We recommend Team Elite Basketball whether you're looking for recreational or competitive basketball for your son or daughter. A couple of years ago, our son needed and asked for more challenge in basketball, so we checked out AAU teams. Our older son's previous coach (who moved out of the Bay Area) recommended Coach Rodel. We're glad that we signed our son up with Team Elite Basketball. Coach Rodel has been coaching our son for almost 2 years now and it has been great! Coach Rodel made sure that he got to know our family and our son in and out of basketball, and use that knowledge to develop him. He even watched our son play at his school basketball and gave feedback to my son during his regular basketball training. We love how much opportunity Coach Rodel gives our son. He encourages our son to push for more and up to his maximum ability. For example, our son is good in defending the ball and driving the ball, but hesitates in driving in and making the shot. Coach Rodel helps build his confidence and encourages him to drive in and makes the shot when possible during the games. We have seen him build other players' skills too and have seen improvements. He also finds a way to make it fun for the boys and girls by having a team activity from time to time. This helps build better team work. Those who are part of the team know what we mean and for those who aren't part of the team yet, please feel free to come and find out. We recommend checking out the practices. read more

Team Elite Basketball has been an excellent experience for our family. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping players improve both on and off the court. They do a great job teaching basketball fundamentals and technical skills while creating a positive, supportive environment. A special thank you to Coach Rodel, who has been great with both of my kids but even more so with my introverted son. He takes the time to connect with each player, encourages them to work hard, and helps build their confidence. His positive attitude and dedication to player development really stand out. What we appreciate most is the culture Team Elite fosters--a supportive, high-achieving environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The coaches challenge players to be their best while making practices and games enjoyable. I highly recommend Team Elite Basketball to any family looking for a program with excellent coaching, strong skill development, and a positive team culture. Our kids have grown tremendously as players and individuals through this program. read more

We've had an amazing experience with Team Elite. When I first reached out, Coach Rodel texted me back the very next day and invited my 8yo son in for an evaluation, which made us feel welcomed right away. My son was super shy at first, and with so many kids, I was honestly a little nervous because the other players seemed more advanced. But Coach Rodel was patient, attentive, and made him feel comfortable from day one. I truly enjoy how Coach Rodel combines practices with both younger and older kids. It creates a great learning environment, and it's been really positive for my son's growth and confidence. He joined at the very end of fall, and the progress he's made since then has been incredible. The kids truly respect Coach Rodel, and it shows in how they listen and grow. Highly recommend Team Elite to any parent looking for great coaching and a positive environment. read more

Coach Rodel has been an incredible influence on our sons, both on and off the basketball court. He is down-to-earth, approachable, and always willing to accommodate the needs of his players and families. What stands out most is his focus on player development and enjoyment of the game, not just winning. He has helped our boys grow tremendously in their basketball skills while making sure every child gets meaningful playing time and a chance to contribute. His emphasis on confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship creates a positive environment where kids can thrive. Beyond coaching, he truly cares about his players. When we couldn't make it to tournaments, he stepped in to help transport our sons so they wouldn't miss out. He has even gone out of his way to make sure my perpetually hungry son is fueled up with Starbucks chocolate croissants and ham-and-cheese sandwiches before games and tournaments! Coach Rodel is the kind of mentor every young athlete deserves -- dedicated, caring, and invested in each child's success and well-being. We are deeply grateful for him and truly admire the heart he brings to every player and family. read more

I recommend Team Elite for players moving from rec basketball to AAU. Coach Rodel does a great job developing players with plenty of practices during the week and is very intentional about giving kids playing time. The older teams are more competitive but still follow the same approach, which I really appreciate. read more

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If you are looking for a top-tier AAU team or skills training in the South Bay, I highly recommend checking out Team Elite. Coach Rodel and coaching staff is fantastic and incredibly easy to work with. What sets him apart is that he doesn't just bark instructions from the sidelines--he actually gets out there and shows the kids he can play, which earns a lot of respect from the players. His passion for the game is infectious, and it really shows in how the kids respond to him. In terms of development, he focuses heavily on strong basketball fundamentals: Skill Development: He is meticulous about proper shooting form, ball handling, and defensive footwork. Basketball IQ: He teaches the 'why' behind the plays, helping kids understand court spacing and situational awareness. Growth Environment: Whether your child is moving from rec league to AAU or is already an advanced player, Rodel knows how to challenge them while keeping the environment fun and supportive. We've seen a huge boost in both skill and confidence since joining. You won't be disappointed! read more

Coach Rodel has been a great coach for my kids. He teaches strong fundamentals while creating a fun learning environment. Highly recommended for developing your kids basketball skills. read more

