​PORTER RANCH, Calif., Dec. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy - A Return to the FUNDAMENTALS of the Game, today announced that the organization entered into a definitive agreement to become the exclusive partner for basketball training for Northridge Futsal - Sports Training and Performance Center.  SCHBA partnered with Northridge Futsal to offer 5 on 5 leagues, 3 on 3 leagues, camps, clinics, and skills training sessions.  The strategic partnership will offer new basketball activities for all youths within the community.  

"We looked at several training facilities and believe that the Northridge Futsal – Sports Training and Performance Center share our common goal of providing rigorous basketball training and performance activities for youths of all ages and skill levels." said Randy Narciso, Founder and President of SoCal Hoops.  "Our certified coaches have a wealth of experience in coaching at all levels of basketball including but not limited to national club/travel teams, recreation leagues, middle school, and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) high schools.  With this exclusive partnership, we can take our proven basketball programs and expand it into surrounding cities." 

"We have a world class facility to accommodate indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, and other indoor sports,” says Sina Najafi, CEO of Northridge Futsal.  “We are excited to have SCHBA and their coaching staff serve as our exclusive partner for basketball activities.  We’ve already invested in multiple shooting machines, the Vertimax training platform, and other performance training tools to help athletes of all sports increase their speed, agility, power, strength, and athleticism.  Together, we plan to make Northridge Futsal the go to training facility for all sports."

About SoCal Hoops - The mission of the SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy (SCHBA) is to provide an opportunity for players of all abilities and skill levels in Southern California to develop their basketball skills by properly learning the key basketball fundamentals.  We are committed to developing student athletes’ individual skills, team play, and basketball IQ through our intense and competitive skills training sessions, player development activities, and team programs.  SCHBA promotes good sportsmanship and positive relationships among all coaches, referees, parents, players and their families.
About Northridge Futsal – The Northridge Futsal – Sports Training and Performance center features a state of the art 5,000+ square feet training facility with an active sports floor to accommodate soccer, basketball, volleyball, and other indoor sports.  The facility is located in Chatsworth, CA and central location for all athletes in Southern California to not only train and practice but to develop and learn new skills, improve athleticism, and build confidence.  Northridge Futsal accommodates athletes and sports programs of all levels including elementary, middle school, high school, collegiate, semi-pro, and professional.  

PORTER RANCH, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy - A Return to the FUNDAMENTALS of the Game, today announced that the organization has finalized a partnership agreement with Porter Ranch Community School (PRCS), thereby becoming its exclusive basketball training partner for the entire student body.   The SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy coaching staff will train PRCS student athletes several days a week through intense and competitive practice sessions, scrimmages, and games.  

"We are proud and honored to be selected by the PRCS administration to serve as the basketball training partner for the entire school," said Randy Narciso – Co-Founder and Head Coach SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy.  "We’ve developed a proven basketball curriculum to help student athletes learn how to play the game and improve their core basketball fundamentals.  The program accommodates beginner, intermediate, and advanced skills levels, so we are excited to train all the PRCS students."

"We decided to partner with SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy because their coaching staff holds very similar core values to that our student body, administration, and local community, emphasizing high character, utmost respect, and discipline," said Ms. Melvin - Principal at Porter Ranch Community School.  "The organization does not support a win-at-all-costs coaching philosophy, but instead teaches the values of teamwork, dedication, and hard work, while improving their basketball fundamentals.  With SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy, we expect our students to be better student athletes on and off the court." 

The strategic partnership between SCHBA and PRCS lays the groundwork and foundation for a long term basketball training program.  With over 1,000 students in grade levels TK-8th, the basketball partnership and after-school program allows student athletes to play the game in a competitive yet enjoyable atmosphere.  SCHBA has already funded over $15,000 worth of specialized training equipment for the PRCS student athletes to use, including but not limited to basketball shooting machines, Vertimax training platforms, and other advanced training tools.      

