🏀 Building Champions For Life

Build Skills, Build Champions

A fun, safe, and encouraging environment where children aged 5–16 learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

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🏀 Who We Are

About PDBA

Who Are We?
A bunch of players and patrons of a game we are passionate about.
What Are We?
A charitable association that uses all funds collected entirely for basketball promotion, coaching, events, and infrastructure — with zero profit motive.
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An association which promotes basketball in the district by providing a platform for children, youth, and masters to express themselves through the medium of basketball.
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An association which conducts basketball coaching and events across Palghar district.
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An association which builds and maintains infrastructure for basketball.
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A charitable association which uses all funds collected from its activities entirely for the above purposes — without any profit motive.
The Palghar District Basketball Association (PDBA) is dedicated to fostering the growth of basketball across Palghar district. Our mission is to inspire and develop players of all ages and skill levels through structured programs, events, and community initiatives. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we invite you to join us in cultivating a vibrant basketball community.
⚡ What We Offer

Our Key Services

The PDBA organises a variety of programs to cater to different aspects of the sport.

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Professional Training & Coaching
Skill development sessions for individuals and teams, led by qualified and experienced PDBA coaches.
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Local Tournaments
Regularly organised competitions across age groups to give players meaningful competitive exposure.
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Workshops & Clinics
Specialised camps focusing on specific skills, game strategies, and overall basketball IQ.
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Youth Programs
Initiatives designed to introduce young talent to the sport and build a strong foundation from an early age.
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Community Events
Activities aimed at building a vibrant, inclusive, and strong local basketball community across Palghar district.
📅 Weekly Sessions

Training Schedule

All sessions run during the whole year. Beginners are always welcome — no experience needed!

Friday to Wednesday
Mini Ballers · Ages 5–8
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 PDBA Court, Madhuban
Friday to Wednesday
Junior Stars · Ages 9–16
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 PDBA Court, Madhuban
Friday to Wednesday
Senior Stars · Ages 17–29
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 PDBA Court, Madhuban
Saturday/Sunday/Thursday
Veteran's Practice
⏰ 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 PDBA Court, Madhuban
👟 Meet the Team

Our Coaches

Experienced and passionate — our coaches make every session fun and rewarding for every child.

Coach Shailesh Fulsunge
Coach Shailesh Fulsunge
Head Coach
37 years coaching youth basketball. Former state level player with a passion for developing the next generation.
Coach Amresh Mishra
Coach Amresh Mishra
Mini Ballers Lead
Specialist in early childhood sports development. Makes every Mini Ballers session feel like the best hour of their week!
Coach Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Coach Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Skills & Drills Coach
Basketball coach specialising in footwork, ball-handling, and shooting technique for all ages and speed and fitness trainer with focus on defensive skills.
🏛️ Leadership

PDBA Management Committee

Meet the dedicated team steering the Palghar District Basketball Association

Shailesh Fulsunge
Shailesh Fulsunge
Chairman
Ex Central Railway Player who represented Maharashtra at both Junior & Senior level in Basketball.
Rajeev Sharma
Rajeev Sharma
Vice Chairman
Represented Maharashtra in Triple Jump & the 400 m track event. Also serves as the team's physio, keeping our players in peak condition.
Other Committee Members & Coach
Suresh Kurup Akhilesh Chitre Vishant Chauhan Keshav Saini 🏀 Amresh Mishra (Coach)
📢 Latest News

Announcements

Stay up to date with the latest developments from PDBA.

PDBA SKBA

PDBA & SKBA Join Hands to Transform Basketball
in Palghar District

📅 17th May 2026
📍 Basketball Court, Vasai, Palghar District
MoU Signing Ceremony – PDBA & SKBA, 17th May 2026

MoU Signing Ceremony & Training Session — 17th May 2026, Vasai

The Palghar District Basketball Association (PDBA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sambhaji Kadam Basketball Academy (SKBA) to raise the bar on coaching and player development in the region.

The core idea of this collaboration is to boost the overall level of basketball and reach every grassroots athlete through SKBA's specialized "Train the Trainer" program for coaches. By empowering local coaches, we aim to create a lasting impact on skill development, fitness, and competitive spirit.

The MoU signing ceremony was held on 17th May 2026 at PDBA's basketball court in Vasai. Following the ceremony, Mr. Sambhaji Kadam — a 4‑time former international player and former captain of the Indian National Basketball Team — conducted high‑intensity drills for players across grassroots, youth, and open categories. His on‑ground demonstration gave local coaches and players a firsthand experience of elite‑level training methods.

PDBA and SKBA are committed to ensuring that Palghar District's presence is strongly felt at every major competition, including the Maharashtra State Basketball Championship and national events. Our ultimate goal is to develop a pipeline of talented players who go on to represent the state and the country at the highest levels.

Let's Aim High. Let's Build Champions — From the Ground Up.

Chairman Shailesh Fulsunge

From the desk of:

Shailesh Fulsunge

Chairman — Palghar District Basketball Association (PDBA)

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Free First Session Every new player gets their first session completely free — no commitment needed.
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All Abilities Welcome We cater to complete beginners right through to competitive players to Masters.
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Safe & Inclusive All coaches undergo proper PDBA training. We have a strict zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy.
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Affordable Fees
Plan Fee (₹) Effective Monthly Rate
Monthly ₹1,250 ₹1,250
Quarterly (3 months) ₹3,500 ₹1,167
Half-Yearly (6 months) ₹6,600 ₹1,100
Yearly (12 months) ₹12,000 ₹1,000
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