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Why Your Child’s Shot Keeps Drifting: The Biomechanics of Rotational Errors

May 13, 2026

Quick Summary If your child shoots the same way wrong every single time — and still shoots that way after months of practice — the problem isn’t effort. It isn’t an attitude. It isn’t even the amount of time they’re putting in. The problem is mechanics that no one has diagnosed yet. Rotational errors are …

Read moreWhy Your Child’s Shot Keeps Drifting: The Biomechanics of Rotational Errors
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Basketball Camp vs. Skills Academy: What San Diego Parents Need to Know Before They Sign Up

April 30, 2026

You just spent $400 on a week-long basketball camp. Your player came home sweaty, happy, and… doing the exact same things they were doing before they left. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Across San Diego — from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley — competitive parents are asking the same question: why isn’t my kid actually …

Read moreBasketball Camp vs. Skills Academy: What San Diego Parents Need to Know Before They Sign Up
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Is Your Child Ready to Move from Rec Ball to Club Basketball? Here’s the Exact Timeline

April 30, 2026

Your kid is the best player on their YMCA team. They’re bored. The drills are the same every week, the coaching is inconsistent, and you’re watching them coast through games they should be challenged by. You’ve started wondering: Is it time for club basketball? It’s one of the most common questions we hear from San …

Read moreIs Your Child Ready to Move from Rec Ball to Club Basketball? Here’s the Exact Timeline

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7514 Girard Ave.
STE 1524
La Jolla, CA 92037-5199


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New Players Welcome!

As we prepare for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 seasons, we’re excited to welcome new players and families to experience what makes LSBA one of Southern California’s premier youth basketball development programs.

 Please ensure that all returning LSBA players attend one of the player assessment sessions.

Fall Player Assessment Dates (San Diego, CA) 

Fall Player Assessment Dates (San Diego, CA) 

Date: Sunday, August 2 & Sunday, August 23
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: La Jolla High School
Ages: 9U, 10U, and 11U Players
Cost: Free

Date: Sunday, August 2 & Sunday, August 23
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: La Jolla High School
Ages: 12U and 13U Players
Cost: Free

Date: Sunday, August 2 & Sunday, August 23
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: La Jolla High School
Ages: 14U
Cost: Free

Date: Saturday, August 22 – (Orange County)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: 24 Hour Fitness, 8697 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
Ages: 11U & 12U Players
Cost: Free

Date: Saturday, August 22 – (Orange County)
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: 24 Hour Fitness, 8697 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
Ages: 14U Players
Cost: Free

Register here »

https://lsbballacademy.playbookapi.com/programs/register/club_teams/

Player Assessments help our coaching staff evaluate each athlete and place them in the best environment to develop, compete, and succeed.

We’re pleased to offer two dates for player assessments to ensure everyone can participate, especially for those who may be traveling. Rest assured, attending just one assessment is all you need to secure your spot on the roster.

The LSBA Difference

 At LSBA, we believe basketball is about more than the game.

We’re committed to developing the whole athlete by combining high-level basketball instruction with leadership, confidence, discipline, and character development.

Our players benefit from:

  • Elite basketball skill development and team training
  • Education focused on basketball IQ, mental performance, and resilience
  • Speed and Agility clinics hosted by renowned speed and agility professionals
  • Guest speakers focused on mental mindfulness, leadership, nutrition, and more
  • Community service
  • Showcase events at venues such as Intuit Dome, SoFi Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena
  • Competition in local, regional, and national tournaments
  • Positive culture that challenges, supports, and inspires players to excel on and off the court

Register FOR THIS Fall Player AssessmenT »

Everything we do is built around one philosophy: Reps Done Right

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