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At A Glance

Develop your athlete's full potential with the Showcase Basketball Program at the YMCA of Glendale!

Offered in partnership with Showcase Basketball, this premier youth program bridges foundational skills and competitive team play through expert, professional coaching. Designed to prioritize long-term player development over short-term outcomes, the program guides young athletes through progressive levels—ranging from the beginner Rookie League to the intermediate Development League and advanced academy training.

Each season features structured weekly practices paired with weekend games, focusing on high-level skill refinement, basketball IQ, proper footwork, and sportsmanship. By combining the YMCA’s values-driven sports tradition with top-tier technical training, Showcase Basketball helps players of all ages build court confidence, athleticism, and a lifelong love for the game.

Team Play

Showcase Basketball offers 4 levels of play designed to progress a player from their first time picking up a basketball to joining their high school team.  Each level has its own unique structure to ensure proper development of the player's attitude, coachability, and IQ, in addition to on-court skills.

Level 1: Rookie League

3 v 3 games designed for beginner player to maximize ball touches while learning the rules and fundamentals of the game

Level 2: D-League

4v4 games designed for the intermediate player to learn philosophies of the game while emphasizing perimeter play.

Level 3: Showcase Scoring

5v5 games with "Showcase Scoring" designed for the competitive player ready to play in an official season and learn advanced concepts. 

Level 4: Legacy League

5v5 games with HS rules, structure, and scoring designed for the advanced player ready to compete in an extended season.

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Skills Camp

Skills Camps are week-long, full-day sessions during school breaks where players develop their skills through stations, games, and competitions.

  • June 22-26 : Summer Skills Camp - Session I
  • July 6-10: Summer Skills Camp - Session II
  • July 27-31: Summer Skills Camp - Session III
  • August 10-14: Summer Skills Camp - Session IV

Information:

  • Fee: $449 per session
  • Time: 9am - 3pm

Includes:

  • Camp Basketball
  • Camp Shirt
  • Camp Shorts
  • Socks
  • Water Bottle
  • Certificate
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Training

Training sessions focus on individual skill development while emphasizing basketball IQ.

  • Private Training: 1:1 Player to Coach Ratio
  • Semi-Private Training: 4:1 Player to Coach Ratio
  • Academy Training: 8:1 Player to Coach Ratio

Contact Showcase Basketball

818-839-5922

info@showcasebasketball.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Showcase Basketball has multiple levels for players of all ages and skill levels.  Each level is designed to promote the development of all involved players, not just the most talented, and emphasizes important characteristics like teamwork, coachability, and effort.  All of Showcase Basketball programming is in-house, meaning families do not need to travel long distances or pay additional fees for their child to participate.

Our emphasis on long-term player development and ensuring players are receiving high level training in a fun and positive setting.  Most programs focus on short-term winning.  Showcase Basketball focuses on preparing players for where they need to be when entering high school, both athletically and personally.

Showcase Basketball's head coaches have collegiate and/or professional coaching experience, while seasonal coaches consist of both current collegiate coaches and professional players.  Showcase Basketball gives back to former players by hiring them as assistant coaches during their high school and college years.

Email us at info@showcasebasketball.com or call/text us at 818-839-5922.