EMD Basketball Training & Athletics

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Meet the Team

Explore our Rowlett-based coaching staff, learn about their backgrounds, and discover how our structured training helps young players grow on and off the court.

A detailed close-up of a clipboard with a clean, white laminated basketball court diagram, marked with dry-erase blue and red Xs, arrows, and circles illustrating a simple offensive set and defensive rotation. A whistle with a black lanyard rests beside it, and a neatly sharpened pencil lies across the sideline of the diagram. The clipboard sits on the sideline of a gym floor, where the bold white boundary line and a sliver of the three-point arc are visible. Overhead gym lighting casts soft, controlled shadows, while the background fades into a gentle blur of hardwood and baseline padding. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly top-down angle, conveys teaching, strategy, and building game IQ in a professional, organized setting.
A close-up of a meticulously organized basketball training station: neatly stacked orange and black composite basketballs in a heavy-duty black metal ball rack, next to a row of bright orange cone markers and flat agility dots arranged in a precise line on a clean maple gym floor. The far end of the court, with painted three-point arc and key, recedes softly out of focus. Even, warm overhead gym lighting creates clear, natural shadows and subtle reflections on the floor. Photographic realism with a slightly elevated angle and moderate depth of field emphasizes structure, preparation, and professionalism, suggesting a well-run, fundamentals-focused training environment.

Our Mission

EMD Basketball Training & Athletics is dedicated to building fundamentals, confidence, and discipline through age-appropriate drills, data-driven feedback, and a positive, supportive environment.

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Meet the Team

A full half-court view of an indoor basketball training facility with clearly marked lines, including a crisp white three-point arc, key, and free-throw circle on a light honey-colored hardwood floor. A modern, glass-backboard hoop with a bright orange rim and taut white net dominates the far end, surrounded by padded navy wall panels for safety. Along one sideline, shelves hold training equipment: medicine balls, resistance bands, and dribbling goggles arranged neatly. Balanced, bright overhead LED lighting creates an evenly lit, shadow-free environment. Photographic realism from a mid-court, eye-level perspective, with sharp focus throughout, communicates a professional, structured, and serious skill-development space.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Our lead trainers bring basketball expertise, safety-minded coaching, and a positive example for youth, guiding skill development and character both on and off the court.

A pristine, freshly inflated orange basketball with deep black channels and a slightly pebbled texture rests at center court on a polished hardwood gym floor. The court markings in crisp white and deep navy form a clean half-court arc around the ball. Overhead, bright but diffused gym lighting reflects in subtle streaks on the glossy floor, creating soft highlights along the ball’s curve. The background shows a slightly blurred regulation hoop, backboard, and padded wall in team colors. Photographic realism, shot at a low, eye-level angle with shallow depth of field, conveys a professional, focused atmosphere that feels disciplined yet inviting, ideal for a youth training facility homepage hero image.

Mateo García

CTO

Each coach prioritizes fundamentals, pace, and game awareness to help players gain confidence, discipline, and resilience through structured drills and supportive feedback.

An orderly arrangement of skill-development tools for youth basketball laid out on a gym floor: colorful low-profile cones forming a zigzag dribbling path, a long agility ladder perfectly aligned parallel to the sideline, two basketballs placed precisely at the start and midpoint, and a digital shot clock timer resting on a small, sturdy bench. The maple floor shows faint reflections from the equipment. Soft, warm overhead lighting highlights the vivid colors against the neutral wood. Photographic realism from a slightly elevated, diagonal angle, with the ladder drawing the eye into the frame, creates a dynamic yet organized composition that emphasizes progression, discipline, and game-like training scenarios.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

We emphasize age-appropriate progression, teamwork, and sportsmanship to create an inviting environment where every athlete can compete with integrity and improve.

A clean, modern office corner within a basketball training facility, featuring a dark wood desk with a slim laptop displaying a basketball training schedule and progress chart on screen. Next to the laptop sits a neatly bound training curriculum booklet with a cover image of a basketball court diagram, and a single composite basketball on a minimalist metal stand as a decor piece. Behind the desk, a framed, high-contrast photo of a basketball hoop hangs on a neutral gray wall. Soft, indirect overhead lighting and a touch of natural window light create a balanced, professional glow. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with moderate depth of field, underscores organization, planning, and athlete development on and off the court.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Trainers model safety, consistency, and accountability while tailoring sessions to skill level, ensuring players stay challenged, focused, and motivated during every workout.

A detailed close-up of a clipboard with a clean, white laminated basketball court diagram, marked with dry-erase blue and red Xs, arrows, and circles illustrating a simple offensive set and defensive rotation. A whistle with a black lanyard rests beside it, and a neatly sharpened pencil lies across the sideline of the diagram. The clipboard sits on the sideline of a gym floor, where the bold white boundary line and a sliver of the three-point arc are visible. Overhead gym lighting casts soft, controlled shadows, while the background fades into a gentle blur of hardwood and baseline padding. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly top-down angle, conveys teaching, strategy, and building game IQ in a professional, organized setting.
A close-up of a meticulously organized basketball training station: neatly stacked orange and black composite basketballs in a heavy-duty black metal ball rack, next to a row of bright orange cone markers and flat agility dots arranged in a precise line on a clean maple gym floor. The far end of the court, with painted three-point arc and key, recedes softly out of focus. Even, warm overhead gym lighting creates clear, natural shadows and subtle reflections on the floor. Photographic realism with a slightly elevated angle and moderate depth of field emphasizes structure, preparation, and professionalism, suggesting a well-run, fundamentals-focused training environment.
A full half-court view of an indoor basketball training facility with clearly marked lines, including a crisp white three-point arc, key, and free-throw circle on a light honey-colored hardwood floor. A modern, glass-backboard hoop with a bright orange rim and taut white net dominates the far end, surrounded by padded navy wall panels for safety. Along one sideline, shelves hold training equipment: medicine balls, resistance bands, and dribbling goggles arranged neatly. Balanced, bright overhead LED lighting creates an evenly lit, shadow-free environment. Photographic realism from a mid-court, eye-level perspective, with sharp focus throughout, communicates a professional, structured, and serious skill-development space.