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    Skills Academy

    Year-Round Basketball Training.
    Built for Growth.

    Pre-K to High School | Kids with physical or cognitive support needs are welcome

    Master the fundamentals. Build confidence. Train with pros.

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    Our Skills Academy is the foundation of player development at Up Your Performance. Built for youth athletes across all skill levels, each session is designed to build technical mastery, basketball IQ, and personal confidence, all under the guidance of certified coaches.

    Sessions are held weekly in Irvine and Tustin, serving players from Pre-K to High School.

    30+

    Years of Combined Coaching Experience

    100%

    Certified Professional Coaches

    Low

    Coach-to-Student Ratio

    Small Group Coaching

    What Sets Us Apart

    No volunteers

    Only certified, paid, professional coaches

    Custom curriculum

    Tailored for each age group

    Personalized development

    Small group instruction

    Inclusive by design

    All skill levels. Kids with physical or cognitive support needs are welcome.

    Training Schedule by Age Group

    All sessions held at Momentous Sports Center, Irvine, CA

    Age GroupSessionSchedule
    Pre-K to 1st GradeRookies AMon & Wed, 4:00–5:00 PM
    Pre-K to 1st GradeRookies BTue & Thu, 4:00–5:00 PM
    1st–2nd Grade (Advanced)Advanced AMon & Wed, 4:00–5:00 PM
    1st–2nd Grade (Advanced)Advanced BTue & Thu, 4:00–5:00 PM
    2nd–3rd Grade—Mon & Wed, 5:00–6:00 PM
    4th–5th Grade—Mon & Wed, 5:00–6:00 PM
    6th–7th Grade—Mon & Wed, 6:00–7:00 PM
    8th–High School—Mon & Wed, 6:00–7:00 PM
    Elite Skills (7th–HS)—Mon & Wed, 6:00–7:00 PM
    Kids with physical or cognitive support needs—Mon & Wed, 7:00–8:00 PM

    Location

    Momentous Sports Center

    14522 Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92606

    Skill Development That Shows Up on Game Day

    Every session is structured, high-energy, and designed for real growth.

    Fundamentals Mastery

    • Shooting form and footwork
    • Passing with precision
    • Ball-handling under pressure

    Game IQ + Movement

    • Off-ball spacing and timing
    • Court vision and decision-making
    • Defense and transition

    Mentality Training

    • Confidence in high-pressure moments
    • Discipline and coachability
    • Teamwork and leadership

    Ready to Train?

    Lock in your spot. No long-term commitments.

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    info@upyourperformance.org

    (949) 430-7516

    Looking for elite youth basketball training in Orange County? Our Irvine-based Skills Academy at Up Your Performance helps young athletes in Tustin, Irvine, Santa Ana, and the greater OC area build the basketball fundamentals needed to compete at the next level. Whether your child is just starting out or preparing for club or school basketball, our coaching staff will help unlock their potential.

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    Get club & HS ready

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