AFTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL in Laguna Beach

Join Our Fall After School Session: September - November

About CORE Basketball

Classes are designed for kids of all ages and skill levels who want to develop their basketball skills and improve their abilities in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. Through expert coaching and age-appropriate lesson plans, programs are designed to strengthen and accelerate the learning process graduating kids from Intro Class to Leagues to Performance Class.

Each session includes a combination of skill instruction, concept development, engaging drills, and situational training to put new knowledge into practice. All players are taught key fundamentals such as footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense, while more experienced players are introduced to advanced court and team concepts such as man-to-man, zone and help defenses.

Classes are structured to meet each athlete where they are with small groups organized by age and experience ensuring personalized attention and a positive peer-to-peer dynamic.

1:5 Coach to Student Ratio


Program Curriculum Designed by CORE’s Senior Director Of Basketball

Coach Adrian

Coach Adrian brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to CORE serving as CORE’s Director of Basketball Operations for over 7 years.

A Marina High School alumnus and recipient of numerous awards and accolades from prestigious basketball camps, including Five-Star Basketball Camp and USC's High School Varsity Camp. A CORE Kid fave, Coach Adrian was also heavily recruited for basketball by Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, and Fresno State.

A HUGE thank you to Coach Adrian and all of the other coaches for always being engaged in your junior athletes and fostering their development, both athletically and personally. Our son loves basketball and his CORE coaches — he is soaking up all the wisdom about being a good team player in addition to pro tips regarding form and movements.
— Lila (Parent)

 

program Details

After School Classes are held at various Laguna Beach School District schools and are open for students of those schools, only. Classes are taught by CORE’s awesome Coaches & registration is managed by each school.

El Morro Elementary: Grades: 1st-5th

8-Week Basketball Program

Mondays, 2:20 - 3:20pm, September 22 - November 17; Off: 10/6

Registration Fee: $280

Top of the World Elementary: Grades: 1st-5th

7-Week Basketball Program

Tuesdays, 2:20 - 3:20pm, September 28 - November 18; Off: 10/7 & 11/11

Registration Fee: $245


CORE Coaches Are Leaders & Mentors

CORE Basketball Coaches integrate important life lessons such as good sportsmanship, teamwork, and appropriate peer interaction throughout the entire class experience. CORE Coaches provide specialized attention and help players learn to utilize new skills & concepts whether they’re playing recreational games with friends or competitively on a basketball team.

Led By Experienced CORE Coaches Who Specialize In Youth Basketball

  • Small group format with a maximum of 18 participants

  • Fun, active warm-ups to build coordination, strength, and confidence

  • Skill development tailored for beginners, focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting, and movement

  • Age-appropriate drills and games to reinforce fundamentals in an engaging way

  • Fun & Friendly Coach-led challenges give kids the opportunity to apply new individual and team skills

  • Encouraging feedback to support learning, growth, and a love for the game

  • A great foundation for future league play and continued skill development


CORE Basketball Benefits For Every Kiddo

WARM UP & CONDITIONING

WARM UP & CONDITIONING

NEW SKILLS & CONCEPTS

NEW SKILLS & CONCEPTS

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

SEL DEVELOPMENT

SCRIMMAGES & GAMES

COACH-LED CHALLENGES


CORE Builds Champions On & Off the Playing Field

CORE Basketball Coaches integrate important life lessons such as good sportsmanship, teamwork, and appropriate peer interaction throughout the entire clinic experience. With our Low Coach to Kid Ratio, CORE Coaches provide personalized attention and help players learn to utilize new skills & concepts whether they’re playing recreational games with friends or competitively on a basketball team.