Would you like to continue playing hoops now that the regular basketball season is over? Join a club team.
The regular basketball season is over but some players have joined a club team to continue playing hoops in the offseason. Many of them travel throughout the country and compete before college coaches. Take a moment to review a list of Northern California club teams.
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Boys Club Teams
Invitation only travel teams which participate in exposure events such as Las Vegas Big Time, Pump Best of Summer, Slam N Jam Spring League and other events. For further information, contact Nelson Washington at 650-368-3750.
Invitation only travel team. Varsity AAU. Competes in Slam N Jam Spring League, Elite 8, Las Vegas Summer Classic, North American Youth Sports Regionals, EBO "Sweet 16" and others. For more information, contact Capus Hope at 510-938-7310.
14U-17U basketball club teams and community basketball leagues in San Francisco. The Warriors travel to tournaments in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Reno, Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose. For more information, contact Randy Bessolo at (415) 418-4568 coachrandal@yahoo.com or Evan Jones (415) 640-0043 ejones@firstbasefoundation.com.
One of the most elite travel teams in northern California. Competes in hi-profile tournaments throughout the west coast including Pump Easter Tourney, EBO Mats Madness, Las Vegas Big Time, EBO Sweet 16, Fall Hoops Classic and other events. Hosts the Slam N Jam Spring League, Slam N Jam Academic and Athletic Showcase, Elite 8 Tourney, and Super 100/Super 60 Camps. For information, call 510-222-5916.
Invitation-Only, Boys and Girls AAU basketball organization based in San Francisco that features players from San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Competes in various tournaments and NCAA sanctioned events in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and throughout the country. Coached by Marin Hall of Famer, and three time state champion, Jonas Honick. For more information, contact Coach Honick at norcalsupreme@gmail.com.
Intensity Basketball (San Jose)
JV & Varsity level Invitation only all-star teams which will compete in West Coast exposure events such as the EBO Mats Madness, Las Vegas Big-Time, Long Beach Classic, etc. For more info, please contact Patrick Judge at PatrickJ@beyondwork.com or (408) 832-8571.
Regional high school travel team consisting of three boys teams and one girls that have participated in national exposure events since 1995. Players come from Sacramento/Placerville to Monterey and includes the entire Bay Area. For information, contact Bob Bramlett at (650) 451-8141, Al Grigsby (408) 332-8622, email to bigdogwvbc@sbcglobal.net or visit their website.
FCA Ballers
High School all star traveling team which is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Team selection is done through a two month camp that evaluates skills, commitment, and parent participation. Team is selected by FCA Adult Chapter Parent Group. Partnerships are developed with many club teams: Sacramento Huskies, Renegades, SSA-adidas, Oakland Rebels, Stockton Tar Heel, L & L Ballers, Capitol City Basketball and 2 the Hoop Academy to name a few. Contact Ray Hill at (916) 715-7157 or email to rhill@kfh.org.
Chico Tarheels
17& Under High School All Star travel team composed of the top players in the Chico area since 1997. Participates in Pacific AAU, Las Vegas Easter Classic, Reno Memorial Day tournament, adidas Las Vegas Big Time, Double Pump West Coast All Stars, and Sac Area AAU. Contact Marlon Gambol at 530-514-6558 or email to deni@tlco.net.
DRV Cats
Elite Peninsula Travel team represented at several of the big tournaments, Las Vegas Big Time, Mats Madness, Nike Eastern Classic, among among others. For further information, contact Vidal Edwards at 408-812-2741.
Trinity Titans Basketball
Based in Brentwood-Oakley-Antioch area, this AAU youth club competes in tournaments throughout NorCal, the Bay Area and Central Valley. Tryouts are arranged on an individual basis and are open to athletes between ages 10 and 14. Teaches solid fundamental basketball skills and develops the character traits of teamwork, commitment and responsibility in a Christian environment. Contact Coach Mike at 925-321-2957, 925-392-3835 or email Mikeketchel3@comcast.net.
15U boys basktball team based out of Hayward. Team members are selected from a group of elite players from the Hayward area. For further information, visit their website.
Los Gatos Wildcats Basketball
High School varsity travel team which plays in premier west coast tournaments and Slam-N-Jam spring league. Contact Les Schiefelbein at 408-743-0977.
Teams composed of boys and girls, grades 3 through 8, who want to develop their skills and understanding of the game. Club emphasizes development of the individual player within a team basketball structure. For more information, please visit their website, leave a message at 510-306-4505 or email to
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Nor Cal Bears
Varsity and JV level club teams. Compete in tournaments throughout the west coast. All practices held at Isleton Elementary Gym in Isleton. For more information, contact Coach Silva at (707) 249-0868 or e-mail norcalbears@yahoo.com.
