Summer Camp 2024
LA Select Summer Camp 2024 brought together players of all levels for a week of basketball training and fun, highlighted by expert guest speakers and a memorable players vs coaches game.
June 25-28, 2024 @Academy USA
Our third annual LA Select Summer Camp, held from June 25-28, 2024, at Academy USA, welcomed basketball players of all skill levels for a week of engaging drills, competitions, and fun. The camp provided a comprehensive experience, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and building a deeper love for the game.
A highlight of the camp was the inspiring guest speakers. Mazi Mosley, a D1 commit to LSU, shared his story of dedication and hard work, while Anto Balian, a high school phenom and Armenia National Team member, offered advice on balancing school and athletics. Andre Spight, overseas pro and captain of the Armenia National Team, left a lasting impression with his insights on what it takes to get to the professional level.
That camp concluded with our players vs coaches game, where laughter and friendly competition filled the gym. This was a fun and impactful experience, bringing together young athletes eager to improve their game.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinator: Ed Hematsiraki
Coaches: Rich Elmoyan, Youhans Ayvazi, Ruben Karakulyan, Alexa Mirzaian, Gavin Shaghoian, Chris Arzoumanian, Tevan Khudatyan, Allexa Valencia
Guest Speakers
Mazi Mosley (D1 Commit - LSU / Montverde Academy)
Anto Balian (High School Phenom / Armenia National Team)
Andre Spight (G-League, Armenia National Team Caption, Overseas Pro)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made the LA Select Summer Camp 2024 a huge success! A special thanks to our dedicated coaches, staff, enthusiastic campers, and inspiring guest speakers, Mazi Mosley, Anto Balian, and Andre Spight, for sharing their knowledge and passion. Your contributions made this week truly unforgettable!
Winter Camp 2024
LA Select Winter Camp 2024 offered a week of basketball training and fun at Academy USA, highlighted by expert speakers and a spirited jersey day.
January 2-5, 2024 @Academy USA
Our second annual LA Select Winter Camp, hosted from January 2-5, 2024, at Academy USA, brought together basketball players of all ages and abilities for a week focused on skill development and teamwork. The camp emphasized refining individual techniques and fostering a passion for the game.
Guest speakers added valuable insights to the week. Gavin Shaghoian, LA Select alum and JUCO player from Canyons Community College, shared his experiences at the college level. Rich Elmoyan, with FIBA and NCAA DII experience, offered tips on game preparation and a competitive mindset. The camp also featured a jersey day, where campers wore their favorite players' jerseys, and prizes were awarded throughout the week.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinators: Ed Hematsiraki, Leo Tahmasian, Rich Elmoyan
Coaches: Youhans Ayvazi, Ruben Karakulyan, Alexa Mirzaian, Gavin Shaghoian, Chris Arzoumanian, Tevan Khudatyan, Alen Bahramjian
Guest Speakers
Gavin Shaghoian (JUCO - Canyons CC)
Rich Elmoyan (FIBA, NCAA DII)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made the LA Select Winter Camp 2024 a success! A special thanks to our coaches, staff, enthusiastic campers, and inspiring guest speakers, Gavin Shaghoian and Rich Elmoyan, for sharing their expertise and passion. Your energy and dedication made this camp a memorable experience for all involved!
Summer Camp 2023
LA Select Summer Camp 2023 set a new attendance record and featured NBA speakers, top trainers, and exciting basketball development at Academy USA.
June 20-23, 2023 @Academy USA
The second annual LA Select Summer Camp 2023, held from June 20-23, 2023 at Academy USA, was our biggest camp yet, with a record number of participants. The camp was a thrilling week of basketball, focused on enhancing individual skills, teamwork, while having a blast.
The camp's standout moments included sessions with featured trainers Olin Simplis, an NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist. Campers also enjoyed hearing from guest speakers like Caris Levert of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tari Eason from the Houston Rockets, who shared their professional journeys and advice on excelling at the highest level. Newton Mayenge from HBO’s Winning Time offered advice and insight from his experiences as an actor and overseas professional.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinators: Ed Hematsiraki, Leo Tahmasian, Rich Elmoyan
Coaches: Youhans Ayvazi, Ruben Karakulyan, Alexa Mirzaian, Gavin Shaghoian, Chris Arzoumanian, Allen Boghosian, Alen Bahramjian
Featured Trainers
Olin Simplis (NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist)
Nik Marojevic (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Emin Gharibi (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Guest Speakers
Caris Levert (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Tari Eason (Houston Rockets)
Newton Mayenge (Winning Time HBO)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made the second annual LA Select Summer Camp 2023 such a success! A special thanks to our coaches, staff, record-breaking number of campers, and inspiring guest speakers Caris Levert, Tari Eason, and Newton Mayenge. Your passion and participation made this camp truly memorable.
