SC Global Academy
Give Yourself the Best Chance
To Reach Your Full Potential
The best staff. The best resources. The best location.
A full-time elite basketball academy for driven student-athletes from around the world — combining high-level player development, accredited academic pathways, college recruiting support, and real-world business and entrepreneurship training.
5,000+
Coaches & Players Developed
20+
Years of Impact
100%
College Placement
200+
Athletes Placed in College Basketball
LOS ANGELES
Southern California Based
SC Global Academy Basketball
SC Global Academy is built around one system that develops the entire student-athlete: on the court, in the classroom, and in life. Every athlete follows a defined pathway — progressing from the Varsity Team to the Prep Team, with the ultimate goal of a collegiate placement.
Built For Athletes
With Bigger Goals.
For student-athletes looking for more than a jersey and a schedule.
Who It's For
International Student-Athletes
For athletes from around the world seeking a U.S.-based basketball experience that combines high-level training, academics, and a clear pathway toward college opportunities.
Who It's For
International Student-Athletes
For athletes from around the world seeking a U.S.-based basketball experience that combines high-level training, academics, and a clear pathway toward college opportunities.
One Ecosystem.
All Year Long.
SC Global Academy brings training, team competition, academics, and player development together within one connected system. When the school season ends, athletes continue training and competing through the AAU season, maintaining consistency in coaching, development, and expectations year-round.
A System, Not Just Practices
Our training environment is a major part of what differentiates SC Global Academy — built for serious basketball development, strength and performance work, and total athlete growth.
Sports Academy
SC Global Academy trains at Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, California — a high performance facility that gives our athletes everything they need under one roof: championship courts, elite strength and performance resources, recovery tools, and a professional training environment that raises the standard of every single session.
- Best-in-class basketball courts and training spaces
- Full strength & performance training resources
- Recovery, athletic training, and wellness support on site
- A professional environment that mirrors what athletes will experience at the college level
Training Methodology
Our development system is built around each athlete's individual baseline, goals, and pathway — elite basketball training, strength and performance work, and total athlete growth under one roof.
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Education & Development
SC Global Academy is not simply a basketball program. Academics, accountability, character development, and preparation for college are central to everything we do — every athlete is a student first.
Through our partnership with Arroyo Pacific Academy, student-athletes receive a fully accredited academic program built around the demands of high-level basketball, with on-site and online options, small classes, structured study hall, and daily academic accountability.
Accredited Academics
A full accredited curriculum through our partner school, Arroyo Pacific Academy, with on-site and online options. Academic advising, GPA monitoring, and course planning built around each athlete's goals.
International Student-Athletes
I-20 / SEVIS certified school enrollment support, admissions guidance, documentation, and transcript evaluation and coordination for athletes coming from abroad.
Mentorship & Life Skills
Advisory sessions and life-skills programming that build character, accountability, and leadership — the habits that carry student-athletes through college and beyond.
Boarding Program
A safe, structured, and supportive environment so athletes can focus entirely on growth. SC Global Academy provides a structured residential experience designed around training, academics, recovery, and daily life. Athletes live in supervised homes in Westlake Village, minutes from Sports Academy, with trained residential staff providing supervision, curfews, check-ins, and ongoing family communication.
Athlete Housing
Fully furnished residences with comfortable common areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and everything athletes need for daily life.
Experience Behind
Every Step of the Pathway.
SC Global Academy brings together experienced leaders, coaches, and mentors with a shared commitment to developing student-athletes and preparing them for what comes next.
Leadership & Vision
John Koudsi
Founder & Strategic Advisor
John brings more than 30 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience to SC Global Academy. He provides the strategic vision behind the academy and its long-term growth.
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Basketball & Player Development
Chris Sparks
Executive Director & Head Coach
Chris brings 25 years of elite program building across the NBA, Division I, and grassroots basketball. He leads all on-court operations — from player development to college placement.
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Basketball & Player Development
Kyle Gibson
Assistant Coach
Kyle brings more than a decade of high-level playing experience across NCAA Division I, the NBA G League, and international professional basketball. He now helps players develop their game and prepare for the next level.
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Join SC Global?
Whether you're a student-athlete looking to take your game to the next level, or a parent seeking the best program in Southern California — SC Global Academy is ready for you.