It all started with a desire to reach the lost. How do we help reach the billions of people who have never heard of the name Jesus? As we traveled through different nations the trend we began to realize was that amidst all the different cultures, languages and religions, there was one thing that drew people together: Sports.

Eighty percent of the world participates in sports at some level– fans, players, coaches, etc. All throughout history we have seen that be the case. Interestingly enough basketball was actually created for that exact reason: as a way to reach people with the Gospel. James Naismth, the inventor of the game of basketball, wanted to create a game that would see young men discipled in their spirit, body and soul. From there, the game of basketball was first spread around the globe by pastors and missionaries.

So Origins Basketball was started to continue this legacy. Our vision is to bring basketball back to its roots. Seeing athletes, coaches and trainers “get rooted in God, grow in their craft and impact the world through basketball”. Through a unique partnership with professional coaches and trainers, Origins Basketball provides life-changing spiritual growth alongside world-class basketball training.

Though basketball has spread like wildfire, it has lost its roots. It has become about fame, money, pride and what I can get. But there is a shift coming. God is stirring up a generation that will seek to find their identity outside of the game, and to find it in Him.

Austin & Shivani Schulz

Co-Founders of Origins Basketball, Austin and Shivani have been full time missionaries since 2017 and have spent time overseas in Asia as well as North America. Their heart is to see others step into their God-given identities as sons & daughters and use their gifts and talents to make an impact around the world.

Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson is a key member of the Origins Basketball crew and is a full time missionary with his wife, Simone, and their three kids in Kansas City, Missouri. Jonathan and Simone have a heart to train and equip leaders as well as send them out to the nations to say yes to Jesus wherever they are called to go.

Arthur Georgiyev

Arthur Georgiyev and his wife, Claire, are full time missionaries at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Kansas City, Missouri. Arthur is a key leader to our Origins Basketball team. His heart to use sports as a tool to preach the gospel has greatly added to the vision of Origins and going back to the roots of the game.

Lateisha Carroll

Lateisha Carroll is a key leader in our Origins Basketball team. She has been a full time missionary for the past 8 years and is currently serving at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Kansas City, Missouri. Her wisdom and love for the Lord has greatly impacted the beginnings of Origins, and her passion for the game only fuels our team forward.

Tyler Coston

Tyler Coston has played, coached and consulted at every level of basketball. After finishing his college coaching career, Tyler spend the last 13 years providing leadership as Director of Basketball Development for PGC Basketball. Tyler has a heart for impacting the life trajectory of athletes through athletics. He is known as a top leader in player development, curriculum creation and teaching methodology. Tyler is the founder of “SAVI Performance”, dedicated to taking teams to the next level

Phil Morrison

Phil Morrison is a Pro basketball skills trainer, Training Director of MidAmerica Sports Center, Nike Camp Director and former pro basketball player overseas. He has trained players at every level from NBA/Overseas Pros, College All-Americans, H.S. All-State players and youth of all ages. Phil has directed basketball camps and clinics in different countries around the world. Phil is the founder of “Hoops for Christ”, a ministry that partners with churches to host basketball camps to encourage players and share the Gospel.

Mike Lee

Mike is the founder of The School of Basketball Academy which has now become the Abbotsford Basketball Club (ABC) and more recently developed into BC Bounce. He was a founding father of the club system in British Columbia, Canada and through his efforts many Club teams have been started with much success. During his time at UCFV, Mike was instrumental in helping the team win 2 National Championships and in the 2002 championships in Nova Scotia, Mike was chosen as the MVP of the tournament. After his playing days were over, Mike helped coach at UCFV in 2004 where we went on to win our 3rd National Championship in Kamloops.

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