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TRANSFORM YOUR GAME

We are more than a basketball club; we are a basketball community.

ABOUT BTG BASKETBALL

Never Train the Same, Transform Your Game

Our Mission

Our commitment is to transform all athletes we work with to reach their potential on and off the court in an intentionally designed environment that values community and commitment.

The Four Leadership Pillars We Teach

Commitment

We teach our athletes what it truly means to commit to being our best selves and being a great teammate.

Curiosity

We inspire our athletes to become life-long learners and help them discover unique gifts and interests beyond basketball.

Communication

We teach the importance of using a leadership voice, how to actively listen, and the importance of great body language.

Connection

We inspire our athletes to connect with their teammates in a meaningful way that will last beyond the game.

Past Off-Court Events

COACH JUSTIN FURTADO

Head Coach & Director

Coach Furtado has a genuine passion for basketball, and developing young people into leaders. He has interviewed some of the most important people in the basketball and youth sports industry through the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast like:

Don Showalter - Director of Development USA Basketball

Tasha Brown - UCLA Women's Assistant Coach

Tyler Leclerc - TJL Training

Dr. Amber Selking - Sports Psychologist Notre Dame

Kirsten Jones - Author and Youth Sports Parent Consultant

Chris Oliver - Basketball Immersion

Mike Nilson - Strength and Conditioning Gonzaga Basketball

And many more.

Coach Furtado is the JV Basketball coach for Pacifica Christian Santa Monica. In his past he was the Venice HS Boys Frosh/Soph Head Coach and JV + Varsity Assistant reaching the LA City Section D1 Finals in his first year on the staff.

COACH CULLEN DONOVAN

Associate Club Director

Cullen has coached at numerous basketball camps in the USA, National League in Ireland, Basketball Ireland, and Top Flight Basketball Academy in Thailand.

He has also worked with Capitol Basketball representative teams in New Zealand.

He was a player-coach in Ireland’s National League for Sligo Allstars Basketball Club, LYIT Donegal, and the Galway Titans.

He has led and assisted youth boys and girls team development in each of the clubs (u9-u19). He also coached for Basketball Ireland U-14 Northwest Academy and U-17 Boys Northwest BIPPS regional team.

ADDIE LACEWELL

Program & Operations Coordinator

Addie is a distinguished former Division 1 athlete and 2x NCAA All-American who excelled on the University of Oregon’s Acrobatics and Tumbling Team. She earned the prestigious title of 2021 NCAA Specialist of the Year and was a two-time recipient of the "Glue" Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and team spirit. Addie also served on the Team Leadership Committee, demonstrating her commitment to both athletic and academic excellence.

In addition to her athletic achievements, Addie has accumulated over 6 years of teaching experience, showcasing her dedication to education and mentoring. She is excited to be a part of the BTG Team!

Cooper Pupp

BTG Basketball Mascot & Director of Wellness

At the end of every session, we honor one standout athlete as the “Dog of the Day” – our version of Player of the Day – in recognition of their excellence both on and off the court. This tradition, inspired by Cooper Pupp, celebrates athletes who exemplify the core values of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.