A 501c3 non-profit organization

committed to providing your young athletes with the best in youth recreational and competitive sports.

VISION

Develop athletes with strong character who are committed to a vision for the future through discipline and fun.

MISSION

We will help these young athletes attain their goals by providing a very organized sports league that teaches fundamentals and character development.

GOALS

1. Each team will have a well trained coach who encourages his or her players.
2. Every athlete will play quality time each game.
3. Athletes will grow more fundamentally sound each season.
4. Excel athletes will be positive role models off the court.

FOUNDERS

Brian O’Neal and Jason Robertson and John Peterson

Coach Brian O'Neal

Brian O'Neal completed his BA degree at ASU and played one year on the men's basketball team. He achieved third-team All Arizona his senior year of high school and holds his high school scoring record. He also made third-team all jr. college at Glendale Community College and has been AIA certified in officiating. Brian has a passion for taking the lessons he's learned through the game of basketball and passing them on to future players.

Coach Jason Robertson

Jason Robertson holds a M.Ed and has nine years of jr. high coaching experience. He has led his jr. high team to two league championships. Jason has his masters degree in counseling and has worked at both the elementary and high school levels as a school guidance counselor. He is certified in the areas of Character Education, Peer Mediation, Parent Education, and Group Facilitation.

Coach John Peterson -  Head Trainer

B.A./M.A. Health and Physical Education

As an accomplished athlete at both the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Peterson has taken his love for sports and athletics to the coaching ranks.  John has served as an educator and coach for over 20 years.  He brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to Arizona Far West Speed Training www.azfwspeedtraining.com and Excel Youth Sports.

Coach Peterson holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Health and Physical Education/Counseling and has been a certified instructor since 1986.  John has coached successful programs in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track with several of his former athletes having gone on to play ball at the collegiate and professional levels.

John is known for his laid back and positive praise approach to coaching.  He has a genuine concern for his athletes and has been very successful in helping his players "take it to the next level".