Winter Camp 2023
LA Select Winter Camp 2023 delivered a dynamic basketball experience with skill stations, expert coaching, and fun competitions at Academy USA (Glendale, California). Highlights included inspiring guest speakers and a memorable coaches vs campers game.
January 3-6, 2023 @Academy USA
The first-ever LA Select Winter Camp, held from January 3-6, 2023, at Academy USA, set the stage for an exciting winter tradition. The camp offered a mix of skill training stations, expert coaching, and fun competitions with prizes, providing a well-rounded basketball experience for players of all levels.
Campers benefited from top-tier training led by experts like NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist Olin Simplis, NCAA standout Andre Spight, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Melissa Livingston. Engaging guest speakers, including FIBA gold medalist Andre Spight, NCAA National Champion Destiny Littleton from USC, and overseas professional Austin Pope, shared their insights. The week also featured a lively coaches vs. campers game, adding a fun and competitive element to the camp atmosphere, and skill competitions where prizes were awarded for standout performances.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinators: Alex Shabazian, Ed Hematsiraki, Leo Tahmasian
Coaches: Youhans Ayvazi, Ruben Karakulyan, Allen Boghosian, Alen Bahramjian
Featured Trainers
Olin Simplis (NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist)
Andre Spight (NCAA Division I, NBA G-League, FIBA gold medalist)
Melissa Livingston (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Nik Marojevic (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Kianna Flannagan (NCAA Divison 1)
Alexa Mirzaian (JUCO)
Guest Speakers
Andre Spight (NCAA Division I, NBA G-League, FIBA gold medalist)
Destiny Littleton (NCAA Division I - USC, National Champion)
Austin Pope (NCAA Division I, Overseas)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made our first-ever LA Select Winter Camp 2023 a fantastic success! A special thanks to our coaches, staff, enthusiastic campers, and outstanding guest speakers, Andre Spight, Destiny Littleton, and Austin Pope. Your energy and dedication, along with the engaging training stations and competitions, made this camp a memorable start to a new tradition.
Summer Camp 2022
LA Select Summer Camp 2022, the first-ever camp for the organization in Glendale, CA, brought together top trainers, special guests, and young athletes for a memorable week of basketball development.
June 21-24, 2022 @Academy USA
The inaugural LA Select Summer Camp 2022, held from June 21-24, 2022 at Academy USA in Glendale, marked our organization's first-ever camp. The camp focused on developing basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and providing a fun and engaging environment for players of all skill levels.
The camp featured expert training from top specialists, including NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist Olin Simplis, and 18-time overseas pro and FIBA Coach Vicken Eskidjian. Guest speakers, such as NBA G-League standout Gary Chivichyan, overseas professional Austin Pope, and actor and basketball player Newton Mayenge from HBO's Winning Time, shared their experiences and insights. The week also included appearances by special guests like NCAA stars TJ Starks and Kris Wilkes, adding a unique flair to the camp and inspiring our campers.
Camp Director: Vehans Ayvazi
Camp Coordinators: Alex Shabazian, Ed Hematsiraki, Leo Tahmasian
Coaches: Youhans Ayvazi, Gavin Shaghoian, Argin Gerigorian, Allen Boghosian, Alen Bahramjian
Featured Trainers
Olin Simplis (NBA/WNBA Player Development Specialist)
Vicken Eskidjian (18x Overseas Pro, FIBA Coach)
Kianna Flannagan (NCAA Division I)
Austin Pope (NCAA Division I, Overseas)
Kahlil Simplis (BGU)
Brandon Tillis (BGU)
Guest Speakers
Kianna Smith (WNBA, NCAA Division I - Louisville)
Gary Chivichyan (NBA G-League)
Austin Pope (NCAA Division I, Overseas)
Newton Mayenge (Winning Time HBO)
Special Guests
TJ Starks (NCAA Division I, NBA G-League, Overseas)
Kris Wilkes (NCAA Division I - UCLA)
Jeremiah Nyarko (NCAA Division I)
Dexter Akanno (NCAA Division I)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made our LA Select Summer Camp 2022 a great success! A special thanks to our coaches, staff, enthusiastic campers, incredible guest speakers, and special guests. Your participation and dedication set the foundation for future camps and made this week truly special.