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Holiday Schedule Posted!

Week 1 info regarding (makeup) jersey pick-up, schedules, setting up additional SportsEngine account access and more.

Week 1 info regarding schedules, setting up additional SportsEngine account access and more.

Week 1 info regarding player evaluations, uniform pick-up and more.

2019-20 Winter Basketball League Registration Ends 10/31/19

Alumni Registration Now Open!

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Discount Ends 10/20/19!

Upcoming Opportunities

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

The Academy is for all ages and skill levels on Tuesdays & Thursdays with three class times available.

Registration Closes Tonight (8/23/19) at midnight!

The Academy is Sunday nights at Vanguard’s gym “The Pit” in Costa Mesa and is led by VU's Men’s Basketball coaches.

SoCal Elite's Winter League (November thru February) is for all boys or girls (ages 4-17) with 8-10 games in the Irvine / Tustin areas.

This change is due to the overlapping of the Irvine Chinese School's summer programs. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

A reminder that there will be no classes this Sunday, April 21st (Easter Sunday) at Concordia University Irvine Gym.

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

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.