Oakland

With 6 hoops and wood flooring, this 6,500 square foot full-size gym is great for training, team practice and large camps. And set back in the Oakland Hills above Highway 13, with plenty of private parking, it’s also the most convenient place in Oakland for your kids to hone their basketball skills.

Note: when you arrive on campus, stay left at the main school office and follow that road all the way back to the parking lot next to the baseball field.

Campus of Golden Gate Academy
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619

Classes At Oakland

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 5-6

Ages 5-6

This group class is also a great introduction to the game of basketball we are sure your kids will love! We lower the hoop for the players and focus on fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, shooting, passing and footwork in this class.

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 6-8

Ages 6-8

These group training classes take students to the next level and focus on intermediate skills such as movement off the ball, body control, fundamental skills, and cooperation.

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 7-9

Ages 7-9

This group class will begin to teach your kids about proper shooting technique, as they are beginning to become strong enough to shoot on a regulation goal. They will also learn to dribble with their weak hand and how to drive to the basket and finish.

Intermediate

Ages 8-10

Ages 8-10

These group classes mark the beginning of a slightly faster version of the game. Finishing strong on a drive to the basket, proper shooting technique, and a focus on teamwork make this class a crucial part of hooper's education.

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 10-12

Ages 10-12

This group class will teach students the more intermediate skills of the game with high-intensity drills. Players will learn to shoot on the move, gracefully handle the ball, and score creatively all rooted in the fundamental triple threat position.

Intermediate - Advanced

Ages 11-13

Ages 11-13

This group training class is for players who already have some basketball experience. This group class will teach students the more intermediate skills of the game with high-intensity drills. Players will learn to shoot on the move, gracefully handle the ball, and score creatively all rooted in the fundamental triple threat position.

Intermediate - Advanced

Ages 12-14

Ages 12-14

This group class will teach students the more intermediate/advanced skills of the game with high-intensity drills. Players will learn to shoot on the move, gracefully handle the ball, and score creatively all rooted in the fundamental triple threat position.

Camps At Oakland

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 6-14

Total Skills

Our signature camp teaches students of all skill levels how to dribble, pass, and shoot. Just like the name suggests, we cover everything here—and your kids will have so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning!

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 6-14

Super Handles

Players will learn to see the floor like Magic and handle the rock like Steph in this week long camp! Settling into a level of comfort and ease of movement, players will fine tune their ability to score by handing the ball well with either hand.

Beginner - Intermediate

Ages 6-14

Dribbling and Shooting

As the old saying goes, “You have to learn to walk before you run.” Our beginner to intermediate camp helps players get the basics of dribbling moves down before learning the fancy flyer moves of scoring.

Intermediate

Ages 8-14

Offensive Moves

Defense is important, but to win games, you have to be able to put the ball in the hole! Players of all skill levels can become offensive weapons with this intense camp.

Intermediate - Advanced

Ages 9-14

Pro Moves Competition

Have you ever wanted to learn and master the same moves that Damian Lillard, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant use? Now you can at our Pro Moves Competition Camp! Your child will learning all the moves of the pros in the morning, then compete and play games using the new moves in the afternoon. This is the camp for those serious about taking their game up a notch or three!

Intermediate

Ages 7-14

Kris Kringle Offensive Skills Clinic

This is our signature winter camp in Oakland that began in 2003. Triple Threat isn’t just our name around here—it’s what every scorer aims to be. Your kids will learn how to score from triple threat position, off the dribble, off the pass. They will learn to finish strong at the basket as they become a stronger offensive threat.