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SSB Basketball Academy offers basketball lessons and basketball classes that include specific activities such as the SSB Spring League, a Halloween costume ball game competition, a BBQ basketball marathon, boba basketball, and other pop-up events. The program includes what it describes as exciting drills and enthusiastic coaches, and it offers a Free Trial Class for new participants. The SSB Spring League is only open to currently enrolled SSB students ages 8 and up.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: SSB Spring League Registration is now open; reserve now for $55
The leadership team includes Mike (Coach Mike), Jason (Coach Jason), Tim (Coach Tim), Ring (Coach Ring), Shan (Coach Shan), Tejas (Coach Tejas), and Claire (Coach Claire). Coach Mike has played basketball for over 30 years and has coached youth for over 15 years, played high school basketball at JFK and American High School in Fremont, instructed for basketball academies in the United States, and instructed at former NBA superstar Yao Ming’s basketball academy in Shanghai, China. Coach Jason has played basketball for over 20 years, has coached youth for over 5 years, was a member of the Junior Men’s National Basketball Team for China from 2005–2007, played for the Ohlone College men’s basketball team in Fremont from 2010–2013, and was a head instructor at the 25th Anniversary Michael Jordan Flight School Basketball Camp in 2017. Coach Tim has played basketball for over 20 years, has coached youth for over 10 years, played high school basketball at American High School in Fremont, and played professionally for the Sioux City Hornets of the American Basketball Association, and he has coached competitive youth basketball teams for Uptempo Hoops AAU and Saint Annes CYO. Coach Ring played domestic and international basketball for 19 years, has coached kids for 11 years, played competitively nationwide with Our Savior New American in New York from 2005–2008 and Ohlone College in Fremont from 2010–2013, played internationally in Nairobi, and most recently played with Kevin Durant in the Kevin Durant Fantasy Tournament. Coach Shan has been playing basketball for over 10 years, has been coaching youth for over 5 years, has participated in various organized leagues and tournaments since elementary school, and is pursuing a B.S. in Data Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Coach Tejas has been coaching youth for over 5 years, has been an assistant coach for several AAU teams, and played high school basketball at American High School in Fremont and for several AAU travel teams. Coach Claire has been coaching youth basketball for over 5 years, played 5 years of AAU basketball for Uptempo Hoops and 3 years of high school basketball at American High School in Fremont, and is attending the University of California, Berkeley, working on a B.A. from the Haas School of Business.
The stated mission of SSB Basketball Academy is to teach the fundamentals of basketball while encouraging teamwork, confidence, and determination. Its philosophy includes keeping activities fun and challenging to maximize enjoyment of basketball, using a structured curriculum to improve player skills over time, and emphasizing safety and respect to foster growth and diversity. According to the program, basketball lessons are described as almost too fun to be called “lessons,” and it describes its training as the “funnest, most productive basketball training your child will receive – ever.” The academy also notes that it offers basketball classes in Fremont for children ages 5 and up and includes activities such as a Halloween costume ball game competition, a BBQ basketball marathon, and “delicious boba basketball.”
The program shares that Coach Ring is passionate about giving back to the community and helping kids reach their full potential. Parent testimonials include comments that children are happy and feel accomplished after classes, that a child looks forward to the next class and that Coach Mike is skilled and patient, and that Mike is flexible, enthusiastic, and friendly. Other testimonials state that the coaches are caring and motivational and that they push kids to do their best, that a 6-year-old had a great time in summer classes with creative activities that set a foundation in basketball, and that SSB is an “amazing resource” for any student who wants to grow their basketball game.
Last updated March 22, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: SSB Spring League Registration is now open; reserve now for $55
The leadership team includes Mike (Coach Mike), Jason (Coach Jason), Tim (Coach Tim), Ring (Coach Ring), Shan (Coach Shan), Tejas (Coach Tejas), and Claire (Coach Claire). Coach Mike has played basketball for over 30 years and has coached youth for over 15 years, played high school basketball at JFK and American High School in Fremont, instructed for basketball academies in the United States, and instructed at former NBA superstar Yao Ming’s basketball academy in Shanghai, China. Coach Jason has played basketball for over 20 years, has coached youth for over 5 years, was a member of the Junior Men’s National Basketball Team for China from 2005–2007, played for the Ohlone College men’s basketball team in Fremont from 2010–2013, and was a head instructor at the 25th Anniversary Michael Jordan Flight School Basketball Camp in 2017. Coach Tim has played basketball for over 20 years, has coached youth for over 10 years, played high school basketball at American High School in Fremont, and played professionally for the Sioux City Hornets of the American Basketball Association, and he has coached competitive youth basketball teams for Uptempo Hoops AAU and Saint Annes CYO. Coach Ring played domestic and international basketball for 19 years, has coached kids for 11 years, played competitively nationwide with Our Savior New American in New York from 2005–2008 and Ohlone College in Fremont from 2010–2013, played internationally in Nairobi, and most recently played with Kevin Durant in the Kevin Durant Fantasy Tournament. Coach Shan has been playing basketball for over 10 years, has been coaching youth for over 5 years, has participated in various organized leagues and tournaments since elementary school, and is pursuing a B.S. in Data Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Coach Tejas has been coaching youth for over 5 years, has been an assistant coach for several AAU teams, and played high school basketball at American High School in Fremont and for several AAU travel teams. Coach Claire has been coaching youth basketball for over 5 years, played 5 years of AAU basketball for Uptempo Hoops and 3 years of high school basketball at American High School in Fremont, and is attending the University of California, Berkeley, working on a B.A. from the Haas School of Business.
The stated mission of SSB Basketball Academy is to teach the fundamentals of basketball while encouraging teamwork, confidence, and determination. Its philosophy includes keeping activities fun and challenging to maximize enjoyment of basketball, using a structured curriculum to improve player skills over time, and emphasizing safety and respect to foster growth and diversity. According to the program, basketball lessons are described as almost too fun to be called “lessons,” and it describes its training as the “funnest, most productive basketball training your child will receive – ever.” The academy also notes that it offers basketball classes in Fremont for children ages 5 and up and includes activities such as a Halloween costume ball game competition, a BBQ basketball marathon, and “delicious boba basketball.”
The program shares that Coach Ring is passionate about giving back to the community and helping kids reach their full potential. Parent testimonials include comments that children are happy and feel accomplished after classes, that a child looks forward to the next class and that Coach Mike is skilled and patient, and that Mike is flexible, enthusiastic, and friendly. Other testimonials state that the coaches are caring and motivational and that they push kids to do their best, that a 6-year-old had a great time in summer classes with creative activities that set a foundation in basketball, and that SSB is an “amazing resource” for any student who wants to grow their basketball game.
Last updated March 22, 2026.
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