FAQs
CALI REBELS OC – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Club Basketball vs. Recreational Basketball
What’s the difference?
| Recreational Basketball | Club / AAU / Travel Basketball (Cali Rebels) |
| Open registration – all skill levels welcome | Requires tryouts |
| Guaranteed playing time | Playing time earned based on performance & experience |
| Lower cost | Higher investment (reflects coaching & competition level) |
| Less competitive environment | Highly competitive – mirrors high school/NCAA rules |
| Smaller commitment | Bigger time & travel commitment |
| Varies on coaching experience | Experienced, NCAA-certified coaches |
Cali Rebels is a competitive club program.
Schedule & Practices
- What days are practices? Typically 2 days per week (Monday–Thursday), varies by team and location
- How long/often? 2 practices per week, 1.5 hours each
- Practice locations: Momentous Sports Center (Irvine), Foothill High (Tustin), Sage Hill (Newport Coast), JCC (Irvine)
- Off-season? Yes – mid-August through mid-September
- Tournaments per month? 1.5–2 per team
Games & Tournaments
Local events: Anaheim, Garden Grove, Ladera Ranch
Travel events: Las Vegas, San Diego, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara (and similar)
Practice Attendance Policy
Practice is critical for development and team chemistry. Missing practice sets your player (and the team) back. If something comes up, please text your coach as soon as possible.
Tryouts
- Are all teams tryout-based? Yes – every spot is earned to maintain our competitive standard. We also offer Developmental Clinics open to all skill levels (no tryout required).
- When are tryouts held? One big open tryout in August + by-appointment tryouts every other Tuesday
- Cost to try out? Completely FREE
- Do returning players have to try out again? Yes – everyone tries out every year (keeps standards high and fair)
- Can I refer players? Absolutely! Send them to our tryout registration link.
Have more questions?
Email us anytime: calirebelsoc@gmail.com
We’re here to help – looking forward to seeing you on the court!
RebelReady
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY?
KIND WORDS FROM PLAYERS
"Played varsity as freshman at Mater Dei and now Im at the University of Nebraska doing what I love, thanks to Coach Kara and what he taught me early on."
"The only youth coach I ever played for was with Coach Kara. He taught me high level IQ, pushed me and gave me knowledge that would carry for years to come. Coach Sarkis was a huge part of my success at a two time CIF Open Division Champion, a State Open Division Champion and two time CA State Player of the Year. I was able to get a full scholarship to the University of New Mexico."
"Thank you Coach Sarkis for teaching me what it took to survive and earn respect on a Varsity floor. Going through your program was tough and demanding but it paid off."
