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INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
Work on your game.
Focused instruction in shooting, ball handling, footwork, and finishing. Work directly with a coach on the details you need to improve.
Explore individual instructionASHBURN, VIRGINIA · GRADES 4–12
DREAMS
TAKE WORK.
Basketball training and travel teams for boys and girls.
Led by Coach Willie Diggs. Built one practice at a time.
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE.
COMPETE TOGETHER.
CARRY IT OFF THE COURT.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
YOUR GAME.
YOUR NEXT STEP.
Start with where you are.
Choose the kind of work that moves you forward.
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GROUP TRAINING
Make every rep count.
Develop skills alongside other players. Put footwork, passing, and decision-making into practice with a group.
Explore group development03
TRAVEL BASKETBALL
Play for each other.
Bring those skills into competition. Age-group travel teams give players a chance to learn team responsibilities and compete together.
Explore travel-team opportunities4th grade through high school
See the training calendar or ask us about team openings and pricing.
ON THE CALENDAR
GET OFF THE SIDELINE.
GET IN THE GYM.
Find small-group training, free open runs, and team practices. Choose a date and send a request. Coach Willie will confirm your player’s place.
Request a session ↗View the full calendar ↗FREE OPEN RUNS / OCTOBER
BRING YOUR GAME.
6th & 7th grade boysOct 8 · 6:15–8:00 PM7th & 8th grade girlsOct 5 & 19 · 6:15–7:15 PM8th grade boysOct 5 & 19 · 7:15–8:30 PMFarmwell Station Middle School
Ashburn, Virginia · All skill levels welcome
THE INTERACTIVE PLAYBOOK
SEE THE PLAY.
WHITESETUP
COACH. TEACHER. MENTOR.MEET THE COACH
WILLIE
DIGGS.
“The Shot Doctor”
For more than 30 years, Willie Diggs has coached and trained basketball players. His approach starts with the fundamentals: show the technique, work through the details, and put it into the game.
Dream Makers began in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Today, the name returns in Northern Virginia with Willie’s focus on basketball, academic effort, discipline, and being a good teammate.
Talk with Coach Willie More about Coach WillieFROM THE FAMILIES
THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE PROGRESS.
Players and parents on training with Coach Willie.
Willie truly cares about the kids he works with
Willie has a personal interest in every athlete that trains with him.
A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Lessons that stayed.
Scott Westfall describes his son’s experience from sixth through twelfth grade: stronger basketball skills, with an emphasis on character, respect, and discipline.
Scott WestfallParent · testimonial summary
A PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVE
A team that felt like family.
Tamyra Lathon remembers players becoming a close-knit team and credits Willie’s coaching as part of her development.
Tamyra LathonFormer player · testimonial summary
Family experiences previously shared with Coach Willie’s academy. Quotes are excerpts; Scott’s and Tamyra’s stories are summarized.
FROM THE ACADEMY ARCHIVE
SEE THE WORK.
KNOW THE COACH.
Step inside past training sessions, a summer camp, and a player workout. The academy’s original videos, together in one place.
Visit the film room ↗
THE ACADEMY / 2015 ↗BEYOND THE FINAL WHISTLE
FOLLOW
THE WORK.
FOR THE PEOPLE IN THEIR CORNER
GOOD QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
Choosing a program is a family decision. Start here, then talk with us about your player.
Call 240-535-24267 answers
Who is Dream Makers for?
Boys and girls from 4th grade through high school in Ashburn and the surrounding Northern Virginia community. Talk with Coach Willie about the right training group or team for your player’s experience.
Can a player train without joining a travel team?
Yes. Players can take part in group workouts without joining a travel team. Ask Coach Willie about the right group for your player’s experience.
Where and when do you meet?
The academy serves Ashburn and Northern Virginia. Gym locations and schedules vary by program. Confirm the location and start time with the academy before attending.
How do travel teams and tryouts work?
Travel-team placement depends on the age group and team. Contact the academy for current openings, evaluation details, and the practice and tournament commitment before registering.
What does training cost? What is the pricing?
Ask for the current price and what is included in your chosen program. For travel teams, also ask about uniforms, tournament fees, transport, and any additional family costs.
What should we bring to a first session?
Once your session is confirmed, bring basketball shoes, comfortable athletic clothing, and water. Ask the coach whether your player should bring a ball or any completed forms.
Is this connected to Willie Diggs Basketball Academy?
Yes. Willie Diggs Basketball Academy is becoming Dream Makers under Coach Willie’s leadership. Learn about the programs, meet the coach, and contact the academy right here.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
LET’S GET
TO WORK.
Tell us your player’s grade, basketball experience, and what they want to work on. We’ll talk through the next step.
A parent or guardian should contact us for players under 18. We’ll confirm the program, schedule, and location together.
