Development League

Where young players become athletes

The Gameday Sports Academy D-League is a development-first youth basketball league built on real coaching, consistent reps, and competitive game days. Athletes train twice a week, compete twice a month, and grow year round.

How it works

What is the Development League?

The D-League is a structured youth basketball program designed to develop players from the ground up. Instead of a few scattered practices, every athlete follows a season-long plan of skill work and real game experience.

Teams are formed through evaluations at the start of each session, coaches teach from a shared strategic curriculum, and players compete in monthly games — all inside a positive, supportive environment focused on long-term growth.

Program Details

Everything an athlete gets

2 Skill Sessions / Week

Every athlete gets two dedicated skill development sessions each week, built around fundamentals and repetition.

2 Games Per Month

Players put their training to the test with two live game days every month against other league teams.

Year-Round Development

Choose the year-round development option to keep improving across every season with no off-season gaps.

Strategic Curriculum

Coaches follow a strategic coaching curriculum so skills build progressively from week to week.

Evaluation-Based Rosters

Rosters are created based on evaluations held at the beginning of each session for balanced, competitive teams.

Compete & Grow

A supportive, competitive environment that develops confident players and stronger teammates.

Where We Play

Locations

Ontario

California

Serving the Inland Empire and the greater Ontario area.

Director
Kameron Earl
Games
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21
Facility
Ontario Christian High School
931 W Philadelphia
Register in Ontario

Riverside

California

Developing athletes across Riverside County.

Director
Gio Mendiola
Register in Riverside

Fresno

California

Bringing the D-League to the Central Valley.

Director
Issiah Grayson
Practice
Tue / Thu, 6–9pm
Games
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21 · 3pm–8pm
Facility
Heat Shields Gym
5940 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
Register in Fresno

Bakersfield

California

Growing the game across Kern County and Bakersfield.

Director
Henry Chatman
Games
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21
Facility
The Dignity Health Sports Complex
3101 Gilmore Ave Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Register in Bakersfield
Pricing

Monthly tuition & sibling discounts

One simple monthly rate per athlete, with discounts for every additional child in the family.

1st Child

$150/month

Standard rate per athlete

2nd Child

$130/month

Sibling discount applied

3rd Child

$110/month

Sibling discount applied

Season Schedule

Four action-packed seasons

2026

Fall Season

August 31 – November 21

2026–27

Winter Season

November 30 – February 20

2027

Spring Season

February 29 – May 22

2027

Summer Season

May 31 – August 21

Ready to get on the court?

Reserve a spot for the upcoming season and start developing with the Gameday Sports Academy D-League.