BARKADA
Rooted in Culture.
Powered by Community.
Welcome Barkada Families!
We’re so glad to have you here. This page is your go-to hub for everything Barkada Basketball—whether you’re a parent, player, or supporter. You’ll find everything you need to get started and stay connected:
Player Registration & Waivers – complete forms to make sure your athlete is ready for the season.
Uniform Orders – place your order easily through our link.
Tournament Payments – Quick payment options are available through Venmo (@JUSTUSBASKETBALL) and Zelle (510-828-5200).
PlayForward Donations – if you’d like, you may also contribute tournament fees through our nonprofit initiative, PlayForward, and receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Our goal is to keep things simple, transparent, and family-friendly while building a program rooted in growth, teamwork, and community. Thank you for being part of our Barkada family—we couldn’t do this without you!
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OUR MISSION
At BARKADA, we unite Filipino-American youth through basketball, culture, and community.
We are committed to developing young athletes who not only play with heart, but lead with purpose.
We empower them to honor their roots, celebrate their identity, and represent their community with pride.
This is more than a team—it’s a cultural legacy in motion.
We play for something bigger.
For our families.
For our heritage.
For every Filipino who’s ever dreamed of something more.
BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY
BARKADA is proudly sponsored by Filipino-owned businesses—visionaries who believe that when we invest in our youth, we invest in our future.
Through partnerships with local entrepreneurs, we create genuine pathways of mentorship, growth, and opportunity—both—on and off the court.
We’re teaching our kids that:
Success isn’t just individual—it's shared.
Grit is grown through support.
Greatness is built together.
OUR APPROACH
We believe in breaking barriers.
In building bridges.
In showing young athletes that they are never alone on their journey.
Through collaboration with Filipino businesses, we foster:
Creativity
Leadership
Discipline
Cultural pride
Every practice, every game, every connection—adds to a greater whole.
OUR PROMISE
To our players:
We see you. We believe in you. We’re walking beside you.
You carry the stories of your ancestors, the power of your community, and the fire of your dreams.
Let’s dream bigger, rise higher, and build something extraordinary—together.
BARKADA.
Where Culture Meets Grit. Where Basketball Meets Purpose.
It takes a village—and we are that village.
Let’s go to work. Let’s make history. Let’s rise as one.
ROOTS & RIMS
Basketball isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. From the hardwood floors of Bay Area gyms to the deep roots of our culture, Just Us Basketball and Barkada Basketball are building more than teams. We’re building community, pride, and opportunity.
The Roots & Rims Bulletin is where it all comes together. Inside, you’ll meet our players—athletes chasing dreams, growing in confidence, and representing their families with heart. You’ll hear from our community sponsors and local businesses whose support fuels every practice, every tournament, every “let’s run it back.” You’ll also find reflections on heritage: the flavors, stories, and traditions that make Filipino culture inseparable from the game we love.
This is a space where donors, parents, coaches, and players all share the same courtside seat. It’s not just about highlights and stats; it’s about the bigger picture—how basketball can shape character, unite communities, and carry culture forward.
So here’s to roots, rims, and everything in between. Welcome to the story of Just Us and Barkada Basketball, told one spotlight, one sponsor, and one swish at a time.