Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Phillip
Train different. Move smarter. Become a Bornballer.
Train different. Move smarter. Become a Bornballer.
Bornballer Academy builds the complete athlete. Strength, speed, agility, skill, discipline, confidence, and mindset. We develop players who stand out, step up, and compete with intention. Every session is designed to unlock potential, sharpen technique, and create athletes who train with purpose and show up with the motive to win, on the field and in life.
Haltom City, TX
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
1:00 PM - Invalid Date
Sunday
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Phillip
About Me:
My name is Phillip Baptiste, and I’m the founder of Bornballer Academy. I’ve spent my entire life around the game of football, from growing up in Fort Worth and Copperas Cove, to becoming a record-setting high school receiver, to earning a Division I scholarship and First Team All-Conference honors at the University of the Incarnate Word.
My journey was shaped by coaches, trainers, and mentors who believed in me and pushed me to reach my full potential. Now, I’m committed to doing the same for today’s athletes.
I specialize in wide receiver development, strength & conditioning, speed & agility, and flexibility & mobility. My training focuses on fundamentals, technique, confidence, and a winning mindset. Whether your athlete is trying to earn a starting spot, get recruited, or simply improve their skills, I provide the structure, accountability, and expertise they need to grow.
At Bornballer Academy, results are guaranteed. My mission is simple: develop complete athletes, physically, mentally, and fundamentally.
How I can help you improve your game:
I improve your game by sharpening your fundamentals, building real speed and strength, teaching you the details that separate good players from great ones, and giving you the mindset to compete with confidence.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Every training session is structured, intentional, and designed to help your athlete get stronger, faster, and more explosive. We begin with a dynamic warm-up to prepare the body, improve mobility, and reduce injury risk. This ensures athletes are activated, focused, and ready to perform.
From there, we move into speed and movement development, working on mechanics, footwork, acceleration, change of direction, and overall athletic efficiency. These drills help athletes move with better control, balance, and confidence.
Next, we transition into the strength and power portion of the session. This includes foundational strength work, explosiveness training, plyometrics, and movement patterns that directly translate to better performance on the field or court. Every lift and drill is coached with purpose to build durability, strength, and athletic power.
We finish each session with conditioning, mobility work, and coaching notes so athletes understand what they did well and what they need to keep improving.
The structure is consistent, the coaching is detailed, and the results are designed to help any athlete, no matter the sport, take their game to the next level.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Former Division I wide receiver and record-setting athlete from Fort Worth and Copperas Cove, TX. In high school, broke the single-season receiving record at Copperas Cove, finishing with 113 catches, 1,556 yards, and 18 touchdowns. Went on to win two conference championships at Trinity Valley Community College before earning a Division I scholarship to the University of the Incarnate Word, where I became a First Team All-Conference wide receiver with 56 catches, 950 yards, and 10 touchdowns. Today, I use my experience and proven success to train and mentor athletes through Bornballer Academy, specializing in athletic development, strength, speed, and wide receiver skill training.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Paul was the best coach I’ve ever had. He pushed me, believed in me, and helped me take my game to another level.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’m dedicated to developing the complete athlete, physically, mentally, and fundamentally. I coach with detail, high standards, and genuine care for every athlete’s growth. I value discipline, consistency, and effort, and I hold every athlete accountable to those expectations. My goal is not just to improve performance, but to build confidence, character, and long-term habits that carry over into sports and life. I communicate clearly with parents, give honest feedback, and make sure every athlete leaves better than they came.
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