OUR HISTORY & FUTURE
Hawaii Basketball Association was founded in 1985. For 35 years .we believe these words matter. It defines (Play big and Reinvent Yourself) Hawaii Basketball Association. HBA is “An Official USA Basketball Youth Development Certified Organization. Hawaii Basketball Association’s mission is player, coaches and officials development. Our vision is to build a state of the art ba
sketball training center, which will provide not only the opportunity to facilitate and expand our training programs, but also add in preparing our athletes for the next level with flexibility and consistency to their schedule. Hawaii Basketball Association Believes
THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION MATTERS significantly to the players overall experience and development results. We recognize the importance of coaches who care, connect, and commit. We train our coaches on the HBA methodology and the USA Basketball development curriculum system, as well as create an internal environment where coaches network, mentor and learn from each other. IN TEACHING PROGRESSION BASKETBALL, OUR ATHLETES SKILL DEVELOPMENT will support and enhances their emotional intelligence by methods that have proven to strengthen their athleticism, improve their foundational skills, and sharpen their understanding on seeing the game unfold (Basketball IQ). IN CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE where our athletes are willing to take risks. We encourage our athletes to get out of their comfort zone, to innovate, and grow. IN HONORING OUR COMMITMENT TO PARENTS who have entrusted their most precious gift to our program. We evaluate each athlete based on their skill level and find an appropriate class or team where they can be encouraged and developed to maximize their full potential. IN PRAISING OUR ATHLETES’ improvements and accomplishments by offering open, honest, and direct communication by caring driven professionals
IN VALIDATING OUR ATHLETES by taking time to listen. We recognize the fact that by “paying attention” and being respectful, we can answer any one athlete’s question and all of our athletes learn a lesson. Excellence