My son is 11 and really enjoys Team Elites program! They have alot of practices and sometimes scrimmages throughout the week which keeps the kids excited and always moving. Coach Rodel is great when talking with the kids and knows how to keep their attention which isn't something that's easy. We have tournaments throughout the bay area usually around 2 times a month and it's fun to explore the cities we drive too. If your kid is a beginner or wants to learn but nervous this is a good place to join since the practices are so frequent during the week and will help them progress practice after practice. Our family enjoys Team Elite but most importantly glad our son Enjoys it! read more

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My son has been going to Team Elite since 5 months and I have seen significant improvement in his game specially tournament performances. Coach Rodell has a meticulous and methodical approach to coaching and focusses on games/scrimmages. Plenty of practice sessions with occasional fun basketball camps. Team Elite has a great community feeling and makes basketball fun. Highly recommend it for kids who are want to move to the next level. read more

Rodel has just been amazing with my daughter. She went in loving basketball and now loves it even more and has improved so much. Rodel goes way above and beyond for these kids, from extra practices to pizza parties. This is a great choice if you are looking to improve your child's basketball skills AND have them continue a genuine love for the game. read more

Word of advice: read the 1-star reviews before you consider team Elite. Sure, their program is on the affordable end as far as youth basketball goes. The saying, "You get what you pay for," holds true here. No organization whatsoever. Cancelled classes at a drop of hat. Constantly! Respect people's time. Be an example for the kids! Team "Elite" has seen better days. read more

Coach Rodel will work w/ you and your child. I reached out initially because I can see Gavin needed help w/ his basketball during the summer. We were only going to the park when my schedule allows. I was not able to make this work. I am grateful to have Gavin because he is understanding and doesn't expect me to be able to do everything I wish I could. I go into the office 2-3x a week now. He started junior high and is at school until 5:30. What little time we have left after I pick him up is dedicated to dinner, homework, and reading. It was an incredible and kind gesture that Coach Rodel wanted Gavin to come in to see where his basketball skills lie. Maybe later when my schedule frees up. I do put Gavin in front of my priorities, but sometimes piling on more just to be stressed out isn't what life is supposed to be. Thank you, Coach Rodel! read more

5/5 I highly recommend Team Elite for all basketball players, not matter their skill level! This is our third basketball program we have been a part of, and within a matter of weeks my boys have grown leaps and bounds not just with their basketball skills but also their confidence. Coach Rodel not only teaches the fundamentals and how to understand and play the game the right way, he also takes time to know each players strength and weaknesses. He also takes time to chat with all the parents. He shares his knowledge and experience of the game, which in turn helps each player understand what to do during certain situations. Like I mentioned, my boys have been in programs where the progress has been minimal and coaches teach, but do not evaluate kids closely enough to ensure they are doing things correctly. Coach Rodel is patient with all the players but also stern! If a player is not doing things correctly or is just going through the motions, he makes it a point to let them know and has the player run the drill until it's is done correctly. We have only been with Coach Rodel and Team Elite for a little over 6 weeks, and I am excited to see how much my boys can continue to grow and excel! Along side from practices, Coach Rodel also invites kids of all skill levels to open group practice several times a week. This is huge, because kids can play with other kids with a higher skill level. Playing with bigger and better kids will only make each player better. If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them! read more

Coach Rodel has been a good coach and mentor to my 2 sons. The games and practices keep them busy and gets a lot of energy out.good exercises and fundamental skills. My sons loves to be on his team. read more

Kids seem to connect effortlessly with coach Rodel. My son is always looking forward to his sessions. Their private training is great way to improve skills and group sessions help kids to apply those. A bigger facility will definitely allow team Elite to expand and add ability to do full court plays and help with simultaneous group training. May be add an assistant coach. Overall it's a great place for young players to become better at basketball. read more

I reached out to Coach Rodel for some training sessions this summer for my 13 year old. Over 8 workouts coach worked on improving my sons dribble moves to create more space for jump shots and driving to the hoop more aggressively. They also worked on jump shots both off the dribble and catch and shoot.. Coach was able to push my son harder than I could get him to work on his own. Within 3 weeks I noticed significant improvement in my sons ability to hit pull up jumpers and to learn how to practice harder to get the most out of his training time. Coach is a great mentor to the kids. He is respectful but gives honest feedback to the kids that they take in well. We also were able to join group sessions on the weekends where my son got to compete against other kids. I highly recommend Team Elite for anyone looking to up their game. Coach has a gym in Milpitas but also works in several gym spaces across the Bay Area so access to him wasn't an issue. read more

Coach Rodel is awesome!! Each player gets personalized coaching. He is one of the best out there!!

