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February 16, 2021
SoCal Elite Sports recognized by Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on its annual list of Top Companies Supporting Education Excellence
On the IPSF Top Companies list, SoCal Elite is joined by organizations such as Google Fiber, Broadcom and FivePoint.
February 3, 2021
Wed, 2/3’s Academy @ Lakeside Middle School Cancelled
The Academy,News,The Academy @ LMS
IUSD has cancelled our use permit at Lakeside Middle School today due to a high school program using the facility.
February 1, 2021
Sunday, 2/7’s Academy @ Las Lomas class moved to Monday, 2/8 @ Venado Middle School
The Academy,News,The Academy @ LLCP
The schedule change is for Super Bowl Sunday.
January 27, 2021
2021 Basketball Winter League Moved to Spring
Basketball Winter League,News,Basketball Spring League
With O.C. still in the "Purple" Covid-19 tier and to ensure the health and safety of participants, the 2021 Basketball Winter League has been moved to April.
January 26, 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 27th’s Academy Classes at Lakeside MS moved to Beckman HS
The Academy,News,The Academy @ LMS
Lakeside's classes have been moved due to a school scheduling conflict but class times will remain the same.
December 28, 2020
Academy classes on Monday, Dec. 28th have been canceled due to rain
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ LMS
We will unfortunately be unable to provide the scheduled makeup class for this month's Thursday holiday interruptions.
December 22, 2020
December 2020 Academy Location Changes for the Holidays
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS,The Academy @ LLCP
A few updates on The Academy's new COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming holiday closures.
December 18, 2020
Basketball Holiday Camp
We are excited to start our day camps on Monday, July 6th. The camp will be held at Lakeside Middle School.
December 8, 2020
December 2020 Updates for The Academy
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS,The Academy @ LLCP
A few updates on The Academy's new COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming holiday closures.
December 3, 2020
Academy classes on Thursday, 12/3 have been canceled due to air quality
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ LMS
Due to nearby wildfires and the resulting air quality, Thursday's outdoor Basketball Academy classes have been canceled to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
November 24, 2020
The Academy @ Lakeside MS & Venado MS are CLOSED on Wed, Nov. 25th & Thurs, Nov. 26th for Thanksgiving
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ LMS
Any affect players will receive a credit for this canceled class on your next billing cycle – no action is required on your part.
November 11, 2020
All Academy classes are OPEN on Wed, 11/11 (Veterans Day)
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS
All Academy classes are OPEN at Beckman HS, Lakeside MS and Venado MS outdoor courts. To all of our veterans – thank you and happy Veterans Day.
October 29, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 6 Update
This week we are incorporating passing. Players will only be able to pass with coaches (not amongst themselves).
October 27, 2020
Academy classes on Tuesday, 10/27 and Wednesday, 10/28 have been canceled due to air quality
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ LMS
Due to nearby wildfires and the resulting air quality, Tuesday and Wednesday's outdoor Basketball Academy classes have been canceled to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
October 21, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 5 Update
This week we are incorporating passing. Players will only be able to pass with coaches (not amongst themselves).
October 15, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 4
This week we are incorporating passing. Players will only be able to pass with coaches (not amongst themselves).
October 14, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 4 Update for Coaches & Managers
This week we have two announcements regarding passing and three-point shooting.
October 9, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 3
The schedule for the season has been posted. All game times and locations are the same as the first week.
October 7, 2020
Sharp Shooting Irvine HS Location Change
The schedule for the season has been posted. All game times and locations are the same as the first week.
October 3, 2020
Sharp Shooting Week 2
The schedule for the season has been posted. All game times and locations are the same as the first week.
October 2, 2020
Reminder: All 6 PM sessions @ The Academy have moved to 5:30 PM
The Academy,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS
This change is happening with the end of Daylight Savings Time on the horizon and school back in session now.
September 29, 2020
Week 2 Update for Coaches & Managers
The schedule for the season has been posted. All game times and locations are the same as the first week.
September 29, 2020
Passing to be allowed in Academy sessions starting October 6th
The Academy,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS
In accordance with local and state guidelines, we are allowed to incorporate passing into classes starting the week of Oct. 6th.
September 27, 2020
3v3 Sharp Shooting Week 1 Team Email
Rosters and schedule are now live! Please read for important Week 1 information.
September 24, 2020
Irvine City Council’s Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding Youth Sports
Guidelines for youth sports are currently restricted to practices and non-competition activities, but the City of Irvine's staff and City Council are actively seeking updates from county and state officials.
September 22, 2020
3v3 Sharp Shooting Week 1 Update
Basketball Fall League,Leagues
Rosters and schedule are now live! Please read for important Week 1 information.
