Mission & Values
At Wings Basketball Academy, our mission is to develop skilled, confident, and character-driven athletes through distinguished basketball training, leadership development, and a faith-informed approach to life. We empower youth to soar both on and off the court by providing an inspiring experience that builds discipline, purpose, and hope.
Purpose Over Pressure
We believe our players were born with greatness inside them. At Wings, we don’t chase clout, we uncover calling. Every drill is more than development, it’s a declaration: You are here on purpose, for a purpose.
Sacred Confidence
Our athletes don’t just walk into the gym, they walk in chosen. We build sacred confidence: the kind that can’t be shaken by stats, rankings, or failure. It’s rooted in faith, resilience, and the truth of who they are.
Rise Through Resistance
Champions aren’t made in comfort. We teach our players that storms don’t break them, they build them. We grow through every missed shot, tough moment, and hard workout. Struggle is our soil. Growth is our story.
Lead by Lifting Others
Leadership isn’t loud. It’s love in action. We train young leaders who serve before they shine, celebrate others’ wins, and carry a standard bigger than themselves.
Excellence Is the Expectation
We don’t settle, we soar. Whether it’s footwork, effort, or how we treat people, we show up with purpose, detail, and pride. Not for applause, but because excellence honors the One who gave us wings.
Meet The Founder
John Harris
It’s been 13 years since I started player development training and 8 years under John Harris Basketball, and now Wings Basketball Academy in 2023. I’m grateful for the past five years of serving the Low Country. It’s crazy how fast time flies; the last decade has been an incredible journey, both professionally and personally. One thing that remains the same…God is faithful!! He’s the reason I’m able to serve my students.
Each day I learn a little more about how to get my students to improve on all fronts. There’s beauty in approaching each student differently. I get joy out of teaching accurate information, seeing the student comprehend the information, and then implementing it. My approach is to master the skill before moving on. Mastering the skill goes hand in hand with hours of “homework” to master each skill.
At “His House,” we pick the concepts for you to work on based on our experience and intense study. Over the last 6 years, I have taken several trips to study high school teams, college programs, and NBA player development nuances to advance my knowledge of the ins and outs of the game and, in particular, player development for each player’s level. I have developed a wealth of knowledge to help you improve and implement it into game scenarios!