Players First Basketball

‍Shaping Athletes. Impacting Lives.

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Proven & Trusted from over a decade.

Players First Basketball was founded by Mike Torres with a vision to build confident, skilled athletes through high-quality coaching and a positive environment. With a team of passionate coaches, we support players of all ages and abilities—from their first bounce to their next big step.

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60
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Classes per week across our Network.

600
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Participants across all programs per week.  

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Mike Torres

Founder & Head Coach

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Term 2 Programs

At Players First, we offer a range of programs designed to support athletes at every stage of their development. From beginners learning the fundamentals to advanced players refining elite skills, our training environment focuses on skill development, game understanding, confidence, and character. Our programs include First Step (U8–U10), Small Group Training, Holiday Skill Clinics, Elite Skill Sessions, and Club Connect partnerships, all built around the Players First philosophy of developing better players and better people through basketball.

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Programs & Pathways

Pathways for Every Player

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Aj Magbegor

Players First Pathway Alumni
Melbourne AU/ NCAA D1 Howard University

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HSBN

High School Basketball Network

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"Mike has a gift for recognising each players motivations and talents. He challenges them and helps them to develop these qualities, so his teaching is a positive experience for students of all abilities, from beginners to professional athletes."

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