Stanford basketball player Josue Gil-Silva available as brand ambassador Growing up in East Salinas, Josue Gil-Silva learned many lessons, but chief among them was to always “dream big." So the idea of a young Latino kid who loved basketball one day suiting up for the most prestigious university in the country did not seem so daunting. “We … [Read more...] about Salinas native makes the grade on and off the court
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Nayeli Gil-Silva invited to join the Girls Under Armour Association National 15U
GBA standout guard Nayeli Gil-Silva invited to join the Girls Under Armour Association National 15U sponsored Circuit basketball team! Nayeli will compete this spring and summer against the top players in the country to pursue her dream of playing collegiate ball. Under Armour provides an elite league-style travel team circuit that allows … [Read more...] about Nayeli Gil-Silva invited to join the Girls Under Armour Association National 15U
GBA to honor longtime Salinas coach Jim Rear with Heroes Award
SALINAS, Calif., — Jim Rear believes the word “hero” should be bestowed upon soldiers, veterans, police officers, firefighters and emergency responders. Not basketball coaches. Yet as a coach for more than 30 years, Rear impacted countless lives, teaching basketball skills that translate easily into life skills. “If, as a coach, I was able to … [Read more...] about GBA to honor longtime Salinas coach Jim Rear with Heroes Award
GBA Fitness Night
This past Monday night September 24, 2018 @ 6 PM, GBA had a guest speaker and presenter Jeremy McCauley. He is from Australia and was gracious enough to host a "GBA Fitness Night". We had over 600 parents, grandparents, and academy players doing exercises. Everyone had a great time working with Jeremy. … [Read more...] about GBA Fitness Night
GBA honors a brave volunteer
The Gil Basketball Academy is always looking for great role models to volunteer as coaches, support staff etc. Susie Gonzalez, one of our brave volunteers and mother of 3 GBA kids since day 1, is being honored on this evening for battling breast cancer. She is a true inspiration to all of us and we appreciate her dedication to GBA. … [Read more...] about GBA honors a brave volunteer
Meet GBA’s Co-Founders
Our Philosophy for GBA We have had the privilege to be surrounded by great student athletes and coaches throughout our tenure at Alisal High School and the Salinas community as basketball coaches. Now, it is time to share our experiences and knowledge with the entire community through our basketball academy. Both educators and proud … [Read more...] about Meet GBA’s Co-Founders