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Future’s Champions

Train with 3x Hall of Fame Coach Z and build the fundamentals that turn young Kids into confident game-changers in Glendale, CA

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About Coach Z

Zareh “Coach Z” Avedian

3x Hall of Fame Coach with 35+ Years in Developing Young Athletes In Glendale, CA

From earning All-American honors in high school and college to playing professionally in Europe and the ABA, basketball has been a lifelong journey for Coach Z “Zareh Avedian”. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Z is now dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes through skill, discipline, and passion in Glendale, CA

“I teach kids not just how to play — but how to think, train, and grow like champions.”

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Ventura County Hall of Fame

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Cal Lutheran Athletic Hall of Fame (2014)

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Hoover High School Hall of Fame (2019)

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First Team All SCIAC Conference (College)

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SCIAC Player of the year

Training Programs

Shoot, Dribble, Footwork

Helping Your Kids Master the Skills That Win in Basketball

At ZA Basketball Academy, every player gets the attention they deserve. Our training programs are designed to build solid fundamentals in ball handling, shooting, passing, and footwork. From beginner to advanced, we offer 1-on-1 personal training with Hall of Fame Coach Zareh Avedian—ensuring each athlete develops at their own pace with expert guidance.

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1-on-1 Personal Training

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4 Week Training Session

( 4 Players. Focused Training )

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Weekend Skills Camps

Fun and intensive weekend camps organized by age group: Ages 7–8, Ages 9–10, Ages 11–12

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“No commitment, just improvement.”

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Indoor & Outdoor

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Testimonials

Basketball Member Testimonials

Exceptional Coaching and Mentorship at ZA Basketball Academy

This will be the second time my nine year-old son has attended ZA Basketball Academy and I cannot be more thankful enough for the skill set and the mental coaching and mentorship Z has provided for these kids. It’s just unbelievable to see someone care about a sport like our coach, Zareh, Kudos to you my brother keep up the good work. The kids need more correct guidance and thank you for providing that to them.🙏💯💪 Gus k .

Green Rush Nation

Professional Training & Proven Results at ZA Basketball Academy

ZA Basketball Academy is without a doubt the best basketball academy in Glendale, CA! The training is professional, structured, and highly effective. Coach Z, a 2-time Hall of Fame inductee with over 25 years of experience, brings unmatched knowledge and dedication to every session. He truly cares about each player’s development, both on and off the court. If you’re in Glendale and serious about improving your game, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Rohit Bhawani

Basketball, Confidence, and Community—Thanks to Coach Z & Team

Coach Z and the staff brought their A-game to this weekend’s clinic, making basketball fundamentals fun and engaging. Their energy, patience, and passion left a lasting impression on both the kids and those of us watching. It’s special to see a clinic where kids not only learn but genuinely look forward to returning—an experience that can stick with them long after the last whistle.

Lucy Jebian

Professional, Patient, and Highly Effective Coaching

Coach Zareh has been amazing with our son. We get private coaching from him. Zareh is always on time, professional, patient, and encouraging. We’ve seen great improvement in both skills and confidence. Highly recommend!

Jerry Bakhchyan

Outstanding Coaching and a Fantastic Basketball Experience!

My son had an amazing experience at the Basketball Academy! The coaching staff was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about helping every player improve, no matter their skill level. Each session was well-structured, blending fundamental drills, skill development, and competitive scrimmages in a fun, high-energy environment.

Derenik Ghadimian

From Dribble to Discipline: Zareh’s Winning Approach

Zareh gives you decades of experience with real life success habits and skills. He knows, because he’s done it on the next level. He has the unique perspective of dribble, shooting and post skills.

My favorite part of is his approach is the constant reminders, and off hours motivational texts. Super pleased with results !

Gregory Gharib

From Dribbling to Confidence: Coach Z’s Complete Training

Best training for kids of all ages, Coach Z has everything from dribbling, shooting to figuring out how to fix my kids problems. He corrects and connects with kids!

Dillion Lopez

Organized, Fun, and Skill-Building Basketball Academy

I took my son to Zarehs basketball Academy, and it was definitely worth it! Zareh does a great job of teaching the fundamentals to the kids, and is very organized in his approach. My son had a great time and he learned a lot, which will help him improve as a basketball player. I definitely would recommend Zarehs basketball academy for any child who wants to improve in their basketball skills!

Gary T

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