Youth AAU club which features teams of various age groups. Contact Derek Smith at (510) 420-0368 or visit their website.
NorCal Elite
Invitation-only travel teams located in Oakland. Participates in Boo Williams Invitational, Houston Kingwood Classic, Memorial Day Classic (Bloomington, IN), and other regional and national tournaments. For more information, contact Mark McKelvy at big00boy@aol.com.
Next Level Basketball
High school all star travel team which competes in West Coast exposure events including Slam - N - Jam Spring League, Double Pump Spring Tournament, EBO Mats Madness, Adidas Las Vegas Big Time Tournament, Double Pump Best Of Summer Tournament, etc. Contact Steve Cotton at 408-271-9513 or email to cot_1@msn.com.
Boys and girls 6th, 7th and 8th grade basketball organization that participates in league, club, arc, and aau leagues and tournaments throughout the bay area and California, Las Vegas, Seattle and much of the West Coast. The Rebels also sponsor several tournaments throughout the year. For more information, contact Nate Ford at (415) 221-6100.
Sacramento Kamikaze Basketball Club
12u, 14u, and 16u boys. For further information, cal (916) 402-6875 or email to
Elite travel teams which compete in high profile tournaments and camps all over the country. Events include Slam N Jam Spring League & Elite 8 (Oakland), EBO Mats Madness (Fresno), Full Court Press Events (Los Angeles), Pump Easter Tournament, Spirit of the North National Qualifier (Sacramento), BCI Nationals (Texas), BCI National Qualifier, Las Vegas Big Time, PHPS Spring League (Sac), and the PHPS Discovery Showcase (Sac). Contact Brian Hamilton at (916) 801-5153 or phpsinc@aol.com.
AAU basketball organization based in San Francisco that features players from San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Competes in various tournaments and NCAA sanctioned events in in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and throughout the country. Coached by former UCSB player, Ray Kelly, and Pete Simos. For more information contact Coach Kelly at raykell@sbcglobal.net or Coach Simos at psimos@seq.org.
Boys and girls AAU travel teams. 10U-16U,Varsity. For more information, contact Ronnie Sample Mcdaniel at 1-877-423-135 or email ronnielmcdaniel@aol.com.
Boys and girls 11U-16U AAU teams in San Mateo County. Participates in out of state as well as hosts their own tournaments. Contact Kareem Summerville or Kawann Summerville at 510-209-1089 or visit their website.
Varsity club team that participates in elite-level tournaments throughout the country. For more information, call 415.422.0259 or visit their website.
Bay Area Magic travel teams 10U-16U. Teams practice (3) times a week and will play in a variety of spring and summer leagues, as well as local and out of state tournaments. Tournaments include AAU Championships, End of Trail-Oregon, Las Vegas Classic, Atlanta and some Junior National events. For more information, contact Rae Jackson at 925-580-2878, email to coachraejackson@yahoo.com or visit their website.
Metro Mirage Basketball Club
Travel team that has been in existence for 14 years. Elite players from the Bay Area Peninsula. Las Vegas Spring Extravaganza Silver Bracket Champion. For further information, contact coach Jim Sutter at 650-888-7055 or jimsutter1733@aol.com.
Elite AAU certified travel club (6-9th grade) located in mid-Peninsula area led by former Stanford Cardinal hoop standout David Moseley. Focused on strong individual skill development and conditioning. Teams generally play in tournaments throughout the Bay Area with overnight travel to select events. March through July season. For information, please contact Scott Barnum at microbarny@msn.com.
Tri-City Thunder
Fremont-based U11 travel basketball team. For tryout information, contact Anthony Lynch at ajlynch37@yahoo.com or 510-502-8669.
Based in the Palo Alto and Redwood City area, this AAU youth club features teams from 4th grade to HS/JV and competes in tournaments locally (peninsula), Sacramento Regionals, East Bay, Reno and out of state (the 8th grade level and above). For more information contact Coach Dele at 408-802-5663 or visit our website.
Several clubs that train at and represent Dream Courts in Hayward, California. Contact Jason Dillard, Jason Dixon or Al Payton for more information at info@comcast.com or call 510-786-3732.
AAU program consists of boys and girls teams from 2nd-12th grade. For more information, email gametimewarriors@gmail.com.
