THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRESS

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Different specialties. One shared purpose: help your athlete build skills, confidence, and good habits that last.

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YOUR ATHLETE’S NEXT STEP

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BASKETBALL · PERFORMANCE · MENTORSHIP

Get to know the team working with your athlete.

FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

Andy Saharan

Known on the court as Coach Andy

Founder of Level Up Hoops Academy. Former Division I and professional basketball player, now dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes.

Shooting Specialist
Exposure Coach
Mental Development Coach
Vertical Jump Specialist

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Andy began his college career at UC Riverside before transferring to San Diego Christian College, where he averaged 17 points per game as a senior. He later played professionally in the UBA and earned private NBA workout invitations.

Today, he brings that experience to helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

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Director / Development Coach

Coach EB

Coach EB is a St. Louis native who excelled at Clovis West High School and ranked 23rd nationally at Pasadena City College, earning a Division I scholarship to UC Riverside.

Shooting Coach
Rebound Specialist
Youth Development Specialist
Mental Development Coach

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Performance Trainer

Coach JR

Dedicated to helping players reach their full potential through athletic development.

Speed and Conditioning Expert
Vertical Jump Training
Youth Development Coach
Ball Handling Specialist

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Development Coach / Trainer

Coach Lo

Focused on fundamentals and advanced basketball techniques to elevate player performance.

Ball Handling Expert
Game Strategy
Defensive Development
Youth Development Coach

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Basketball IQ & Exposure Coach

Coach Cecil Brown

Former 6’4” professional guard and two time All-Big West selection, Coach Cecil Brown helps Level Up athletes build basketball IQ, film study, exposure, and next level preparation.

Professional Guard
Basketball IQ & Film Study
Former Oklahoma City Thunder Video Analyst

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Tell us your athlete’s goals and preferred schedule. Our team will confirm the right coach and availability with you.

FROM OUR LEVEL UP FAMILIES

Progress parents can see.

Highlights from feedback shared
on the academy’s website.

★★★★★Family feedback

Growing skills and confidence

Rene describes steady improvement in their son’s skills, a stronger foundation through private sessions with Andy, and a growing enthusiasm for attending training.

Rene OswaltParent

★★★★★Family feedback

Fundamentals that carry into games

Keith credits Andy’s structured coaching with helping their daughter build important fundamentals and improve her game.

Keith BlomgrenParent

★★★★★Family feedback

Growth beyond basketball

Sarah highlights a nephew’s basketball development and personal growth, along with the staff’s knowledge, humility, and commitment to students.

Sarah JosephFamily member

★★★★★Family feedback

Support for the whole athlete

Roxanne praises the coaches’ patience and professionalism, and their attention to athletes’ development, academics, and character.

Roxanne VegaParent

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GOOGLE REVIEWS

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5.0

★★★★★89 reviews on Google

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★★★★★Google review

“We are so grateful for Level Up Hoops Academy!”

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