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Basketball development

The work between
team practices.

Skills, strength and game understanding. A clear plan for the work you do on your own.

Your program. Your week. A clear next step.

Adam Olsen wearing his white Auburn number 24 jersey

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Adam Olsen Auburn #24 · Previously South Alabama & UBCAuburn · 2026–27
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Develop your game

Skills, strength and consistent work.

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Understand the game

Film, reads and better decisions.

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Navigate the path

Resources for your next stage.

The weekly experience

Structure you can see.

A weekly rhythm for your individual work.

The training week

Training & recovery
StrengthTrainingRecovery
Use the schedule around school, practice and games.Explore a week

One connected program

Build more than a skill set.

A clear method

Know where to start.
Keep moving forward.

See the full process

Find your starting point

Set up your profile and choose your first session.

Do the weekly work

Follow the session. Log your work. Track progress.

Choose the support you need

Text your mentor with either plan. Add customized training plans and private calls with Select.

The people behind Axis

Experience to learn from.

Meet the mentors

Where our people have been

Colleges, teams and leagues across their careers.

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  • Auburn Tigers. Adam Olsen: 2026–27 · Auburn Tigers
  • South Alabama Jaguars. Adam Olsen: 2025–26 · South Alabama Jaguars
  • Canada Basketball. Tyler Kepkay: 2007–09 · Utah / Canada; Grant Audu: 2024–2025 · Canada 3×3; Tate Christiansen: July 2025 · Canada U23 3×3
  • Simon Fraser University. Luke Howard: 2024–26 · Simon Fraser University; Matthys Van Bylandt: January 2022 · Simon Fraser; Matthys Van Bylandt: 2022–24 · Simon Fraser; Matthys Van Bylandt: 2024–26 · Simon Fraser; Tate Christiansen: January 2022 · Simon Fraser; Tate Christiansen: 2022–25 · Simon Fraser; Tate Christiansen: 2026–27 · Simon Fraser; Jahmal Wright: 2021–23 · Simon Fraser University; Immanuel Oludele: 2022–24 · Simon Fraser University; Jimmy Zaborniak: 2022–23 · Simon Fraser University; Jimmy Zaborniak: 2023–26 rosters · Simon Fraser University
  • UBC Thunderbirds. Adam Olsen: 2023–25 · UBC Thunderbirds; Grant Audu: 2017–22 · UBC Thunderbirds; Immanuel Oludele: 2025–27 · UBC Thunderbirds
  • Utah Utes. Tyler Kepkay: 2007–09 · Utah / Canada
  • Pitt Panthers. Kieran Mullen: 2025–26 · Pittsburgh
  • Florida Atlantic Owls. Kieran Mullen: 2026–27 · Florida Atlantic
  • San José State Spartans. Luke Howard: 2026–27 · San José State Spartans
  • St. Francis Xavier University. Kye Tinga: 2022–24 · StFX X-Men
  • VIU Mariners. Kye Tinga: 2024–26 · VIU Mariners
  • Fraser Valley / Vancouver Bandits. Adam Olsen: 2024 · Vancouver Bandits; Grant Audu: From 2021 · Bandits / Overseas
  • College of Eastern Utah / USU Eastern. Tyler Kepkay: 2005–2007 · Eastern Utah. The current USU Eastern mark identifies the school formerly known as the College of Eastern Utah.
  • ETB Essen. Tyler Kepkay: ETB Essen · 2009–10 · ProA. The ETB mark is from an official 2014 program; its exact 2009–10 design was not established.
  • Gießen 46ers. Tyler Kepkay: LTi Gießen 46ers · part of 2010–11 · Beko BBL
  • Science City Jena. Tyler Kepkay: Science City Jena · 2010–11 / 2011–12 · ProA
  • Winling Basketball Club. Tyler Kepkay: 2015 / 2024 · Winling Basketball Club
  • Liberty Flames. Emily Howard: 2021–25 · Liberty Flames
  • Boise State Broncos. Emily Howard: 2025–26 · Boise State Broncos
  • Ole Miss Rebels. Emily Howard: 2026–27 · Ole Miss Rebels
  • Lipscomb Bisons. Luke Howard: 2019–21 · Lipscomb Bisons
  • Biola Eagles. Luke Howard: 2021–22 · Biola Eagles
  • Northwest Eagles. Luke Howard: 2022–24 · Northwest Eagles
  • Korihait. Grant Audu: From 2021 · Bandits / Overseas
  • London Lightning. Grant Audu: From 2021 · Bandits / Overseas
  • Texas State Bobcats. Alonzo Sule: 2017–2021 · Texas State Bobcats
  • James Madison Dukes. Alonzo Sule: 2021–2023 · James Madison Dukes
  • AD Galomar. Alonzo Sule: 2023–2024 · AD Galomar
  • Hapoel Kfar Saba / Shalom. Alonzo Sule: 2024–2026 · Hapoel Kfar Saba/Shalom; Maccabi Petah Tikva
