About Us

In May, 2023 Santa Barbara Soldiers was created as an arm of the Nike EYBL Oakland Soldiers organization, forming a Nike basketball platform in Santa Barbara County. The Academy is honored and proud to represent the well established brand, and enter into a new chapter of the Santa Barbara County Basketball legacy. Our program focuses on basketball skills teaching and mentorship, while incorporating life skills teaching. Every teacher, coach, and mentor figure in Santa Barbara Soldiers represents high character, a passion for youth, and a passion for the game. Maximization of every minute is the goal, and there is no substitute for hard work and dedication.
Through the eyes of the student and the parent, we have developed a cirriculum and platform that opens up creative lenses to the influence passion of a sport can bring. We are developing young people and the game has allowed for us to come together. In that, the "family environment" and "team player mentality" are fostered in time. We are proud to be able to do what we do with pride revolving around a game we love, and helping youth. #Salute