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Our Story
Elevation is a commitment.
Axxis is being built because young athletes and their families deserve access, clear communication, purposeful coaching, and a standard they can trust.
Why We Are Building Axxis
Firsthand experience made the need impossible to ignore.
Axxis leadership brings together the perspective of a sports parent, the discipline of program building, and direct basketball experience. We have seen the sacrifice families make, the trust they place in a program, and the opportunities talented children can lose when cost or poor communication gets in the way.
Since 2023, our leadership has worked directly with youth athletes and families through player development, mentorship, travel basketball, tournaments, fundraising, family support, and community work. The lesson was clear: running teams was not enough. The experience had to be elevated.
Axxis brings stronger coaching and development, better organization and communication, and greater access and opportunity under one accountable standard.
A Note From Our Founders
“Families deserve clarity. Athletes deserve opportunity. Every child deserves a program committed to doing the work well.”
We are building Axxis from two connected perspectives: what families navigate away from the court and what athletes need to develop on it. We know how much families invest and how much trust they place in the people leading their children.
Access does not mean lowering the standard. It means creating a real path to reach it. Together, we are committed to building Axxis with purposeful coaching, honest communication, thoughtful organization, and care for the whole athlete.
Angela Tinsley-Wilder
Founder & Executive DirectorJamoria “Coach Jay” Phillips
Founder & Director of Basketball Operations
Founder & Executive DirectorJamoria “Coach Jay” Phillips
Founder & Director of Basketball Operations
Leadership
Two founders. One shared standard.
Angela and Jay lead Axxis as partners, combining organizational leadership and basketball direction while sharing responsibility for culture, family trust, and the program's future.
Founder & Director of Basketball Operations
Jamoria “Coach Jay” Phillips
Coach Jay brings a playing foundation from Anniston High School and Alabama State University, along with Cleveland youth coaching experience since 2023. He leads player development, competitive preparation, basketball standards, and the daily work of building disciplined, confident athletes.Work Behind the Vision
The community work is already real.
Hoops and Haircuts
A community event that brought basketball, family activity, and accessible services together.
Travel + Competition
Hands-on experience navigating tournaments, logistics, preparation, and family needs.
Player + Family Support
Development, mentorship, fundraising, and practical support centered on youth opportunity.
The Full Axxis Vision