Practice Location
SOAR ATHLETICS GYM
195 TAYLOR ROAD, BROCK, TX
Fall / Winter Practice Schedule
August 11th - November 25th
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Court 1
7th Boys / 8th Boys: 5:30pm-7pm
9th Boys / 10th & Up Boys: 7pm-8:30
Court 2
5th / 6th Boys: 5:30pm-7pm
Sunday:
Court 1
5th Boys - 7th Boys: 2:30pm-3:30pm
8th Boys - 10th & Up Boys: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Fall / Winter League & Tournament Play
L.E. Skills Fall League
*5 Week League Ending With Playoff Tournament In Weatherford*
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 (2 Games)
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (2-3 Games)
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 (2 Games)
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 (2 Games)
Weekend of October 25th–26th, 2025 (3 Games)
November 16th (1 Day)
Thanksgiving Takeover (Weatherford, TX)
Coaches & Staff
Club Director / Boys & Girls Coach
Lance Ewell
Coach Lance Ewell started Small Town Elite (now Soldier Select Basketball) for players looking to take their basketball development seriously. The first team was formed in the fall of 2020 and since then we have changed the program name and colorway but the motto has remained the same. Discipline, Togetherness, Toughness.
Brock High School
Tarleton State Univ. Stephenville, Tx.
York Univ. Nebraska.
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.
Elementary / Jr. High Boys Coach
Tyler Thomas
Coming up on his 5th year with the program, Weatherford native, Coach Tyler Thomas brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and understanding to his teams. His level headed, cool and collected approach to the game is what really sets him apart as a coach. Coach Tyler’s youthful savvy allows us as a staff to strengthen the program overall chemistry.
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 is currently pursuing his collegiate career!
Fall & Winter Registration
Total Program Fee - $1,125
Registration Fees Breakdown: $375
· *Gear (Jersey Rental and Blue Shorts Purchase) -$35
· *Newcomer Commitment Fee: $75
· *Returner Commitment Fee: $50
· *First Month Coaching Fee: $80
· *League Fees: $100
· *Facility Fees: $85
Monthly Fees: $250
Sept, Oct, Nov
(An Invoice Of $250 Will be Sent Out On The 12th Day Of Each Month)
Monthly Coaching Fee: $150
Monthly Tournament/League Fees: $45
Monthly Facility Fees: $55