Program Overview
Join our co-ed Youth Basketball Program, where young athletes (ages 5-12) develop skills, learn teamwork, and foster a love for the game in a fun and supportive environment!
Designed for players of all levels, our program emphasizes fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and personal growth through engaging practices and competitive games. With experienced coaches and a focus on inclusivity, participants will not only improve their basketball abilities but also gain confidence and make lifelong friendships. Whether participants are just starting out, or looking to sharpen their skills, our program offers the perfect opportunity to thrive on and off the court!
Ages & Eligibility
Participants are grouped by age and skill level to ensure that everyone receives appropriate instruction.
Intro to Basketball: Ages 5-8 and 9-12
Intermediate: Ages 5-8 and 9-12
For questions about eligibility, please email Youth Basketball Coordinator, Aaron Grella, at youth.basketball@berkeley.edu.
Location
University Village Albany Community Center
1123 Jackson St, Albany, CA, 94706
Intro to Basketball (Co-Ed)
Intro to Basketball is the perfect program for participants who are new to the sport, have limited experience, or are eager to build fundamental skills. Our coaches create a welcoming environment where young athletes can thrive. Through a blend of engaging drills and games, participants will learn essential basketball techniques including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defense. Each session is designed to enhance individual skills while cultivating a genuine love for the game. Unleash your potential and take the first step toward becoming a basketball star!
Intermediate Basketball (Co-Ed)
Intermediate Basketball is designed to help young players with some court experience build on their skills and elevate their game. Our focus includes refining techniques in dribbling, passing, shooting form, layups, jump shots, and rebounding. We also work on footwork, defensive strategies, conditioning, and developing a strong basketball IQ to boost game awareness. Players will strengthen their teamwork skills while maintaining a fun, positive competitive spirit. This program is perfect for those with a solid foundation looking to step up their game for travel, school, or AAU competition. Our coaches use a structured rubric to ensure each player gets the feedback they need to succeed at the intermediate level.
Program Schedule
Each session is six weeks long, with two practices per week (one on a weekday and one on a Saturday). Offered year-round, the program offers flexibility so that you can sign up for as many six-week sessions as you like and continue to develop your basketball skills at your own pace.
Program registration takes place in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view availability and options.
| Six-Week Sessions | Ages | Price | Days | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Intro to Basketball: A | 5 – 8 | $270 | Mondays (5:30PM-6:30PM) | 1/13/25 | 2/17/25 |
| Fall Intro to Basketball: B | 9 – 12 | $270 | Tuesdays (5:30PM-6:30PM) | 1/14/25 | 2/18/25 |
| Fall Intermediate: A | 5 – 8 | $645 | Fridays (5:30PM-6:30PM) & Saturdays (12:00PM-1:15PM) | 1/17/25 | 2/22/25 |
| Fall Intermediate: B | 9 – 12 | $645 | Fridays (6:30-7:30PM) & Saturdays (1:45PM-3PM) | 1/17/25 | 2/22/25 |
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
Refunds will only be given for lessons missed due to program cancellations. Any lessons missed for personal reasons will not be refunded. We allow session withdrawals with full refunds up to 1 week prior to the session start date. After that deadline, no refund will be given for withdrawals.
Contact
For more information about Youth Basketball, please contact Youth Basketball Coordinator, Aaron Grella, via email at youth.basketball@berkeley.edu.
