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
Stories
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