Hilda Oltean
Hilda Oltean, co-founder of San Marcos Basketball and a former player on the Romanian National Team, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her journey building accessible youth basketball programs. As a dedicated coach and mother, Hilda discusses creating affordable, high-quality opportunities for kids, the importance of community and inclusion in youth sports, practical coaching tips for parents, fostering confidence and long-term love for the game, and how families can get involved without breaking the bank.
The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe · Hernan Chousa, Hilda Oltean
Show Notes
ilda Oltean is the co-founder, along with her husband, of San Marcos Basketball, a youth basketball organization launched in 2020 in the San Marcos / San Elijo Hills area of San Diego, California. Both Hilda and Ciprian played basketball in their youth and represented the Romanian National Team. Their club was created to provide affordable, competitive basketball opportunities for boys and girls in grades 4–7, now serving over 200 youth athletes with a focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun. Hilda serves as a girls youth basketball coach and has several years of experience in competitive AAU coaching, national camps, and as a JV & Varsity High School coach assistant. She is deeply involved in running seasonal programs, summer camps, and community initiatives that emphasize accessibility and family involvement in youth sports.
ParentShift course 30% off with the code TRIBE. Link below:
ParentShift (English): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/parentshift?ref=c23daa
Entrena Tu Legado (Spanish): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/entrenatulegado?ref=c23daa
Connect with Hilda Oltean
- Instagram: @hildaoltean
- San Marcos Basketball Organization: smbball.org
You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.