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Hidden Gems: Meet Wes Terry of Santa Monica Sports Academy
Santa Monica Sports Academy was founded by Wes Terry, a longtime youth coach and community leader with a passion for helping kids grow through sports. Built on years of hands-on coaching and local involvement, SMSA provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment where young athletes can build skills, confidence, and friendships. Today, the Academy is a trusted community resource for families across Santa Monica, known for its positive coaching and commitment to youth development.
Monday skills training with Santa Monica Basketball Academy!
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
These weekly clinics are for players wanting to improve their game!
We offer co-ed instructional for ALL LEVELS of basketball each week. Instructions will be given by trained basketball coaches. Players will practice dribbling, shooting, defensive skills, spacing and game play. The program is designed with an emphasis on learning the fund
These weekly clinics are for players wanting to improve their game!
We offer co-ed instructional for ALL LEVELS of basketball each week. Instructions will be given by trained basketball coaches. Players will practice dribbling, shooting, defensive skills, spacing and game play. The program is designed with an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of basketball and team play.
Players will be grouped by age and ability.
Players should wear basketball attire including sneakers and bring their basketball and plenty of water for hydration!
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
SMBA is creating a positive learning environment for our westside basketball community. We bring in elite coaching each week to our clinics!
Time: 4pm-6pm
Ages: 6 -14
Location: Marine Park, SM
Our Staff
Players are Trained in the Fundamentals!
Coach Alexis
Our staff is made up of experienced and qualified professionals who are passionate about working with children. All of our coaches undergo a thorough background check before joining our team through the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Sports Academy!
Coach Alexis
Monday Skills Player Info!
Coach Alexis
Coach Alexis is a professional basketball player who just return from playing overseas! She coaches our summer camps and skills sessions in the off season and her coaching has been a transformative experience, helping players learn new skills, elevate their game and gain self-confidence!
Monday Skills Player Info!
Monday Skills Player Info!
Monday Skills Player Info!
Parking is available in the parking lot and street parking is available! Please allow time for drop-off and pick-up.
Players must bring their own ball.
BASKETBALL BALL SIZE CHART
- Players ages 6 to 11 should use a youth basketball (27.5")
- Women/girls age 12 and up and boys ages 12 to 14 should play with a 28.5” basketball.
- Adults play with a
Parking is available in the parking lot and street parking is available! Please allow time for drop-off and pick-up.
Players must bring their own ball.
BASKETBALL BALL SIZE CHART
- Players ages 6 to 11 should use a youth basketball (27.5")
- Women/girls age 12 and up and boys ages 12 to 14 should play with a 28.5” basketball.
- Adults play with an Official Size (29.5”) basketball.
Players should wear basketball attire, sneakers, and bring plenty of water for hydration.
We take a snack/water break at 4:45pm and 5:20pm
smba Veterans day camp!
Basketball never stops and neither should you!
This Santa Monica camp is for the player going next level ball or aspiring to refine their skills for elite basketball in the rec leagues, travel ball and varsity level skills!
We work on shooting, defense, footwork, dribbling, passing, agility, speed and so much more!
Work on your game!
Players learn skills, fundamentals, techniques!
Passing, dribbling, shooting, defense, offense
and speed and agility!
This Is Your Camp!
GET BETTER TODAY FOR YOUR GAME TOMORROW!
Our drills and instruction cover areas such BALL HANDLING, DRIBBLING, SHOOTING, defensive & offensive skills, speed, agility, angles and along with scrimmages and one on one play.
Players are separated by age and advance ability!
November 11th
9am-3pm
Ages: 6-14
John Adams Middle School
Santa Monica, Ca
smba MLK DAy camp!
School is out!
One Day Camp to Advance Your Skills!
Whether you are advanced basketball training or working your way up, this is the basketball camps for you! This Santa Monica camp is for the player going next level ball or aspiring to refine their skills for elite basketball in the rec leagues, travel ball and varsity level skills!
We work on shooting, defense, footwork, dribbling, passing, agility, speed and so much more!
Monday
January 20
John Adams Middle School
Santa Monica, CA
Ages: 6-14
9am-3pm
Subway lunch available for delivery at sign in and ordered by 10am. Lunch is delivered at noon.
If you get an error or are unable to sign up: email: santamonicabasketballacademy@gmail.com
Work on your game!
Players learn skills, fundamentals, techniques!
Passing, dribbling, shooting, defense, offense
and speed and agility!
Santa Monica Basketball Academy fall Camps!
SMBA Veterans Day Camp
SANTA MONICA SPORTS ACADEMY VETERANS DAY CAMP!
November 11th
$127.00
(plus 3% credit card processing fee)
NEW! @ Santa Monica Basketball Academy
SMBA Summer Mini Ballers Basketball Camp!
The SMBA outdoor Mini Baller basketball camp is a half-day basketball camp tailored for ages, 4 to 5 year old children and older up to 12 years of age, who would like to learn the game of basketball! Our beginner program will focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and passing.
Plus activities to help with athleticism, speed and agility integrated in our program to help develop their motor skills!
The SMBA Mini Baller camp experience will emphasize fundamentals, developing proper techniques and understanding the basics of basketball!
Marine Park, Santa Monica
9am-12N
Mini- Baller Camp only Sign up Here!