Your Sand Cats membership includes a 2-hour practice/clinic every Monday from 5-7 pm at the Glendale Community College gym and open gym shoot-arounds at a neighboring gym Fridays 5-6 pm.

Clinics will maintain at most a 10:1 player-to-coach ratio to guarantee individual attention from professional trainers.

Membership is $175 per month plus a one-time registration fee of $35 which includes a personal practice jersey. Membership can be ended anytime with 30 days notice.

If your daughter competes in tournaments, you will need to purchase a 4-piece jersey set (1 home color set + 1 away color set) prior to the first tournament. Expected cost is $125.

Participation in tournaments will also come with a small fee of $15-$50 depending on the tournament host’s pricing.

Practices are divided into our 12u (ages 10-12) and 9u groups (ages 7-9).

Advanced players will learn advanced techniques in preparation to compete against other SoCal girls teams in weekend tournaments.

Since tournament entry is optional, the Sand Cats clinics are also an excellent place for 9u beginners to learn until they are ready for gameplay!

Please view our registration page to see if registration is open to your age group, and if not feel free to use the contact page to inquire about potential openings.

Our current home is the freshly renovated Glendale Community College gym, located just off the Mountain exit of the 2 freeway. Practices/clinics are Mondays 5-7pm, plus we offer open gym shoot-arounds at a nearby Glendale gym on Fridays from 6-7p. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and watch.

Weekend tournaments are hosted by organizations throughout Southern California on an ongoing basis, but in 2026 the Sand Cats will plan to participate in 1 per month, mostly in Pasadena, and mostly single day events playing 1-2 games. In 2027 (or sooner if the demand is there), participation will likely increase to twice per month and expand to areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Sand Cats practices are run by Head Coach Justin Viar and…

Coach Swann: Head Coach of North Hollywood High School girls varsity basketball, Assistant Coach for Occidental College’s women’s team, and a former “Coach of the Year” for the CIF LA City Section Division II league

Coach Miles: Member of the Los Angeles Sparks player development team and former coach of several youth club teams at PickUpUSA in East LA.

Coach J (Juliana): Former girls varsity coach for 6 years, including 2 at Westridge High School in Pasadena

There are several advantages to choosing a club team program for your daughter’s skill development.

Players stay together as a team over time, which allows for stronger relationships, better chemistry, and a deeper sense of accountability. This continuity helps build confidence, teamwork, and lasting friendships.

Players are developed at their own pace and are not pushed into game situations before they’re ready, helping build confidence and long-term growth.

We also place importance on mindset and effort. Playing time is earned through attitude, growth, and commitment, helping players take ownership of their progress.

Being part of the Sand Cats, players develop pride in representing their community and contributing to a culture they help build together.

Navigate to our registration page to sign up for a free trial practice!