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7th/8th Grade Boys Fall 2024 Basketball
Are you planning to play basketball for 5280 Athletics this fall? We're glad to hear it!
We need you to register so we'll have all your important info.
Are you interested in coaching?
5280 Athletics is looking for coaches who have basketball knowledge, a passion for the sport and enjoy working with kids. If that sounds like you, contact us and tell us about yourself.
Teams
We foster an environment that allows our athletes to challenge themselves and the competition. We also understand that athletics isn’t for everyone and that’s why we take time to understand our athletes and discuss their goals now and for the future.
Camps
They say fundamentals are the path to success. We offer a variety of camps to position athletes for success. In our camps we provide mental tools and skills that will serve as resources on and off the court or field.
Training
Competitive sports never takes a break. Whether you are looking for nutrition, conditioning or skills training, you won’t find a better organization to offer its expertise in these areas.
Blog
Do you want to hear it straight from the experts? We receive hundreds of questions a month on a variety of topics. At 5280 Athletics we regularly post blog content in response to these topics. Check them out!
Coaches
Would you go scuba diving and take lessons from someone who wasn’t a dive master? The answer is most likely no. At 5280 Athletics we have a careful vetting process that guarantees the best coaching is provided to our athletes. We take coaching very seriously in our organization.
College Commitments
Congratulations to the following 5280 Athletics alumni who have received athletic scholarships.
We wish you the best as you start this new chapter in your lives!
Syris Williams (Class of 2022) - Western State (Basketball)
Isaiah Poindexter (Class of 2022) - Otero Junior College (Basketball)
Elijah Caul (Class of 2022) - Otero Junior College (Basketball)
Kijuan Thompson (Class of 2022) - Otero Junior College (Basketball)
Decarlos Clark (Class of 2021) - Otero Junior College (Basketball)
Delonte Dickey (Class of 2020) - Nebraska Kearney (Football)
Matty Bartels (Class of 2020) - Nebraska Kearney (Football)
Donovan Swift (Class of 2020) - Nebraska Kearney (Football)
Anthony (Class of 2020) - Arizona State (Track & Field)
Jason Franco (Class of 2020) - Mesa University (Football)
Tre Titus (Class of 2020) - TBD
OK, So why 5280?
There are lots of reasons, but most importantly because we...- Stress academics all day, every day (in order to be part of our organization you must hold a 2.5 GPA)
- Understand that importance of coaching
- Hold ourselves to a higher standard of excellence
- Believe in accountability
- Only have high character athletes in our organization
- Train, coach and prepare you to be a 5 star athlete
- Not for profit (501c) organization
Our mission is to teach
hard work
accountability
sportsmanship
teamwork
excellence
leadership
We only have one goal, and that is to groom 5 star athletes today to be our leaders for tomorrow.
5280 Athletics is not your typical sports organization. We are uncompromising in our approach on how we build character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We place a high emphasis on academics and hold our players to this standard. Our organization was built on hard work and personal accountability. We believe if you want something, then put in the work and dedication needed to achieve your goals. Through our tireless pursuit for excellence, we feel we are grooming leaders far beyond the last game they will ever play.
Remember, winning is not about the final score. It’s about how you approach life and what you did to prepare for it. At 5280 Athletics we prepare our players for life.
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What people are saying about us
I groom 5 star athletes and partner with college coaches all over the country. 5280 Athletics is an organization that I am proud to have in my network. Their approach and sports philosophy is focused on preparing these young men and woman for success in life.
Bret Cooper President and Founder of the Junior Academic All-American Bowl
The folks at 5280 Athletics put the kids first in everything they do. That's why I support the organization.
Morgan Gregory Head Varsity Basketball Coach, Cherokee Trail High School
I have been involved with many sports organizations and they are pretty much all the same. 5280 Athletics is something completely different. The integrity, character and compassion they have at that organization is nothing short of outstanding. If your child is serious about competing at the highest level, I strongly encourage you to check these guys out!
Kevin Gourley Youth Football CoachContact Us
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