Girls Club Teams
BALW traveling teams 13U-17U are based in the East Bay with members traveling from all over the Greater Bay Area. We are always looking for young ladies who are serious and committed to becoming top-tier, well rounded basketball players. BALW focuses on developing positive, competitive basketball players and features traveling team play, physical conditioning and individual confidence building. For information contact Michelle Thompson at 510-928-0511, email: balwadmin@gmail.com or visit their website.
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AAU basketball teams for girls ages 12 & up. Based in the San Franciso East Bay area with girls participating from throughout Northern California. Competes in AAU sanctioned, club and premier exposure tournaments throughout California and the United States. For further information, visit their
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South Bay Steel
Currently searching for players who are willing to play hard and interested in the opportunity to enhance their skills and to compete against other talented basketball
programs. Competes in the AAU PAT Series, Open Invitational, Seattle Washington, and Southern California. Contact the Steel staff at 408-298-2319 or email ERGMS5@AOL.COM.
AAU and BCI affiliated. Ages 10U - 15U. Will host tournaments and participate in several AAU and BCI tournaments. Visit their website, email to futurehoops@home.com or contact Alan Clark, Director (510) 656-7184, Les Fang Yuen (408) 262-8149; Cell (408) 930-2776 for more information. Tryouts in January and February 2001. Practices held in Fremont.
AAU sanctioned club teams for all ages. Call 209-579-0151 for more information.
One of the largest continuous girls basketball programs in northern California with teams in every age group. The program has featured over 65 players who have gone on to compete in college on scholarship. Tournaments include Reno Round-Up, Las Vegas Invitational, Battle at the Bay, Nike Invitational in Chicago, End of the Trail in Portland, OR and other events. Contact Paul Romig at 408-749-9243 or Matt Haniger at 408-252-6610 x362 for more information.
Bay Area Magic travel teams 10U-17U. Teams practice (3) times a week and will play in a variety of spring and summer leagues, as well as local and out of state tournaments. Tournaments include AAU Championships, End of Trail-Oregon, Las Vegas Classic, Atlanta and some Junior National events. For more information, contact Rae Jackson at 925-580-2878, email to coachraejackson@yahoo.com or visit their website.
North Coast Express
One of the most respected Invitation only girls travel team in the Bay Area. Participates in the major prep tournaments in Oregon, Seattle, Colorado, and San Diego during the summer. This program has assisted over over 90 girls to gain athletic scholarships.
West Valley Basketball Club
High School travel team which has been in existence for 7 years. Participates in National exposure events in Oregon and the Midwest. Contact Bob Bramlett, Ellison Clark or Tito Addison at (408) 867-6759.
17U girls travel team formed in 1998 to provide high quality skill training for local basketball players around the Bay Area. The current girls basketball team attracts some of the most talented players from the Bay Area. The objective of our club is to continue to provide the best
coaching and training for these girls to continue their success in their basketball career. We will be attending the Arizona Elite Spring Classic, End of the Trail, Marin Shootout and San Diego Classic as well as local tournaments For additional information, contact Wade Nakamura at
408-832-3069 or swade11@sbcglobal.net or visit their website.
Merced Swoosh
All ages. Contact Frank Villa at (209) 358-5542.
Sacramento Jaguars
15U girls travel team. Placed 9th out of 73 teams at 2000 AAU Nationals. Contact Edison Hicks at 916-393-9567 or email to hickstable@aol.com.
A.A.A. Quest. INC. Lady Panthers
16U girls eastbay travel team competes primarily in west coast AAU sanctioned tournaments. Contact Mike Smith at 510-278-4443 or email to A.A.A.Quest.Inc@Prodigy.net.
Amateur athletic organization for youth in the greater Peninsula area who are serious about becoming better basketball players. OTG focuses on developing positive, competitive basketball players. It features traveling team play, physical conditioning, and individual and team skill-building. OTG's program is divided into two primary player groups - Youth (ages 10 through 14), and Elite (ages 15 through 17). For information, visit their website.
Nor Cal Bears
Girls' Varsity and JV level club teams. Compete in tournaments throughout the west coast. All practices held at Isleton Elementary School in Isleton. For more information, contact Coach Silva at (707) 249-0868 or e-mail to norcalbears@yahoo.com.
SF Race Express
Club team from the San Francisco- Daly City area. All players must be born in 1990 or after. The team has traveled to Houston, New Orleans, Mississippi. Please call 650-340-3493.
Teams composed of boys and girls, grades 3 through 8, who want to develop their skills and understanding of the game. Club emphasizes development of the individual player within a team basketball structure. For more information, please visit their website, leave a message at 510-306-4505 or email to
">alameda.vipers@gmail.com.
