Lamont Smith

One of the coolest moments from this season.
This past weekend at G365 The Extravaganza , our 13U Select team had the opportunity to compete against a very talented group visiting from Manila, Philippines .select.team
After the game, both teams came together for a picture.
Competition brought us together.
Respect kept us connected.

Moments like these remind us that this is bigger than basketball.

👏 Congratulations to our LSBA players who earned Grassroots 365 Extravaganza All-Tournament Team honors!

🏆 Jackson Wessell (LSBA 13U Elite) — 14U Bronze Division MVP
⭐ Drayden Badritalei (LSBA 11U Premier) — 11U 5th Bronze All-Tournament Team
⭐ Baron Slater (LSBA 13U Premier) — 13U Silver All-Tournament Team

Recognition is earned through preparation, consistency, and the willingness to compete. Proud of these players for the work they continue to put in and the way they represent the LSBA family.

Keep stacking days.
Keep embracing the process.

Basketball is the game.
But the friendships, memories, lessons, and opportunities are what last.






GET BETTER THIS SUMMER.

LSBA x City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Saturday Skills is back for two Saturdays in June.

🏀 Girls & Boys Ages 9–14
📍 Nobel Gymnasium
📅 June 13 & June 27

✔️ Skill development
✔️ Elite coaching
✔️ All levels welcome

Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for the next level, every player deserves access to great coaching.
Sign-up information is included in the graphic.

As a coach, I couldn’t be more proud of this group.

Our 13U Elite boys stepped up and competed in the 14U Bronze Division—and didn’t just hold their own.
They went undefeated.

They battled. They stayed together. They responded when it mattered most.
And after a championship game that came down to the wire, they earned the title.

Growth happens when you’re willing to accept the challenge and compete!

Congratulations to our LSBA 13U Elite .
CHAMPIONS.




Years from now, most players won’t remember every score.

But they’ll remember the teammates.
The road trips.
The challenges.
The moments that shaped them.

This week, we’re celebrating the things that make the game bigger than basketball.





🏀 G365 Extravaganza | OGP Anaheim
Another weekend. Another opportunity to compete.

📍 OGP Anaheim
Saturday, June 6
    •    11U Premier: 1:30 PM & 5:10 PM
    •    13U Premier: 11:40 AM & 3:20 PM
    •    13U Elite: 12:35 PM & 2:25 PM
    •    13U Select: 2:25 PM & 6:05 PM
Sunday, June 7
    •    Bracket Play
    •    13U Premier: 8:00 AM–4:20 PM
    •    13U Select: 8:00 AM–4:20 PM
    •    11U Premier: 3:20 PM–8:55 PM
    •    13U Elite: 3:20 PM–8:55 PM

Stay locked in. Stay together. Time to compete.

As parents, it’s natural to hear:
“I want to make the team.”
“I want more playing time.”
“I want to be a starter.”
Those are goals.

But goals alone don’t create progress.

The real growth happens when players learn to connect those goals to actions they can control:
✔️ Attending every workout
✔️ Training consistently
✔️ Taking ownership of their effort
✔️ Responding positively to coaching
✔️ Staying committed when results aren’t immediate

As parents, one of the most valuable things we can do is help shift the conversation from outcomes to habits.

🔑Instead of asking, “Did you make the team?”
Try asking, “What did you do this week to get closer to your goal?”

Goals provide direction.

Daily actions create results.

💬 Parents: What’s one habit or action your athlete is focusing on this summer? Share it below.

A reminder from Coach 🗣️

Being busy isn’t the same as improving.
🔑This summer, train with intention. Every workout should have a purpose.

What’s one skill you’re focused on improving before the season starts?

👇 Drop it below.

Every season starts with a decision.
🔑Who do you want to become?
The work has a way of finding the players who are serious about the answer.