News & Blog
January 25, 2025
Special pricing for alumni players: Basketball & Volleyball Spring League registrations are now open!
Basketball Spring League runs March 23 - June 1, 2025 on Sundays with 6-8 games, and Volleyball Spring League runs March 22nd - May 31st on Saturdays with 6 practices matches.
December 23, 2024
Last call for Basketball Holiday Camp (Dec. 27–29) + 3×3 Holiday Tournament (Dec. 29)
The Basketball Holiday Game Camp runs 12/27–29 and focuses primarily on game situations. The Basketball 3x3 Holiday Tournament is on Sunday, 12/29.
December 5, 2024
Basketball Holiday Camp early bird ends 12/6 • 3×3 Holiday Tournament team registration early bird ends 12/11
The Basketball Holiday Game Camp runs 12/27–29 and focuses primarily on game situations. The Basketball 3x3 Holiday Tournament is on Sunday, 12/29.
November 14, 2024
Basketball Winter League final early bird ends 11/15 + Holiday Camp & 3×3 Tournament
Winter League is the primary season for all youth basketball players in Orange County. SoCal Elite’s Basketball League offers the best, most organized experience for all ages and skill levels.
October 17, 2024
Basketball Winter League early bird 2 special pricing extended and ends Sunday
Winter League is the primary season for all youth basketball players in Orange County. SoCal Elite’s Basketball League offers the best, most organized experience for all ages and skill levels.
September 5, 2024
Basketball Winter League alumni registration now open + Last call for Basketball Fall Prep Games camp
Basketball Fall Prep Games Camp (Rookie & Youth) registrations close on Friday, Sep. 6th.
August 21, 2024
Last call for Fall Leagues: Registrations close Friday, Aug. 23rd
Waitlists will open after registrations close.
August 15, 2024
Fall Leagues’ early bird ends Friday + Fall Prep Games program (registration now open)
Early bird 3 special pricing ends on Friday, Aug. 16th.
July 23, 2024
Early bird extended until Friday, July 26th for Basketball and Volleyball Fall Leagues
Early bird 1 special pricing has been extended and ends on Friday, July 26th.
June 21, 2024
Last call: Volleyball and Basketball Summer League registrations close soon
Our Summer Leagues are great ways for your child to stay active during the long summer break.
June 14, 2024
Alumni players: Basketball and Volleyball Fall League registrations are now open!
Alumni player registration special pricing ends on Friday, June 21st.
May 31, 2024
Volleyball Summer League early bird special pricing ends on Friday, June 7th
The 2024 Youth Volleyball Summer League is an excellent summer activity for your child to learn the fast-paced game of volleyball.
May 22, 2024
Now open: Basketball Summer Drop-In League alumni player registration
Basketball Summer Drop-In League registration is now open and alumni player special pricing ends on Friday, May 24th.
April 12, 2024
Great Park Schools Basketball Fundraiser (April 27th) registration is now open
This fundraiser includes an introduction to SoCal Elite's Basketball Academy and benefits Beacon Park and Solis Park Schools.
April 8, 2024
Volleyball Summer League alumni special pricing ends Friday, April 12th
The 2024 Youth Volleyball Summer League is an excellent summer activity for your child.
March 28, 2024
Now open: Volleyball Summer Camps registration
Volleyball Summer Camps serve as introductions to the sport for all ages and skill levels.
March 21, 2024
Basketball Summer Camps registration now open
SoCal Elite’s youth basketball summer camps are a great opportunity for your child to work on basketball fundamentals in a safe, community-based environment.
March 14, 2024
Now open: Volleyball Spring Break Camp (April 1st–4th) registration
Four-day camp for all skill levels
March 8, 2024
Basketball Spring Break Camp (April 1st–4th) registration now open
Four-day camp focused primarily on game situations.
February 20, 2024
Basketball “Game Series” Academy starts Saturday, March 2nd
The Game Series Academy is a biweekly recurring program that focuses on in-game scenarios and situational awareness.
January 29, 2024
2024 Basketball Spring League registration is now open
Spring League is for players who wish to play beyond the main Winter League and stay active with organized basketball through the spring.
