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The academy is designed to emphasize fundamental training & is tailored to each player.
05/11/2026
Not every weekend goes your way.
Sometimes you get humbled.
Sometimes you get exposed.
Sometimes the loss shows you exactly where you need to grow.
That’s part of the process.
In fact, THIS IS the process.
THE RESPONSE MATTERS MORE THAN THE RESULT.
More reps.
More film.
More work.
How are you responding this week?
05/11/2026
More than basketball.
is built on early mornings, long weekends, carpools, support, encouragement, sacrifices… and people who continue showing up for these athletes again and again.
Huge thank you to all of our families who spent the day in the gym with us — and especially the moms who chose basketball courts over brunch yesterday We see you and we appreciate everything you do behind the scenes to support your athletes and this program.
05/11/2026
Adversity reveals everything.
Leadership.
Trust.
Character.
Response.
The strongest teams don’t fall apart when things get hard —
they rise together.
Have a week. 💙
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to the real MVPs 💙
The moms who could’ve been at brunch with a mimosa…
but instead are sitting on a metal bleacher with no backrest in a gym holding a Gatorade, keeping the book, filming highlights, ordering team snacks, and somehow knowing what a “weak side rotation” is without ever playing basketball themselves 😂
Thank you for every early morning, every long drive, every sideline pep talk, every “keep your head up” after a tough loss, and every moment you believed in us before we believed in ourselves.
You support the dreams.
You carry the stress.
You celebrate the wins like they’re your own.
And honestly… there’s probably nowhere else you’d rather be. (We think 😅)
We appreciate all of our LSBA moms today and every day. 💐🏀
05/08/2026
Jr. 3SSB | Anaheim 🏀🔥
LSBA squads are back in action this weekend.
11U Premier, 13U Premier & 13U Elite ready to compete on the Jr. 3SSB stage.
📍 OGP Anaheim
📅 May 9–10
11U Premier
• vs JSK Blue — Sat 8:00AM
• vs GameSpeed Academy — Sat 11:40AM
13U Elite
• vs SUSA Gold — Sat 8:55AM
• vs Corona Nation Jr — Sat 10:45AM
13U Premier
• vs 5onFive Playmakerz — Sat 9:50AM
• vs Arizona UH Elite — Sat 11:40AM
Bracket play begins Sunday 👀
05/08/2026
G365 Big Showdown this weekend 💥🏀
LSBA 13U Select & 14U Select
ready to compete.
📍 Del Lago Academy
📅 May 9–10
13U Select
⏰ 5:10 PM vs San Diego Soldiers
⏰ 7:00 PM vs Coastal Elite
14U Select
⏰ 3:20 PM vs SD Sharks Premier
⏰ 6:05 PM vs VEBC Gray
Bracket play begins Sunday
HOT TAKE 👀
Go where you’ll PLAY.
A lot of players chase the biggest name, the flashiest offer, or the highest level… but if you’re sitting on the bench, nobody can evaluate what they can’t see.
You develop by playing.�You grow through reps.�You get recruited when coaches can actually watch you compete.
Find the RIGHT fit.�A place that believes in you.�A place where you can earn meaningful minutes, build confidence, make mistakes, improve, and show who you are.
Being on the floor matters.
Exposure without opportunity means nothing.
Parents & players — what do you think? Agree or disagree? ⬇️
05/06/2026
NEXT MONTH. ⏳🏀
LSBA Summer Basketball Camps are almost here — and spots are limited.
This is where skills are built, confidence grows, and players get better every single day.
📅 Session 1: June 15–19
📅 Session 2: July 20–24
👥 Girls & Boys | Ages 10–14
Whether you’re looking to sharpen fundamentals or level up your game, this is the place to do it.
👉 Register now: LSBABALLFOUNDATION.PLAYBOOKAPI.COM
Spots will fill — don’t wait. Secure yours today.
RepsDoneRight
05/06/2026
🏀 WHY LSBA?
At LSBA, players are developed with purpose. From skill work and basketball IQ to accountability, confidence, leadership, and attention to detail athletes are taught — using many of the same concepts, standards, and teaching systems seen at the college level.
From skill development and basketball IQ to leadership, communication, and defensive habits, our goal is to help athletes grow both on and off the court.
Our focus goes beyond wins and stats — we’re committed to helping players build habits that translate both on and off the court.
Whether your athlete is just beginning their journey or looking for a high-level environment to continue growing, LSBA provides coaching, structure, and development designed for long-term growth.
This summer is a great opportunity to get connected to the LSBA culture through training, camps, and team opportunities.
📩 DM us “LSBA” to learn more about summer camps, training opportunities, and upcoming programs for boys and girls.
05/04/2026
51.77 🔥
Huge congrats to our girl Payton Smith on a PR in the 400m and moving into the #2 spot on Michigan’s all-time performers list - AND
breaking the previous facility record at Duke Twilight by .06… elite level ex*****on.
AND 19th fastest time in the 400m for all NCAA women this season.
☑️ PR 400m Time 51.77
☑️ #2 overall Michigan track/field 400m
☑️ #19 2026 All NCAA women’s 400m
The work is showing. The standard keeps rising.
Stay hungry. Stay humble. More to chase. 💯
So proud of you!!
PR
05/04/2026
Postcard from AZ 📍
LSBA 16U went 2-1 this weekend at the MadeHoops Southwest Warmup—battled, competed, and came up just short by 2 in a tough one.
But this trip was about more than the scoreboard.
High-level competition.
Shared moments.
Memories that last longer than any game result.
THIS is what it’s about—growing together on and off the court.