My son Dylan has been training with coach Rodel for a month and his shooting has improved tremendously. Coach is very flexible of the practice location and Dylan really enjoyed taking lessons with him. thank you! read more

I am grateful for the valuable lessons and inspiration you've shared with my son Minh,I Appreciate your belief in Minh.Coach Rodel has been a source of inspiration and guidance for my son.Coach Rodel is very patience and understanding during moments of struggle and setbacks that my son experiences.thank you for all you do. read more

My son has been training with Coach Rodel over the summer. He has learned so much, and Coach Rodel does a wonderful job of motivating him and getting him to be his best. The 1:1 training has really helped him to perfect his layups and shooting and he has learned some great offensive moves. My son also enjoys the group practices where he can implement the skills he is working on against other players. We also appreciate that Coach Rodel is very flexible and responsive. read more

We found Team Elite through a friend of ours, and my son has enjoyed playing and learning under the tutelage of Coach Rodel over the past 3 months. In addition, another friend of ours have been in his program since their son started playing basketball. Team Elite is the only program that we found that offers 1.5 hour practices 5-6 times a week. I am a believer that getting as many reps/practices/games as much as you can will grow your game. All of the other programs that we looked into only offers 1 to 1.5 hour practices, 2 times a week. I have and would supplement that with practices at the park or at the YMCA on the off days. In short, the 1.5 hour practices 5-6 times a week works for my son and I. In addition, my son plays in 3 to 4 games on the weekends. The practices are all group exercises/practices, so you have kids as young as 5 y/o to high schoolers participating. My son enjoys going up against the bigger/older kids...it's a challenge that he embraces. Coach Rodel does a good job of separating the younger and older kids during practice. Some of the older reviews mentioned one-on-one training before the pandemic. That is something that should be re-incorporated. Possibly establishing defined teams and conducting team practices, like offensive plays and team rebounding will help round out the program. read more

Hands down, Coach Rodel is an amazing coach and very knowledgeable! He's been doing 1 on 1 training and group sessions with my son for about 2 months now, and I see so much improvement. He welcomes each kid with open arms and is ready to train. My son loves basketball but never had the proper training. He's never been in a league, and I want him to be high school ready when it's time for tryouts. Coach Rodel also has a shooting machine to help players with their shooting. If you're looking for 1 on 1 training or group training, he's the right coach for you. I highly recommend him! read more

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Best basketball program around. My boys now 9 and almost 7 years old have been with Team Elite for about a year and a half and their skill and athleticism has gone through the roof. We've been in plenty other programs like the YMCA, church leagues, etc. and they had fun, but didn't really pick up much. Coach Rodel and the support coaches also make it fun and engaging but also really hammer on improving skills and fundamentals. In a couple months with Team Elite you will notice a huge difference. read more

Coach Rodel is a good coach, and gets kids fired up and keeps it fun. And from my interactions he's a good man. But the program lacks discipline, in all honesty. Classes are canceled on a whim and there have been times where I've taken my kid there but no coach to be found. Go to Team Elite for the game and practice, but you may leave it for the lack of consistency month over month. read more

We contacted this place about 3 weeks ago and signed our son up for basketball. Even showed up twice to where the practices should have been. Not a single soul was there. We sent text messages to the number on this page, someone texted us back two weeks ago and asked that we text another number which we did. No response. Our mistake for paying and trusting that it is a legitimate basketball program. Today my husband went to the address displayed and there was a completely different business there. We plan on calling our credit card company and letting them know this is a scam and not a business. read more

My two boys have learned so much in the last 4 weeks!! Can't say enough good things about Coach Rodel. Since the boys have been in with the program, I've seen a lot of growth. Not only does he focuses on developing the kids basketball skills, but also emphasizes on the importance of teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. What really stands out about Coach Rodel his ability to connect with the kids. He makes every practice, fun and engaging also challenging to push them beyond the comfort zones. If you're looking for a basketball coach who cares about your child's development, both player, and as a person, Coach Rodel is the one to go to. We feel very fortunate to have found such a dedicated inspiring coach. read more

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Coach Rodel. Our oldest son has had the privilege of being coached by him since 2017, and we have been consistently impressed with the progress and values he has instilled in him. Because of this, we recently signed up our second son this past summer, and we couldn't be happier with the decision. read more

I use to play basketball with coach at willow glen park he has major skills. Now I take my son with Coach Rodel. Coach is really good with teaching each kid on what skills they can improve. You can see his passion in motivating each kid to learn and improve their skills. My son enjoys going to practice. I see how my son has been improving over the summer. I would definitely recommend parents to take their children with Coach Rodel. read more

We've been with Team Elite and coach Rodel for over 3 years and that says a lot. My previous post still holds true. To get better in the game of basketball you need consistency. Coach Rodel has lots of practices and AAU weekend games to get your kids ready for the next level. Drop by to one of the practices and have a look for yourself. read more

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My son did sessions with Coach Rodel for the summer, and he improved his basketball skills significantly, but more importantly he had lots of fun learning and playing basketball. A huge shoutout to Coach Rodel for being a great coach, and we will definitely come back to the sessions next summer. read more

