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About The Academy

More than just sports—we're building complete athletes with character, confidence, and championship mentality.

Our Mission

The Academy is a comprehensive athletic development program serving youth basketball, football, and soccer athletes. We specialize in speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training combined with strength conditioning to build complete athletes. Our focus extends beyond sport-specific skills to develop character, work ethic, and mental toughness through hard work, accountability, competitiveness, and sportsmanship.

Our Core Values

Hard Work

We believe that success comes from dedication and consistent effort. Every practice, every drill, and every game is an opportunity to improve. We instill a strong work ethic that translates beyond sports into all areas of life.

Accountability

Players learn to take responsibility for their actions, their growth, and their development. We teach young athletes to be accountable to themselves, their teammates, and their coaches, building integrity and character.

Competitiveness

We foster a competitive environment that pushes players to excel and reach their full potential. Competition teaches resilience, determination, and the drive to continuously improve while maintaining respect for opponents.

Sportsmanship

Respect, integrity, and fair play are fundamental to everything we do. We teach players to compete with honor, support their teammates, and show respect to coaches, officials, and opponents at all times.

Our Coaching Philosophy

At The Academy, we believe in developing the complete athlete. Whether training for basketball, football, or soccer, we focus on the foundational athletic qualities that translate across all sports: speed, agility, quickness, and strength. Beyond physical development, we build character, confidence, and life skills that serve athletes long after their playing days.

Our coaching approach emphasizes individual attention within a team environment. We recognize that every player has unique strengths and areas for growth. Our coaches work to identify and develop each player's potential while fostering teamwork and collaboration.

We prioritize long-term development over short-term results. Rather than focusing solely on winning games, we concentrate on building fundamental skills, sport IQ, and mental toughness that will help players succeed at higher levels of competition.

Leadership Team

Omar Philmore

Co-Founder & Director

Boys Basketball Coach at Sumner Academy. Dedicated to developing young athletes through structured training and mentorship.

Tarshann Washington

Co-Founder & Director

Committed to creating opportunities for youth development through sport.

Our Training Locations

Note: Training schedules and locations may change seasonally to best serve our athletes. Current members receive schedule updates via email and the member portal.

Want to Coach for The Academy?

We're always looking for passionate coaches and volunteers who share our values and commitment to youth development. Join our team and make a difference in young athletes' lives.