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Fitness Equipments

FEATURED COACHES 

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Gary Nichols

  • Retired Educator of 36 years, 32 in Fort Bend ISD (Secondary Teacher of The Year Finalist), Missouri City MS, Willowridge HS (Texas 5A State Basketball Champions, Wall of Honor), Austin HS, North Shore HS. Marshall HS (Texas 5A State Runner-up)

  • State HS Basketball Coach of the year (twice). Assisted forming, & elected 1st president of the Houston Area Boys Basketball Coaches Association. Numerous other coaching awards & accolades.

  • Bachelor of Arts- Albion College, Albion, Michigan (Hall of Fame), Masters- Educational Leadership, Concordia University, Austin, TX.

  • Flint, Michigan African American Sports Hall of Fame, 4 Sport letterman Northwestern HS

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Aundre Branch

Branch was a two-time; second team all Southwest Conference player during his years at Baylor University. He is one of the top 10 leading scorer in school history and is one of the all-time three point shooters in school history. In 2016, Aundre was inducted into Baylor's Sports Hall of Fame. He has had the opportunity to play professionally in France, Spain, China, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, CBA, IBA, and try outs with several NBA teams. Branch played 8 years with the Harlem Globetrotters. His great shooting ability became the foundation for his nickname "Hot Shot". While with the Globetrotters, he Served not only as a player, but as an Advance Ambassador. Branch has traveled to 59 countries, doing motivational speeches and clinics to help encourage youths across the globe. Currently, he is a Special Education Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Caney Creek High School in Conroe ISD.  He graduated from Baylor University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications.

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Malik Evans 

  • 10 year Professional Overseas Player

  • 3 time All Star

  • Kosovo Champion 2005

  • Kosovo Reg Season Champ 2006

  • Macedonia Top Import 1999

  • All State 1991 Willowridge 

  • Top 100 in the Nation 1991

  • Vanderbilt Grad

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McKynzie Fort

Houston/ Los Angeles

SAN DIEGO STATE

AZTECS

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Coach Fort played college basketball at San Diego State University where she became third leading scorer in school history. Her honors while attending San Diego State University included being a 3X Mountain West All-Defensive Team, 2X All Mountain West Honorable Mention, Mountain West All Freshman Team, All Mountain West First Team and Mountain West All- Academic Team. Coach Fort participated in the WNBA combine and was a sought-after overseas prospect. She is currently an assistant women’s basketball coach at St. Thomas Episcopal school and has won the Coach of the District Award. Coach Fort also has worked with the NBA for the Houston Rockets youth clinics.

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Masters: Sports and Fitness Administration
BS: Science in Applied Arts & Sciences/
Kinesiology
Basketball skill development and
strength and conditioning

Accolades:

  • WNBA Combines

  • Mountain West All-Defensive Team 2 years

  • Mountain West Honorable Mention 2 years

  • Mountain West First Team

  • Mountain West All-Freshman Team

  • Mountain West All- Academic Team

  • 1708 college career points – 3rd in School History 

  • 10th in School Assists

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Michael sOSA

State Champion for Stafford High School 1992

Coached for 15 years at the Woodland High School

Owner of the "Basketball Blueprint" Basketball Academy

Lead Trainer for Backcourt Hoops / Cut the Nets Academy

University of Houston Graduate

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