Passionate about youth development

All About CTB

Our Mission At CTB, we are dedicated to shaping young athletes through a basketball experience that prioritizes their personal growth, joy, and safety. Our programs are designed to foster development both on and off the court, led by coaches who model integrity, humility, and hard work. We view families as essential partners, working together to support each child’s journey with transparency, care, and respect. By staying deeply connected to our local communities and giving back through meaningful engagement, we create a lasting impact that goes beyond the game. Our goal is to build skilled players, strong character, and future leaders who carry these values with them for life.

Our Tenets are the no-compromise foundation of everything we are doing. They guide how we set our vision and how we are working to achieve our mission. Keep reading to learn more about them.

Kids First, Always!

This tenet guides every decision and action at our organization, ensuring we maintain an unwavering focus on student outcomes. We prioritize our students' well-being, from class structure to coach selection. Our primary focus is on their safety, development, and happiness.

Parents are Partners

This tenet defines our approach to building lasting relationships with families through exceptional service and drives sustainable growth through exceptional parent experiences rather than short-term profit maximization.

Character Over Clout

This tenet establishes our core values and guides our behavior, hiring decisions, and leadership approach; while ensuring we maintain a culture where integrity, effort, and humility drive our actions and influence our impact on students

Give Back and Stay Rooted

This tenet defines our commitment to community impact and local engagement, ensuring we remain deeply connected to our community while creating lasting positive impact through active support.

Our People are carefully chosen for their expertise in basketball and athletics in general, their knowledge of Social Emotional Learning concepts and other educational models, and their passion for youth development. Here's our leadership team:

Teddy Gainer

Executive Director & Founder

"A child who feels seen, valued, and supported becomes an adult who knows how to lead, love, and serve."

Russell Stell

Director of Training

"My mission is to help every athlete grow, compete, and have fun—because development should be challenging, exciting, and inspiring all at the same time.