Westside United didn't just teach my son basketball - it helped shape who he's becoming. This organization is built on community. The coaches are the real deal. Tough when they need to be, encouraging always and genuinely invested in every kid. The parents are welcoming, the kids are supportive and the friendships my son has made here are ones I think he'll carry for life. This program delivers way beyond the court.

- Scott Tu + Tu Family

Our family has loved being part of Westside United. Cameron joined when there were just enough boys to put together one combined 5/6th team, so it's been amazing to watch the club grow into the thriving program it is today! One thing has never changed though —the welcoming community the coaches have built that makes every player and family feel like they belong.  From team practices to skills sessions and extra training opportunities, it’s obvious the coaches truly care about each player’s growth.

They’ve done a great job of helping Cameron build his skills, basketball IQ, and confidence in an environment where hard work is encouraged,  every player is supported, and the game of basketball is truly fun. Westside United has become so much more than a basketball club—it’s a community we’re grateful to be part of.

- Renee Wu + Wu Family

Westside Basketball was much more than a place to play—it became a second home. The coaches believed in me, challenged me, and taught me that success isn’t just about talent. It’s about discipline, consistency, accountability, and showing up every day ready to work.

One of the biggest lessons I learned through Westside was that growth comes from embracing adversity. Whether it was a tough practice, a difficult loss, or competing for playing time, I learned to stay resilient and trust the process. Those lessons have carried over into every part of my life, from my career to my personal goals. I approach challenges with the same mindset I developed on the court: work hard, stay humble, and keep improving.

The relationships I built with my coaches and teammates are something I’ll always value. Westside helped shape not only the player I became but also the person I am today. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been part of a program that emphasized character just as much as basketball.

I’ll always be proud to call myself a Westside alumni, and I’m thankful for everything the program gave me both on and off the court.

Westside United means everything to me. I honestly don’t think I’d be where I am today. I was grateful for the opportunity to play on the team, travel, compete, and learn the game of basketball. But what made Westside special went far beyond basketball.

Looking back more than 10 years later, it was the relationships I built there that meant the most to me. 

Coach Brian taught me toughness and helped me understand the game on a deeper level. But he also taught me something he probably never realized would change my life. He was editing highlight tapes for everyone, and as a young kid, I was impatient—I always wanted my clips as fast as possible. So he showed me how to edit them myself.

Who would’ve thought those first edits would turn into a career?

That small lesson led me to learn editing, producing, picking up a camera, and ultimately travel the world and do something I love to do!

The craziest part is how life came full circle. I found myself sitting at my computer editing a video of the No. 1 draft pick going undercover as a referee… officiating a game featuring my old AAU team.

Moments like that remind me that none of this happened by accident. It all started at Westside, and I’ll always be grateful for everything they gave me on and off the court.