September 17, 2020
Week 1 delayed due to poor air quality forecast
Basketball Fall League,Leagues
With this weekend’s poor air quality forecast, we have decided to delay the start of the 3v3 Sharp Shooting by one week.
September 17, 2020
6 PM sessions @ The Academy are moving to 5:30 PM starting October 6th
The Academy,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS
This change is happening with the end of Daylight Savings Time on the horizon and school back in session now.
September 16, 2020
Registration for 3v3 Sharp Shooting Basketball Fall Program closes on 9/20
Basketball Fall League,News,Leagues
SoCal Elite’s Basketball 3v3 Sharp Shooting is an outdoor program for players who want to play organized basketball with no-contact physical distancing protocols.
September 16, 2020
The Academy @ Las Lomas Community Park is now open!
The Academy,The Academy @ LLCP
We're excited to announce that our outdoor basketball Academy at Las Lomas Community Park starts this Sunday, September 20th.
September 10, 2020
Alumni Players: 2021 Basketball Winter League Registration is Now Open!
Basketball Winter League,News,Leagues,Basketball Spring League
SoCal Elite's Basketball Winter League (December thru February) is for all boys or girls (ages 4-17) in the Irvine / Tustin areas.
September 9, 2020
Update on Air Quality – The Academy
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS
With active wildfires across Southern California and the resulting air quality this week, we have informed all Academy instructors to only use training drills with minimal cardio requirements.
August 17, 2020
The Academy COVID-19 Protocols
The Academy,News,The Academy @ VMS,The Academy @ BHS,The Academy @ LMS,The Academy @ LLCP
As we monitor the COVID-19 situation, we are continuing to update our return to play protocols. These protocols will be updated as we receive more guidance from the CDC and local and state officials.
August 3, 2020
Return-to-Play Guidelines
The Academy,News,Leagues,Camps
As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, we are working on return to play protocols. These protocols will be updated as we receive more guidance from the CDC and local and state officials.
August 1, 2020
Basketball Summer Day Camp 5 Update
Unfortunately, the Tustin Unified School District has canceled our use permit for next week's Outdoor Basketball Summer Day Camp 5.
July 12, 2020
Basketball Summer Day Camps: Update 3
To make the check-in process as easy as possible as well as maintain social distancing we have posted the group assignments.
July 7, 2020
Basketball Summer Day Camps: Update 2
Please note: Our COVID-19 Camp Questionnaire must be completed before any participant will be allowed to attend Day Camps.
July 2, 2020
Basketball Summer Day Camps: Update 1
We are excited to start our day camps on Monday, July 6th. The camp will be held at Lakeside Middle School.
June 3, 2020
Update on Reopening Sports Programs
SoCal Elite Sports is looking forward to bringing our programs back, and we remain committed to providing a great experience while prioritizing the safety of players, parents and staff.
April 17, 2020
‘The Academy at Home’ is here for you
To help young athletes stay active and keep their skills sharp, we are developing in-home workouts, drills, tutorials and more via digital platforms.
April 7, 2020
2020 Basketball Spring League has been canceled due to COVID-19
With schools remaining closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are disappointed to announce that the 2020 Basketball Spring League has been canceled.
April 7, 2020
2020 Volleyball Spring League has been canceled due to COVID-19
With schools remaining closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are disappointed to announce that the 2020 Volleyball Spring League has been canceled.
April 2, 2020
Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Basketball and Volleyball Spring Leagues have been cancelled, and The Academy has been suspended indefinitely.
March 13, 2020
The Club: An update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There is no higher priority to our entire SoCal Elite Family than the safety of our players, parents and staff.
March 9, 2020
The Academy closures for Hoops Classic (March 13th–15th)
The Academy @ Beacon Park School will be CLOSED on Fri, March 13th, and The Academy @ Concordia University Irvine will be CLOSED on Sun, March 15th for Hoops Classic.
March 6, 2020
2020 Basketball Spring League Preseason Info
Leagues,Basketball Spring League
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2020 Basketball Spring League, and we want to share some important dates with you.
March 5, 2020
FREE Volleyball Spring Training and Preseason Information
Free Clinic and Spring Season Information
February 19, 2020
[Week 11] Winter League Update: Championship Sunday
With the Basketball Winter League coming to a close this weekend, we wanted to thank everyone for helping to make this a great season!
February 13, 2020
The Academy at Beacon Park School Gym will be CLOSED on Mon, Feb. 17th
In observance of President's Day.
February 11, 2020
[Week 10] Winter League Update: Playoff Bracket Play
First week of playoff brackets is now published! The final week of brackets will not be released until Tuesday, February 18th.
February 6, 2020
[Week 9] Winter League Update: Final Weekend before Bracket Play
This is the final weekend of League play which will be followed by bracket play next week. Brackets will be published by the end of Wednesday, Feb 12th.
