FTM Basketball

“I trust you, trust each other”

In. My. Element.
Ever since graduating from with my bachelor’s, I knew I wanted to work with the youth—I just wasn’t sure in what capacity. I wanted to motivate, energize, guide, and coach.

And here I am… living the dream. Proof that purpose + persistence = reality. 💯

FundTheMental thoughts 💭

✅ Stay locked in.
🧠 Protect your mindset.
🔍 Watch your circle.
🚫 Keep the opportunists away.

“FTM skeleton crew showed up and showed out 💪🏽 Called up last minute, but never questioned the grind. These players said YES to the work and brought the energy to the tournament!”

🔊🔊 Here’s the Truth ‼️

There has to be a disciplined foundation to grow on. That structure becomes the compass for future decision-making. As these players grow into adults, they’ll face choices that could derail their success—but more often than not, they’ll choose not to go that route. Why? Because discipline built early teaches them to value long-term gains over short-term temptations.

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Grab your tee from our Summer ‘25 Collection, inspired by the grit, grind, and growth we’ve seen from our players all season. 💪🏽

Your purchase goes beyond the court — 100% of proceeds go directly toward supporting our mission and expanding our impact in the community.

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Let’s rep the movement together.

Both teams took some “L’s last week… but here’s the truth:

📌 No practice last week
📌 Tourney the day before
📌 Outworked = Outscored

That’s on me. My #1 rule: Never play more than you practice.

No losses—just lessons.
We regroup. We refocus. We grow. 💯

If you’re not earning, you should be learning 💎
Closed mouths don’t get fed and closed minds don’t grow.

I was always told that if you’re the smartest in the room, you’re in the wrong room ‼️
Get uncomfortable. Stay curious. Stay leveling up.💯

Good Luck to all of the FTM players preparing putting in work at the Nike-sponsored camp at NSU. It’s a privilege to be getting coached up by the D1 Spartans!
This is how you train for what’s NEXT 💪🏾🔥

You’ve heard me say it before — winning isn’t the focus at this level, but development is,

It’s about developing.
🏀 Fundamentals
🧠 Basketball IQ
💼 Work ethic
❤️ Passion for the game

The players who take it seriously now are the ones who take off later.

Don’t skip the groundwork.
That’s the part you can’t fast-track once the lights get brighter.

📲 Tag a parent, coach, or young hooper who needs to hear this.

With great power comes great responsibility.

At FTM, we believe in giving back and growing forward. Our mission goes beyond the court — we’re here to uplift the communities we come from and represent them with pride.

📢 With that said, we’re excited to announce that Team No Fear Girls is now officially part of the FTM Collective!

This expansion is not just a move — it’s a message: growth, opportunity, and unity. Please show them the same love and support y’all show us every time you see them in the gym, around town, or putting in that work on the hardwood. 🏀

Welcome to the family, No Fear.
Let’s continue to build something special — together.