127 Sports Intensity · Educational Athletics · 100% Online
Earn XP. Climb 12 Levels. Become a better basketball player.
The 127 Sports Intensity Shooting Challenge is an annual, two-month online program for boys and girls in grades 1–12. Athletes train at home, submit activity, complete assignments, receive coaching feedback, and progress from Beginner to G.O.A.T. — from anywhere in the world.
- Grades 1–12
- Boys & girls
- May 1–June 30
- 100% online
- Worldwide
Ready to join the 2026–2027 Shooting Challenge?
Register for the annual challenge or log today's shooting and training activity if you are already enrolled.
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What is the Shooting Challenge?
A two-month online Educational Athletics challenge
More than a shooting contest — structured training, coaching, accountability, and recognition for the season.
The 127 Sports Intensity Shooting Challenge runs once per year as a focused, two-month program. Athletes log shooting activity, work toward individual goals, complete homework, submit videos for coaching feedback, and participate in other Educational Athletics activities — all online.
This is more than a shot-count contest: athletes get real coaching, personalized video feedback, educational homework review, goal support, accountability, encouragement, and skill development across the season.
Athletes can earn real prizes and recognition. Eligible awards are provided as Amazon gift cards through the program's Award Recipient process — not as an automatic payout for every participant.
Educational Athletics: Basketball is the vehicle. Education is the destination.
Annual program · One session scheduled
2026–2027 Shooting Challenge
May 1–June 30
Only one upcoming challenge is currently scheduled. Athletes participate from home — no travel to Fairfield, Montana required.
How it works
Six steps from registration to level-up
Simple enough for families. Structured enough for real development across the full challenge.
01
Register for the annual challenge
Enroll in the 2026–2027 Shooting Challenge through the official player registration form.
02
Shoot and submit activity
Log basketball shooting work and training through the daily submission form.
03
Complete assignments & activities
Work through homework and other Educational Athletics activities built into the challenge.
04
Submit videos for feedback
Share shooting videos and receive coaching feedback on the challenge schedule — not instant replies.
05
Earn XP
Qualifying participation across shooting, learning, consistency, and milestones adds XP.
06
Unlock levels & achievements
Progress from Beginner toward G.O.A.T. and celebrate milestones along the way.
Earn XP
Ways athletes earn XP during the challenge
XP rewards complete participation — not just shot volume. Exact scoring stays in the program; these are the major categories families should know.
Activity
Learning
Coaching
Habits
Weekly
Excellence
Sessions
Bonuses
More than shooting
Educational Athletics builds complete athletes
The challenge develops habits and skills that carry beyond the court — tied directly to what athletes do each week.
Skill
Improve shooting technique through practice, homework, and coach feedback.
Consistency
Build daily habits with submissions, streaks, and weekly standards.
Accountability
Track progress publicly and follow through on assignments and submissions.
Knowledge
Learn basketball concepts through homework, tutorials, and educational sessions.
Coachability
Apply video feedback and show up ready to improve.
Goal-setting
Work toward individual shooting goals and level advancement throughout the challenge.
Self-discipline
Stay committed across the full May–June challenge window — at home, on your schedule.
Program leadership
About the Coach
Meet the educator and coach behind the Shooting Challenge.
The Shooting Challenge was created by a Montana educator, athletic director, and coach with more than 35 years of experience serving young people through education and athletics.
Mike has spent 9 years at Victor High School and 26 years at Fairfield High School. He has 32 years of experience as an athletic director, including recognition as Class B Athletic Director of the Year and Montana Athletic Director of the Year across all classifications.
As the head boys basketball coach at the high-school level for 14 years, Mike coached teams to a state championship, a state runner-up finish, and multiple fourth-place finishes. He has been named Coach of the Year and has received four Coach of the Year nominations.
Mike founded the Victor Basketball Club in 1993 and the Fairfield Basketball Club in 2002. His work continues through 127 Sports Intensity and the Shooting Challenge, combining basketball development with education, personal growth, goal setting, discipline, and confidence.
The goal is simple: help young athletes become better shooters, better learners, and better people through meaningful practice and thoughtful feedback.
Who can participate?
Open to athletes worldwide
No local residency requirement. If you can shoot, submit activity, and connect online, you can join the challenge.
Who
Boys and girls
Grades
grades 1–12
Where
Anywhere in the world
Format
100% online
You need
Basketball, a place to shoot, and internet access
For parents and families
What you can expect each week
The Shooting Challenge is built for busy families who want structure without confusion.
What parents should know
Weekly homework assignments, video feedback expectations, and daily submission habits are spelled out on this site — not buried in email threads. Coaches review videos on a challenge schedule, not as instant replies. Start with the program FAQ for eligibility and participation basics, then check the homework page for what is due each week.
View your child's shots, XP, homework, video feedback, and awards.
Clear weekly expectations
Homework assignments, due dates, and tutorial links live on this site so families know what to complete between practices.
Transparent progress
XP, levels, streaks, and leaderboard standings update from verified submissions — not guesswork.
Remote-friendly participation
Train from home, submit daily activity online, and join Zoom check-ins when schedules allow. Based in Fairfield, Montana with nationwide online access.
Video feedback expectations
Coaches review submitted shooting videos on the challenge schedule — not as instant replies. Feedback supports form and habits; it is not a private lesson service.
Challenge dates
2026–2027 Shooting Challenge
The Shooting Challenge occurs once per year. The next session runs May 1 through June 30.
May 1–June 30
Two months of structured online participation. Registration opens through the official player registration form when enrollment is available.
Registration
Program cost and what is included
Current published pricing for Shooting Challenge | 2026-2027. Starting at $20.
Early Bird
Through March 31, 2027
$20
Regular
Through April 11, 2027
$20
Late
$25
- Season-long Shooting Challenge participation
- Real coaching touchpoints: personalized video feedback, homework review, goal support, and accountability
- Homework, levels, leaderboard, and progress tracking
- Access to tutorials, Zoom coaching sessions, and game manual resources
- Eligible season awards and recognition provided as Amazon gift cards through Award Recipients