Our Mission
We are on a mission to nurture passion for the game, transform it into excellence, and play a pivotal role in providing top talents across the country with the best of facilities and coaching.
Ignite Your Passion for Basketball
We Build Champions
Elite basketball coaching in Mumbai — from grassroot to national level.
20+
National-level players
250+
Hours of training per year
25+
Years of combined experience
11+
National & international honours
3
Competitive squads
Who we are
More than a game
Mumbai-based, led by ex-National player Coach Vishal Chhabra — guiding players from their first touch to national representation.
Our Vision
To provide a framework which inspires young athletes to realise their full potential and live healthy and impactful lives.
Our Goals
Committed to improving sportsman spirit, community involvement, and team competitiveness, Baloncesto Academia prepares players for district, state, national, and global recognition.
The founders
Built by entrepreneurs, coaches & operators
Driven by passion, powered by 25+ years of experience. Our founders blend elite basketball coaching, talent scouting, and business expertise in finance, tech, marketing, and operations to build champions — on and off the court.
- National Coach
- Entrepreneur
- Business & Corporate
- Entrepreneur
Drag to roll the cube.
National Coach
Baloncesto Founder
Ex-National player and Maharashtra coach. Oversees the entire training program from grassroot to elite levels, designing structured plans and mentoring the coaching staff.
Entrepreneur
Baloncesto Founder
25+ years of building businesses from the ground up — bringing an entrepreneur's drive to the academy's growth.
Business & Corporate
Baloncesto Founder
Deep corporate experience across finance, marketing, and operations — running the academy with professional rigour.
Entrepreneur
Baloncesto Founder
Brings a future-ready, technology-first approach to coaching, performance tracking, and the player experience.
Baloncesto
Ignite your passion
Baloncesto
Ignite your passion
How we train
A structured pathway to your best game
Every player follows a clear progression — coached with intent, measured by progress.
01Grassroot
Fundamentals first, in a fun, structured environment — building a love for the game.
- Basics: dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork
- Rules, court layout & small games
- Coordination, agility & motor skills
02Intermediate
Building blocks become skills, tested in competitive match play.
- Skill refinement & advanced techniques
- Offensive & defensive strategy with positional play
- Conditioning, teamwork & friendly matches
03Advanced
Position-specific coaching and game IQ, preparing players for district, state & national competition.
- Position-based training (guards, forwards, centers)
- Game IQ, leadership & mental toughness
- High-intensity drills, match analysis & tournaments
Every session
What every session is built on
Four pillars in every practice — so players grow as athletes and as people.
Skill development
Daily reps on the fundamentals plus advanced moves, drilled with feedback until they hold up under pressure.
Skill development
Daily reps on the fundamentals plus advanced moves, drilled with feedback until they hold up under pressure.
Strength & conditioning
Age-appropriate fitness, agility, and injury-prevention work so players are explosive and durable.
Game IQ
Reading the game — spacing, decision-making, and team systems on both offense and defense.
Character & teamwork
Discipline, teamwork, and the HITS values — making teammates better, on the court and off it.
Nutrition & recovery
Guidance on fuelling, hydration, and recovery so young athletes train hard and stay healthy.
Game IQ
Reading the game — spacing, decision-making, and team systems on both offense and defense.
Train with us
Programs & centres
Structured coaching from grassroot to advanced, close to home in Kandivali.
Akurli — Kandivali
Kandivali, Mumbai
- GrassrootMon–Fri · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- AdvancedMon–Fri · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Grassroot ₹2,500 / monthly
- Advanced ₹3,500 / monthly
- Registration ₹1,000 / one-time
CNS — Kandivali
Kandivali, Mumbai
- GrassrootMon–Fri · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- AdvancedMon–Fri · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- All levelsWeekends · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Grassroot - 1 hr * 3 days / week ₹10,500 / quarterly
- Advanced ₹3,500 / monthly
- Registration ₹1,000 / one-time
Coming soonThe squads
Our teams
Baloncesto Seniors
Our powerhouse squad — fierce, skilled, unstoppable. Precision in every pass, shot, and strategy, leading the charge and inspiring the next generation.
Baloncesto Boys (Jr.)
Our juniors are the spark that ignites the game. They attack every drill with fire and play every match like it's the finals — raw talent turning into unstoppable power.
Baloncesto Girls
Grace meets grit — our girls dominate with style and strength, playing with heart, hustle, and an unbreakable team spirit while setting new standards.
The bench
Coaching staff
Experienced mentors who develop players from grassroot to national level.
Coach Vishal Chhabra
Head Coach
Ex-National player and Maharashtra coach. Oversees the entire training program from grassroot to advanced levels, designing structured plans and mentoring the coaching staff.
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Coach
Support the Head Coach in delivering training, provide one-on-one attention for skill correction, and focus on fitness, conditioning, and position-specific drills.
On the scoreboard
Achievement timeline
District to international — our players' honours, newest first. Hover a card to see the photo; tap for detail.
2024
2023
2022
In motion
Training & highlights
See the work — drills, skills, and game-day moments.
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Upcoming tournaments
Where our teams are competing next.
Open Nationals — Qualifiers
upcoming15 Aug 2026MumbaiJr. NBA Mumbai
upcoming10 Sept 2026Mumbai
Why Baloncesto
Why families choose us
What sets our coaching apart.
Coached by a national-level mentor
Led by Coach Vishal Chhabra — an ex-National player and Maharashtra coach.
A proven track record
20+ players developed to national-level representation, with wins at DSO Nationals, Jr. NBA, and more.
Personal attention
Small groups and one-on-one skill correction so every player improves.
A clear pathway
Structured progression from grassroot to advanced, aimed at district, state, and national play.
Values-driven
The HITS values — Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Service — guide our coaching.
Close to home
Convenient centres in Kandivali with flexible weekday and weekend slots.
Skill of the day
Crossover Dribble — Ball Control
Keep your eyes up and stay low. Control before speed.
“We train with purpose. We compete with passion.”— Baloncesto Academia
Get in touch
Book a free trial
Come train with us. Fill in the form and our team will arrange your first session, or reach us directly.