Fast Break
Wild Dogs

Purposeful practice

Youth basketball training in Los Angeles

Skills Training and Team Practice give young athletes time to strengthen their fundamentals, practice with purpose, and apply what they learn through play.

The approach

Clear instruction.
Plenty of touches.

Good training should be active, encouraging, and easy to understand.

Players work through purposeful repetitions in dribbling, passing, and shooting. Team Practice builds on that foundation with small-sided games that give players opportunities to make decisions and compete together.

October 2026 program information

Different ways to keep growing.

Fundamentals first

Skills Training

Players build their fundamentals through fun and routine dribbling drills, passing, individual shooting, competitive shooting, and practice from all three levels.

Time
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Players
Grades 1–8
Focus
Dribbling, passing, and shooting
Price
$30 per month for four one-hour Thursday sessions (confirmed October 2, 2026)
Capacity
20 spots advertised; allocation not specified

Learn and play

Team Practice

Team Practice includes Skills Training from 5:30–6:30 p.m., followed by small-sided games ranging from 1v1 to 5v5.

Time
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Players
10U, 11U & 12U · Grades 4–6 (October 2026 flyer)
Focus
Skills Training and small-sided games
Price
$55 per month for four two-hour Thursday sessions (confirmed October 2, 2026)
Capacity
15 spots advertised; allocation not specified
View Team Practice dates

Fundamentals first

Skills players develop

  • Ball handling
  • Passing
  • Individual shooting
  • Competitive shooting
  • Three-level shooting
  • Small-sided games

Choosing basketball

What fits your player—and your family?

Think about what would make the next six to twelve months a good basketball experience for your child. Use these questions to start a conversation with your player and Coach Green.

Development goals
What does your player want to improve? How could the dribbling, passing, and shooting activities support those goals?
Competition and role
What level of challenge suits your player? Ask Coach Green how playing time and player roles are handled for the activity you are considering.
Culture and experience
What helps your child feel comfortable learning and playing with others? Talk about Coach Green’s expectations for effort, supporting teammates, and positive language, and ask your child what matters to them.
Costs and commitments
Does the published schedule and location work for your family? Ask whether there are any additional costs or travel commitments beyond the listed training fees.

Playing time, player roles, additional costs, and travel commitments are topics to discuss with Coach Green before deciding.

Training details

What families need to know.

Program hours
Skills Training: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Team Practice: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location
La Puente Park outdoor basketball court, 501 N Glendora Ave, La Puente, CA 91744
Pricing
Skills Training: $30/month for four one-hour Thursday sessions. Team Practice: $55/month for four two-hour Thursday sessions. October 2026 offers four to five sessions, depending on October 1 attendance and attendance on the remaining Thursdays. Confirmed by Coach Green on October 2, 2026.
Dated activities
View Team Practice dates, monthly schedules and event details. October flyer details are listed separately from the general program information above.

See the dated event page for the October flyer’s registration instructions and deadline. Contacting Coach Green does not establish a confirmed place through this website.

Prepare to play

General Training guidance.

Attending in October 2026? Arrive at 5:15 p.m. and follow the preparation instructions on the October Practice, Tryouts & Games event page.

Coach Green shares this guidance for general Training sessions. For dated activities, follow the instructions on their event page.

Bring
A basketball and water bottle.
Wear
Basketball shoes, shorts, and a T-shirt.
Arrival
Players may arrive early to shoot around. Arrive at least five minutes before general sessions start.
Support the pack
Support teammates, bring your best effort, work toward improvement, and use positive language and positive self-talk.

Training questions

Ask Coach Green.

Emailing is for general questions only and does not register or reserve a place for a player.

Ask a Training question