PURE JOY LEAGUE

The Pure Joy League is a Teach & Stop 5-on-5 League that combines real-time game play with intentional coaching focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We teach the art of basketball while helping athletes build the character, resilience, and confidence needed to thrive on and off the court.

  • Live-Game Instruction: Coaches pause play in key moments to break down concepts, highlight positive teamwork, and turn mistakes into immediate learning opportunities.
  • 5-on-5 Full-Court Action: Athletes experience the natural flow of traditional 5-on-5 basketball while receiving the hands-on guidance usually reserved for practice.
  • Character-Driven Coaching: Every game emphasizes essential SEL skills—communication, emotional regulation, empathy, and constructive problem-solving.


LEAGUE FORMAT:
  • One day per week for 5 weeks (Mondays)
  • 15-minute Practice + Game (Four 8-minute quarters)​
  • Two Age Groups: 11-13, High School
  • Two Divisions (based on experience)
    • Rookie: 0-3 Years 
    • Seasoned: 3+ Years
  • Location: Corona Civic Center Gym, 550 S. Vicentia Avenue​

Players MUST attend evaluations one week prior to league start date.
2026 LEAGUE DATES
SEPTEMBER 21-OCTOBER 19
MONDAYS ​
​4:00 - 8:00 PM
(1 HOUR SESSIONS)​
It's just been such an amazing experience seeing how they've grown and how they've changed and developed as players.