Build Real Basketball Confidence
— Without the Full AAU Commitment
The SFBA Micro-Season is a short, focused basketball experience designed to help young athletes learn how to play the game, apply their skills in real situations, and build confidence — all in just a few weekends. During the summer our Micro-Season expands to 10 Days of Basketball Practices.
Perfect for families who want real development, structure, and value, without the time or cost of a full season.
✔ Skill application, not just drills
✔ Team concepts, spacing, decision-making
✔ Tournament play in a local basketball tournament
✔ Intentional coaching
This program is a great fit if you’re a parent who:
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Wants your child to understand the game, not just run drills
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Feels like current training or leagues aren’t translating to real games
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Wants a short commitment with meaningful results
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Is preparing for upcoming seasons, tryouts, or future team play
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Values confidence, basketball IQ, and long-term growth
Designed for:
Players in 5th–8th grade (boys & girls) with some basketball experience who want to grow.
WHO THIS IS FOR


Most basketball options fall into two extremes:
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❌ Skill training with little game context
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❌ Full seasons that are expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming
The Micro-Season bridges the gap.
We combine:
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Skill work → team concepts → live play
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Coaching that emphasizes decision-making, spacing, reads, and confidence
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A structure that allows players to apply what they learn immediately
This is where development starts to make sense for young players.
WHAT MAKES THE MICRO-SEASON DIFFERENT
By the end of the Micro-Season, players will:
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Play with more confidence and awareness
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Understand how and why to make decisions on the court
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Improve communication and team play
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Experience real competition in a supported learning environment
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Feel better prepared for future seasons and teams
Parents consistently tell us they notice:
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Better decision-making
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Improved confidence
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A stronger understanding of the game
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL GAIN


📅 Schedule
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Weekend Sessions are 3 Saturdays of practice & team play for January, February, and March Sessions followed by a 1 Day Tournament
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Two Seasons are 10 Days of Practices followed by a 1 Day Tournament
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Practices held in local San Francisco or Daly City Gyms
👥 Team Structure
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Max 10 players per team
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Athletes are grouped intentionally for learning & competition
🏀 Coaching Focus
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Game concepts
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Basketball IQ
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Confidence & effort
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Development over outcomes
HOW IT WORKS
We saw a gap.
Many young athletes train hard but struggle to:
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Apply skills in real games
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Understand spacing, movement, and reads
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Feel confident when the game speeds up
The Micro-Season was built to slow the game down, teach players how to think, and give them a place to grow without the pressure or commitment of a full season.
WHY WE CREATED THE MICRO-SEASON
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$280 per player for the Weekend Micro-Season
$425 per player for the Two Week Micro-Season
Includes:
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3 structured practice days during the weekend Micro-Seasons
10 structured practice days during the two week Micro-Seasons -
Team coaching & scrimmages
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1 Day Tournament experience at the end of each season.
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Small-group development environment
👉 Save Your Spot — Limited Availability
INVESTMENT
What skill level is this for?
Players should have basic basketball experience. This is not a beginner program, but it is development-focused. We do accept beginners that have a desire to learn the game of basketball and gain expeerince from real team practices and play in an actual AAU Basketball tournament. This program is designed for players that want to play AAU or competitive basketball but have had difficulty making a team, earning minutes on their team, or struggling understanding how to apply their skills to actual games.
Is this AAU?
No. This is a short-term development experience designed to complement training and future team play. However, the season finishes with the players competing in a local Bay Area Basketball Tournament against other AAU teams. We do have the players compete in a local AAU tournament against other club teams here in the Bay Area to finish the season.
What if we miss a session?
We recommend attending all sessions, but we understand conflicts may happen. If your child's development and confidence are a priority then attendance should be a must. However, if you do need to miss a practice just let us know so we are aware.
Who is coaching?
Coach White is personally coaching the teams in this program from the practices and the tournament.
Can my child still participate if your they already plays for another AAU team?
Yes, your child can participate. This is not our AAU program so any players is eligible to participate. The goal is to help any players understand the game better and get valuable playing experience in a real tournament.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


SFBA WEEKEND MICRO-SEASON
January, February, and March 3-Weekend Basketball Development Program + AAU Tournament
Why Join?
✔ Learn how to play the game, not just do drills
✔ Real practices: team concepts, small-sided games, decision-making
✔ Build the mindset needed for competitive basketball
✔ Experience an AAU-style tournament without the full-season cost or commitment
Program Includes
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3 Saturdays of Training (2.5 hrs each)
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Skill Development + Team Concepts
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Scrimmages & Game Situations
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1 AAU Tournament Sunday
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Player Jersey
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Max 10 players per team
$280/player
Session Options
JANUARY
Practice: Jan 16, 23, 30
Tournament: Jan 31
FEBRUARY
Practice: Feb 6, 13, 20
Tournament: Feb 21
MARCH
Practice: Mar 6, 13, 20
Tournament: Mar 28
Location
San Francisco or Daly City Local Gym
Practice Times
5th–6th Grade: 3:00–5:30 PM
7th–8th Grade: 5:30–8:00 PM


SFBA Two Week MICRO-SEASON
2-Week Basketball Development Program + AAU Tournament
Why Join?
✔ Learn how to play the game, not just do drills
✔ Real practices: team concepts, small-sided games, decision-making
✔ Build the mindset needed for competitive basketball
✔ Experience an AAU-style tournament without the full-season cost or commitment
Program Includes
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10 Weekdays Monday - Friday of Training (1.5 hrs each)
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Skill Development + Team Concepts
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Scrimmages & Game Situations
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1 AAU Tournament Saturday
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Player Jersey
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Max 10 players per team
$425/player
🏀November Two Week Micro-Season -
Practices: November 2–6 and November 9–13
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Tournament: November 14
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5th & 6th Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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7th & 8th Grade: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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🏀December Two Week Micro-Season -
Practices: November 30–December 4 and December 7–11
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Tournament: December 12
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5th & 6th Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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7th & 8th Grade: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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