Build Confidence.
Build Skills.
Build Ball IQ.

Personalized, one-on-one basketball mentorship for kids ages 5–12 — built to grow fundamentals, confidence, and game IQ, one session at a time.

No packages required — book a single session and decide from there.

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Multi-Sport Coaching

Choose Your Sport

Ball IQ mentorship isn't just basketball — the same one-on-one approach, coaches, and pricing extend across every sport we coach.

Why Ball IQ?

More Than
Basketball Skills

When parents invest in Ball IQ, they're investing in confidence, leadership, discipline, teamwork, work ethic, and communication — mentorship that shapes who their child becomes, on and off the court.

How It Works

From First Session to Growth

Membership Options

Simple, Honest Pricing

Pay per session, or save with a package. Choose the path that fits your family.

Parent Testimonials

Trusted by Parents

No Commitment

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See exactly how Ball IQ coaches your kid before committing to a package. Book one session, decide after.

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Programs

Coaching That Grows With Your Athlete

Every program is one-on-one and age-adapted — the drills, pace, and language change as your athlete does.

How It Works

From First Session to Growth

No Commitment

Start With a Single Session

See exactly how Ball IQ coaches your kid before committing to a package. Book one session, decide after.

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Pricing

Coaching Built to Fit Your Family

Pay session by session, or save 20% with an 8-session package. No long-term contract either way.

Why Families Choose Premium

Built for Families Who Want to See Real Progress

It's not just a lower price per session — Premium keeps you in the loop on how your athlete is actually developing.

Monthly Progress Reviews

A real update on skills and confidence, every month.

Direct Coach Messaging

Quick questions answered in between sessions.

End-of-Season Assessment

A clear read on how far your athlete has come.

Locked-In Savings

$224.99 for 8 sessions — a lower rate than booking sessions one at a time.

*Individual Session pricing is still being finalized — check back soon.

Questions

Pricing FAQ

Zero Risk

Still Deciding? Start With One Session.

There's no faster way to know if Ball IQ is right for your athlete than to book a single session and watch one.

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About Ball IQ

Mentorship First. Basketball Second.

Our Story

Why We Started Ball IQ

Ball IQ began with a simple observation: the kids who struggled most on the court rarely lacked ability. They lacked a coach willing to slow down, get to know them, and build their confidence one rep at a time.

That's the same reason our regular coaching happens in small groups instead of one-off private lessons. Kids push each other, cheer each other on, and build confidence faster next to teammates their own age than they do working alone — and our groups stay small enough that no one gets lost in the crowd.

Today, Ball IQ is a team of certified coaches committed to developing skills, confidence, discipline, and basketball IQ in kids ages 5–12 — and to helping that growth carry over into everything else they do.

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How We Coach

Group Coaching, With Room for 1-on-1

Most Ball IQ athletes train in groups. Some need something more focused. Here's why we offer both.

Our Core Program

Group Coaching

Every regular Ball IQ session is small-group coaching, capped so each athlete still gets real coach attention. Training next to other kids pushes athletes to compete a little harder and build confidence in front of peers — energy our coaches match every step of the way, bringing genuine enthusiasm and years of hands-on experience coaching kids ages 5–12 to every session. It's also how we keep quality coaching genuinely affordable for families, without cutting corners on instruction.

Coming Soon

Individual Sessions

For families who want focused one-on-one time — tournament prep, a tune-up before tryouts, or extra reps on one specific skill — we're building out a dedicated Individual Sessions option. It's designed to complement group coaching, not replace it: a place to work through something specific with a coach's undivided attention when group training isn't quite enough.

Coaching Staff

Meet Your Coaches

Certified, background-checked, and trained specifically to coach kids ages 5–12.

No Commitment

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See exactly how Ball IQ coaches your kid before committing to a package. Book one session, decide after.

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Contact

Get in Touch

Questions about a program, a session, or whether we're the right fit? Call or email a coach directly — we answer.

Reach a Coach

(916) 770-7543

Head Coach Joaquin

(916) 545-0736

Head Coach Ruba

Based in Sacramento, CA
Maria Montessori Charter Academy — our training location Coach working with an athlete on shooting drills in the gym Playground area near our training facility
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions