ABOUT
Elite Basketball Skills Training and Development.
OUR MISSION
The Aztec Basketball Academy's mission is to help provide today's youth with the discipline, hard work and team work skills that they will use on and off the court. We focus on high achievement in the classroom as well as on the court. Our goal is to not only win games, but to give our athletes the best opportunity to be seen by College scouts and have the chance to further their education through basketball if they choose.We have successfully created a reputation in which our athletes' character stands out in a very positive light. They are known to be hardworking kids who are respectful and have a passion for the game and we expect nothing less. We firmly believe this mind set will take them far beyond their years as an athlete, helping them succeed in life. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you and be blessed,
Coach Myron Epps
MEET THE FOUNDER
MYRON EPPS
The Aztec Basketball Academy has been named one of the new up and coming training companies in the Central Valley. Founded in May 2008, The Aztec Basketball Academy has already earned itself quite a name.
Founder and Head Trainer Myron Epps, native of Tulare, California has the credentials and experience to help take today's athletes to the next level. After playing 4 years at Tulare Union, Myron went on to continue his basketball career at San Diego State University.
While at San Diego State University Myron became the 18th player in school history to score 1,000 career points and 16th in Aztec history with 1,021. Myron was the first Aztec player to average double figures in three consecutive season since 1997. During his Sophomore year Myron had a career high of 32 points during the San Diego State vs Wyoming game. He was selected by Athon Sports Magazine as a pre season All Mountain West selection. He is also one of two past Aztecs to lead his team in field goal percentage three consecutive years, while being the ONLY Aztec to do that during the Division 1 era.
After graduating from SDSU Coach Epps also completed his Masters Degree in Coaching and Administration.
Coach Epps started his coaching career at Tulare Western as an assist Coach. He also was an assist coach at Tulare Union before becoming the Head Coach at Mission Oak High School. During his 4 years at Mission Oak they went 94-31. After leaving Mission Oak Coach Epps spent a year at Central High School as the