About Us

Westcoast Takeover was founded by DeMario Belk to provide young athletes (ages 8-18) with a forum to develop and display their basketball skills and talents.

Westcoast Takeover emphasizes the importance of education, sportsmanship, and teamwork. As a result, Westcoast Takeover maintains positive relations with city managers, city schools, community businesses, and nearby neighborhoods.

Westcoast Takeover  also has the privilege of uniting culturally diverse groups with the common goal of competing, learning and socializing. This helps to instill in our youth the vital developmental assets of fair play, hard work, and racial equality.

Players that participate in all Westcoast Takeover major tournaments that attract the best competition and provide them the greatest exposure to NCAA college coaches. NCAA regulations prohibit college coaches from recruiting amateur athletes, except for certain times within the year. Westcoast Takeover plans their schedule to accommodate regulation.

The younger player gains experience and learn the importance of strong competition through tournament play. This experience will enhance their playing ability and prepare them for higher levels of competition. Playing the best in competition helps raise players’ abilities to another level. It is very important to work with all of our young players to help to develop their skills. Increased exposure is another important reason we have so many tournaments. This issue is very basic. The more accessible the players are for the recruiters to see and evaluate them, the better the opportunity they have to receive a scholarship.