For players and families
GBC Huskies FAQ
Joining a team, getting ready for training, supporting the program. Your questions, answered.
11 answers
JoiningHow do I ask about joining a GBC Huskies team?
GBC welcomes 8U-16U players of all skill levels in Orange County and Fresno County, CA. Start by contacting the program with the parent or guardian name, player name, grade, age, county, basketball experience, and what you are looking for. The coach can confirm current team needs, training options, and next steps.
TrainingWhat should players expect from training?
Training includes fundamental skill development, film sessions, and strength and conditioning. Beginner players focus on building skills; advanced players work toward high-exposure national competition. Players should arrive ready to listen, compete, and improve.
PaymentsHow do parents make payments?
Payments can be made by Zelle to 657-253-0078 or by cash after the amount is confirmed with the coach. Use a clear memo with the player name and what the payment is for. The website does not collect bank info, card info, tax info, SSNs, Zelle passwords, or payment account details.
FundraisingWhere does sponsor or donation money go?
Support helps with team travel, tournament opportunities, uniforms, equipment, training support, and program development. Families should contact the coach for current fundraising priorities before making a specific-purpose contribution.
FundraisingCan families donate cash?
Cash may be accepted through Coach Jay after the amount and purpose are confirmed. Do not leave cash with someone unless the coach has confirmed the collection process.
FundraisingIs Zelle accepted for fundraising support?
Yes. Zelle can be sent to 657-253-0078 after confirming the payment purpose. Use a clear memo such as player name - what the payment is for.
FundraisingCan a business sponsor GBC Huskies?
Businesses can ask about sponsorship opportunities, website recognition, social media recognition, and custom sponsor support. Sponsorship details should be confirmed directly with the coach before payment or logo placement.
Team StoreCan we order merch or uniforms right now?
Ordering is paused while official Stripe/order links are being set up. Please do not send merch or uniform payments until the coach confirms the store is open. The team store is preview-only for now. Once ordering opens, please allow up to 3 weeks for team store items to arrive. Products, prices, sizes, pickup, delivery, and timing should be confirmed before payment.
ReviewsHow are parent and player reviews handled?
Families can submit testimonials, but reviews are not auto-published. Only approved public review text is added to the website, and families can choose full name, first name only, or anonymous display. Parent email and player personal information should not be shown publicly.
PrivacyHow does GBC handle player photos and private information?
The public website should only use approved photos and safe public program information. Do not submit sensitive private details through public forms. If a family has a concern about a player photo or detail, contact the coach so it can be reviewed.
ContactHow fast should families expect a response?
Use the contact page, email gbchuskiesoc@gmail.com, or call/text 657-253-0078. Response timing can vary around practices, school commitments, and tournament weekends, so include the important details in the first message.