Programs - Athletics
Lakers Basketball Clinics: Heart of Los Angeles, together with The Lakers Youth Foundation and Anthem Blue Cross offer free youth basketball clinics. On the first Saturday of every month, students are given basketball instruction along with information on living and eating healthy.
Click here to download registration forms for the Lakers Basketball Clinics.
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Program Mission: HOLA's Athletics and Outdoor Activities Program promotes personal development, health and fitness, commitment to athletic excellence and exemplary sportsmanship.
HOLA is the co-founder of the Central City Athletic Association (CCAA), which provides soccer and basketball leagues for youth located throughout Los Angeles. Through the CCAA, HOLA provides young athletes who do not otherwise have access to team sports with the opportunity to participate in organized sports, with quality instruction and an opportunity to showcase their skills. Each year over 1,000 boys and girls, ages 6-19, participate in leagues sponsored by the CCAA.
In addition to the CCAA, HOLA offers elementary, middle and high school youth an extensive recreation and sports program. Students can participate in exercise, fitness and dance classes, learn about nutrition/healthy cooking, and learn and play a variety of sports, including flag football, swimming, tennis, soccer, and basketball.
Program Goals:
- To assist in the physical, social, academic and emotional development of our youth.
- To teach students the discipline they need to succeed by working to acquire athletic skills and practicing good sportsmanship.
Bruce Hooks
Athletics Program Director
Bruce is a native Angeleno and he’s been an ardent lover of sports since he was a young boy. In addition to being a standout football player in his youth, Bruce played at the college, semi-pro and professional level, most recently playing in the AFL. Not only has Bruce excelled as a player, but he’s built up an extensive coaching resume through more than two decades of athletics service with LA City Recreation and Parks, University High School, the Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs, football camps and through his work as an adaptive learning educator. He attended West LA Community College before transferring to Fresno State and worked in the entertainment industry developing various artistic projects for the FILA Summer Pro League and editing for Fox Sports. Not only is Bruce an active member of the Positive Coaching Alliance, Amateur Athletic Union and LA84 Foundation, he has already been recognized as a truly dedicated sports professional and positive mentor for children.
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