This past summer we took 67 youth on an educational trip to Mexico. They learned and experienced firsthand the traditions, culture, and history of this great country by visiting historical sites, playing friendly games, volunteering and participating in clinics, and interacting with the people. It was a life changing experience! … [Read more...] about Mexico
Italy
GBA is more than just a basketball academy, it is an organization that works on character building, setting goals, and creating an atmosphere of family. This was evident on our last world tour to Italy. We fundraised heavily in order to be able to take 53 youth to compete internationally and experience the culture and history of Italy. In the … [Read more...] about Italy
Dominican Republic
Our GBA parents, coaches and kids are hard at work trying to raise funds to pay for the kids tour to the Dominican Republic next summer. Here we all are cleaning up after a concert in Salinas. … [Read more...] about Dominican Republic
Costa Rica
We competed at the international level once again the summer of 2012 in Costa Rica. We were invited by the ambassador of basketball in Costa Rica, Rodolfo Fonsecato travel to their country and experience their dynamic culture while participating in some friendly/social games of basketball. Our New Zealand trip the summer before was a huge … [Read more...] about Costa Rica
New Zealand
On behalf of the Gil Basketball Academy family, I would like to thank all those patrons and our community as a whole that helped support GBA’s endeavor of our 2011 New Zealand Summer Basketball Tour. Your support and encouragement allowed us to take 30 kids on a 10-day International Basketball Tour of New Zealand. In all, you supported us in … [Read more...] about New Zealand