Elite Skills Training
Built on Faith and Character.
Developing complete players for the court and life.
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The Rooted Method.
Three non-negotiables behind every rep, every huddle, every game. This is how we develop hoopers that don't just play — they lead.
Training Under Pressure
True champions are molded in the furnace of competition. We cultivate an elite mental edge so players make split-second game decisions effortlessly.
Skills That Translate
No empty drills. We focus heavily on game-like scenarios, advanced footwork, and tactical shooting mechanics that scale to the next level.
Unbreakable Foundation
We build exceptional individuals. Our trainers excel at mentoring athletes to build character, faith, leadership, and a lifelong work ethic.
A free Launch Skills Clinic built to develop players
through clarity, confidence, and competition.
Three progressive training tiers give players a clear path from foundational fundamentals to elite performance, all through one free clinic experience.
Mini-Rookies
- Ball-handling mastery for early athletes
- Fun coordination drills with intentional focus
- Confidence-building through team play
- Character development rooted in effort and respect
Youth Skills
- Game-speed shooting and finishing mechanics
- Advanced footwork and decision-making
- Ball-screen attack and spacing awareness
- Faith-based leadership and mental toughness
Elite Academy
- High-intensity skill and movement training
- Pressured playmaking and competitive IQ
- Strength, conditioning, and recovery habits
- Elite character coaching for court and life
MISSION STATEMENT
At Rooted Basketball Academy, our mission is to build complete players who excel in competition and lead with character. We combine collegiate-level player development with a faith-focused foundation, teaching athletes the grit, discipline, and mental edge required to win in the game—and thrive in life.
- Next-Level Skills: High-intensity, game-speed drilling to sharpen footwork, shot mechanics, and live-game basketball IQ.
- Faith-Focused Mentorship: Cultivating an environment rooted in character, respect, and purposeful leadership.
- Unshakeable Grit: Pushing athletes out of their comfort zones to build the mental toughness and resilience needed to overcome any challenge.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Christian DeSilva
Christian DeSilva brings an elite, championship-level blueprint to youth player development right here in Glendora and South Hills. With a proven track record that includes two impactful years coaching at the NAIA collegiate level, Christian has personally trained over a hundred athletes—guiding players from their very first grassroots dribble all the way to the college ranks.
His coaching philosophy is built on the firm belief that true athletic excellence is inseparable from character. By treating the court as a classroom for life, Christian combines advanced, next-level basketball training with intentional faith-based mentorship, ensuring every local athlete leaves with an elite skill set, a warrior’s work ethic, and a stronger foundation.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
— COLOSSIANS 2:7 (NLT)