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Important information regarding the SoCal Elite Basketball Spring Break Camp on April 1st–4th.

Take advantage of our special discounted pricing for alumni players only. The Basketball Summer League & Camps are for boys & girls K–8th.

Important information regarding the SoCal Elite Basketball Spring Break Camp on April 1st–4th.

The team rosters and Week 1 schedule for the Basketball Spring League have been created and published.

2019 Spring Basketball League Updates...

2019 Spring Volleyball Calendar of Events

2019 Spring Volleyball Calendar of Events

2019 Spring Basketball League Updates...

2019 Spring Basketball League Updates...

2019 Spring Volleyball Calendar of Events

2019 Spring Basketball League Updates...

As we begin approaching the start of the Spring season, we would like to relay a few key dates to mark on your calendars.

SoCal Elite's Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues run March thru May for boys or girls and include 6-8 games/matches.

SoCal Elite & Irvine Youth Basketball's Winter League (November thru February) is for all boys or girls (ages 4-17) with 6-8 games.

SoCal Elite & Irvine Youth Basketball's Winter League (November thru February) is for all boys or girls (ages 4-17) with 6-8 games.

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.

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.

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.

Check out this funny video of new Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin showing off his dunking skills by dunking on... his mom.