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Skill
Become a better basketball player.
Individual skill development, shooting, ball handling, finishing, footwork, decision-making, basketball IQ, and position-specific development.
Skill · Ownership · Attitude · Resilience
Develop.
Navigate.
Soar.
Player development for the journey beyond the game.
SOAR Basketball Training helps athletes develop their skills, build athleticism, take ownership of their journey, and understand the path toward college and professional basketball.
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Youth Basketball
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Player Development
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Athletic Development
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High School Basketball
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College Basketball
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Professional / Overseas
Introduction
More than basketball training.
SOAR was built to help athletes develop beyond the individual workout. We develop basketball skills, athletic performance, confidence, basketball IQ, and the mindset necessary to keep progressing.
We also help athletes and parents understand what comes next — from navigating the college basketball landscape to preparing for potential professional opportunities overseas.
The SOAR Philosophy
Four pillars. One standard.
S.O.A.R. is a development framework, not a slogan. Every session, every conversation, and every plan is built around these four ideas.
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Ownership
Take responsibility for your development.
Athletes learn how to prepare, work, communicate, set goals, and take ownership of their basketball and academic journey.
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Attitude
How you approach the game matters.
Confidence, competitiveness, coachability, leadership, professionalism, and a growth mindset built into every session.
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Resilience
The path isn't always easy.
Handling setbacks, injuries, cuts, limited playing time, recruiting disappointment, and the adversity every athlete meets.
What SOAR Does
More than training. A pathway for the game.
Player Development
Private training, small-group training, camps, clinics, position-specific work, basketball IQ, and game-based development designed around the individual athlete.
Athletic Performance
Basketball-specific athletic performance training designed to help athletes move better, jump better, react faster, and perform with greater confidence — plyometrics, speed and agility, mobility and movement, coordination, and conditioning.
Performance coaching only. SOAR does not provide physical therapy, athletic training services, rehabilitation, or medical advice.
College Pathway
Education and guidance on NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO. Identifying realistic opportunities, building a recruiting profile, highlight film guidance, coach communication, timelines, visits, and evaluating programs.
SOAR provides education, guidance, and pathway planning — never guarantees of scholarships, roster spots, or offers.
Parent Education
Parents are part of the journey. SOAR helps families understand levels, what coaches look for, when recruiting matters, how to communicate, what to ask, and how to support an athlete without taking over the process.
Next Level: Professional & Overseas
Firsthand perspective on international basketball: levels, preparation, agents and representation, contracts, housing, travel, culture, expectations, and life after college basketball.
Education and guidance only — SOAR does not promise professional contracts, tryouts, or roster spots.
Parents
The game can be confusing for parents. It doesn't have to be.
Most families are navigating this for the first time. SOAR gives you honest answers about what level may fit, what coaches are actually looking for, when recruiting should become a priority, and how to support your athlete through it.
The SOAR Pathway
The entire basketball journey.
The goal isn't just to make you better today. It's to help you understand what comes next.
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Discover
Understand the athlete's goals, strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations.
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Develop
Improve skill, athleticism, basketball IQ, confidence, and competitiveness.
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Identify
Understand what level and what opportunities may fit the athlete.
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Prepare
Build the tools necessary for the next step.
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Recruit
Learn how to communicate with coaches and navigate recruiting.
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Choose
Evaluate schools, programs, opportunities, and fit.
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Compete
Perform and continue developing at the next level.
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Explore
For qualified athletes, understand professional and international opportunities.
S.O.A.R.
JUCO
D-I
NAIA
Pro
Joey Potts · Founder
Meet the Founder
I'VE BEEN THROUGH THE JOURNEY.
JUCO. NCAA Division I. NAIA. Professional basketball overseas. Four very different levels, and a path that rarely looked like the one drawn up at the start.
Along the way came the parts nobody prepares you for — recruiting silence, transfers, injuries, roles that changed overnight, and decisions made without enough information. SOAR exists so the next generation of athletes and families can make those decisions with perspective instead of guesswork.
JUCONCAA D-INAIAPro Overseas
The SOAR Journal
Education, not hype.
How do I know what level of college basketball I can play?
Coming soon
D-I isn't always the best fit
Coming soon
What parents should know before contacting college coaches
Coming soon
JUCO, NAIA, D-II or D-III: understanding your options
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What college coaches actually look for in a recruit
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What I wish I knew before playing professional basketball overseas
Coming soon
How plyometrics can help basketball players
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Why mobility matters for basketball players
Coming soon
How to become a better athlete without losing basketball skill
Coming soon
Where you are. Where you want to go. What it takes to get there.
Start your SOAR journey
Tell us about your athlete and what you're trying to figure out. We'll tell you honestly how SOAR can help.