Lamont Smith

Great players deserve great coaches.

Great coaches surround themselves with other great coaches.

This week, Coach Lamont and Joe Seals were joined by Coach Alejandro Hernandez who traveled from Guadalajara, Mexico to collaborate during Nic Claxton’s offseason training.

Different experiences.
Different perspectives.
One shared purpose.

Because player development isn’t built by one drill or one coach.

It’s built through collaboration, communication, and a relentless pursuit of getting better every day.

That’s what The LSBA Lab is all about.
Welcome to the process.

Every great player STARTS WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS

LSBA Beginner Small Group Training is designed for young athletes who are new to basketball or have primarily played recreationally.

With a maximum of 8 players per session, athletes receive individualized coaching in a supportive environment while building confidence, developing sound fundamentals, and learning alongside players at a similar skill level.

🏀 Ages 10–14
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays in July
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 La Jolla High School

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register today.

SUMMER ENDS.
THE WORK DOESN’T.

The trophies have been handed out.
The tournaments are over.
The flights home have landed.
Now comes the part that matters most.
The players who improve the most this fall won’t be the ones who had the best summer.
They’ll be the ones who choose to keep working when everyone else takes a break.
This is where confidence is built.
This is where habits are formed.
This is where leaders emerge.
This is where next season begins.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce what makes LSBA different—from skill development and elite coaching to leadership, character, community, and the path that’s right for every athlete.
Because we’re building something that’s More Than Basketball.
We’re not just helping players make teams.
We’re helping them become the player, the teammate, and the leader they are meant to be.

The next chapter starts today.

Every player has a different path. Their training should too.

Whether your athlete is just getting started or preparing for the next level, LSBA Skill Development Sessions are designed to meet them where they are—and help them grow.

🏀 Small Group Training
✔️ Skill-level specific instruction
✔️ Max 8 athletes per session
✔️ Personalized coaching in a competitive environment

💪 Private 1-on-1 Training
✔️ Customized player development
✔️ Position-specific instruction
✔️ Individual attention focused on your athlete’s goals

📍 La Jolla High School
📅 July Sessions Now Open

Limited spots available. Register today through the link in our bio.

🏀 THE HUDDLE // 001

Every championship team has talent.
But talent alone doesn’t win championships.

So what separates the teams that finish the job?

⬇️ Pick ONE:

⚪ Talent
⚪ Team Chemistry
⚪ Discipline
⚪ Toughness

There isn’t one right answer.

Defend your pick in the comments. 👇
Tell us why you chose it.

👇 Bonus challenge:
Tag a teammate who would pick a different answer than you and see if you can change their mind.

Players. Coaches. Parents.
One conversation.

One last weekend. One last opportunity.

The summer closes at the NCAA Certified AOG SoCal Summer Finale, where every possession matters and every game is another chance to compete against top talent.

📍 Seal Beach, CA
📅 July 17–19

Let’s finish the summer the right way.

One of the biggest misconceptions in youth basketball is that recruiting starts the same way for everyone.

It doesn’t.

Every athlete’s path is different.
Some players receive early interest.
Others don’t find the right opportunity until late in high school—or even after graduation.

Instead of worrying about timelines, focus on what you can control:
🏀 Skill development
📚 Academics
💪 Strength
🤝 Character
❤️ Consistency

What recruiting question would you like Coach Lamont to answer in the next edition?

NEXT season starts now.

Before school starts.
Before tryouts.
Before the first whistle.
Make one more week count.

🏀 LSBA Summer Basketball Camp – Session 2 (Final Session)
📅 July 20–24
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
📍 La Jolla High School
👥 Girls & Boys • Ages 10–14

Summer doesn’t last forever. Improvement does.

Register today through the link in our bio.

What are people saying about LSBA? 🗣️

✅ Reps Done Right
✅Discipline
✅Accountability
✅Team First
✅Effort

Our vision is and always has been very simple: we want to grow each player and their game.

We are so grateful to do what we do and are grateful that our mission translates.

FUNdamentals.