Why Warriors
exists.
We didn't set out to build a school. We set out to build the place we wished existed for our own kids — where elite training, real entrepreneurship, and Christ-centered mentorship aren't three different programs you have to chase across a city.
Hear from our
AD, coaches,
parents, and players.
Three minutes. The people closest to Warriors Academy telling you why we built this — and what it's become for the families inside it.
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Why I started
Warriors.
[Founder note from Coach Don coming soon.]
Coaches who know
your kid's name.
Don leads the athletic vision and operations of Warriors Academy, coaches our 18u team, and built the Badge Economy. Outside Warriors he serves as Lead Musical Pastor at James River Church in Ozark.
Jason is a two-time NCHBC National Champion coach. He coaches our 12u boys team — currently ranked #2 in the country — and is our Director of Player Development. A competitor at heart and a lifelong entrepreneur, he teaches our athletes how to start and run real businesses of their own.
Dee oversees the entire Warriors coaching staff and coaches both our 10u and 16u teams. He's also building out a transportation business — bringing the entrepreneur ethos to his own life, not just teaching it.
He does the work that rarely shows up in the box score but changes everything for our program. From filming every game to running the clock and scoreboard, to making sure waters and gear are ready, he keeps Warriors Academy running smoothly. Because of him, our players have highlights, stats, and game film to learn from. He’s an essential part of our culture and we’re grateful to have him on our team. Thanks for all you do, De’reon.
Five boys teams.
Find your age.
Pick your son’s age group below. Each team carries its coach, last season’s results, and every Warrior’s profile — tap a player to open stats, film, academics, and a coach contact. Girls’ teams are forming now.
Boys 12U
★ FlagshipThe flagship. Gold Ball champions and the #2-ranked 12U team in the country — in year one.
Boys 10U
Our youngest Warriors. Fundamentals, footwork, and the Badge Economy from day one.
Boys 14U
The development engine — where shooters get built and recruiting profiles start to matter.
Boys 16U
College eyes start here. Every 16U Warrior carries a recruiting-ready profile.
Boys 18U
Our oldest Warriors — the recruiting front line, with profiles built for college coaches.
Girls Warriors
Forming · 26–27Our 12U and 16U girls teams are locked in for 26–27 with 27 games on the schedule — and we’re filling the final roster spots now. Same coaches, same Badge Economy, same recruiting-grade profiles as the boys. Be one of the founding Warriors.
Cheer Squad
Cheer & StuntSame standard. Same fire. Our Cheer Squad trains and competes with the same passion, discipline, and commitment to winning as every Warriors team — faith first, family always.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Earn the Badge.
Teach the Skill.
Badges include passing written and on-court tests, then teaching the skill to a younger Warrior. Mastery comes from teaching. Leadership comes from serving.
This list will grow as the program does.
- —Shooting — pure, accurate, deadly shot-making under pressure.
- —Defense — stop, contest, and dominate the best perimeter scorer.
- —IQ — see more, think faster, win the mental game.
- —Ball Handling — handles tight, defenders lost.
- —Passing — see it, share it, create for others.
- —Finishing — strong finishes at the rim, no mercy.
- —Rebounding — own the glass, own the game.
- —Servant leadership, not seniority — every Warrior earns their place by what they give the room.
Each badge has a written test and an on-court test. When a Warrior passes both, they're certified — and from that point on, they step up as a Big Brother to teach younger Warriors the skill they've earned.
A 4-day homeschool academy where student-athletes train like pros, build real businesses, and are mentored in Christ — so families get their kid (and their evenings) back.
Warriors Academy · Mission
Meet them
in person.
Photos and bios only get you so far. Spend a day in the gym with the Warriors and decide for yourself.