Hardwood Hustlerz

Hardwood Hustlerz offers one-on-one basketball sessions for athletes of all ages and skill levels, a Development League for 1st through 5th grade with weekly practices and Sunday in-house games, and Summer Grind Session options for Jr Hoops, middle school, and high school players. It also offers Hardwood Hustlers AAU for 9U/10U and 11U/12U players, with two team practices per week and Saturday tournaments.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Hardwood Hustlerz lists Jhavante Hill, Kevin Sims-Kadar, Ira Bing, and Yoshi Sato on its leadership team. Jhavante Hill began coaching with the Bay Area Sonics in 2018, played all four years at Menlo-Atherton High School, coached NJB, AAU, and school basketball, and served as Menlo-Atherton freshman head coach from 2019 to 2022 and assistant varsity coach from 2020 to 2022. Kevin Sims has over 50 years of experience in basketball as a player, coach, and mentor, and more than 10 years of coaching and training experience.

• One on One sessions — athletes of all ages and skill levels · Personalized one-on-one basketball training focused on the athlete’s individual needs and goals.
• Development League — 1st through 5th grade · weekly practices; Sunday in-house games · Designed for young players to build a strong basketball foundation in a fun, structured, and competitive environment.
• Summer Grind Session — Jr Hoops; Middle School & High School · Sunday; Tuesday; Friday · Session options include Jr Hoops, Middle School & High School, Tuesday Summer Grind, and Friday Summer Grind.
• Hardwood Hustlers AAU — 9U/10U; 11U/12U · fall season; two team practices per week; Saturday tournaments · AAU tryouts are designed to evaluate players for the fall season.

Each service focuses on age-appropriate skill development while teaching accountability, respect, teamwork, and work ethic. Sessions are designed to be fun, positive, and high-energy, with a safe, positive, and structured environment.

Last updated August 30, 2026.