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At LBA, we believe that sports can change lives. Basketball is the vehicle we use to teach confidence, discipline, resilience, and leadership. Our goal is to develop limitless athletes—players who excel in fundamentals, compete at the highest levels, and carry the lessons of the game into every area of their lives.

ELITE DEVELOPMENT. REAL IMPACT. LIMITLESS ATHLETES.

OUR PILLARS

  • Player Development First

    Skill building is the foundation of everything we do.

  • Compete with Purpose

    We embrace competition as the test of our growth.

  • Whole-Person Growth

    Mentorship, accountability, and community matter as much as the scoreboard.

  • Community

    Basketball is family. We build trust, support, and lifelong connections.

  • No Limit Mindset

    We challenge athletes to push past comfort zones and reach their full potential.

OUR TRAINING STANDARDS

Fundamentals First

We believe advanced skills mean nothing without a strong foundation. Every athlete, regardless of level, is held accountable for precise ball handling, sharp passing, consistent finishing, and balanced shooting mechanics. Our sessions emphasize high-rep fundamentals to build muscle memory and eliminate wasted motion—because greatness is built on the basics.

Footwork

Footwork is the backbone of the game. From pivots and jab steps to defensive slides and closeouts, athletes train to move with control, balance, and explosiveness. We stress details like landing mechanics, change of direction, and efficient first steps to create advantages. Proper footwork separates good players from great ones.

3-Level Scoring

We develop versatile scorers who can finish at the rim, pull up from the mid-range, and stretch the floor beyond the arc. Athletes learn to attack in transition, create space off the dribble, and read defenders to score in multiple ways. By training all three levels, we prepare players to be unpredictable and effective against any defense

IQ & Decision-Making

Basketball is as much mental as it is physical. We challenge athletes to see the game, anticipate plays, and make quick, smart decisions under pressure. From reading ball screens to recognizing mismatches and making the extra pass, players learn how to think the game—not just play it. A high IQ turns athletes into leaders on the floor.

Defense & Effort

We teach defense as a standard, not an option. Athletes commit to on-ball pressure, strong help-side positioning, and constant communication. Just as important, we demand effort in all that we do. Defense builds discipline, toughness, and a team-first mentality that translates far beyond the court.

Conditioning & Pace

Our training pushes athletes to play fast but under control. We prepare them to sustain intensity through conditioning drills that mirror game situations. Players learn to thrive in transition, execute in the half court, and compete at a high pace without sacrificing decision-making. Conditioning ensures athletes are always prepared to outwork and outlast the competition.