About Us
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OUR VISION
To grow Rockline Academy into a national program where children can learn, grow, and have fun in a safe healthy environment. |
OUR MISSION
To deliver a world class sports program where children can learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and life skills In a healthy inclusive culture, were all kids can be themselves and find their voice. |
Our Goals
- Mental Toughness - Develop positive attributes that help kids cope with difficulties.
- Confidence - Develop a strong believe and firm trust in their own abilities.
- Discipline - Learn to follow the rules, guidelines, and code of behavior.
- Integrity - Learn to compete within the rules of the game, sportsmanship, and honor.
- Overcoming adversity - Learn to work through challenges and obstacles.
- Resiliency - Develop a "Can Do" attitude in all aspects.
- Teamwork - Work well with others towards a common goal.
- Leadership skills - This critical skill will help them in EVERY aspect of Life.
- How to Win - Acquire a skill set needed for success & continuous improvements.
Our Team
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Rockline Founder Richard P. is a graduate from Father Lopez Catholic High School, and has been playing basketball since he was 5 yrs old. He has experience playing for F.B.V.A.,Y.B.O.A., A.A.U., EYBL, and C.F.B.A. Richard started his coaching career in 2012 as an Assistant Coach Middle School for Trinity and Galaxy. While pursuing his degree in Business Administration, Richard established Rockline Basketball Academy in 2018. Richard developed his trademark training and development program around his coaching strategy that led the Calvary Christian Academy Varsity team into back-to-back state championship games and a playoff record setting team.
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Wanting to further test his philosophy, he moved his headquarters to Miami, Florida. Starting with three different teams, it took his program three months to become a pinnacle training program. Proving the success of his program, he walked away with the three championships in every division. This program was the start of what would now be Rockline Basketball Academy.
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Director of Operations Yasmin P. was a McDonald's All-American nominee, Esmark All-American, and was the 2017 F.B.C.A. Player of the Year. In 2017 & 2018, she played in her high school state championship game and earned four A.A.U. state championships. Yasmin played in the Nike E.Y.B.L Circuit for Central Florida Elite. Currently, she is the point guard and captain at Georgia Southwestern where she was named to the 2020-2021 Peach Belt Conference Team Of Academic Distinction. Yasmin is a Georgia Southwestern State University graduate with her Bachelor of Applied Science and is pursuing her MBA.
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She leads our operations team with excellent interpersonal, organizational & communication skills. As an NCAA athlete, she ensures all our academy athletes understand eligibility rules and expectations for all divisions in both academics and athletics. Yasmin is responsible for all academy management including, practice curriculum, game preparation, staffing for all activities, and often leads our basketball camps and community service projects.
Coach Bea
has been coaching basketball for over 15 years. She has coached in A.A.U. U.S.S.S.A. and Y.B.O.A. Travel Ball Circuit. Coach Bea coached the girls basketball programs in both middle school, J.V. and high school for Trinity Christian Academy and Calvary Christian Academy winning 6 district title in a row, 2 regional championships, and reaching the State Championship game in 2017 and 2018. |
Coach Berto
enjoys sharing his knowledge, experience, and love of the game with the next generation. His experience includes coaching A.A.U., teaching skill sets at Hot Shots Academy, and providing personal training. Coach's career consist of, AAU for the Florida Legends, Deltona TarHeels, West Volusia Warriors, and high school basketball for University High School. He then chose Keiser University when the passing of the legendary head coach led him to play prep school post grad basketball. |
Coach Justin
has been playing basketball since the 8th grade. His basketball background includes playing for Pace Brantley High School, A.A.U. travel basketball, and a training and development coach for numerous basketball camps. HIs area of expertise is in the development of fundamental skills sets and physical fitness. He have been involved in training and coaching for over 5 years and is currently working on referee certification. |
Coach Tevin
has been playing and loving the game of basketball for the last 20 years. He has trained at the Crossover Christian Youth basketball program, Coached A.A.U., and youth recreational sports for many years. In addition, Coach Tevin is a Navy Veteran who played and trained while in the service. His goal is to help the youth in his community grow, develop skills and a passion for the game of basketball. |
Coach Isaiah
is a student athlete currently attending Bethune-Cookman University. He is extremely excited to work with the youth in our community. Coach Isaiah's experience is in training and preparation. He not only works with kids on fundamentals but in enhancing their current skills sets to help them get to the next stage of their development. |
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