  • Maccabi Petah Tikva. Alonzo Sule: 2024–2026 · Hapoel Kfar Saba/Shalom; Maccabi Petah Tikva
  • KTP-Basket. Alonzo Sule: 2026–27 · KTP-Basket
  • Miami Dade Sharks. Jahmal Wright: 2017–19 · Miami Dade College
  • Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks. Jahmal Wright: 2019–21 · Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Neptune Basketball Club. Jahmal Wright: 2024–25 · Energywise Ireland Neptune
  • Saint Martin’s Saints. Immanuel Oludele: 2024–25 · Saint Martin’s Saints
  • KKT Performance. Kye Tinga: Performance coaching · KKT Performance
  • Capilano Blues. Carter Andrade: College basketball · Capilano Blues; Arshya Ghasemi: 2024–25 · Capilano Blues
  • Waterloo Warriors. Arshya Ghasemi: 2025–26 · Waterloo Warriors
  • Weber State Wildcats. Declan Cutler: 2024–27 · Weber State Wildcats
  • Long Island University. Max Ndlovu-Fraser: 2025–26 · Long Island University; Max Ndlovu-Fraser: 2026–27 roster · Long Island University
  • NCAA. Immanuel Oludele: Simon Fraser · 2022–24; Saint Martin’s · 2024–25 · Division II; Emily Howard: Liberty / Boise State / Ole Miss · NCAA Division I pathway; Jahmal Wright: Maryland Eastern Shore · Division I program; Simon Fraser · 2021–23 · Division II; Adam Olsen: South Alabama · 2025–26; Auburn roster · 2026–27 · Division I; Tyler Kepkay: Utah · 2007–09 · Division I; Alonzo Sule: Texas State / James Madison · 2017–23 · Division I; Matthys Van Bylandt: Simon Fraser · 2022–26 · Division II; Tate Christiansen: Simon Fraser · from 2022–23 · Division II; Kieran Mullen: Pitt · 2025–26; Florida Atlantic roster · 2026–27 · Division I; Luke Howard: Lipscomb · 2019–21; Biola · 2021–22; Simon Fraser · 2024–26; San José State roster · 2026–27
  • NJCAA. Tyler Kepkay: College of Eastern Utah · 2005–07
  • Scenic West Athletic Conference. Tyler Kepkay: College of Eastern Utah · 2005–07
  • Mountain West Conference. Luke Howard: San José State roster · 2026–27; Tyler Kepkay: Utah · 2007–09; historical conference affiliation
  • Atlantic Coast Conference. Kieran Mullen: Pitt · 2025–26
  • American Conference. Kieran Mullen: Florida Atlantic roster · 2026–27; current American Conference name
  • Sun Belt Conference. Adam Olsen: South Alabama · 2025–26; Alonzo Sule: Texas State · 2017–21; Alonzo Sule: James Madison · 2022–23
  • Southeastern Conference. Adam Olsen: Auburn roster · 2026–27
  • Colonial Athletic Association. Alonzo Sule: James Madison · 2021–22; historical CAA name
  • U SPORTS. Immanuel Oludele: UBC · 2025–26 redshirt; 2026–27 roster; Adam Olsen: UBC · 2023–25; Grant Audu: UBC · 2017–22; Kye Tinga: StFX · 2022–24
  • Canada West. Immanuel Oludele: UBC · From 2025–26 · Thunderbirds roster; Adam Olsen: UBC · 2023–25; Grant Audu: UBC · 2017–22
  • Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Immanuel Oludele: Simon Fraser · 2022–24; Saint Martin’s · 2024–25; Jahmal Wright: Simon Fraser · 2022–23 · All-GNAC honourable mention; Luke Howard: Simon Fraser · 2024–26; Matthys Van Bylandt: Simon Fraser · 2022–26; Tate Christiansen: Simon Fraser · from 2022–23
  • Atlantic University Sport. Kye Tinga: StFX · 2022–24
  • PACWEST. Kye Tinga: VIU · 2024–26; Canadian collegiate conference
  • Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. Kye Tinga: VIU · 2024–26
  • Canadian Elite Basketball League. Adam Olsen: Vancouver Bandits · 2024 draft selection; Grant Audu: Fraser Valley Bandits · 2021 draft / professional pathway
  • Korisliiga. Grant Audu: Korihait · 2022–23; Alonzo Sule: KTP-Basket roster · 2026–27
  • Liga Betclic Masculina. Alonzo Sule: AD Galomar · 2023–24 · Portuguese top division
  • Israel National League. Alonzo Sule: Hapoel Kfar Saba / Shalom · 2024–25; Maccabi Petah Tikva · 2025–26; second division. Israel Basketball Association mark identifies the governing body of the National League.
  • Basketball Bundesliga. Tyler Kepkay: LTi Gießen 46ers · part of 2010–11 · Beko BBL
  • ProA. Tyler Kepkay: ETB Essen · 2009–10 · ProA; Tyler Kepkay: Science City Jena · 2010–11 / 2011–12 · ProA
  • Hong Kong A1 Division. Tyler Kepkay: Winling · documented 2015 / 2024 competition. Hong Kong, China Basketball Association mark identifies the governing body of the A1 Division.
  • FIBA. Tyler Kepkay: Canada · 2008 / 2009 international competition; Grant Audu: Canada · FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2024 / World Cup Qualifier 2025; Tate Christiansen: Canada · FIBA U23 3×3 Nations League 2025