February 6, 2020
[Week 9] Winter League Update: Rookie Awards
Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday
With the Winter League coming to a close this weekend we wanted to thank everyone for helping to make this a great season.
January 30, 2020
[Week 8] Winter League Update: Rookie League Saturday Photo Day
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday
There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.
January 30, 2020
[Week 8] Winter League Update: Make-Up Team Photo Day Info
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division
There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.
January 22, 2020
[Week 7] Winter League Update: Team Photo Day Info
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division
There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.
January 9, 2020
[Week 5] Winter League Update: Team Photos Day and Schedules through Feb. 9th
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,High School Division,Youth Division
There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.
December 31, 2019
2020 SCE Sports New Year’s Basketball Camp Info
This upcoming weekend of games is the last week of league play in 2019. We wanted to reach out and wish everyone happy holidays!
December 30, 2019
[Week 4] Winter League Update: January Schedules Posted
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,High School Division,Youth Division
League play resumes this weekend. Schedules through Feb. 9th have been posted.
December 22, 2019
2019 SCE Holiday Basketball Camp Info
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,High School Division,Youth Division
This upcoming weekend of games is the last week of league play in 2019. We wanted to reach out and wish everyone happy holidays!
December 20, 2019
[Week 3] Winter League Update: Final Weekend before Holiday Break
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday,High School Division,Youth Division
This upcoming weekend of games is the last week of league play in 2019. We wanted to reach out and wish everyone happy holidays!
December 16, 2019
The Academy: 2019-20 Winter Holiday Closures
Holiday closures at The Academy are posted.
December 13, 2019
[Week 2] Youth (3rd–8th) Update: Viewing Schedules
Basketball Winter League,Youth Division
Week 2 info regarding viewing team rosters and schedules.
December 13, 2019
[Week 2] Rookie (TK–2nd) Update: Don’t forget to bring a basketball
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday
Week 2 info regarding viewing team rosters and schedules.
December 4, 2019
[Week 1] Rookie (TK–2nd) Update: Schedules Posted
Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Saturday,Rookie Division: Sunday
Week 1 info regarding (makeup) jersey pick-up, schedules, setting up additional SportsEngine account access and more.
December 4, 2019
[Week 1] Youth (3rd–8th) Update: Schedules Posted
Basketball Winter League,Youth Division,Coaches
Week 1 info regarding schedules, setting up additional SportsEngine account access and more.
December 3, 2019
[Week 1] High School Update: Evaluations this Sunday
Basketball Winter League,High School Division
Week 1 info regarding player evaluations, uniform pick-up and more.
October 24, 2019
2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season Information
Basketball Winter League,Youth Division
2019-20 Winter Basketball League Registration Ends 10/31/19
October 21, 2019
2020 Spring Volleyball League Alumni Registration is now open!
Alumni Registration Now Open!
October 18, 2019
2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Discount Ends 10/20/19!
Basketball Fall League,Basketball Winter League,News,Leagues
2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Discount Ends 10/20/19!
October 12, 2019
2019 Fall Volleyball League – Upcoming Volleyball Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
October 10, 2019
Basketball Holiday Camps are now open for registration
SoCal Elite & Irvine Youth Basketball's Winter League (November thru February) is for all boys or girls (ages 4-17) with 6-8 games.
August 30, 2019
The Academy @ New Horizon School Irvine opens September 10th
The Academy,News,The Academy @ NHSI
The Academy is for all ages and skill levels on Tuesdays & Thursdays with three class times available.
August 23, 2019
2019 Fall Indoor Basketball & Volleyball Leagues Reg Ends Tonight!
Basketball Fall League,Basketball Winter League,Leagues
Registration Closes Tonight (8/23/19) at midnight!
July 17, 2019
The Academy @ Vanguard University opens Sunday, August 18th
The Academy is Sunday nights at Vanguard’s gym “The Pit” in Costa Mesa and is led by VU's Men’s Basketball coaches.
June 3, 2019
Rookie Basketball Academy at SCCCA Gym moved to 4:00 PM from June 12th through August 16th
The Academy,The Academy @ SCCCA
This change is due to the overlapping of the Irvine Chinese School's summer programs. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
April 19, 2019
Concordia Basketball Academy Update – 4/21 & 4/28
A reminder that there will be no classes this Sunday, April 21st (Easter Sunday) at Concordia University Irvine Gym.
April 3, 2019
2019 Basketball Summer League & Camps: Alumni Registration is Now Open!
Basketball Summer League,News,Leagues,Camps
Take advantage of our special discounted pricing for alumni players only. The Basketball Summer League & Camps are for boys & girls K–8th.
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 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.