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Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball reports strong season, community donations and player outreach
Summary
Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball leaders told the commission the league had a busy season with broad South Bay participation, community partnerships including a Clippers camp and donations to local school programs, and reiterated reliance on volunteers and city facilities.
Dan, incoming president of Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball (HPYB), presented a postseason overview to the commission on May 6, thanking city staff and volunteers and outlining the league’s recent activities and community contributions.
Dan said HPYB emphasizes an inclusive, volunteer-run experience and noted the league’s history: ‘‘It's been since the eighties, maybe the 30 sixth season this past season,’’ he said during his remarks. He described a particularly large post-2022 season spike — ‘‘we had almost a thousand kids’’ — and said the league currently draws players from Hermosa and neighboring cities. In Dan’s account, ‘‘about 40–42% of our league is Hermosa kids’’ (he described that figure as ‘‘sounds too low’’) with the remainder from nearby communities he listed by approximate percentage: Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and others.
Dan highlighted operations that rely on city facilities and staff, specifically the community center and Clark Courts, and singled out Recreation Coordinator Cambria for responsive support on rim height adjustments and scheduling. He described HPYB’s low registration fees in the local market and summarized the league’s community donations and capital improvements funded in prior seasons: scoreboard support for Hermosa Valley High School, repaving and court additions at Hermosa View and donations to the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. Dan said the league donated $2,000 recently to replace worn uniforms for Hermosa Valley athletics.
HPYB described on-court activations this season, including two ‘‘Friday Night Hoops’’ events, championship nights, a Clippers camp conducted at Hermosa Valley and plans to continue partnerships with the Los Angeles Clippers, Harlem Wizards and other community activities. Dan repeatedly credited volunteer coaches and parents; commissioners praised the league’s volunteer leadership and creative programming during the presentation.
No formal action was required. Commissioners encouraged the league to follow up with staff if it needs additional city support for future events.
