About Us
ACADEMY
Bay Valley Basketball Academy (BVBA) is a training and competitive travel basketball organization in Northern California, primarily serving East and North Bay cities. We focus on fundamental skill development through innovative and purposeful training techniques. All of our Coaches have cleared a background check and are Certified through USA Basketball and/or the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
MISSION
To enrich the lives of young people within the community by teaching the discipline of hard work and life lessons through basketball.
PHILOSOPHY
Bay Valley Basketball Academy firmly believes that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard! We do not rely on only searching for the most talented players. Instead, we create them - Striving to help athletes recognize their potential in order to facilitate internal growth and their development of talent. Bay Valley Basketball Academy is committed to the development of young men and women as people, as well as athletes, through our love of hard work and dedication to constant self-improvement!
Testimonials
Skill Enhancement
Professional Approach
Skill Enhancement
“Training with Coach Greg Rahn is an experience. We focused on rapid movements while being effective. Not only was I pushed to my limits and fatigued within the first ten minutes, but we covered many aspects of ball handling and spacing in a small window of time. I recommend training with Coach Greg because I guarantee you will get the mo
“Training with Coach Greg Rahn is an experience. We focused on rapid movements while being effective. Not only was I pushed to my limits and fatigued within the first ten minutes, but we covered many aspects of ball handling and spacing in a small window of time. I recommend training with Coach Greg because I guarantee you will get the most out of the workout. Whether its 5 minutes or 2 hours, you’re constantly getting better!”
- Chris Head
Top 40 Player (Miami Combine)
San Francisco Pro-Am Participant
Former NCAA Division I Player
National Tournament Appearance
Hampton University
Team Development
Professional Approach
Skill Enhancement
"Greg is an outstanding coach and trainer. I have seen him firsthand have a tremendous impact on players, giving them the tools necessary to succeed on the court. He is passionate about helping players (beginners and advanced) improve their skills and become the best they can be."
- Jeff Addiego
Golden State Warriors
Senior Director o
"Greg is an outstanding coach and trainer. I have seen him firsthand have a tremendous impact on players, giving them the tools necessary to succeed on the court. He is passionate about helping players (beginners and advanced) improve their skills and become the best they can be."
- Jeff Addiego
Golden State Warriors
Senior Director of Youth Sports
Former NCAA Division II Player
San Francisco State
Professional Approach
Professional Approach
Professional Approach
"Greg was able to listen to my concerns and evaluate my weaknesses in order to develop a plan to turn those weaknesses into strengths. He brought a level of energy and positivity that kept me motivated throughout our sessions. He definitely helped me achieve my goal to increase my skills and confidence as a professional player."
-Tamar Gru
"Greg was able to listen to my concerns and evaluate my weaknesses in order to develop a plan to turn those weaknesses into strengths. He brought a level of energy and positivity that kept me motivated throughout our sessions. He definitely helped me achieve my goal to increase my skills and confidence as a professional player."
-Tamar Gruwell
Professional Player
Champion & 2 Finals Appearances
Norrköping Dolphins (Sweden)
Former NCAA Division II Player
National Tournament Appearance
University of Alaska Anchorage