Small Steps Towards Big Improvements
Our basketball skill training helps young people improve their game, grow in confidence, and learn valuable life lessons along the way.
Skill development training to take your athlete’s game to the next level.
Fundamental Focus
We don’t rush or skip steps when it comes to player development. Our focus is on helping players build a solid foundation of fundamentals that they can build on.
Playful Atmosphere
We find engaging ways to get them excited about playing basketball the right way. We help them experience the joy and see the beauty in the game.
Growth Mindset
We push players past their comfort zones because true growth never comes easy. We encourage kids to look at their shortcomings as building blocks for success.
“Coach Alex has been an exceptional mentor and coach for our 6-year-old daughter ... He’s not just about improving skills; he instills a love for the game and boosts young athletes' self-assurance. Highly recommended.”
-Christine T
Paying it forward
The Small Steps team is made up of talented individuals with decades of experience playing, training, and coaching from the youth ranks to the pros and everything in between.
Alex Okafor is the founder. A San Jose native and former standout basketball player at Archbishop Mitty High School, he went on to play at, and graduate from, Princeton University before embarking on a 7-year overseas professional career.
"Basketball has given me so much. I’m forever indebted to the game and those who took the time to mentor, counsel, and coach me. Small Steps Hoops is my small way of paying it forward.”
Not just a game, but a way of life
We use basketball to teach valuable life lessons, build positive habits, and boost young people's confidence.
These skills benefit athletes both on and off the court and will serve them long after their playing days are over.
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