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Our program was built out of frustration.
For years, we watched talented players and well-intentioned families get sold a dream about “AAU basketball” that simply wasn’t true. We saw teams promise exposure, scholarships, and high-level competition - when in reality, many players were just paying to travel, stacking tournaments, and wearing the label without receiving real development.
The truth is this: just because you’re on an “AAU” team doesn’t mean you’re playing true AAU basketball. And it definitely doesn’t guarantee growth or college opportunities.
So we built something different.
We became the originators of the TRAIN & PLAY model in Pittsburgh - a system designed to prioritize development first. Our athletes train with purpose, learn the game the right way, and compete in environments that actually support their growth.
Our program is structured to serve players at all levels. Whether an athlete is just beginning their journey or pushing to compete at the highest level in high school, we meet them where they are and build them up.
For our upper-level high school players who express a desire to play in college, we provide honest evaluation, real guidance, and assistance in finding the right collegiate fit. Not hype. Not empty promises. Just clarity, direction, and relationships built on trust.
This is who we are.
We believe in development over deception.
We believe in substance over slogans.
We believe in doing it the right way.
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