Gregory Thomas
Coach, CBA Ballers Dallas Director
Coach Gregory Thomas leads with faith, character, service, and decades of basketball experience across school, AAU, and military communities.
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CBA Ballers Ignited Coaching Staff
While coaching and mentoring are often considered similar, each serves a unique and important purpose in athlete development. Coaching focuses on teaching basketball skills, improving shooting mechanics, strengthening defensive techniques, enhancing basketball IQ, and elevating game performance.
Mentoring extends beyond the court. A mentor fosters personal growth, leadership development, confidence, discipline, and long-term success. At Ballers Ignited, our staff combines elite coaching with meaningful mentorship so athletes grow as players and as individuals.
Our mission goes beyond teaching fundamentals. We mentor athletes in academic excellence, character development, leadership, and personal achievement so they are prepared to compete at a high level and succeed in school, community, and life.
Jordan Ford
Coach
Jordan Ford focuses on youth development, fundamentals, character, and a positive environment for athletes.
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James Nervins
Coach
James Nervins has dedicated over two decades to developing student-athletes through education, basketball, mentorship, and faith.
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Mark Temple
Coach
Coach Mark Temple brings 19 years of experience coaching girls and women's basketball, competitive team play, and player development.
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Ty Wade
Coach
As a former professional basketball player, Coach Wade brings a high-level perspective and competitive edge to player development for athletes of all ages.
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