'The Academy at Home' is here for you
The Academy at HomeDuring these uncertain and stressful times, SoCal Elite and its dedicated staff want to be here for you. In an effort to…
Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 • 4:30 PM (PST) Dear SoCal Elite Community, Yesterday, Governor Newsom and State Superintendent of Public…
SoCal Elite is proud to sponsor the annual Tournament of Champions and donate to IPSF & TPSF
SoCal Elite is proud to sponsor the Tournament of Champions and donate proceeds to the Irvine & Tustin Public Schools Foundations. This…
Basketball Shooting for Beginners
Shooting a basketball is one of the very first things every basketball player tries to do when they touch a basketball for the very first…
Triple Threat for Basketball Beginners
Once you catch the basketball, especially out on the perimeter, immediately set yourself into a triple threat position. One of the basic…
Crossover Dribble for Basketball Beginners
Basketball players utilize the crossover dribble, one of the more basic ball-handling skills a youth player can learn, to create space from…
Basketball Layups for Beginners
Before learning the vast amount of different shots in basketball, all youth basketball players need to learn how to shoot a basic layup…
Basketball Pivoting for Beginners
Imagine this for a moment... You are playing in a basketball game and become stuck with the ball after dribbling. How can you move? Well,…
On-Ball Basketball Defense for Beginners
Did you know that you be the worst offensive player on your team and still become one of the main reason why your team wins. For example,…
Basketball Fundamentals: Jab Step
The “Jab Step” has been and will still be one of my favorite basketball moves after catching the ball. A jab step is when you fake that you…