Build the game. Build the character.
Eight weeks of skill development, real scrimmages, and high-energy coaching led by CORE's Senior Director of Basketball.
Designed for every kid, every skill level.
CORE Basketball is built for kids of all ages and skill levels who want to develop their game and grow their confidence in a fun, supportive, high-energy environment. Through expert coaching and age-appropriate lesson plans, our program graduates kids from Intro Class to Leagues to Performance Class.
Each session includes a combination of skill instruction, concept development, engaging drills, and situational training to put new knowledge into practice. All players are taught key fundamentals like footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense, while more experienced players are introduced to advanced concepts like man-to-man, zone, and help defenses.
Classes are organized by age and experience to ensure personalized attention and a positive peer-to-peer dynamic.
By integrating social-emotional learning, CORE helps young athletes grow not only on the court, but off it.
Three tiers. One progression.
From a kid's very first dribble to their first scrimmage running real man-to-man defense - CORE meets your kid where they are and takes them where they want to go.
Designed to introduce young kids to the game and support their early learning process. Through age-appropriate drills and games, participants develop foundational skills in footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The perfect class for kids new to the sport - a fun, safe environment to explore basketball while accelerating skill development and fostering a love for the game.
Designed to advance elementary-aged kids from basic skills to intermediate game play. League programs support the learning process with continued skill development, challenging drills, situational training, scrimmages, and games. Participants learn to improve footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive abilities with high-caliber instruction and top-notch coaching.
Designed for players of all experience levels — no prior basketball experience necessary. This class builds basketball skills, basketball IQ, confidence, coordination, and overall athleticism through sport-specific drills, movement training, and age-appropriate plyometrics. Players develop individual skills, team strategies, sportsmanship, leadership, and what it means to be a great teammate.
Participants are introduced to concepts such as man-to-man defense, zone defense, help defense, fast breaks, boxing out, and setting screens, with coaching adjusted to each player’s current level. A great fit for beginners, developing players, and athletes looking to complement 4th-grade league or club basketball.
Coach Adrian brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and coaching experience to CORE, where he has served as Director of Basketball Operations for more than seven years.
A Marina High School alumnus, Coach Adrian earned awards and recognition from respected basketball camps, including Five-Star Basketball Camp and USC’s High School Varsity Camp. A favorite among CORE kids, he brings energy, experience, and a strong ability to connect with young athletes while helping them build skills, confidence, and love for the game.
Four things in every session.
The structure that turns a kid with a ball into a player with a game.
Active warm-ups to strengthen, condition, and develop overall athleticism.
Focused skill instruction tailored to each player's level - fundamentals or advanced.
Challenging drills that reinforce new techniques and turn them into instinct.
Real game play and situational training to test out individual and team skills under pressure.
Coach Jon brings over 25 years of experience working with children and specializes in introducing new sports, like basketball, to young players. Before founding CORE 11 years ago, Coach Jon served as the Director of Basketball for PK to 5th grade at the Merage Jewish Community Center.
Under his leadership, CORE Basketball has served nearly 5,000 students from 30+ schools around the Newport Beach area. Jon played varsity basketball in high school and intramural basketball in college. Basketball is his favorite sport to both watch and play.
There is nothing like the joy you see on the face of a kiddo when their first shot goes through the hoop.
Pick your slot. Lock your spot.
Eight weeks. June 14 to August 9 (Off July 5). St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Newport Beach.
Built around real player development.
Seven things that separate CORE Basketball from rec leagues, drop-in classes, and 'just play a game' programs.
Don't take our word for it.
A huge thank you to Coach Adrian and the other coaches for always being engaged with their junior athletes and fostering their development, both athletically and personally. Our son loves basketball and his CORE coaches - he is soaking up all the wisdom about being a good team player along with pro tips on form and movement.
Thank you for everything you have done for our family. Our son has just loved your basketball program - camps, classes, all of it. He has developed both physically and mentally. We have seen it. You have been a tremendous influence on him and we have recommended your program to many friends.
Build the game. Build the kid.
Summer season open now. Eight weeks. St. Michael's, Newport Beach. Two minutes to enroll.
