At Rockball, we are your basketball family dedicated to putting in the work together. New to the game or a seasoned player, all are welcome here. We have the vibe, the trainers, and the energy to make your time spent on the court extremely positive and productive. We are not just about drills and skills; we're about the joy of the game and the camaraderie that comes with it!
Our Facility
Gear up for greatness at Rockball. We take pride in offering top-of-the-line equipment to elevate your basketball experience to new levels. We believe that the right gear, paired with unique, focused trainers can make a significant difference in your performance so we've spared no expense in providing the best tools for your game.Our commitment to excellence extends to our equipment, ensuring that every player, from beginners to seasoned pros, has access to the tools they need to succeed on the court. Meet Our Trainers
Coach Wayne Smith is a former high school and over seas basketball player. Coach Wayne specializes in ball handing, speed, agility, and explosive footwork. He prides himself in his ability to build self-confidence in the individuals he trains on and off the court.
Coach Wayne was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He began playing basketball at an early age and continued until he graduated from Christian Academy, where he flourished on his basketball team for 4 years. After graduating, Coach Wayne began playing basketball in Montreal Canada for 4 years where he developed and eventually mastered his ball handling skills and jump shot.
Today, Coach Wayne through years of experience provides a diverse style of playing basketball and has become a successful trainer in the Sacramento Area. He is known for not only being an athletic trainer, but a fitness trainer with a mission statement as follows: "I work to build self development. I also look to develop young men and women to expose their potential to be the best of their ability by setting long term and short term goals. I have a lead by example attitude and never quit mentality. I strive to mold my clients by creating habits in their life that will ultimately lead to success".
Coach Elijah (E)
Coach Elijah (Coach E) is a former AAU, Highschool, and College basketball player. He played for AAU teams such as Red Raiders, Hurricanes, Shooting Stars, Pharoahs, and YBA. Coach E specializes in shooting, defense and ball handling.
Coach E grew up playing in the Sacramento area, where he frequently attended Kings games. He started playing basketball in 2nd grade with CYBL. Eventually he played for and graduated from Capital Christian High-School. He then furthered his basketball career at American River College for two years.
Today Coach E has been continuing his basketball career with Rockball. Coach E has been developing young players since 2019.
Coach Devin
Coach Devin is a former high school shooting guard who specializes in shooting, dribbling, and footwork. He was a top 15 scorer in Sacramento and in 2013 was #16 in California for 3 pointers made.
Coach Devin is from Olivehurst California and started playing basketball when he was just 5 years old. He comes from a big basketball family and is cousins with our very own Coach Keenan. Together they helped each other improve over the years to reach where they are today.
Today, with his years of experience, Coach Devin wants to give back to the game and watch the basketball community keep moving forward and expanding. He had this to say about being a Coach: “There is no better feeling for a Coach than to see all the hard work his kids give and to see the excitement they receive from playing the sport we all love.