December 14, 2023
Holiday Camps 🏀🏐 Alumni player special pricing ends Friday, Dec. 15th
SoCal Elite's Youth Basketball and Volleyball Holiday Camps are great ways to stay active during the holiday break.
August 16, 2023
Back to School pricing for Fall Leagues ends this Sunday, 8/20 + FREE Girls-only Basketball Academy trial classes
SoCal Elite’s youth basketball and volleyball fall leagues are for all skill levels and are great ways to stay active in competition.
June 7, 2023
Basketball & Volleyball Fall Leagues: Alumni registration now open
SoCal Elite’s youth basketball and volleyball fall leagues are for all skill levels and are great ways to stay active in competition.
March 13, 2023
Early bird expires soon: 2023 Spring Leagues & Summer Camps
SoCal Elite’s youth sports summer camps are great opportunities for your child to work on fundamentals in a safe, community-based environment.
February 2, 2023
SoCal Elite Sports recognized as a 2022 IPSF Top 100 Partner
SoCal Elite Sports is proud to be recognized by Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) on its annual list of Top 100 Corporate and Community Partners Supporting Education Excellence
January 13, 2023
Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues alumni registration now open
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.
December 1, 2022
Holiday Camps registration is now open
Basketball Holiday Camp is Dec. 20th–22nd and Volleyball Holiday Camp is Dec. 27th–29th in Irvine.
September 22, 2022
Winter League early bird ends Sunday, 9/25 + Free SoCal Elite shorts with code
Winter League is the primary season for all youth basketball players in Orange County, CA.
August 23, 2022
Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022-23 Winter Leagues
Basketball and Volleyball 2022-23 Winter Leagues are now open for registration.
June 16, 2022
Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Fall Leagues
Basketball and Volleyball 2022 Fall Leagues are now open for registration.
April 7, 2022
Youth Basketball & Volleyball 2022 Summer Camps
Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps are now open for registration.
February 14, 2022
2022 Youth Basketball & Volleyball Spring Leagues
Our Spring Leagues run April thru June 2022 and include 6 weeks of league play. Alumni player registration is now open!
February 7, 2022
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.
March 2, 2021
Return-to-Play Guidelines
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.
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 2, 2020
Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Basketball and Volleyball Spring Leagues have been cancelled, and The Academy has been suspended indefinitely.
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 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.
Privacy Policy
Last updated on December 30, 2019. This Privacy Policy is effective January 1, 2020 for all users.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. (We”, “Us”, “Our”, “SoCal Elite Sports” or “SoCal Elite”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the socalelite.org website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by SoCal Elite Sports.
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name or email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
WEB BROWSER COOKIES
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION
SoCal Elite Sports may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To register with our services.
- To improve customer service.
- To respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To send periodic emails.
We may use the email address to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), California residents have certain rights around SoCal Elite’s collection, use, and sharing of their personal information.
SoCal Elite does not sell your personal information and will not do so in the future without providing you with notice and an opportunity to opt-out of such sale as required by law. Similarly, we do not offer financial incentives associated with our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information.
SoCal Elite collects various categories of personal information when you use the Site, including identifiers, internet or other electronic network or device activity information and geolocation data. A more detailed description of the information SoCal Elite collects and how we use it is provided above. Sharing Your Personal Information describes the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information, and what information may be shared under different circumstances.
If you are a resident of California, you have the right to request to know what personal information has been collected about you, and to access that information. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information, though exceptions under the CCPA may allow SoCal Elite to retain and use certain personal information notwithstanding your deletion request. You may also send your request by email to [email protected]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA.
Separate from the CCPA, California’s Shine the Light law gives California residents the right to ask companies what personal information they share with third parties for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose your personal information to third parties for the purpose of directly marketing their goods or services to you unless you request such disclosure. If you have any questions regarding this policy, or would like to change your preferences, you may contact us.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
SoCal Elite Sports has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
CONTACTING US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
SoCal Elite Sports
socalelite.org
SoCal Elite Sports
[email protected]
Refund Policy
Camps
No refunds for Camp registrations.
