Description:  The Vision--to establish a world-class training academy that will: -Teach the game the right way with excellence in fundamentals -Teach and instill a championship level work ethic -Raise up a new generation of basketball leaders who will represent themselves, their families, their coaches, their schools, their ... Read More The Vision--to establish a world-class training academy that will: -Teach the game the right way with excellence in fundamentals -Teach and instill a championship level work ethic -Raise up a new generation of basketball leaders who will represent themselves, their families, their coaches, their schools, their countries and the game of basketball in a professional manner The Need—we are at a critical time with the state of basketball here in the U.S., especially at the grass roots level where: -Poor fundamentals steal from the joy of playing the game -Selfishness continues to steal from the beauty of the game -Weak work ethic marks much of the basketball culture -General “life skills” are not being modeled or taught The Opportunity—we have the opportunity to change and make a significant difference through Champions Academy in Indianapolis and in several other locations around the United States (and even abroad with the launch of Champions Academy London, England, November 2007) through: -Individual skill development with youth, high school, and college players -Camps and clinics for young people throughout the year -Coaching clinics for all levels of coaching -Leadership seminars to prepare athletes for the challenges they face on and off the court -Professional evaluation, critique and recommendations for individual player and program improvement  Close