BUILDING CHAMPIONS
ON & OFF THE COURT
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🏆 WHY VA RAPTORS?
ABOUT COACH D'SHAWN
Basketball has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From playing at the collegiate level to founding the VA Raptors in 2026, the game has taught me discipline, leadership, and perseverance.
My mission is to help young athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and grow both on and off the court.
At VA Raptors, we're more than a team — we're a family committed to hard work, respect, and achieving greatness together.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
A complete program — skills, mind, body, and character.
Ball Handling
Tight handles under pressure.
Shooting
Form, range, and repeatable mechanics.
Speed & Agility
First-step quickness and change of direction.
Strength
Age-appropriate strength and conditioning.
Basketball IQ
Reads, spacing, decision making.
Film Study
See the game before it happens.
Classroom Sessions
Chalk talk and scheme install.
Leadership
Communicate, lead, and lift others.
Confidence Building
Own your game. Trust the work.
STUDENT FIRST. ATHLETE SECOND.
2026 SEASON
SCHEDULE & EVENTS
National invitational — bring your A-game.
Two-day summer finale in Arlington.
Tournament trip to Virginia Beach.
Labor Day weekend in Maryland. Two games.
Costumes off, sneakers on. Halloween Hoop Fest.
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
6 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
🏀 THE SQUAD
TEAM ROSTER
🌟 SPOTLIGHT
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Championship MVPs — earned on both ends of the floor.
Assist prime time youth tournament
Xzavier Shorts was incredible in our first tournament win, doing everything for our team that was needed as well as bringing his teammates up
King Ayala was a major help being a true point guard running the offense and playing defense
THE MOMENTS
TEAM GALLERY
🎬 IN ACTION
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
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