For extraordinary circumstances, SoCal Elite may provide a registrant with credit towards a future league or sports program.
- Submit a credit request via our contact form.
- Include your name, your child’s name, grade and reason for withdrawing.
- Include proof of injury or illness.
Leagues
Basketball League
Registrants who contact SoCal Elite Sports at least two (2) weeks before Player Evaluations will receive a refund less $50.
Player Evaluations for Boys 2nd–8th and Girls 3rd–8th grade divisions are mandatory. If you do not attend evaluations, your child will be placed on the wait list.
Any request to withdraw after this date will be ineligible for a refund.
In the event SoCal Elite cannot place your child on a team, a full refund will be provided.
If you have any issues, please communicate them as soon as possible. Order of contact should be:
- Coach
- Division Commissioner
- League Office via our contact form.
For extraordinary circumstances, SoCal Elite may provide a registrant with credit towards a future league or sports program.
- Submit a credit request via our contact form.
- Include your name, your child’s name, grade and reason for withdrawing.
- Include proof of injury or illness.
Terms & Conditions
THE ACADEMY AUTO-DEBIT RECURRING MEMBERSHIP TERMS
Upon purchasing and subscribing to SoCal Elite Sports’ Academy Membership, you will be charged on the same day each recurring month. Every new membership requires a minimum of one (1) month. To change, pause or stop your membership (3 days or notice 72 hours), you MUST email [email protected].
LIABILITY AGREEMENT / AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize the staff of the SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I, the parent/legal guardian of the above named athlete, hereby acknowledge that participation in the SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association as in any sport, may result in accident and/or injuries. Although there are risks involved, I still give my approval for the above named player to participate in any and all SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association activities. I expressly assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, and I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association, its staff, suppliers, sponsors, and participants for any claim arising out of injury or illness to the said athlete, regardless of the cause.
VISUAL CONSENT AUTHORIZATION
I give SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association and any photographer hired by them, permission to make photographs, videotapes, films, slideshows, or other likenesses of my child or legal ward. I hereby grant SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association and any photographer hired by them, the unrestricted right to copyright any of the above-mentioned materials containing images of me, my child or legal ward, as well as the unrestricted right to use and reuse them, with or without caption information, in part or in whole, in any manor, for any purpose and in any medium now known of hereinafter invented. These rights include, but are not limited to, the right to publish copy, distribute, alter, license and publicly display these materials and images for editorial, trade, marketing and/or advertising purposes. I also grant SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association and any photographer hired by them, and its licensees the unrestricted right to use and disclose my name in connection with the use of the above materials.
I understand and I agree I will not be paid for any of the described above.
I also waive, and release and discharge, SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and SCE Association and any photographer hired by them, any and all claims arising out of or in connection with any use of the materials, caption information and images above, including any and all claims for libel, defamation and/or invasion of privacy or publicity. I realize I cannot withdraw my consent after I sign this form and I realize this form is binding on me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
NO REFUND POLICY
Notice: SoCal Elite Sports has a NO REFUND POLICY, unless it is an over payment, duplicate payment, or program cancelled by SCE Sports. A child or team that did not participant will not automatically qualify you for a refund. Distance or schedule conflict will not qualify for a refund either. Upon registering, you initial that you understand our terms.
CONSENT
On behalf of my minor child, I hereby apply for his/her participation in SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. and to induce SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. to accept this application. I hereby warrant that both myself and my child are familiar with the risks associated with participation in an active sport such as basketball; furthermore, I warrant that my child is in good health, has no condition or defect which would interfere with his/her participation. In short, my child is active, in good health, and anxious to play basketball. I do hereby agree and consent to my child’s participation in SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. during work-outs, and also assume all risks and hazards which are incidental to the conduct of the activities. I hereby release, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless SoCal Elite Sports, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents and any of them, their sponsors, organizers, and supervisors of any and all liability or damage, injury, or expense of any kind arising out of, or connected with, my child’s participation in SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. I am hereby informed that all rostered players are covered by an insurance policy in case of accident or medical emergency while participating in an activity sponsored by SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. I further understand that in case of a medical emergency, my own personal medical plan, if I have one, will be used prior to the insurance provided through SoCal Elite Sports, Inc. If I do not have a personal plan, the above insurance will take effect immediately. Participation in competitive athletics may result in serious injury. It is impossible to TOTALLY eliminate such occurrences from competitive sports. Players can reduce the risk of serious injury by obeying safety rules, following a proper conditioning program, and maintaining their equipment properly.