The value of a mentor

What to ask your mentor

Firsthand experience. Guidance for your next step. Choose a topic to explore.

School & basketball
  • How do I balance classes, exams, training and travel?
  • What should I consider when choosing a school and academic program?
Finding the right team
  • Where could I develop and contribute?
  • How do I compare college pathways, team culture and opportunities?
Recruiting & next steps
  • What should I put in a coach email or highlight video?
  • How do I prepare for a conversation with a college coach?
Your development
  • What should I focus on between team practices?
  • What does my film reveal about my decisions and habits?
Confidence & team roles
  • How do I respond to a tough game or a change in my role?
  • How can I communicate better with my coach and become a leader?
Life as a college athlete
  • What changes when I move away from home?
  • How do I build routines and prepare for life beyond basketball?

Text mentorship and mentor seminars in both plans. Private calls and customized training plans with Select.

Compare memberships

The players. Their words.

Every player
has a story.

Players reflect on their individual coaching experiences with Axis mentors.

Story 1 of 3: Nathan Szpak

Nathan seated on a basketball court, balancing a basketball on one finger
Nathan SzpakOn training with Matthys Van Bylandt

Training with Matthys was different, in a good way. He helped me improve my physicality and become more comfortable playing through contact. He taught me how to use my body better when attacking the rim, rebounding, and defending.

I also liked how he had me shooting while tired, which helped me work on keeping my form and consistency even when I was fatigued. And it felt more personalized than what I was used to.

Membership

Choose your level of support.

AXIS

Your game.
Your next step.

Structured basketball training and an assigned mentor you can text.

CAD$50/ month

7 days free with a card. Then CAD $50/month automatically unless you cancel before your trial ends. No signup discount.

  • Skill and strength training
  • Text mentorship with your assigned mentorAsk about shooting, drills, strength or mindset. WhatsApp replies within 48 hours.
  • Basketball IQ and mindset resources
  • Recruiting resources, outreach templates and timelines
  • Mentor seminars and recordingsLearn from the mentors in group sessions
  • Practice and progress tracking
  • WhatsApp community group chatJoin during your community setup
Start 7-day free trial

Cancel anytime from your account. Trial includes Standard training programs, the exercise library, progress tracking and text guidance. Select coaching is not included.

AXIS SELECT By application

1-on-1 mentorship.
Built around you.

Everything in Axis, plus private mentor calls and customized weight-training and on-court plans.

Everything in Axis

  • Skill and strength training
  • Text mentorship with your assigned mentor
  • Basketball IQ and mindset resources
  • Recruiting resources, outreach templates and timelines
  • Mentor seminars and recordings
  • Practice and progress tracking
  • WhatsApp community group chat

Plus, with Select

  • 1-on-1 mentor calls
  • Customized weight-training plan
  • Customized on-court training plan
  • Film feedback
  • Development planning
  • Recruiting guidance
Apply for Axis Select

Applications reviewed individually. Scope and fee confirmed before enrollment.

For families

A clear picture
before you join.

Read the parent guide
How does Axis fit alongside a team?

Use the individual skill work and learning around your team commitments. Choose sessions with your overall workload in mind and discuss that workload with your coach.

Is a private mentor included?

Both memberships include text mentorship with your assigned mentor. Axis Select adds private mentor calls, customized weight-training and on-court plans, film feedback and personal recruiting guidance. We discuss your goals and confirm the scope and fee before enrollment.

What community access is included?

The WhatsApp community is included in both memberships. Both memberships include text mentorship. Ask about shooting form, drills, weight-room training, confidence, mindset or any basketball-development question. Replies within 48 hours, including weekends. Standard includes questions and brief guidance; Select adds detailed film reviews and individualized training plans. Explore community and mentor support.

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Find your next step.

Explore the program and choose the support that fits your game.

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