Mission to prepare girls for their high
school and college years. All girls have an opportunity to play. Funding comes in part from corporate and individual donations and/or sponsorship. For more information, contact Tim Howard at (209)830-6552.
AAU traveling basketball teams for girls ages 10-17. Based in San Francisco with girls participating from throughout Northern California. For more information, contact Oscar Jimenez at 415-254-3682 or visit their web site.
The East Bay's newest elite girls club basketball organization. Participates in AAU sanctioned and high exposure tournaments throughout CA. Currently looking for talented and dedicated players for 14U and 15/16U teams. Visit website or email to trpldblhoops@hotmail.com or fastbreak1572@sbcglobal.net.
10U-5th
grade; (2) 11U-6th grade teams; (2) 12U 7th grade teams; (2) 13U-8th grade teams; a 15U, a 16U, and an Elite Team that travels to Oregon End of Trails, Washington Midnight Summer Madness, and Nike Irvine in addition to Norco, our own North vs. South Tourament, AAU National Qualifier and others. For information, contact Charles Stewart at (661) 665-7758, email cstewart@bakersfieldheat.org or Rick Stewart at (661) 654-0510, email rstewart@bakersfieldheat.org or visit their website.
10U-16U AAU club. Competes in the Pacific AAU Association Spring Tournament Series from the beginning of April to the end of May. For more information, email to director@scquakes.org or visit their website.
AAU-afiliated basketball program located throughout the East Bay. The club operates teams for 9U through 16U girls and participates in tournaments throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in the national qualifying tournament. The club emphasizes fundamental skill development and game knowledge. Contact the club director at ebpdirector@gmail.com or visit their website.
11U-13U AAU club team located in the east bay. For additional information, contact Derrick Helms at (510) 385-2208 or visit their website.
AAU sanctioned club teams for 10U, 11U, 12U & 13U. Contact Ken Williams for more information at (916) 308-6289 or email sacfuture2003@hotmail.com. Tryouts in October.
13U AAU team based in Elk Grove and South Sacramento. Team plays year round and travels throughout California and Oregon. For more information, contact Coach Mike Lynn at egstorm@comcast.net.
11U-17U traveling teams that compete in tournaments throughout Northern California, Reno, Arizona, Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Contacts Stan Silva at 209-765-5107, Robb Spencer 209-602-6972 or email ssilva1920@aol.com.
10-14 year old AAU teams based out of Redwood City Peninsula area. Competes in AAU sanctioned tournaments year round. For additional information, visit their website or contact Coach Diaz at rcrenegades@gmail.com.
Sacramento-based club team that competes in exposure tournaments and camps. For more information, call Lester Diaz at 916-705-3332.
10U-14U teams practice (2) times a week and will play in a variety of spring and summer AAU tournaments, including Reno AAU Championships, End of Trail (Oregon), Las Vegas Classic, N.C. adidas Big Time and more. For more information contact Leroy Hurt at 415-850-7001 or email to leroyh@bnbuilders.com or visit their website.
West Coast Fusion
A non-profit 501(c)(3) basketball association, committed to cultivating the complete scholar athlete is looking for elite 14U - varsity level players. For more information, please contact Karla Allen at 925-584-9242 or send inquiries to westcoastfusion@sbcglobal.net.
10U through varsity level elite club teams based in the Peninsula. Hosts and participates in several local bay area tournaments while also competing in several high-profile national tournaments such as Deep South Classic, End of Oregon Trail, River City Classic, Cal State Games, MidSummer Nights Madness and the AAU Pacific Association District Championships. Visit the website or call 650-595-7797 for more information.
Varsity and 13U AAU teams. For more information, email Donnie Evans at haywardswoosh@yahoo.com or visit their website.
Several clubs that train at and represent Dream Courts in Hayward, California. Contact Jason Dillard, Jason Dixon or Al Payton for more information at info@comcast.com or call 510-786-3732.
AAU program consists of boys and girls teams from 2nd-12th grade. For more information, email gametimewarriors@gmail.com.
San Jose-based not-for-profit club basketball for 5th through 8th grade girls ranging from recreational to competitive. Competes from March through July. Practices Mondays and Wednesdays at Willow Glen Middle School in San Jose. Games are Fridays in the Foothill College youth spring and summer leagues. Occasional scrimmages are on Saturdays. For more information, please contact BK Robertson at 408-623-0157 or bk_robertson@sjusd.org.
