A1 Elite Basketball Training

Today has been an incredibly emotional day, but I couldn’t be more proud to say, Happy 18th Birthday to my firstborn son, gzzkhi. ❤️
Watching you grow over these past 18 years has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. You’ve brought me more happiness, pride, and gratitude than I could have ever imagined. God truly blessed me when He chose me to be your father.
We’ve traveled the world together, sharing a game that we both love, and having the opportunity to watch you grow into the young man you are today has been something I’ll cherish forever. Your personality, your character, your humility, and your demeanor make me proud every single day. As a father, I couldn’t ask for a better son.
You’ve also been an incredible role model to your little brothers. The way they look up to you says everything about the kind of man you’ve become. You’ve put yourself on a path to success through your motivation, discipline, and determination. Watching you chase your goals and achieve them has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Sometimes I still can’t believe that you’re my son.
As you turn 18 today, I want you to know how proud I am of the man you’ve become and how excited I am to watch you continue to grow into an even greater man. This is only the beginning, and I know God has amazing things in store for you.
I love you more than words can ever express. Thank you for giving me the joy of being your dad. Happy 18th Birthday, son. I’m so proud you’re mine. ❤️🎉

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours! ❤️🤍💙 Wishing everyone a day filled with love, laughter, great memories, and a sky full of fireworks. Have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎆

Back-2-back. League Champs. District Champs. 🏆🏆

As a father, there are moments in life you never forget… and watching my son accomplish something he’s worked so hard for twice in a row is one of them.

Son, I am beyond proud of you. Not just because you won championships, but because of how you did it. You’ve always played the game the right way unselfish, disciplined, coachable, and with heart. You compete. You lead. You sacrifice. And you win with humility.

What makes this even more special for me isn’t the trophies it’s the journey. The early mornings. The late nights. The quiet rides home after tough games. The conversations about growth, about mindset, about being better than yesterday. I’ve had a front row seat to your dedication, and that’s a blessing I’ll never take for granted.

Watching you play the game you love fills me with a kind of joy that’s hard to describe. It’s deeper than basketball. It’s about seeing your confidence grow. Seeing you overcome adversity. Seeing you become a young man who understands what it means to be a winner at every level.

This is just the beginning.

There is so much more inside of you. So much potential waiting to be maximized. I can’t wait to continue watching you develop, evolve, and chase greatness — not just as a player, but as a man.

No matter how many banners you hang or rings you earn, always remember.
I love you. I believe in you. And I’m forever grateful I get to be your dad.

Keep building. Keep leading. Keep playing the right way.

Back-to-back today. Legacy in the making tomorrow. ❤️🏀

🔥🏀 A1 ELITE BASKETBALL – SPRING SEASON IS HERE! 🏀🔥

The school season has officially wrapped up… and I just want to say how PROUD I am of every athlete I watched compete this year. 🙏🏾

From packed gyms to buzzer beaters… from growth moments to breakout performances… I was truly excited watching you all represent your schools and your families the right way. 💛🖤

Now it’s time to LEVEL UP.

Spring is where separation happens.
Spring is where confidence is built.
Spring is where WORK meets OPPORTUNITY.

With the support we’re expanding from our incredible local sponsors, this year is shaping up to be one of the BEST seasons we’ve ever had. More development. More exposure. More structure. More results.

I can’t wait to put in serious work to help every athlete have an even BETTER year next school season. Let’s build. Let’s grow. Let’s dominate. 💪🏾🔥

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🗓️ SPRING TRYOUT SESSIONS

📍 Location:
Lake Shore Elementary
9300 NW 21st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665

📅 Dates:
Monday, February 23rd
Wednesday, February 25th

⏰ Times:
2nd – 6th Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
7th – 12th Grade: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🌐 Register / Info:
www.A1EliteBasketball.com

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This is more than basketball.
This is development.
This is mentorship.
This is FAMILY.

Let’s get this spring season started the right way.
See you in the gym. 💛🏀

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Happy Birthday to the woman who holds my heart, my home, and our family together.

I don’t even know where to begin, because words still feel small compared to what you mean to me. We’ve walked through so much life together, side by side, and every season has only shown me more of the strength, love, and beauty you carry inside.

Watching you be a mother to our two little boys fills my heart in a way I can’t explain. The patience, the tenderness, the way you love them with your whole soul they are so blessed to call you Mom. And the love you show my oldest, the way you stepped into the role of being a stepmother with grace, consistency, and a genuine heart… that will never be forgotten. You didn’t have to love him the way you do, but you chose to and that choice speaks volumes about the woman you are.

You give so much of yourself every single day. You love deeply, you sacrifice quietly, and you show up even when it’s hard. Our family is stronger because of you. I am better because of you. You’ve been my partner, my peace, my support, my best friend, and the person I lean on more than anyone in this world.

On your birthday, I just want you to know how deeply appreciated you are not just today, but every day. I see you. I value you. I love you more than I ever thought possible, and I’m so grateful that life chose you to walk this journey with me.

Happy Birthday, my love. Thank you for being you, for loving our children the way you do, and for loving me through everything. Our family is blessed because of your heart ❤️

Junior guard Malachi Patton has really been turning up all season his last 3 games he has shot lights out, played great defense also made the players around him better.

Points each game:
Arlington : 29 points 5 assists 6 rebounds 3 steals
Union : 28 points 6 assists 5 rebounds 3 steals
Skyview : 25 points 7 assists 7 rebounds 2 steals

Next game is vs Camas who have the #2 player in the state Ethan Harris.
Game is at Prairie High School 7pm Thursday 12/18 Tomorrow….. Be There It Will Be A Movie!!