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VARSITY PREP ACADEMY

Pre-Season training helps you compete at the highest levels by helping you become the most skilled fearless competitor with a high basketball IQ.

“Donald’s knowledge of the game and passion for development is rare and a great asset for any individual, team or program looking to take their game to the next level.”
Lenny Welkins
LENNY WILKENS
NBA Hall of Fame Coach and Player

The premiere training program designed to teach you how to…


Increase Your Role & Take Your Opportunities to the Next Level.

Our Tryout Prep Training program is for players who are serious about their goals and ready to put in the specific, consistent work to take their game and opportunities to the next level.

Learn exactly what it takes, from coaches who have achieved your goals themselves and helped hundreds of players do the same! Whether you want to earn a college scholarship, be an All-Conference performer or make the Varsity roster, if you are serious about maximizing your opportunities, committing to your individual development is make it or break it.

Coach Donald Watts​

University of Washington

Nirvan Misra

1st Team All Metro Conference

Isaiah watts

Guard for WSU Cougars

Colleges Where Our Players Have Made Their Mark

“Donald and Slick help kids grow, succeed at life and fulfill dreams. A lot of kids want to be NBA players and they’re here to help.”
Isaiah Thomas
ISAIAH THOMAS
2x NBA All-Star

We help players develop supreme confidence and prepare them to overcome the inevitable challenges they WILL face on the court and in life.Do you want to be the most prepared for your upcoming opportunities and challenges?
PREPARE NOW to DOMINATE your opportunities with our Tryout Prep Training Program!

How Our Program Prepares You for Success

Physical Training

Our training regimens are designed to improve speed, agility, endurance, and overall athletic performance, preparing players for the physical challenges of the sport.

Basketball IQ

Understanding the game is as important as playing it. Our curriculum emphasizes the development of a high basketball IQ, teaching players to read the game, make smart decisions, and anticipate the actions of their opponents.

Individual Skill Development

Our program offers personalized coaching to hone the skills of each athlete, including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defensive techniques. We focus on individual progress, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to refine their abilities and reach their full potential.

Optional Games and Tournaments

While training and skill development are at the core of our program, competition is where those skills are tested and showcased. We offer our athletes the opportunity to participate in games and tournaments.

ACADEMY MEMBERS ONLY

Learn the EXACT process that took Coach Donald Watts from the worst player on his team, to the Washington Gatorade State Player of the Year!

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS

This program begins in 7th grade for competitive players, if you have a beginner or intermediate 7th-8th grader we reccomend starting in the Rising Stars program (6th-8th) CLICK HERE for the Rising Stars schedule click on a class to see membership options

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8 Class Punch Card

SIGN UP FOR A FLEXIBLE 8-SESSION CLASS FOR $320

16 Class Punch Card

SIGN UP FOR ONLY $560 AND ENJOY 16 CLASS SESSIONS WHENEVER IT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE BEST.

Varsity Prep Academy Trial

SIGN UP AND ENJOY 10 SESSIONS FOR ONLY $18 EACH

In need of financial assistance? We are proud to provide a limited number of scholarships, courtesy of The Watts Foundation, to ensure training is as accessible as possible!