July 18, 2017
Update: The Academy’s Beacon Park Gym will be CLOSED from July 31st thru August 13th for annual refurbishing
SoCal Elite Basketball Academy's Beacon Park Gym location will be CLOSED from July 31st thru August 13th for rehab. Please visit SCCCA Gym.
July 18, 2017
2017-18 Basketball Winter League ‘Alumni Players’ Registration is Open!
The 2017-18 Youth Basketball Winter League is for all boys or girls (TK-HS). Registration for SoCal Elite & IYBL alumni players is now open!
July 15, 2017
Coaches & Parents: Week 6 Letter
Important Week 6 information for coaches & parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 28, 2017
Coaches & Parents: Week 5 Letter
Important Week 5 information for coaches & parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 14, 2017
2017 Basketball Fall League Pre-Registration is Now Open!
SoCal Elite's Youth Basketball Fall League (Sept.-Oct.) is for boys & girls, ages 5-14. Register now before the July special pricing expires!
June 9, 2017
SoCal Elite Sports awards Stephen Chen the 2017 IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship
SoCal Elite Sports is proud to support hard work both on the court and in the classroom through the annual IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship.
June 8, 2017
2017 Summer Camp 1: Welcome Letter
Important information for SoCal Elite's Basketball Summer Camp 1 on June 12-15.
June 8, 2017
Rookie Parents: Week 2 Letter
Important Week 2 information for rookie division parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 8, 2017
Youth Parents: Week 2 Letter
Important Week 2 information for youth division parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 8, 2017
Head Coaches: Week 2 Letter
Important Week 2 information for head coaches in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 1, 2017
Update: The Academy’s Beacon Park Gym will be CLOSED on June 2 and Saturdays starting June 17
The SoCal Elite Basketball Academy's Beacon Park Gym location will be CLOSED on May 12, 24, 27 & 29. Please visit the SCCCA Gym.
June 1, 2017
Youth Parents: Welcome Letter
Important information for youth division parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 1, 2017
Rookie Parents: Welcome Letter
Important information for rookie division parents in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
June 1, 2017
Head Coaches: Welcome Letter
Important information for head coaches in the 2017 Basketball Summer League.
May 9, 2017
Update: The Academy’s Beacon Park Gym will be CLOSED on May 12, 24, 27 & 29
The SoCal Elite Basketball Academy's Beacon Park Gym location will be CLOSED on May 12, 24, 27 & 29. Please visit the SCCCA Gym.
April 25, 2017
Update: The Academy is now OPEN on Saturdays at the Beacon Park Gym
The SoCal Elite Basketball Academy is now OPEN on Saturdays at the Beacon Park Gym location from 10 AM to 1 PM.
March 29, 2017
Update: The Academy’s Beacon Park Gym will be CLOSED April 3-7 & New Hours
The Academy's Beacon Park Gym location will be CLOSED April 3rd-7th and will have new hours starting April 10th.
December 1, 2014
SoCal Elite Sports partners with IPSF for Irvine Youth Sports: Tournament of Champions
SoCal Elite partners with IPSF to host annual inter-school basketball tournaments for Irvine Youth Sports: Tournament of Champions.
October 11, 2014
Basketball Shooting for Beginners
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.
September 30, 2014
Triple Threat for Basketball Beginners
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.
September 23, 2014
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 defenders.
September 16, 2014
Basketball Layups for Beginners
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.
September 9, 2014
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? The pivot, of course!
September 2, 2014
On-Ball Basketball Defense for Beginners
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.
August 29, 2014
Summer Basketball Camp IV Recap
In case you missed our final summer basketball camp of the summer, check out what you missed! SoCal-Elite's seasonal youth basketball camps are the perfect activity for any child! These Irvine-based camps are for boys & girls in Orange County.
August 28, 2014
Basketball Fundamentals: Jab Step
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.
August 21, 2014
Rebounding Basketball for Beginners
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.
August 15, 2014
SoCal Elite Basketball Camp III Recap
SoCal-Elite's seasonal youth basketball camps are the perfect summer activity for any child! These Irvine-based camps are for boys & girls in Orange County.
August 11, 2014
Basketball Violation: Illegal Screen
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...
August 7, 2014
Dribbling a Basketball for Beginners
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.
August 6, 2014
Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin Dunks on his Mom
Check out this funny video of new Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin showing off his dunking skills by dunking on... his mom.