06/02/2026
This past weekend, our middle school boys traveled to Orlando and played up โ and every single game came down to the wire. Losses by one and two points. They battled until the final buzzer, every time!!
The individual growth. The collective growth. Watching them come together as one unit, locked in and ready to compete against older, more experienced competition, was encouraging!
But the moment that stood out above all of it had nothing to do with the scoreboard. One of our players pulled aside and asked where he should start his Bible reading journey. That question is exactly what GTE is built for. We are not just developing athletes. We are raising young athletes of faith, character, and purpose.
Wins and losses will come and go. But the winning of souls? That lasts forever. All glory to God. ๐๐๐
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05/13/2026
๐ง When your friend believes in your mission, it hits different.
We want to take a moment to show love to our friend Matt over at Legacy Water Inc! ๐๐ฝ
Legacy Water's whole heart is about purifying water and empowering communities โ and that's not just a tagline, that's how Matt lives. He's been a genuine friend to GTE Academy and to what Coach Mo and I are building for our youth here in Lakeland. The name says it all: Legacy. That's exactly what we're in this for.
It's not just about clean water โ it's about people with clean hearts who pour into the next generation. We are beyond grateful for friends like Matt who show up for kids they believe in. ๐
If you need water purification services for your home or family, go support a man who supports our community! ๐๐ฝ
๐ legacywaterinc.com
Interested in becoming a Community Partner? DM us for more info!
05/12/2026
๐๐ฝ Shoutout to About It All Roofing & Construction for standing with our GTE youth!
Tony Myers and his team have built their business on transparent integrity โ and that's exactly the kind of character we're raising up in our students every single day. When community businesses show up for the next generation, it tells our kids that people believe in their future. ๐
It takes a village, and we're grateful to have supporters who move with excellence and purpose. Together, we're building more than roofs โ we're building futures.
If you need roofing services on the Treasure Coast or South Florida, show love back to those who show love to our community! ๐๐ฝ
๐ (772) 292-9595
๐ aboutitallroofing.com
05/11/2026
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The Legacy Team scrimmage against the ISA Development Team was such a great experience for everyone involved!! Weโre incredibly thankful to be connected with programs that value development, encouragement, and helping young athletes grow both on and off the court. Iron sharpens iron, and environments like this make everybody better!!
The Legacy Program at GTE is for our 5thโ8th grade development program focused on teaching athletes how to compete at a higher level while building confidence, basketball IQ, discipline, and teamwork.
This is more than just games โ itโs about building a foundation and creating a legacy through hard work and growth. ๐คฉ๐คฉ
We are a year-round program committed to developing the next generation on and off the court.
DM us for more information on how to join Team Legacy today! ๐ฅ๐
05/10/2026
Happy Motherโs Day to all of our amazing GTE Moms ๐๐ธ
Thank you for every early morning, every late-night drive, every prayer, every word of encouragement, and every sacrifice made behind the scenes. You are the backbone of so many dreams and the steady support system that keeps our athletes growing both on and off the court!!!!
Today we celebrate your strength, love, patience, and the impact you make every single day. We are grateful for the way you pour into your children and our GTE family โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
โHer children rise up and call her blessed.โ โ Proverbs 31:28 โค๏ธ
Happy Motherโs Day to all of our queens, mentors, and role models!
05/07/2026
๐๐พ Happy National Day of Prayer from the GTE AAU family!
Today, May 7, 2026, marks the 75th annual National Day of Prayer! A day where millions of Americans across all 50 states pause together to pray for our nation, our leaders, and the next generation.
โจ A LITTLE HISTORY โจ
The roots of prayer in America go all the way back to 1775, when the Continental Congress called the colonies to pray during the Revolutionary War. President Lincoln did the same in 1863 during the Civil War. But it was in 1952 โ after Billy Graham stood on the steps of the Capitol and challenged Congress โ that this day became official, signed into law by President Truman. In 1988, President Reagan permanently set the date as the first Thursday of every May.
This year's theme: "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations" โ 1 Chronicles 16:24
At GTE, we believe prayer is not a backup plan.... it's the first move. Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or supporter, take a moment today to pray for our families, our schools, our leaders, and the young men and women rising up to lead the next generation!
05/04/2026
GTE had a GREAT weekend๐คฉโผ๏ธ
Everyone contributed to the success of the overall program but here was some top performers over the weekend at Georgia Peach games & Florida Sunshine Surge!! Thanks for the acknowledgment PrepHoops!! FUTURE IS BRIGHT! letโs keep workinnnnnn! ๐๐ฝ๐ฆพโจ ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
05/01/2026
Team Legacy (GTEs Development team) girls are locked in and ready to compete โ see you Saturday, May 9th at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven!
๐ 5001 FL-540, Winter Haven, FL 33880
โฐ Spectator Entry: Donation or FREE!
Come cheer on two squads that are both growing the game the right way. Itโs going to be a great environment โ bring your energy, bring a friend (or five ๐), and letโs make it a game day to remember!
๐ All funds support officials and the future of girlsโ basketball. Every dollar โ and every smile โ counts.
๐ GTE Club Basketball | Lakeland, FL
05/01/2026
Two states. Three teams. This weekend, GTE is EVERYWHERE. ๐๐โ๏ธ Peach Games (GA) + Sunshine State Surge (FL) โ letโs get it! ๐ฆพ๐ฆพ