Meet…
Ryan Silver

Meet…
Ryan Silver

Ryan Silver is a distinguished entrepreneur, sports visionary, and passionate advocate for the development of young athletes. As the founder of West Coast Elite Basketball, he built one of the most successful AAU programs in the world, which was acquired by 3 Step Sports/Fertitta Capital in 2020. Under his leadership, West Coast Elite Basketball, including its flagship partnership with Under Armour, became the largest AAU program globally, with an impressive alumni network of over 800 individuals who have collectively earned nearly $1 billion in scholarships.

In addition to his work with West Coast Elite, Ryan founded ALL IN ELITE Under Armour, a leading grassroots basketball program in America, which has expanded to over 300 teams across the country. His entrepreneurial endeavors also include Silver Waves Media, a rapidly growing global media company that plays a crucial role in amplifying the stories of young athletes and their journeys.

Ryan’s unwavering commitment to helping young athletes and their families extends beyond the court. Through his efforts, he has directly facilitated more than $820 million in scholarships, ensuring that his athletes not only have the chance to succeed in basketball but also access top-tier educational opportunities. Ryan Silver’s work continues to empower the next generation of athletes, guiding them toward achieving their full potential in both sports and life.

Ryan Silver is a distinguished entrepreneur, sports visionary, and passionate advocate for the development of young athletes.


As the founder of West Coast Elite Basketball, he built one of the most successful AAU programs in the world, which was acquired by 3 Step Sports/Fertitta Capital in 2020.


Under his leadership, West Coast Elite Basketball, including its flagship partnership with Under Armour, became the largest AAU program globally, with an impressive alumni network of over 800 individuals who have collectively earned nearly $1 billion in scholarships.

In addition to his work with West Coast Elite, Ryan founded ALL IN ELITE Under Armour, a leading grassroots basketball program in America, which has expanded to over 300 teams across the country.

His entrepreneurial endeavors also include Silver Waves Media, a rapidly growing global media company that plays a crucial role in amplifying the stories of young athletes and their journeys.

Ryan’s unwavering commitment to helping young athletes and their families extends beyond the court.

Through his efforts, he has directly facilitated more than $820 million in scholarships, ensuring that his athletes not only have the chance to succeed in basketball but also access top-tier educational opportunities.


Ryan Silver’s work continues to empower the next generation of athletes, guiding them toward achieving their full potential in both sports and life.

Attitude of Gratitude…

Ryan's dedication to mentoring and nurturing young talents has led to thousands of kids successfully advancing to the next level in their basketball journeys. Many of these gifted players have gone on to achieve great success in high school, college, and even the pros.

Ryan Silver has one of the most impressive coaching trees in the history of college basketball and the NBA.  Over 40+ coaches of ALL IN Elite are now coaching at college or NBA level.  Silver has also coached over 15 NBA All Stars with Pump n Run and has worked with NBA players Josh Green, KJ Simpson, Jayce Johnson, Malik Fitts and Nico Mannion with his ALL IN Elite program.

Silver was also named the Managing Director of AAU basketball the largest youth organization in the World on November 1st with a membership of over 1.5 million student-athletes.

Silver is also involved in many philanthropic activities including his work with the American Legion California Boys' State where he was inducted into the Boys State Hall of Fame by Senator Henry Stern in Sacramento California.  Silver is also a member of the California Boys State Foundation Board of Directors and has been a counselor at Boys State for over twenty five years.

Ryan Silver's transformative impact on the youth basketball community continues to be felt far and wide, as his vision and legacy live on through the ongoing success of ALL IN Elite Under Armor and the countless athletes whose lives he has positively influenced. With his unparalleled dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, he has left an indelible mark on the world of AAU basketball, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars.

Below are several articles that highlight the extensive network and influential connections Coach Ryan Silver has built within the sports world over the years…

Below are several articles that highlight the extensive network and influential connections Coach Ryan Silver has built within the sports world over the years…