The Payne Program

Elite and Invitational: Our team is recognized as one of the elite programs in the region and participation is by invitation only. We seek tough, dedicated athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent and a commitment to excellence. We don’t look for perfection, we look for dedication and the desire to get better.

Experienced Coaching Staff: Coach Face is a known figure in the local AAU circuit. He has coached other AAU teams for other franchises in the past. Team PAYNE is his opportunity to do it his way and help these young men grow through the knowledge he has attained over 8 years in the AAU circuit. Coach Face takes particular joy in helping these young men navigate the challenges of their athletic journey, providing exposure and training that may otherwise be inaccessible. He partners with local elite trainers to get your son the training and development he* needs. *This is highly personalized for each child and may not be the same for everyone.  

Skill Development: We focus on individual skill development, including fundamentals such as shooting, ball-handling, defense, and teamwork, to help players reach their full potential. Our goal is to enhance each player's strengths while addressing areas for improvement. Coach Face will have your child on the court by himself with him until he GETS IT, whatever the IT is.

Teamwork and Sportsmanship: We emphasize the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect both on and off the court. Our players learn valuable life lessons that extend beyond basketball, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment. Our children are not perfect but we expect the ability to get better and learn control of our emotions. There is also an expectation that we take care of each other on and off the courts.

Tournament Opportunities: Throughout the spring season, our team will participate in various tournaments and showcase events, providing valuable opportunities for players to compete against top-tier competition and gain exposure on a broader stage. Coach Face has curated high visibility tournaments for the Red team with the precise goal of gaining momentum towards the highest levels of competition we can get locally with the ultimate goal to take these kids national one day and as expected when he started this team each season’s competition is going to get harder.

Player Exposure: Our program offers exposure opportunities for talented players to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and scouts. Coach Face is dedicated to helping these particular young men gain the recognition and exposure they deserve, potentially opening doors for future opportunities at higher levels of play.