EVEN IF ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND EVEN IF THE ATHLETE IS IN EXCELLENT PHYSICAL CONDITION WITH PERFECT EQUIPMENT, SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY STILL OCCUR. AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE SOCAL ELITE SPORTS, INC. BASKETBALL PROGRAMS. If the above named person needs emergency medical treatment and neither the parent nor the family physician can be contacted, consent is hereby granted for such emergency treatment as may be considered necessary in the opinion of the attending physician.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I READ THIS CONSENT FORM AND KNOWINGLY, ON BEHALF OF MY CHILD, ASSUME ALL THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN ANY WAY IN THE SOCAL ELITE SPORTS, INC. BASKETBALL PROGRAMS.
Testimonials
What others say about SoCal Elite Sports
“We’ve had an excellent experience with SoCal Elite Sports – both in the regular league and on the travel team. What impressed our family about this league is the level of organization, commitment and training that our son receives. We have played in other basketball leagues locally and have found this one to be much more rigorous and with a higher degree of training. We are especially impressed with the caliber of coaches that they have recruited for the travel teams. Our kids are coached by coaches who coach at the competitive high school level, and bring a great deal of passion and educational skills to the game. We love this league!!!”
Sheila S. – Parent
“SoCal Elite is providing a higher level basketball that previously could not be found in Irvine. The upsides: lower costs, high level professional coaching, tournament experience, great/fun practices, very competitive and an organization that cares about its athletes. This is my son’s second full season with SoCal Elite and we have been very pleased with our experience.”
Mayra C. – Parent
“Words cannot explain how amazing SoCal Elite has been for our son. Compared to other leagues, SoCal Elite is the most organized. Their Academy/Clinics are amazing as well – Coach Matt and Brandon are the best by far and continue to shine with their drills and discipline.
Our son (7 years old) as a rookie couldn’t even dribble the ball, but in only 4 months, he can now dribble as well as the rest of kids. His overall happiness alone is what keeps us coming back.
Kudos to this amazing company! We are proud to represent SoCal Elite!”
Daniel L. – Parent
“My fiancé has 8 year old twins who used to sit around all day with their noses in Nintendo games and Pokemon card collections. I decided to sign them up for organized sports to get them moving, and picked my favorite sport: basketball. I signed them up last winter for the Winter League. They had no experience and all they knew about basketball was that the ball was orange and we are not Laker fans (hehe). The winter league was great. Both kids LOVED it, even the super shy, bashful twin. The coach was great, emailed us every week about practices and game locations and times and it was an enjoyable experience for the kids and parents alike. I also signed them up for the following Spring league. Between the Spring and Summer league, I enrolled them in another local league because they were getting bored and I could tell from day 1 of that other league that our twins were the best players. They carried a team of first time players all the way to the finals and championship and have a trophy to prove it. Yeah!! There’s no doubt to me that they have become such good players because of the coaches at SoCal Elite. SoCal Elite also offers weekly training that I have signed up the boys for. The boys like the practices and say Coach Patrick is the best. Twins told me the other day to sign them up for all the leagues at SoCal Elite. Would highly recommend!!”
Roni H. – Parent
“SoCal Elite’s League is great – our son enjoys playing with a group of players and against other teams of similar level/experience. Much better than a typical rec league program. Perfect for our 10 year old athlete.”
Kristen B. – Parent
“My son has attended the clinic for at least 2 years. From having no experience to thinking he is the best at his school. It is funny to me but I am proud that he is proud and is confident! Yes, the head coach can be tough but he knows when to pull back. The other coaches are more relaxed.”
Twinkies T. – Parent