Spring is officially here!  With a new season comes many new opportunities to practice inspiration, ignite a new purpose, and energize yourself and those around you towards a new goal or accomplishment. In the season full of new blooms, what’s more fitting than more opportunities to practice?  Things to practice more: * Prioritizing self-care.  * […]

The Off-Season “Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.” What will your child do differently now that the season is over to ensure next year is more empowering and successful? This is the time for all players, coaches, (and parents) to start setting goals and making plans for the off-season. EMA […]

Way of Champions Podcast #242 on Apple Podcast (1 million listeners) Coach Gumbs was joined by John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing The Game Project, and Jerry Lynch, founder of Way of The Champions and author of 14 books and close friend to Steve Kerr. Listen to them talk about the impact of your favorite Academy, […]

Founder Coach Gumbs talks on KPIX Channel 5 about how The Academy helps young student-athletes from diverse demographic backgrounds of all ages and gender prepare for challenges on and off the court—enabling them to exceed expectations.  

“Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you think you know and who you are for what you could learn and who you could become.” Translation: Process. Process. Process. Just trust it! What do you get when you have a successful parent like yourself with a child who wants to play […]