Est. 2008 • San Diego

We Are TheFighting
Saints

Now recruiting players ages 13–17 for upcoming basketball tournaments across San Diego County & Chula Vista.

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April 11, 2026
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Player Meet & Greet

April 11, 2026

Meet the coaches, see the facilities, and show us what you've got. Open to all players ages 13–17 and their families.

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Make Your Passion Real

Every practice, every game, every sacrifice — it all means something. This is more than basketball. This is about heart, hunger, and the relentless drive to be great. Keep pushing, keep grinding, keep believing. Your passion is real — and it will take you further than talent ever could.

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Vision & Mission

Vision Statement

The vision of The Fighting Saints is to train as many 8–17 year olds to be successful both on the court and off the court. Through discussions, mentoring, and sweat equity, we redirect potentially risky youth behaviors by fostering self-awareness, goal-setting, and critical thinking.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to assist youth and their family in a process of finding high-quality coaching and mentoring with a focus on providing wraparound support services. We teach sports ethics and a healthy lifestyle, equipping athletes with tools to become successful adults in our community.

Karla Nash - CEO & Founder

Karla Nash

CEO & Founder

Since 2008, Karla Nash has dedicated herself to empowering San Diego's youth through basketball — building character, discipline, and a pathway to success for every young athlete who joins the Fighting Saints.

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Through discussions, mentoring, and sweat equity, we foster self-awareness, goal setting, critical thinking, and community relationship building — creating pride, hard work, and forward thinking attitudes.

Karla Nash — Founder, Fighting Saints

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Practice Locations

Three locations across San Diego and Chula Vista to serve our athletes.

Indoor Gym

Southcrest Gym

4149 Newton Ave
San Diego, CA 92113

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Outdoor Court

Santa Venita Park

1500 Magdalena Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91913

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Indoor Gym

Colina Gym

5319 Orange Ave
San Diego, CA 92115

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Our Athletes

From park practices to tournament championships.

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Your donation funds equipment, tournament fees, travel, and mentoring programs for San Diego's youth.

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