Warriors
Wanted
A MIDWEST COLLECTIVE
We are creating a travel basketball team comprised of young players from around the mid-west who are hungry to be great and be apart of something bigger than themselves. We are looking for players who are not only talented but who have heart and want to develop their character and leadership. Our goal and our guarantee is that every player that commits to our program, will grow leaps and bounds on the court but more importantly off the court. We are currently establishing a team for 8U but may have more grades & teams
in the future.
each player
receives
- A Warriors Prep Uniform
- A great amount of playing time in each tournament
- Coaching that will sky rocket each players confidence
- Hands on guidance for skill development
- Mentoring that empowers each player for life success
- Elite Basketball training sessions are included (Every kid on our team gets free training sessions with Matt)
- Team Camps and team retreats throughout the season and off season
- Highlight videos and exposure throughout the year
team camps & retreats
Our Warriors Prep travel team program will hold team mini camps throughout the season and off season, as well as team retreats. The camps will be held as a means to practice, develop the players basketball skills, build team unity and cultivate our team culture. They will be held mainly on weekends and usually just for one day. The retreats will be held as a means for personal development and team building for the players. The camps and retreats will be of no extra cost to parents.
the season (tournaments)
Our travel season will be held from November through July. Each month we will only play in 1-2 tournaments and some months possibly none and focus on only team camps and actual player development, as our goal is to truly see player development and not burn out the kids or overly burden the parents. The tournaments we play in will be held in the Midwest; mainly Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Chicago. Our goal will be to have one or two (depending on sponsorship and funds) far away national tournaments in locations such as Florida.
Travel expectations:
The Warriors Prep program will provide lodging information for each tournament and provide a team room for players to stay in (Players only/ no coaches). Parents can book there own rooms and there child is welcomed to stay with them as well. When we have to fly, our goal is to provide plane tickets and or ticket vouchers for the players.
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Program Costs:
tbd
expectations
Program & Coaching Expectations:
- We will create a positive, fun and high energy environment for all players to feel welcomed, uplifted, empowered and to thrive in.
- We will build positive relationships with each player so that each player can have a positive and life changing experience with our program.
- We will build a family culture were the entire team celebrates, encourages and empowers one another.
Parent & Player Expectations:
- Team camps will be held at least once a month during the season.
- If a team camp is held In the local area were you live, we expect your child to attend.
- We ask that all parents who have committed to try to bring their child to any camps and practices we have. We will be flexible and understanding for out of town players. We do not expect out of town players to attend every camp and practice.
- We expect each of our players to be respectful to coaches and their teammates.
- We expect each player to come ready to work hard and play hard at each practice and tournament.
The
Vision
Our focus and aim is to build a program that is one of the elite travel programs in the Midwest. We want to compete against the best, beat the best and be the best. We want to set a standard and be an example of excellence, integrity, character, gamesmanship and success. Also, as a program we not only want to build a top notch program but we want to build top notch young men who reach their potential on and off the court. Our culture will be one that expects young men to be there best on and off the court and one that empowers young men to achieve that.
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We are setting out to build a program that has longevity and one that continues for years to come with our core team so that life long relationships are made, friendships are forged, great memories are had, championships are won, scholarships are achieved and young men's life's are empowered.
about the
director &
Lead coach
Matthew Collins is a profound educator, tutor, speaker, coach, author, pastor and life coach, who has 15+ years of experience working with young men in multiple settings and in complex situations. Matthew is a certified, qualified and skilled coach, instructor, & speaker who is intentional about helping young men overcome challenges and succeed in life. He has inspired and educated thousands of young men & youth around the world to beat the odds stacked against them and fulfill the purposes they were born for.
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As an educator, Matthew has served as a para-professional, teacher, tutor and after school program manager. As a coach, he has served a basketball trainer, head jr. high basketball coach and camp instructor. As a speaker, he has been a guest speaker for high school basketball teams, church services, as well as for schools overseas. Matthew continues to pour his life into raising up the next generation of young men and youth locally and abroad through Purpose City and Warriors Prep.