Who We Are

Dallas Disciples exists to build young athletes into purpose-driven leaders who play the game the right way — on and off the court.

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OUR Story

Dallas Disciples was founded after a life-changing experience by our founder, Jalon Cooper. While playing on the JV team at the University of North Carolina, his coach — Hubert Davis — began each practice and game by sharing a motivating bible verse or life lesson that could directly apply to the court. Those lessons stuck with Jalon, showing how the disciplines from basketball could apply to life.

Coach Davis’s Christ-centered mentorship didn’t just make him a better player — it helped shape him into a better person. That experience sparked a mission in Jalon: to help the next generation of hoopers grow into elite basketball players who are purpose-driven leaders, helping them discover who God has called them to be.

Since then, Jalon has served as an assistant coach for UNC’s JV team — learning firsthand the model that makes UNC one of the greatest basketball programs of all time. He’s also served as a youth leader at his local church, mentored numerous young people, and most recently coached youth basketball in the Dallas area.

At Dallas Disciples, we seek to translate all of that experience into a high-level basketball program that sharpens today’s kids into tomorrow’s leaders — on and off the court.

Our Mission

Our mission is to train young athletes to win on the court and lead off of it. Through high-level basketball instruction and Christ-centered mentorship, we develop strong, disciplined young men who become elite basketball players and lifelong leaders.

TRained to win. Called to lead.

Our Pillars

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    Learn

    We teach kids how to play the game the right way — both on and off the court. Every great leader begins as a great learner, who is hungry to grow.

    ON THE COURT: we build basketball IQ through intentional skill development, smart decision-making, and monthly film sessions.

    OFF THE COURT: we invest in character through monthly one-on-one mentorship meetings, pray together as a team, and implement life-shaping values.

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    Live

    We teach our players to carry themselves with integrity, consistency, and discipline — on the court and in life.

    ON THE COURT: we learn how to play high IQ basketball by consistently putting them in game-like situations in order to improve their decision making.

    OFF THE COURT: through team standards, faith-centered conversations, and assigned leadership positions, our athletes learn to live out their values with purpose.

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    Lead

    We develop leaders who have a positive impact on their teams, families, and communities.

    ON THE COURT: We build leaders who encourage teammates, stay composed in pressure moments, and contribute to team success.

    OFF THE COURT: We challenge our players to step into leadership by serving others, staying humble, and taking responsibility.

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Culture built through G.r.i.t.

  • Grow

    We lead each other to grow in skill, character, and faith every day—on and off the court.

  • Reflect

    After every practice and game we reflect on how we compete, communicate, and carry ourselves.

  • Impact

    We teach athletes to make a positive impact on their team, family, and community.

  • Trust

    We learn to trust God, our coaches, teammates, and the work it takes to succeed.

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Our teams

📣 Fall 2025 Tryouts Are Coming!

We’re launching two 5th grade boys teams this Fall:

  • Select Team (competitive league + tournaments)

  • League Team (local league play with strong fundamentals)

Tryouts will take place in late August in North Dallas.
Season runs September–October.

**Tryouts are open to all 5th grade boys. Players will be evaluated and placed on the team that best matches their current level and growth potential.

  • Our most competitive team, built through tryouts. For advanced players ready for a higher level of play, tournaments, and elevated expectations.

    • Competitive League + 2 tournaments per season

    • 2 practices per week + personalized skill training

    • Monthly film review

    • 1 on 1 monthly mentorship meeting

    • Exclusive team gear

      $650 per season

  • A strong, skill-focused team competing in a local league. Perfect for players who are competitive and ready to take a leap in their game.

    • Competes in competitive League with playoffs

    • 2 practices per week + optional skill workout

    • Monthly mentorship meetings

    • Leadership training and positions

    $595 per season

  • A training-focused group with no games. Designed to build fundamentals, IQ, and confidence — with a guaranteed path to team play after two seasons.

    • 2 skill-based workouts per week

    • IQ building and game-situation training

    • Qualifies to move up to league team after one season

    • Monthly Mentorship Meetings

  • Elite, personalized basketball training designed to elevate your game — no matter your current skill level. Whether you're aiming to make a team, sharpen fundamentals, or push your performance to the next level, our private sessions are built to deliver results.
    You don’t have to be on a Dallas Disciples team to train with us.
    Pricing packages available.
    📩 Contact dallas.disciple@gmail.com for details and availability.