One Team | One love One goal

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One Team | One love One goal

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Director and Head Coach

Damien Tillman

Coach Tillman has an extensive background in basketball with personal experience from every level from starting varsity as a freshman to a proficient three year Pro-AM career. After basketball he continued his education obtaining an Associates of Science degree as a surgical technologist, working in transplant and tissue banking. His love for the game kept him close to the game as he coached and trained his boys daily. Using old school mixed with new school techniques he created a process of creating well rounded basketball players and all around good kids and students of the game.

Credentials

• I9 sports-Head coach Denver Co. 2007-2008
• Jr Suns-Head coach Phoenix AZ. 2012-2014
• City of Surprise-Head coach Surprise AZ. 2014-2016
• West valley Warriors- Head coach Goodyear AZ. 2016-2017
• Surprise Blaze-Head coach Surprise AZ 2017-2020
• Paradise Honors Middle school-Head coach JV 2019-2020
• Team Takeoff- Director and head coach Surprise AZ 2020-present

“When we choose to takeoff we choose to open our minds to infinite opportunities and with family and God on our sides, we can overcome anything.”

- Coach Damien Tillman

About Us

Coach Kameron Byrd

Playing Experience
Kam was a three-year varsity starter, one year at Wayne Country Day school in Goldsboro, NC where he was a captain as a sophomore scored 619 points and voted 2nd team all Wayne County my sophomore year. He started 2 years Varsity at Smoky Hill HS in Aurora, CO where he scored 1,153 points throughout his Junior and senior year. He played college basketball at The University of Central Missouri and East Carolina University. He was a leader of his team and named team captain on the basketball team his sophomore year. His playing experience ended in Czech Republic where he played 2 seasons for BK OPAVA in the NBL.

Coaching Experience
His coaching experience includes 1 year of Freshman JV, and middle school at the club ball level with Team Takeoff.

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Billy G Tyson, Jr

Coach Kameron Byrd

Education:

B.S. Electrical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University

Coaching Experience:

City of Surprise Basketball coach 2015-2019

AAU Head/Assistant Coach 2018—Current

Pre-Season/Fall Varsity Assistant, Highland Prep HS (Surprise)- 2022

Personal Statement:

Proud father of 3 who is dedicated to helping young men develop on and off

Education:

B.S. Electrical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University

Coaching Experience:

City of Surprise Basketball coach 2015-2019

AAU Head/Assistant Coach 2018—Current

Pre-Season/Fall Varsity Assistant, Highland Prep HS (Surprise)- 2022

Personal Statement:

Proud father of 3 who is dedicated to helping young men develop on and off the court.

My coaching philosophy is very simple “Development Over Dubs”.

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Code of Conduct

Player contract:

Team Takeoff

We follow AAU Terms & Conditions

Player Contract

The Athlete promises to give 100% this season to the coaches, teammates and parents/guardians that made it possible to participate. The Athlete promises to bring a positive attitude to each practice, scrimmage or game. The Athlete understands that Club basketball is a commitment and players are expected to honor the commitment by attending all practices and games. The Athlete realizes that it is a privilege to play basketball at this level and will not abuse this by taking it for granted. The Athlete understands that violation of these rules as laid out on the Player Code of Conduct page can result in lack of playing time.

If for some reason a player is unable to attend a practice or game, we expect the player or parent to notify the coaches at least a day before the practice or game. Code of Conduct

In practice and at games, we are a TEAM and we will work hard together, play hard together and support each other.

During practices – if any coach is talking, balls go down on the floor and eyes go up to the coach. Anyone who can’t follow the rules, the entire team will run or do push ups.

We are a team and we will win as a team and we will lose as a team. We need to COMMUNICATE, both during practice and during games.

Listen to the coaches and trust their decisions. Please do not talk back or be disrespectful in any way, be that verbally or through negative body language. The coaches are here to help you succeed and get better.

Do not complain about playing time. Instead, Athlete will work harder to earn it.

Bring 100% effort to every practice and game. By not doing this, the Athlete is not only letting their coaches and teammates down, but also themselves

Care about teammates. Do not develop/participate in cliques. If anyone falls down, teammate or opponent, check on them and help them up.

Do not worry about how many points you score or any other statistical categories. Instead, concentrate on how the team performs.

Bring an open mind to practice every day. Understand that the more you learn, the better you will become.

Be on time to practices and games. Realize that it’s important to be early. Contact coaches if you feel you may be late.

Failure to make the practice directly preceding a game/tournament will have a direct impact on playing time for the next game (ie – you will not start the next game and may sit the entire 1st half of said game)

Pick up teammates, do not put them down. Understand the importance of being a great teammate.

Parent Contract

The Parent/Guardian will fully support the coach and coaching staff this throughout the Season. The parent/guardian understands that he/she will not coach from the sidelines, question the coach’s decisions, complain about playing time, or display any other negative actions that could affect the development of not only their child but the rest of the team. The parent/guardian is fully aware that he/she represents the entire Team Takeoff organization as does their child. He/she will be respectful during games and let the coaches handle the referees and any on court situations.

The parent/guardian gives the coach their full support to run the team the way he/she sees fit. The parent/guardian will follow the chain of command with any problem that may occur and respect the 24hr rule (ie – if you have a problem with a decision the coaches have made or your child’s playing time, you will wait 24hrs before contacting the coach(es). The parent/guardian will abide by these rules and make sure that their child abides by the players contract and code of conduct. The parent/guardian is aware that lack of participation in practice can affect their child’s playing time.

The parent/guardian fully understands that any and all payment is non-refundable, regardless of the circumstance the moment you accept a roster spot. No exceptions, including injuries, will be considered. Breach of this contract could result in their child being removed from the team.Upon leaving the program parents need to give 30 day notice to management and make sure all team dues have been paid.

By participating in Team Takeoff, the Parent/Guardian has read, acknowledged and accepted the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement.

One Team | One love One goal

One Team | One love One goal

Director and Head Coach

Damien Tillman

About Us

Coach Kameron Byrd

Coach Kameron Byrd

Coach Kameron Byrd

Billy G Tyson, Jr

Coach Kameron Byrd

Coach Kameron Byrd

Team Takeoff is a Christian based basketball program teaching youth advanced basketball skills. Our coaches focus on mentoring the youth as they begin their journey in life. We strive to be family friendly and put God and family first.

achievements

Team Byrd 15U Champions 2022

Team Whitted 12U Champions 2022

Team Tyson 13U Champions 2022

Braylon Tyson MVP 2022

Tarrell Green MVP

Johnny Rios MVP 2022

Damien "DJ" Tillman, Jr. MVP 2020

Julian Robledo "JuJu" MVP 2022

Team Tillman 13U Champions 2022

Team Tillman 14u Champions 2022

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