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Spring scholarship sponsored by Toast POS!

We’re excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Spring 2025 Season sponsored by Toast POS!

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Spring scholarship sponsored by Doordash

We are thrilled to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Spring 2025 Season sponsored by DoorDash!

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We’re Hiring Coaches!

Join our team for the Spring 2025 Season (February – June) and help develop the next generation of players! If you’re passionate about basketball, mentorship, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

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Spring 2025 Basketball Tryouts!

Grades 5 – 10 are invited to our Spring  tryouts. Come join use for youth basketball tryout February 22nd & 23rd, 2025 at Foothill Community Gym in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Welcome to Underdogs Basketball

Underdogs Basketball is an AAU program dedicated to making a transformative impact in the East Bay community. Our mission is to establish an environment that not only cultivates excellence on the court, but also encourages personal growth, instills sportsmanship values, and fosters a lasting love for the game.

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AAU Youth Basketball Camps & Tryouts

Fall San Francisco 2025 Tryouts

August 24th

Fall 2025 Tryouts East Bay

August 23

Shooting & Scoring Camp San Francisco

June 30 - July 3

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Player-Centered Development

We prioritize the individual and team development of each player and team. Focusing on their physical, mental, and emotional growth as athletes and as individuals.

Inclusivity

Underdogs Basketball is open to all young athletes regardless of their skill level, background, or demographic. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive basketball community where every player feels like an important piece of the team.

Sportsmanship

We emphasize the importance of respect, integrity, and good sportsmanship. Our athletes learn not only how to win with grace but also how to handle setbacks and losses with dignity.

Hard Work and Dedication

Underdogs instill a strong work ethic and commitment to improvement, teaching our athletes that success in basketball and life is the result of perseverance and handling adversity.

Teamwork and Collaboration

We emphasize the value of teamwork, teaching athletes to work together, communicate effectively, and support each other both on and off the court.

Life Skills

Beyond basketball, our program aims to equip athletes with valuable life skills, such as time management, goal setting, and leadership, which will serve them well in their futures not just on the court but off the court.

Character Building

We believe that success in basketball should be accompanied by personal growth and the development of strong character traits, including humility, resilience, and empathy.

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Mission Statement

Underdogs Basketball is committed to fostering the development of young athletes through the sport of basketball. Our mission is to create an environment that promotes not only excellence on the court but also personal growth, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.

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12u had their best weekend and came away with thei 12u had their best weekend and came away with their first win of the season. Two games into OT both 2 point finishes; came out on top in today’s game! 

This team is starting to take the right steps forward as a team and as individuals. Going to be fun seeing this team continue to grow this season and in the future
🚨 SF Tryouts - Spring/Summer Season 🚨 📅 W 🚨 SF Tryouts - Spring/Summer Season 🚨
📅 When: Friday, 3/21
🏠 Where: SF Italian Athletic Club
👦 Who: 6th-8th grade boys (all skill levels welcome)

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team!
🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#SFtryouts #SpringSeason #SummerSeason #YouthSports #BoysBasketball #SFItalianAthleticClub #JoinTheTeam
🚨 Training Sessions Available! 🚨 Whether yo 🚨 Training Sessions Available! 🚨

Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player looking to level up, these 1-hour small group workouts are perfect for you! Focus on improving all of your skills in a supportive environment.

💥 Limited spots available – Register now through the link in our bio! 💥
Had the privilege of attending the All-Star breakf Had the privilege of attending the All-Star breakfast in San Francisco and hearing from some incredible figures in the world of basketball and sports! Grateful to hear from Bobby Jones, Jerry Colangelo, Mason Plumlee, Festus Ezeli, Bill Cartwright, and Chris Broussard. What an amazing event! Thank you for an amazing event @athletesinaction #AllStarWeekend
A successful workout in SF last night. Great group A successful workout in SF last night. Great group of kids who were a pleasure to work with. Thank you @sfitalianathleticclub for hosting us and letting us use your space! Keep a lookout for future Underdog events in the city!
SF workout taking place on Tuesday Feb. 11 at SF I SF workout taking place on Tuesday Feb. 11 at SF Italian Athletic Club. Registration spots open to all players 5th through 10th grade. Go to our website for more details (link in bio)
We are excited to announce Coach Tidiany Diarra as We are excited to announce Coach Tidiany Diarra as the newest addition to our coaching staff! With over 15 years of playing and coaching experience, Coach Tidiany brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our program. We are thrilled to have him join the team and look forward to the impact he will make. Welcome to the Underdogs Family, Coach Tidiany!
We are hiring! If you or someone you know is inter We are hiring! If you or someone you know is interested in coaching this upcoming Spring/Summer season please reach out. We have openings for all level of coaches; whether you have multiple years of experience or it is your first time coaching. Great opportunity that can last longer than just a season.
Tryouts Spring/Summer 2025 season is open! Tryouts Tryouts Spring/Summer 2025 season is open! Tryouts will take place at the end of February. Currently located in Walnut Creek with more locations potentially available. Click the link in our bio to register!
That’s a wrap on the winter season for 15u! Fini That’s a wrap on the winter season for 15u! Finished the season in Santa Clara 2-1 and enjoyed a great college game between University of Santa Clara and Fresno State. 

Looking forward to continue to see the growth from this group of guys!
That’s a wrap on our 13U season! We capped off o That’s a wrap on our 13U season! We capped off our first season with one of our teams at the NorCal Finals in Sacramento. This group has made incredible strides over the past 10 weeks, growing both individually and as a team. Can’t wait to come back even stronger next season and keep improving! #underdogsbasketball
13u went 3-0 in the NorCal Madness tournament winn 13u went 3-0 in the NorCal Madness tournament winning the championship in the process! This team has grown a lot over the course of the fall season. From losing games by 40+ to start the year to holding teams to under 10. Next stop Sacramento! #underdogsbasketball

Game 1: 27-17 
Game 2: 39-16
Game 3: 31-9
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Underdogs Basketball Scholarships with Toast and Doordash

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Underdogs Basketball Set to Launch in January 2024, Paving the Way for Youth Development through Basketball...
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  • November 29, 2023
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