Venice Hoops Academy — Youth Development

Tuesdays & Thursdays

VENICE HOOPS ACADEMY

Train. Play. Belong.

Tuesday: Skills + Scrimmage · 3:00 PM Thursday: Games · 3:00 PM Venice Beach Basketball Courts Free to Join · Donations Welcome

No kid turned away.

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Skills Development

Shooting, ball handling, footwork, and game IQ. Real coaching from real players who built their game on these courts.

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Organized Runs

Structured pickup games. Learn to compete, communicate, and play as a team. All skill levels welcome — ages 12–17.

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Community

Mentorship from the OG Venice Beach basketball community. This isn't just hoops — it's culture, discipline, and belonging.

Led by Coach Thunder, Coach Carl Fields & the Venice Beach OGs

Venice Hoops Academy is led by Coach Thunder (Gary Rodgers) — a respected Venice Beach coach and mentor to the next generation — alongside Coach Carl Fields, a Venice Beach OG, former overseas pro, and a true legend on these courts. Together, with the Venice Beach basketball community, they bring experience, discipline, and love for the game into every session.

Tuesday

Skills + Scrimmage · 3:00 PM

Thursday

Games · 3:00 PM

Where

Venice Beach Courts

Cost

Free · Donations Welcome

Sign Up for Venice Hoops Academy

Free to join · Donations welcome · No kid turned away

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