Team Elite is a great basketball program, they will treat you like family from the beginning. When my son first started playing for them, there were many parts of his game that he needed to work on, and Coach Rodel was glad to help him with all of it. We are happy to be with Team Elite, come check them out. - the Gampon Family read more

Team Elite basketball is the perfect basketball camp for those who are looking for quality basketball training without breaking the bank. Coach Rodel has well rounded basketball skills. You can voice out what particular skills you want to improve on and he can also suggest what training can make you grow as a player. Everything is tailored to fit your own individual needs. read more

This review is overdue. My 6 year old son started with Team Elite several months ago. My son is very soft-spoken and I intially felt like the coaches were too tough on him. I was wrong!! Not only did the program help him with his athletic skills but transformed his personality as well. Coach Rodell is the best coach my son has had (Previously played ice hockey, baseball, football, soccer). Coach Rodells program is 6 days a week and he caters to each child's personality (i.e. helping my son become more vocal and aggressive on the court). Coach Rodell will help your child develop physically, build relationships, communication skills, and build respect for teammates and coaches. I would recommend this program to anyone. Thank you Coach! read more

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This team has a remarkable history. Coach Rodell puts his heart and soul into these kids. He coached my son for years. His coaching goes beyond basketball. He is a solid mentor and he cares so much that he goes out of his way to keep the players at practice and at games,and extends that by giving positive support to his players families. He's more than a coach, he's a friend, and his energy is not fake. He isn't a Coach because he has a kid on the team like many other coaches do. Coach Rodells energy makes players and families happy that they are a part of his program. The training can't be matched either. I truly appreciate the time we spent being part of his organization. read more

We love coach Rodel. He is great towards working with kids. He is dedicated, friendly and prompt. He helps kids to learn skills, love basketball and develop passion. Great Coach!!! read more

thanks to my colleague and friend for introducing us to Coach Rodel at Team Elite. Right from day 1 , my daughter and her friend were super excited and have come a long way in the past couple of months. The coach is very passionate and inspires and motivates the kids. The kids do a lot of hard work out but always come out happy and smiling and excited about how great the session was. If you are looking for basketball lessons for your kid, I highly recommend Team Elite and coach Rodel. read more

Does your child want to play basketball? Than Team Elite is the league to learn the fundamentals, technique, and prepare to play alongside youth teammates at a tournament. My child did not know how to play or have any type of technique, fundamentals, drills and real knowledge of the sport. After almost 1 year of training, playing, and getting good experience while having fun and getting stronger my child is hooked! Fun indoor and outdoor practices! Sign up quick!! read more

Since it's been almost a full year with Team Elite and Coach Rodel, I figured I'd add some color to share what we've experienced so far. My son's game has transformed/evolved in many ways. He is no longer afraid to take shots, and his court awareness has improved drastically. He is now capable of playing/moving without the ball, which allows him to either free up other players, as well as position himself for an open look. He's always had a pretty decent shot, but with the 1 on 1's he's had with Coach Rodel, he's been able to tweak his follow through a bit to make his stroke more consistent. My son has also had the pleasure of being coached and guided by Coach Willis. He is a huge asset to Team Elite and Coach Rodel's arsenal. Coach Willis is currently in charge of the High School Boys Pre-Season Training. That same passion and fire that I've experienced with Coach Rodel, also stands true with Coach Willis. After every game, he has always made the time to give me feedback on what my son did well, or didn't do so well. That is one thing you will learn with Coach Willis, he will never sugar coat anything. Good or bad, he tells it like it is. For any parent that is well invested in his or her child's basketball path, this is exactly what we hope to get. It is now freshman year for my son, and he will be trying out for his school team. If Team Elite will offer a freshman team/league for the summer, I will sign him up in a heartbeat. That alone should tell you how happy I am with what they have accomplished with my son. read more

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I can't say enough great things about Coach Rodel! From the very beginning, his passion for basketball and dedication to each player's development has been clear. My child is taking both group and individual lessons, and the coach consistently creates a positive and motivating environment. One of the standout qualities is their profound voice, which really helps catch my child's attention during class, ensuring he stays focused. Coach Rodel has a unique ability to connect with the players, understanding their strengths and helping them improve in areas that need work. The personalized attention they give to each athlete is outstanding. Under their guidance, my child has not only become a better player but also more confident and disciplined. There were some challenges with the timing of the basketball practices, but the coach ensured everything was sorted out for the following week, which is the best a parent could ask for. Definitely, deserve FIVE STAR !!! read more

Coach Rodel is great with the athletes. I like his toughness towards the kids yet knows how lift the teams spirit up. He knows how to encourage and compliments individuals to fire them up. read more