Practice Gym Location
McGuire Sports Academy
1306 Dennis Rd Weatherford Tx 76087
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Weekly Practice Schedule
Thursday:
Elementary / Jr. High 7pm-8pm
Freshmen 8pm-9pm
JV / Varsity 9pm-10:15pm
Friday:
Elementary / Jr. High 4:30pm-6:15pm
9th Grade 6:15pm-8pm
JV / Varsity 8pm-10pm
Saturday:
Elementary / Jr. High 10am-12pm
Freshman 12pm-2pm
JV / Varsity 2pm-4pm
Saturday Sunrise Skills (non-mandatory)
March 16th, 23rd, & 30th - April 6th & 13th & 27th - May 11th & 25th - June 1st - July 6th (10 Total)
All Grades 8:30am-9:30am
Soldier Sunday Skills (non-mandatory)
March 17th, 24th, & 31st - April 7th, 14th, & 28th - May 12th & 26th - June 2nd - July 7th (10 Total)
All Grades 3pm-4pm
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Summer Tournament Dates:
April 20th-21st
Texas Basketball Shootout Session (Dallas Tx)
May 4th-5th
Cinco De Mayo Shootout (Brock Tx)
May 18th-19th
The Inferno (Dallas Tx)
June 7th-9th
*The Block Party* (Mansfield Tx)
June 15th-16th (Elem/Jr.High Only)
June Jamboree (Brock Tx)
June 22nd-23rd (H.S. Only)
ATX Summer Games (Austin Tx)
June 29th-30th
DFW Summer Games (Dallas Tx)
July 13th-14th
STE Summertime Hoops (TBA Tx)
July 20th-21st
Key 2 The City (Mansfield Tx)
July 27th-28th
Big Trophy Finale - (Tulsa OK)
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Fall/Winter Tournament Dates:
High School
August 17th-18th
Ballin Back 2 School (Weatherford Tx)
September 14th
Fall Ball Showcase (Weatherford Tx)
September 28th-29th
G365 Texas Brawl (Duncanville Tx)
October 6th
Soldier Shootout (TBA)
October 19th
Ballin For Breast Cancer (Weatherford Tx)
October 26th
Halloween Havoc (Weatherford Tx)
Elementary/Jr.High
August 17th-18th
Ballin Back 2 School (Weatherford Tx)
September 7th - October 26th (Saturdays / 2 Games)
Stars of Tomorrow Fall League (Mansfield Tx)
November 16th
Thanksgiving Takeover (Weatherford Tx)
December 1st - January 19th (First 3 Sundays of Each Month)
YES Youth Basketball League (Weatherford Tx)
Coaches & Staff
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Club Director / Boys & Girls Coach
Lance Ewell
Coach Lance Ewell started Small Town Elite for players looking to take their basketball development seriously. The first team was formed in the fall of 2020 and we’ve been locked in since. Discipline, Togetherness, Toughness.
Brock High School
Tarleton State Univ. Stephenville, Tx.
York Univ. Nebraska.
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Jr. High & High School Boys Coach
Deshawn Riddick
Coach Deshawn has been apart of the Soldiers coaching staff since the summer of 2021. From the moment he joined the staff he has been pivotal in the programs success. His exceptional basketball IQ and methodical approach to the game coupled with his high level ability and in-game experience really sets him apart from the average coach. Coach Deshawn is on the All-Time Assists Leaderboards at Tarleton State University, he holds the record for the best 3pt % in school history and has played on multiple professional teams since graduating college 2021. We are beyond blessed to have him on our staff.
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High School Boys Coach
Tre Ewell
Coach Tre became a member of the Soldiers coaching staff the summer season of 2023 and he hit the ground running. The knowledge, intensity & energy he brings to the program is consistently unmatched and shows to be more than contagious to the guys. Coach Tre understands what it means to instill concrete confidence in our guys and we couldnt be more excited for his future with the Soldiers Basketball Club.
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Elementary / Jr. High Boys Coach
Tyler Thomas
Coming up on his second full year with the program, Weatherford native, Coach Tyler Thomas brings an abundance of basketball knowledge and understanding to his teams. His methodical approach to the game is what really sets him apart as a coach. Furthermore, Coach Tyler’s youthful savvy allows us as a staff to strengthen the program overall chemistry.
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Team Media Personnel / Assistant Girls Coach
Laylah Ewell
Laylah has assisted in the success of the club in many ways over the years. Starting behind the camera, over the last 3 seasons Laylah has displayed her passion for excellence in numerous ways. There isn't much she wont do to ensure not only her success but the success of the people around her. From being the team statistician at tournaments to running the team social media page. Her roles and responsibilities within the organization continue to grow as she continues grow as a leader.
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Assistant Boys Coach
Kane Chandler
Coach Kane brings an abundance of in game knowledge & experiences as well as tons of energy in our team practices. He is a lead by example kind of young man and we couldn’t be more blessed to have him be a part of this coaching staff. He was a 4 year varsity player at Weatherford High School and in communication with numerous colleges as he plans to continue his basketball career at the collegiate level.
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Assistant Boys Coach
Jaxon Cotten
With Coach J being one of the first STE Soldiers Alum, we are super excited to have himp join the soldiers coaching staff this year. Because he is still currently a student athlete at KWU, he will be able to share his knowledge of what it took to get to the next level as well as what it takes to play (get into the rotation) once you’ve gotten that scholarship you worked so hard to acquire. While all of our coaches have collegiate experience, with Coach J still being an active college player, his insight will prove to be very valuable to our Soldiers with college hoops aspirations!
Summer Registration:
New Comers $445 / Returners $300
- Team Uniform $75
- Practice Gear Rental $45
- 5 Tournaments Fees $185
- New Comer Commitment Fee $95
- Returner Commitment Fee $25
- March Gym Fees $45
- March Saturday Sunrise Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
- March Soldiers Sunday Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
Monthly Fees: $245
April, May, June, July
- Coaching Fees $165
- Gym Fees $45
- Remaining Tournaments $35
- Saturday Sunrise Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
- Soldier Sunday Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
Fall Season:
- Team Uniform $75
- New Comer Commitment Fee $95
- Returner Commitment Fee $25
H.S. Monthly Fees: $225
August, September, October
- Coaching Fees $140
- Gym Fees $25
- Tournament(s) $60
- Friday Night Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
- Wednesday Night Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
Elem / Jr.High Monthly Fees: $215
August, September, October - November, December, January
- Coaching Fees $140
- Gym Fees $20
- Tournaments & Leagues $55
- Friday Night Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)
- Wednesday Night Skills $30 / Each Visit (Optional)