VARSITY PREP TRAINING - Watts Basketball

Train with Purpose. Lead with Confidence. Succeed for Life.

VARSITY PREP TRAINING

“Donald’s knowledge of the game and passion for development is rare and a great asset for any individual, team or program looking to take their game to the next level.”

LENNY WILKENS

NBA Hall of Fame Coach and Player

Don’t get left behind when the pace picks up.

High school tryouts start November 17th—don’t wait to get ready.

Led by Donald Watts, Washington State Player of the Year and UW legend, our Varsity Prep Program delivers elite-level training built on decades of experience and proven success. Supported by a staff of former college and pro players, we prepare athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to thrive at the varsity level—and beyond.

This is where serious players sharpen their edge, build confidence, and rise above the competition.

The Varsity Prep Plan

BUILD THE FOUNDATION

We focus on mastering fundamentals, developing mental toughness, and instilling varsity-level habits.

TRAIN WITH PURPOSE

Every workout is intentional—designed to challenge, elevate, and prepare you for real competition.

STEP INTO LEADERSHIP

We help athletes grow into leaders on and off the court, ready to contribute and compete from day one.

Coach Donald Watts

University of Washington

Nirvan Misra

1st Team All Metro Conference

Isaiah watts

Guard for WSU Cougars

Colleges Where Our Players Have Made Their Mark

“Donald and Slick help kids grow, succeed at life and fulfill dreams. A lot of kids want to be NBA players and they’re here to help.”

ISAIAH THOMAS

2x NBA All-Star

We help players develop supreme confidence and prepare them to overcome the inevitable challenges they WILL face on the court and in life.Do you want to be the most prepared for your upcoming opportunities and challenges?
PREPARE NOW to DOMINATE your opportunities with our Tryout Prep Training Program!

why watts: How Our Program Prepares You for Success

mental edge

Visualization, focus, and resilience training to handle high-stakes moments.

Skill Mastery

Position-specific development and fundamentals that translate to team systems.

Leadership & Communication

On-court confidence that carries into school, family, and life.

Personalized Progression:

Every athlete is assessed and guided through their unique growth zone.

Learn the EXACT process that took Coach Donald Watts from the worst player on his team, to the Washington Gatorade State Player of the Year!

We don’t just prepare you for the game—we prepare you for life. Watts Basketball: Gamechangers. For life.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS

This program begins in 7th grade for competitive players, if you have a beginner or intermediate 7th-8th grader we recommend starting in the Rising Stars program (6th-8th) CLICK HERE for the Rising Stars schedule click on a class to see membership options

choose your commitment to growth

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go all in, there’s a path for you:

8-class ignite package

Jumpstart your journey with focused sessions designed to spark your development.

16-class boost package

Double down on your progress with more reps, more learning, and more results.

gamechangers for life academy

Go all in. Unlimited access, elite training, exclusive perks, and a community built to transform your game—and your life.

In need of financial assistance? We are proud to provide a limited number of scholarships, courtesy of The Watts Foundation, to ensure training is as accessible as possible!