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Our program

Built for the national stage.

California Storm develops young athletes through competitive basketball, strong team development, and opportunities to compete regionally and nationally.

California Storm

National competition

Regional and national events give players opportunities to compete against strong programs.

California Storm legacy

Storm players and coaches have gone on to compete in college, professional basketball, the Olympics, and national events.

Regional programs

Regional programs help families find teams and tryouts closer to home.

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California Storm player in a black uniform focused between plays — **Built for the national stage**National competition. California roots.

Team Taurasi player wearing number 1 holds her follow-through during a free throw — **Eyes on the next play**Team Taurasi on the national stage

Team Taurasi player reading a defender while protecting the ball in live competition — **Read the floor**Decision-making in live action

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Championship standards. Next-level players.

California Storm develops boys and girls through national competition, high-level training, and a program built on preparation, toughness, and opportunity.

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Competition Regional and national competition helps players test their skills, gain experience, and grow as teammates.

Teams Youth and high-school teams for players ready to train and compete.

Legacy Players who have competed in college, the pros, the Olympics, and national events.

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Team Taurasi players lean forward and listen together during a timeout huddle — **Prepare together**Coach-led focus before competition

Two California Storm teammates sharing an encouraging moment during competition — **Stay connected**Teammates through every possession

California Storm player listening intently between possessions — **Listen. Adjust. Compete.**Development happens in real time

Regional & National Competition

625+ scholarships

3 Olympians

23 pros

5 championships

national results Team Taurasi

Youth Tryouts High School Tryouts Generations of Excellence

Program overview

Elite youth basketball built around preparation and opportunity.

Founded in 1997, California Storm develops young athletes through elite training, teamwork, and character. We build skilled players and resilient individuals prepared for success on and off the court.

Alumni memories and George Quintero’s California Storm mission. Watch on HUDL (opens in a new tab)

Player development pathway

The Cal Storm Experience

More Than Basketball. A Path for Player Development.

From 10U through 17U, Cal Storm is committed to developing the complete player—on the court, in the classroom, and in the moments that shape who they become. Players and families can expect a structured environment built around development, competition, exposure, and preparation for the next level.

Vanessa De Jesus — Duke

Empowering Young Athletes

Build confidence. Build character. Build your game.

Our mission is to empower young athletes with the knowledge, training, and mentorship they need to excel in basketball while developing the character, discipline, and values that extend far beyond the court.
Katlyn Chen — UConn

High-Level Training

Intentional training designed to develop complete players.

Players develop the skills, habits, toughness, and confidence needed to compete at a higher level. Our training focuses on individual offensive and defensive development, game-like decision-making, strength, speed, agility, and the ability to consistently apply skills in competitive situations.
Ray Marshall — USC

National Competition

Challenge yourself. Raise your level.

Cal Storm players compete beyond the local schedule through regional and national events. Our year-round development approach prepares players to perform against strong competition while giving them opportunities to challenge themselves, gain experience, and raise their level of play.
Kiara Astorm — Yale University

Development. Exposure. Recruiting.

A journey that grows with the player.

The Cal Storm journey can begin as early as 10U and continue through 17U. As players grow, so does the level of development, competition, and opportunity.

We help players and families understand what comes next—from building a strong foundation to competing at higher levels and preparing for the college basketball recruiting process.
Asia Avinger — University of Georgia

Start Your Storm Journey

Your next step starts here.

Cal Storm offers weekly team practices along with year-round opportunities for additional player development, including shooting academies, skill development, strength training, and speed and agility sessions.

Whether your player is just beginning their competitive journey or preparing for the next level, there is a place to start.

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Explore tryouts, find the right age group, and take the first step toward your player’s goals.

Program impact

Built for the next level.

California Storm players have earned college scholarships, reached the Olympics and professional basketball, and won national championships.

625+Players receiving college scholarships

3Olympians

23Players in the pros

5USA and national championships

Team Taurasi

Years of national results.

Team Taurasi competes at the highest national level, providing a foundation built on elite competition, intentional player development, national exposure, and preparation for success at the college level.

Diana Taurasi points across the court in a USA Basketball uniform

2014National Championship

2015National Final Four

2018National Finalist

2026National Champions

Generations of Excellence

From California Storm to the W.

Twelve California Storm alumni whose preparation, talent, and persistence carried them to the WNBA.

Diana Taurasi

WNBA all-time scoring leader and Olympic champion.

Alana Beard

Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2017 and 2018.

Iciss Tillis

WNBA draft pick and Duke standout.

Noelle Quinn

WNBA champion as a player and coach.

Abi Olajuwon

WNBA draft pick and Oklahoma standout.

Alyssia “Lyssi” Brewer

WNBA post and former Tennessee Lady Vol.

Chelsea Gray

WNBA champion and Finals MVP.

Leaonna Odom

2020 WNBA draft pick and versatile Duke forward.

Aari McDonald

First-round WNBA draft pick and two-way guard.

Kaitlyn Chen

NCAA champion and WNBA guard.

Rayah Marshall

2025 WNBA draft pick and USC defensive standout.

Nadia Fingall

WNBA post and Stanford University alum.

California Storm legacy

Storm Hall of Fame.

Teams / boys and girls

Youth and high-school tryout paths.

Boys and girls can start with the right age group and find the team that matches the player's grade, experience, and goals.

Team Taurasi ball-handler drives past a defender during national tournament competition — **Attack the gap**national tournament competition

California Storm player elevating for a jump shot during tournament play — **Rise into the moment**Shot-making under pressure

California Storm player controlling the ball while advancing up the court — **Control the next possession**Skill becomes game confidence

Regional Programs

Storm across the map.

Explore approximate regional coverage. Select a marker for program details; current gyms and tryout locations are confirmed through the inquiry process.

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Hawaii

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Regional programs: Cal Storm Team Aari, Cal Storm Sabers, Cal Storm High Desert, Cal Storm Valley, Cal Storm Ventura, and Cal Storm Hawaii.

Coaching philosophy

Preparation, toughness, and opportunity.

Storm coaches ask players to prepare, compete, communicate, and improve every time they step on the court.

Coach standing with an arm around a Team Taurasi player on the sideline during competition — **Preparation is personal**Standards are shared

California Storm player leaning forward and listening between possessions — **Clarity between possessions**Listen, adjust, return ready

Practice standard

Compete with purpose

Training builds skills that hold up in competition: pace, spacing, defense, communication, and accountability.

Program culture

Toughness travels

Storm players are expected to bring preparation and a competitive edge to practices, tournaments, tryouts, and games.

Opportunity

Plan for what comes next

Coaches help players understand how to keep developing for college and other opportunities beyond high school.

Tryout registration information

Request tryout information.

Tell us about your player and where you are located. California Storm will follow up with the appropriate tryout details and registration link. This form does not register your player.

Submitting this form requests information only. Your player is not registered until you complete the registration provided by California Storm. View all tryouts and applications.

California Storm

Built for the national stage.

Championship standards. Next-level players.

Elite youth basketball built around preparation and opportunity.

Empowering Young Athletes

High-Level Training

National Competition

Development. Exposure. Recruiting.

Start Your Storm Journey

Built for the next level.

Years of national results.

From California Storm to the W.