kranj, Slovenia
USA Basketball coaching
NBA-draft-style testing
College exposure
Media & film assets
Developing champions
Credibility
Coaching pedigree with a player-first purpose.
Combine Academy is an international boarding school and professional sports performance center based near Charlotte, North Carolina. This Slovenia showcase brings that development model to players in Europe.
"The event is built around evaluation, athlete-media assets, and expert feedback to help players promote their future."
Showcase positioning
USA Basketball
Coach Joe Stasyszyn is a USA Basketball player-development coach and clinician with 30+ years of experience.
Recruiting assets
Live-streamed games, photos, assessments, and scouting feedback.
Clear booking rules
Spot is confirmed once payment is received after application.
About the Host
Local access. Global standard.
The Slovenia Global Showcase gives motivated players a professional setting to test themselves, understand their development profile, and make the next conversation with coaches more concrete. Families get a sharper view of the pathway, the schedule, and what is required to secure a place.
Have Questions?
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Limited spots are available. Choose your package and pay securely — the team follows up on boarding, meals, and event details.
Event contact
MVP Lane Team
mvp-lane@combineacademy.eu
Without boarding
Showcase access, testing & games.
370 EUR
With boarding
Everything, plus hotel & all meals.
529 EURSchedule
Three days at a glance
An outline of each day so players and parents can plan ahead. A detailed schedule with group assignments will be sent to participants a few days before the event.
Training & combine testing
- Check-in & arrival
- Morning sessionTraining, combine testing, shooting analysis, media day
- Stretching & workshop
- LunchDSD Kranj, next to ŠC Kranj
- Workshop
- Afternoon sessionTraining and testing continue in rotating groups
- End of day
- DinnerBoarding package
Training & combine testing
- Arrival, gyms open
- Morning sessionTraining, combine testing, shooting analysis, media day
- Stretching & cool-down
- Lunch & workshopDSD Kranj, next to ŠC Kranj
- Workshop
- Afternoon sessionTraining and testing continue in rotating groups
- End of day
- DinnerBoarding package
Game day
- Arrival & warm-up
- GamesLive-streamed games in both gyms, workshops for teams not playing
- Lunch
- End of event
Two venues in Kranj, Vojašnica and ŠC Kranj, a 10–15 minute walk apart. Players move between them in groups during the day. Each player's morning venue and pick-up point will be sent in the final information email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Answers to the most common questions about the showcase, packages, registration and travel.
About the event
When and where does the Combine Showcase take place?
The Combine Showcase will take place from 29 to 31 October 2026 in Kranj, Slovenia.
Who can participate?
The showcase is open to boys and girls born between 2007 and 2014. If a player is one year younger than the age limit and very keen to take part, contact us and we'll look at the options together.
Do I need Slovenian citizenship to participate?
No. Players from all countries are welcome.
Who is the head coach?
The head coach is Joe Stasyszyn, a USA Basketball player development coach and a speaker at USA Basketball coach academies and Gold Camps. He is also involved in the ICAB program at the University of Delaware, where he mentors national team coaches from around the world.
Will coaches and scouts attend the event?
Yes. In addition to the USA Basketball coach, other coaches will watch and evaluate the players.
Program
What does the showcase include?
The program includes training sessions and demonstrations, workshops, physical and basketball testing, live-streamed games, an individual scouting report, professional photos and a showcase jersey.
What workshops are on the program?
Workshops cover topics such as sports scholarships in the U.S., high school and college basketball, mental toughness and much more.
Will players receive an individual evaluation that can help them when contacting U.S. college coaches?
Yes. Throughout the event, coaches take notes on each player, and at the end every participant receives a personal scouting report.
Will the games be live-streamed?
Yes. All games will be live-streamed, so scouts and coaches who are not on site can also follow them.
Do players receive photos and videos?
Yes. Every participant receives professional photos from the showcase. After the event, players can also purchase a highlight video of their best plays to share with coaches and scouts.
Do players receive a jersey?
Yes, every participant receives a showcase jersey.
Packages and prices
Which packages are available and how much do they cost?
Two packages are available:
- Non-boarding – EUR 370: participation in the showcase, testing and games.
- Boarding – EUR 529: everything above, plus accommodation and all meals.
The registration fee is included in both packages.
Which meals are included in the boarding package?
The boarding package includes lunch on all three days of the event, dinner on 29 and 30 October, and breakfast on 30 and 31 October.
Can players with the non-boarding package order meals?
Yes, meals can be added for an additional fee. To order or for more information, email us at mvp-lane@combineacademy.eu.
Registration and payment
How do I register?
Register through the registration form on this page.
When does registration close?
Registration for the boarding package is open until 25 October, and for the non-boarding package until 27 October, or until all spots are filled.
Does submitting the registration form reserve my spot?
No. Your spot is confirmed only once payment is received, so we recommend paying as soon as possible. If payment is delayed, the spot may be given to another player.
What payment options are available?
You can pay in full or in two instalments.
What if all spots are taken?
Follow us on social media, where we regularly announce upcoming showcase events in Slovenia and the surrounding region.
Cancellations and refunds
What is the policy in case of injury or illness?
A refund is possible if you notify us of the cancellation at least 14 days before the event and provide a valid reason with supporting documentation (e.g. a medical certificate).
What happens if a player does not attend?
If a player does not attend the event and does not notify us in time, no refund is possible.
Schedule, accommodation and travel
When does the event start?
On the first day, check-in and gathering will take place between 8:00 and 9:00. A detailed schedule will be sent to participants a few days before the event.
When does the event end, and is lunch included on the last day?
The event ends on Saturday, 31 October, after lunch.
Where will players stay?
Players will stay at the Kranj Student and Pupil Residence (DSD Kranj), just a one-minute walk from the first venue and a 10–15-minute walk from the second venue.
Is transport from Ljubljana Airport provided?
We do not provide airport transfers, so participants arrange their own transport. If a minor is travelling without a guardian, please contact us and we will help you find a suitable solution.
Contact
Who can I contact with further questions?
Email us at mvp-lane@combineacademy.eu.
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