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Winter League is the primary season for all youth basketball players in Orange County, CA.

Basketball and Volleyball 2022-23 Winter Leagues are now open for registration.

Basketball and Volleyball 2022 Fall Leagues are now open for registration.

Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps are now open for registration.

Our Spring Leagues run April thru June 2022 and include 6 weeks of league play. Alumni player registration is now open!

On the IPSF Top Companies list, SoCal Elite is joined by organizations such as Google Fiber, Broadcom and FivePoint.

California public health officials have loosened the rules for youth sports, allowing all outdoor sports to resume in Orange County where COVID-19 case rates are at or below 14 people per 100,000.

To help young athletes stay active and keep their skills sharp, we are developing in-home workouts, drills, tutorials and more via digital platforms.

Basketball and Volleyball Spring Leagues have been cancelled, and The Academy has been suspended indefinitely.

Shooting a basketball is one of the first things a basketball player does when learning the game. Check out our tips to learn correct form.

The triple threat position is the position every offensive basketball player should start in because of the endless moves and dribbles that can be used.

Basketball players utilize the crossover dribble, one of the more basic ball-handling skills a youth player can learn, to create space from defenders.

Before learning all the different shots in basketball, all youth players must learn how to shoot a basic layup first–the easiest shot in basketball.

Imagine this for a moment... You are playing in a basketball game and become stuck with the ball after dribbling. How can you move? The pivot, of course!

Playing excellent basketball defense is as important, if not more important, as scoring the ball. Learn our on-ball defense tips for beginner youth players.

A jab step is a basketball fake towards the basket, then a drive the opposite direction or a quick shot. Learn the steps to executing an effective jab step.

Many youth basketball players have trouble boxing out opposing players to grab a rebound. We break down a few steps and pointers on how to properly box out.

Many youth basketball coaches and players run the pick-and-roll since they can effectively easily score while keeping the game simple. A pick-and-roll...

Dribbling a basketball should be one of the first fundamental basketball skills a beginning youth basketball player learns. Learn our five basic points to start improving your dribbling skills today.