UYP Basketball Programs in Irvine: Kindergarten Through High School
Every UYP program starts from the same place: meet the player where they are. Some of our athletes have never held a basketball in a gym before. Others are preparing for high school ball. Both belong here, and neither slows the other down, because we group by level, not just by age.
We run year-round out of Momentous Sports Center in Irvine, serving families across Orange County. Whatever your child's starting point, there's a program below built for it, and if you're not sure which one, the guide underneath will narrow it down in about thirty seconds.
Mark Your Calendar
Fall 2026 Key Dates
Youth Club Tryouts
Wednesday, August 26 & Friday, August 28, 2026
Ages 8U–14U
UYP Annual Combine
Tuesday, September 8 & Thursday, September 10, 2026
Player evaluation and measurement
Momentous Sports Center, IrvineMore fall program dates announced soon.
Program Guide
Not Sure Where to Start?
Pick the line that sounds like your athlete, or scan by grade underneath.
By experience
By grade
- K–2
First steps in the gym: fundamentals, coordination and confidence at their pace.
Skills Academy - 3–5
Skill building plus first games with Skills Academy and Friday Night Hoops.
Friday Night Hoops - 6–8
Team play and preparation for the next level with Youth Club and Club Prep.
Club Prep - 9–12
High school athletes sharpening their game through HS Prep and private training.
HS Prep
Our Programs
A Program for Every Step
Whether your child is just starting out or working towards a scholarship, we have a program to support their next step. Not every player is built the same, and neither is every program.
Your Path to Excellence
Find where you are and see where you're headed
Camps
Build fundamentals
Skills Academy
Master techniques
Friday Night Hoops
Game experience
Club / HS Prep
Get club & HS ready
Club Teams
Compete & grow
After Club Teams: College Exposure & NIL Curriculum
Getting Started
Brand new to the gym, or playing for fun and ready for real coaching.
Team Play
Season-long teams, tryouts, and preparation for the next level.
Club Prep
Built for serious 6th–8th graders who want to compete at the club level and walk into high school tryouts prepared. 5 days per week training with athletic IQ development and recruitment readiness.
- Serious 6th-8th graders
- 5 days/week training
- Skill development + game application
- Sports recruiting profile included
High School Prep
For 8th graders heading to high school and current HS players chasing varsity minutes and college exposure. Coached by Coach Tony De La Cruz, Varsity Head Coach in IUSD.
- 8th graders & current HS players
- Coached by a Varsity Head Coach in IUSD
- Tryout prep & basketball IQ
- Summer camp + tryout prep
Training & Camps
Individual work and school-break programs across all ages.
UYP × Spencer Levy
Advanced Player Development with Coach Spencer Levy
Two specialized offerings led by Spencer Levy, who has trained FIBA International Pros, college standouts, and NBA players. Choose remote film review, in-person weekly training, or both.
Remote Film Review
The CheckUp
A personalized film review and development plan from Coach Spencer Levy. Submit your game or workout film and get a professional-level breakdown plus a custom drill plan.
Weekly In-Person Training
Spencer Skills Lab
A structured weekly training program at Momentous in Irvine with development tracking, plus film review (The CheckUp) included. Friday evenings, Saturday & Sunday mornings.
Programs FAQ
UYP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit basketball academy based at Momentous Sports Center in Irvine, with 161 Google reviews from Orange County families.