Sarasota Spaks Travel Basketball

Our programs: Develop, compete, excel

Our comprehensive programs are designed to nurture every aspect of a young athlete's growth. From foundational skills to advanced strategies, we offer a pathway for every player to develop their game, build character, and compete at their highest level.

Team Play & Strategy

Learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and strategic execution. Our programs emphasize offensive and defensive schemes, game situation awareness, and fostering a cohesive unit on the court.

Skill and Fundamental Training

Elevate your game with specialized drills and advanced techniques. We focus on strategic play, court awareness, strength and conditioning, and personalized skill enhancement to take players to the next level.

Fundamentals training

Master the building blocks of basketball. Our intensive fundamentals training focuses on proper shooting technique, dribbling skills, passing accuracy, and defensive stances to create a solid foundation for every player.

Competitive league play

Experience the thrill of competition in high-level tournaments and leagues. We provide opportunities for players to test their skills, gain valuable game experience, and showcase their talent against top regional teams.

Ignite your potential. Join the Sparks.

Sarasota Sparks Travel Basketball isn't just about the game; it's about igniting potential. We are a competitive youth basketball program in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to teaching the game the right way while developing strong, confident young athletes on and off the court. Discover a program built on fundamentals, discipline, accountability, and character, where every player is pushed to grow in leadership, confidence, and teamwork.

Find your spark

"Joining Sarasota Sparks has been a game-changer for my daughter. Not only has her basketball skill improved dramatically, but she's also learned invaluable lessons in discipline, teamwork, and accountability. It's truly about developing the whole athlete."

Maria Rodriguez, parent of a Sparks player

Meet our team

Coach Gerald Perry, a native of Sarasota, Florida, played football, basketball, track, and coached youth sports for 30 years. Married to Rachel, father to seven children, and head girls basketball, track, former football defensive head coach at Riverview High School, directing Sarasota Sparks for 9 years, and attends Renewal Church in Sarasota. Coach Perry leads Sparks to fundamental, team/family-focused, DEBO: defensive energy brings offense basketball that considers the whole family, academics, and moral character development. Contact Coach Perry and coaching staff for more information about Sparks program offerings. Year-round private training is also available.