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April 7, 2022

Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Summer Camps

Academy,Camps,News,Volleyball

Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps are now open for registration.

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February 14, 2022

2022 Youth Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues

Academy,Leagues,Volleyball Academy,News,Volleyball

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

News

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

Club,Academy,Leagues,Volleyball,News,Camps

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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September 24, 2020

Irvine City Council’s Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding Youth Sports

News

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.

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September 16, 2020

Registration for 3v3 Sharp Shooting Basketball Fall Program closes on 9/20

Basketball Fall League,Leagues,News

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.

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September 10, 2020

Alumni Players: 2021 Basketball Winter League Registration is Now Open!

Basketball Winter League,Leagues,News,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.

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June 3, 2020

Update on Reopening Sports Programs

SoCal Elite Sports,News

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.

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April 17, 2020

‘The Academy at Home’ is here for you

SoCal Elite Sports,News

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 7, 2020

2020 Basketball Spring League has been canceled due to COVID-19

News,Basketball Spring League

With schools remaining closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are disappointed to announce that the 2020 Basketball Spring League has been canceled.

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April 7, 2020

2020 Volleyball Spring League has been canceled due to COVID-19

News,Volleyball

With schools remaining closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are disappointed to announce that the 2020 Volleyball Spring League has been canceled.

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April 2, 2020

Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

News

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

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March 13, 2020

The Club: An update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Club

There is no higher priority to our entire SoCal Elite Family than the safety of our players, parents and staff.

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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.

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March 5, 2020

FREE Volleyball Spring Training and Preseason Information

Volleyball

Free Clinic and Spring Season Information

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February 19, 2020

[Week 11] Winter League Update: Championship Sunday

Youth Division

With the Basketball Winter League coming to a close this weekend, we wanted to thank everyone for helping to make this a great season!

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February 11, 2020

[Week 10] Winter League Update: Playoff Bracket Play

Youth Division

First week of playoff brackets is now published! The final week of brackets will not be released until Tuesday, February 18th.

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February 6, 2020

[Week 9] Winter League Update: Final Weekend before Bracket Play

Youth Division

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.

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February 6, 2020

[Week 9] Winter League Update: Rookie Awards

Rookie Division,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.

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January 30, 2020

[Week 8] Winter League Update: Rookie League Saturday Photo Day

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division

There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.

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January 30, 2020

[Week 8] Winter League Update: Make-Up Team Photo Day Info

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie 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.

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January 22, 2020

[Week 7] Winter League Update: Team Photo Day Info

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie 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.

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January 9, 2020

[Week 5] Winter League Update: Team Photos Day and Schedules through Feb. 9th

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division,Rookie Division,High School Division

There are two upcoming opportunities for team photos. Schedules have been posted through February 9th with some teams having double-header games.

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December 31, 2019

2020 SCE Sports New Year’s Basketball Camp Info

Camps

This upcoming weekend of games is the last week of league play in 2019. We wanted to reach out and wish everyone happy holidays!

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December 30, 2019

[Week 4] Winter League Update: January Schedules Posted

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division,Rookie Division,High School Division

League play resumes this weekend. Schedules through Feb. 9th have been posted.

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December 22, 2019

2019 SCE Holiday Basketball Camp Info

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division,Rookie Division,High School 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!

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December 20, 2019

[Week 3] Winter League Update: Final Weekend before Holiday Break

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Youth Division,Rookie Division,High School 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!

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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.

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December 13, 2019

[Week 2] Rookie (TK–2nd) Update: Don’t forget to bring a basketball

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division

Week 2 info regarding viewing team rosters and schedules.

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December 4, 2019

[Week 1] Rookie (TK–2nd) Update: Schedules Posted

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division

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

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December 4, 2019

[Week 1] Youth (3rd–8th) Update: Schedules Posted

Basketball Winter League,Coaches,Youth Division

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

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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.

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December 2, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Rookie Updatev4

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division,Leagues

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November 29, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball League Dec 1st Indoor Practice

Basketball Winter League,Coaches

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November 29, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season High School Evaluations Reminder

Basketball Winter League,High School Division

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November 25, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball League Head Coaches Email Follow-Up

Basketball Winter League,Coaches

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November 22, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball League Head Coaches Clinic Email

Basketball Winter League,Coaches

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November 22, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Rookie Updatev3

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division

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November 20, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Rookie Updatev2

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division

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November 15, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season Make-Up Evaluationsv2

Basketball Winter League,Youth Division

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November 15, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Rookie Update

Basketball Winter League,Rookie Division: Sunday,Rookie Division

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November 13, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season Make-Up Evaluations

SoCal Elite Sports,Youth Division,Basketball Winter League

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November 1, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season Evaluations

Basketball Winter League,Youth Division

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October 29, 2019

2019-20 Winter Basketball Leagues Pre-Season High School Evaluations

Basketball Winter League,High School Division

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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

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October 21, 2019

2020 Spring Volleyball League Alumni Registration is now open!

Volleyball

Alumni Registration Now Open!

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October 18, 2019

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

Basketball Fall League,News,Basketball Winter League,Leagues

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

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October 12, 2019

2019 Fall Volleyball League – Upcoming Volleyball Opportunities

Volleyball

Upcoming Opportunities

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October 10, 2019

Basketball Holiday Camps are now open for registration

News,Camps

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

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August 23, 2019

2019 Fall Indoor Basketball & Volleyball Leagues Reg Ends Tonight!

Basketball Fall League,Leagues,Basketball Winter League

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

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July 15, 2019

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

SoCal Elite Sports

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April 3, 2019

2019 Basketball Summer League & Camps: Alumni Registration is Now Open!

Basketball Summer League,Leagues,News,Camps

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

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October 11, 2014

Basketball Shooting for Beginners

Basketball 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.

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September 30, 2014

Triple Threat for Basketball Beginners

Basketball for 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.

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September 23, 2014

Crossover Dribble for Basketball Beginners

Basketball for 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.

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September 16, 2014

Basketball Layups for Beginners

Basketball 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.

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September 9, 2014

Basketball Pivoting for Beginners

Basketball 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!

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September 2, 2014

On-Ball Basketball Defense for Beginners

Basketball 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.

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August 28, 2014

Basketball Fundamentals: Jab Step

Basketball for Beginners

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

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.

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August 15, 2014

SoCal Elite Basketball Camp III Recap

Camps

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.

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August 11, 2014

Basketball Violation: Illegal Screen

Basketball for Beginners

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

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.

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August 6, 2014

Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin Dunks on his Mom

NBA

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

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July 31, 2014

[Video] SoCal Elite: What Makes Us Special

SoCal Elite Sports

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July 29, 2014

Basketball Violation: Carrying / Palming

Basketball for Beginners

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July 23, 2014

Basketball Practice and Game Preparation Tips: Part 1

Basketball for Beginners

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July 21, 2014

SoCal Elite Rookie Spotlight: Collin Tjin

Leagues,SoCal Elite Sports

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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

  • Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Summer Camps April 7, 2022
  • 2022 Youth Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues February 14, 2022
  • SoCal Elite Sports recognized by Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on its annual list of Top Companies Supporting Education Excellence February 7, 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

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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