BUILDING CHARACTER AND SHAPING LIVES THROUGH THE GAME OF BASKETBALL
“The VABA Way” is centered on its mission to “build character and shape lives through the game of basketball.” This philosophy hinges on high-quality coaching & teaching. As it relates to maximizing every opportunity to mold and motivate our youth through basketball, VABA Coaches are teachers, mentors and role models. VABA is not only committed to the highest level of basketball instruction, but even more importantly, developing character traits that will translate to success in life.
The Virginia Basketball Academy is a comprehensive, year-round basketball training program comprised of a variety of learning opportunities for boys and girls of all ages. Our unique program consists of camps, mini-camps, clinics, coaches clinics, weekly skills academies, winter leagues, travel/AAU teams and private and group instruction.
Located in Central Virginia, our programs service Albemarle County, Charlottesville City and surrounding counties and areas. For over 25 years, VABA has positively impacted thousands of youth through the sport of basketball. Today, over 2,000 families frequent VABA's year round programs annually.
With a mission to "build character and shape lives," the VABA Dream was born in the summer of 1998 a converted barn-to-basketball court at a four-day basketball boot camp in the Shenandoah Valley.
“Inspired by John Wooden’s wooden philosophy, we strive to instill in our participants the belief that true success is attained through self-satisfaction in striving to become the best version of oneself, embodying Coach Wooden’s timeless wisdom.”
Guided by the achievements of our alumni players, we aim to instill in our current athletes the belief that true success is found in personal growth and self-fulfillment, mirroring the journeys of those who have worn our colors before them.
Guided by the journeys of our former players, we’ve assembled this collection of videos to inspire our current athletes, showcasing that true success is achieved through personal growth and self-fulfillment, as demonstrated by those who once wore our team colors.