Carlsbad, California
On and off the court
At DETAIL San Diego, we help athletes build confidence, thrive under pressure, and grow as leaders, while developing the basketball skills to succeed at any level.
One hour. No commitment.
In the gym with DETAIL San Diego
Jeff Dowtin Jr.
NBA · EuroLeague
Jake Hall
New Mexico
Varsity and club athletes
First-time players
After the free session
Nothing is owed for the first session. If your athlete wants to keep going, we'll walk you through the options that fit your schedule, in person, after they've trained, not before.
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6 months
Standard Six-month Same day |
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3 months
Standard Same day |
1× per week
6 months
3 months
2× per week
6 months
3 months
3× per week
6 months
3 months
1× per week
6 months
3 months
2× per week
6 months
3 months
Friday · 4:30 PM
6 months
3 months
The first session is free, no card, no commitment.
Sign up the same day as your free session and save $25 every month, for as long as you're a member.
Placement is set after the free session.
Training programs
All training is held at Activ8 Gym, 2080 Las Palmas Dr., Carlsbad.
Core techniques, game awareness and discipline for younger athletes, through competitive skill development, position mastery and varsity-level preparation for older ones.
Levels 1–4 run across the week, not one class. Placement is by a mix of skill and grade.
Book a free sessionFirst-step fundamentals for new players. Simple skills, teamwork and confidence, in a room built for athletes who are just starting.
Book a free sessionSame standard, same coaches, built around girls' basketball. Tuesday and Thursday, 2× a week.
Book a free sessionFully personalized. Coaching built around one athlete's goals and mechanics. We'll usually want to see them in a group session first.
Book a free sessionAdvanced sessions for collegiate players. Performance, competition readiness and elite skill refinement.
Book a free sessionPlacement*
Athletes are grouped by a mix of demonstrated skill and grade. The bands below overlap deliberately, an eighth grader can train in any of the four levels, so a level says nothing about whether an athlete is ahead or behind for their age. Movement between levels happens on evaluation, not on a calendar, and where your athlete starts is set after their free session.
Fall 2026
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
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| 4:30PM | Level 1 | Girls Academy | Level 1 | Girls Academy | Beginner Academy |
| 5:30PM | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 1 · 3v3Included |
| 6:30PM | No class | No class | No class | No class | Level 1 / 2Book your level |
| 7:30PM | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 2 · 3v3Included |
| 8:30PM | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 |
How many sessions a week your athlete trains depends on your membership, we'll walk you through the options after the free session. Girls Academy runs Tuesday and Thursday, 2× a week. Beginner Academy is Friday, once a week. 1-on-1 and college training are arranged directly.
The first session is free.
Book a free sessionDon't take our word for it
Overall rating
We have done their summer program and ongoing skills with our seventh grader. Incredible leadership, community, and energy, this place is more than just training. They build great athletes and even better people.
Mathew Mitchell · Parent
Our son has loved coming to all of the practices and I really appreciate how the coaches are focused on teaching the boys technical skills AND life skills. They seem to have found a healthy balance of teaching, coaching, mentoring, all whilst keeping it fun.
Julie Wood Hufton · Parent
The coaches at Detail SD have been absolutely fantastic. My son has built some much needed confidence and he is excelling in areas where extra skill and tight tournaments were necessary. Big kudos to Coach Tyler for being awesome.
Dominic B · Parent
My 12-year-old son has been taking the basketball skills class for a year and has really seen an improvement in his game and confidence on the court. The coaches are exceptional, making sure each child excels at their own personal best.
Karyn Kulenovic · Parent
From day 1 (free session) I was highly impressed. I was worried, because my son is a beginner. However, the coaches and the other young athletes made my son feel welcomed and a part of the team. Everyone is engaging and I see every kid gets the same amount of attention, regardless of skill-set. If you're unsure about joining, I assure you, it's totally worth it!
Ulice Young · Parent
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