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January 13, 2023

Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues alumni registration now open

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SoCal Elite’s youth basketball and volleyball spring leagues are for all skill levels and are great ways to stay active during the spring season.

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December 1, 2022

Holiday Camps registration is now open

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Basketball Holiday Camp is Dec. 20th–22nd and Volleyball Holiday Camp is Dec. 27th–29th in Irvine.

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September 22, 2022

Winter League early bird ends Sunday, 9/25 + Free SoCal Elite shorts with code

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

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August 23, 2022

Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022-23 Winter Leagues

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

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June 16, 2022

Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Fall Leagues

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

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April 7, 2022

Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Summer Camps

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Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps are now open for registration.

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February 14, 2022

2022 Youth Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues

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

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February 7, 2022

SoCal Elite Sports recognized by Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on its annual list of Top Companies Supporting Education Excellence

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

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March 2, 2021

Return-to-Play Guidelines

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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.

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April 17, 2020

‘The Academy at Home’ is here for you

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

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April 2, 2020

Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

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July 15, 2019

SoCal Elite is proud to sponsor the annual Tournament of Champions and donate to IPSF & TPSF

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October 11, 2014

Basketball Shooting for Beginners

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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.

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September 30, 2014

Triple Threat for Basketball Beginners

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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.

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September 23, 2014

Crossover Dribble for Basketball Beginners

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

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September 16, 2014

Basketball Layups for Beginners

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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.

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September 9, 2014

Basketball Pivoting for Beginners

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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!

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September 2, 2014

On-Ball Basketball Defense for Beginners

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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.

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August 28, 2014

Basketball Fundamentals: Jab Step

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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.

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August 21, 2014

Rebounding Basketball for Beginners

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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.

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August 11, 2014

Basketball Violation: Illegal Screen

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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...

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August 7, 2014

Dribbling a Basketball for Beginners

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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.

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July 29, 2014

Basketball Violation: Carrying / Palming

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July 23, 2014

Basketball Practice and Game Preparation Tips

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July 21, 2014

SoCal Elite Rookie Spotlight: Collin Tjin

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SoCal Elite Sports

12 Mauchly • Ste P
Irvine, CA 92618

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth sports organization specializing in the best basketball and volleyball recreational leagues, skills training, camps and club travel teams in the Irvine & Tustin areas of Orange County, CA.

SoCal Elite prides itself on providing the most enjoyable experience possible for its players. Beginning as early as four years old, players are able to start learning the game of basketball from an early age. SoCal Elite’s constructive playing environment at all age levels fosters substantial growth, as both players and individuals. As a nonprofit organization, SoCal Elite’s primary focus is improving each child’s overall experience, and continuing to perfect its wide range of services.

Latest News

  • Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues alumni registration now open January 13, 2023
  • Holiday Camps registration is now open December 1, 2022
  • Winter League early bird ends Sunday, 9/25 + Free SoCal Elite shorts with code September 22, 2022
  • Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022-23 Winter Leagues August 23, 2022
  • Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Fall Leagues June 16, 2022

Academy Locations

Beacon Park School Gym
501 Benchmark, Irvine, CA 92618

Boys & Girls Club of Irvine Gym
295 E Yale Loop, Irvine, CA 92604

Cadence Park School Gym
750 Benchmark, Irvine, CA 92618

New Horizon School Irvine Gym
10 Marconi, Irvine, CA 92618

SCCCA (Irvine Chinese School) Gym
9 Truman St, Irvine, CA 92620

University High School Gym
4771 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612


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Refund Policy

There are no refunds for Basketball League registrations. For extraordinary circumstances, SoCal Elite may provide a registrant with credit towards a future league or sports program.

Player Evaluations (3rd–12th Grade)

Preseason player evaluations for 3rd–12th grade divisions are mandatory. If your child does not attend to one of the league's evaluation opportunities, he or she will be placed on the waiting list without a refund.

In the event your child cannot be placed on a team after attending evaluations, a full refund will be provided.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for Volleyball League registrations. For extraordinary circumstances, SoCal Elite may provide a registrant with credit towards a future league or sports program.

Player Evaluations (4th–9th Grade)

Preseason player evaluations for 4th–9th grade divisions are mandatory. If your child does not attend to one of the league's evaluation opportunities, he or she will be placed on the waiting list without a refund.

In the event your child cannot be placed on a team after attending evaluations, a full refund will be provided.

Non-Volunteer Buyout Fee

SoCal Elite is always looking for parent volunteer volleyball coaches and player evaluations coordinators for all seasonal leagues. If you are unable to, or do not want to, volunteer to help operate SoCal Elite’s volleyball leagues efficiently, you are required to pay a ‘buyout fee’ to cover the cost of bringing on additional staff members.

Non-Volunteer Buyout Fee

SoCal Elite is always looking for parent volunteer basketball coaches for all seasonal leagues. If you are unable to, or do not want to, volunteer to help operate SoCal Elite’s basketball leagues efficiently, you are required to pay a ‘buyout fee’ to cover the cost of bringing on additional staff members.