For PRCS Basketball Program information, check out the website at http://PRCSBBall.SoCalHoops.org

About SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy - The mission of the SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy (SCHBA) is to provide an opportunity for players of all abilities and skill levels in Southern California to develop their basketball skills by properly learning the key basketball fundamentals through individual and group training sessions .  We are committed to developing student athletes’ individual skills, team play, and basketball IQ through our intense and competitive skills training sessions, player development activities, and team programs.  SCHBA promotes good sportsmanship and positive relationships among all coaches, referees, parents, players and their families.

SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy Offers Basketball Clinic
Certified Ganon Baker Skills Trainers on Sept. 20, 2014

PORTER RANCH, Calif., Aug. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy - A Return to the FUNDAMENTALS of the Game, today announced that the organization is scheduled to offer a basketball clinic on Saturday Sept. 20, 2014., featuring Ganon Baker certified coaches.  Ganon trains the top 80 boys and girls in the country for Nike Basketball and Directs Skill Academies all over the world, including The Michael Jordan Brand Classics in Europe.  Ganon is the GM of Elev8 Prep Basketball Academy and founder of the Elev8 Sports Institute, traveling the world reaching kids through teaching basketball.  The coaching staff has obtained certification from Ganon's skills training coaching certification program. 

"We are excited to partner with Ganon Baker and obtain coaching certification from his skills training and coaching program," said Randy Narciso - Founder and Head Coach SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy.  "When you talk about love, passion, discipline, commitment, and focus in the game of basketball skill development the man who comes to mind is the great Ganon Baker.  As a Nike Skill Development Trainer and Workout Director, he is considered to be the world’s most elite basketball skills trainer.  He has worked with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Vince Carter, and many more players.  We will use the same drills and teaching methods in our clinic that Ganon uses with his NBA players."

"I've worked very closely with Coach Alvin and Coach Randy to ensure they understand my coaching principles and philosophies," said Ganon Baker - GM of Elev8 Prep Basketball Academy and Founder of Elev8 Sports Institute.  "I am confident the coaches teach the proper fundamentals of basketball since they are certified Ganon Baker Skills trainers." 

The SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy (Ganon Baker) Clinic will be held on Sept. 20, 2014 from 9:00a.m-12:00p.m. at Chatsworh High School.  There are only 50 spots available.  For registration information, visit the following link or text the word CLINIC to 59769. 

About SoCal Hoops - The mission of the SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy (SCHBA) is to provide an opportunity for players of all abilities and skill levels in Southern California to develop their basketball skills by properly learning the key basketball fundamentals.  We are committed to developing student athletes’ individual skills, team play, and basketball IQ through our intense and competitive skills training sessions, player development activities and team programs.  SCHBA promotes good sportsmanship and positive relationships among all coaches, referees, parents, players and their families.

SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy Receives Official Letter of Determination for 501c3 Status
#46-4914047 For Tax Exempt Status for Donations and Grants

PORTER RANCH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy - A Return to the FUNDAMENTALS of the Game, today announced that the organization received full IRS tax exemption under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions made to the organization are deductible under section 170 of code.  The organization is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the code. 

"We are officially classified as a public charity with 100% tax exempt status," said Randy Narciso, Founder and Head Coach of SoCal Hoops.  "Many organizations claim to be non-profit but we actually received our determination letter from the IRS.  We submitted our application and quickly received approval due to overall mission which is to provide an opportunity for youths in our community to to play basketball and use it as a platform for higher education.  We've already received donation inquiries from several local businesses and will utilize the grants and donations to expand our organizational needs, training services, and scholarship opportunities." 

"We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from the Federal income tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code," said Tamara Ripperda - Director Exempt Organizations IRS."

About SoCal Hoops - The mission of the SoCal Hoops Basketball Academy (SCHBA) is to provide an opportunity for players of all abilities and skill levels in Southern California to develop their basketball skills by properly learning the key basketball fundamentals.  We are committed to developing student athletes’ individual skills, team play, and basketball IQ through our intense and competitive skills training sessions, player development activities and team programs.  SCHBA promotes good sportsmanship and positive relationships among all coaches, referees, parents, players and their families.