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Wayne Mays - Executive Vice President of Training & Development and Revenue at Basketball Training Systems - Episode 1250

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Wayne Mays - Executive Vice President of Training & Development and Revenue at Basketball Training Systems - Episode 1250

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May 11, 20261:16:36

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Wayne Mays is the Executive Vice President of Training & Development and Revenue at Basketball Training Systems, a full-service platform that provides everything that is needed to own and operate a successful youth basketball business. In his role at BTS Wayne leads the creation and execution of scalable basketball training systems across all academies nationwide. His focus is on standardizing operations, strengthening sales processes, and building structured training platforms that ensure consistency and growth across every location. Wayne is committed to using basketball to develop confidence, discipline, and life skills in young athletes.

On this episode Mike & Wayne discuss the operational intricacies of establishing successful youth basketball academies, underscoring the imperative that basketball should be accessible to all, irrespective of financial resources. Mays shares his commitment to empowering passionate coaches and trainers, providing them with the requisite tools to initiate and cultivate their own programs. Additionally, we explore the importance of structured curriculums and the implementation of standardized operations that facilitate the growth of basketball training initiatives across the nation. Mays and BTS serve those seeking to contribute positively to the basketball community, emphasizing that the pursuit of passion and purpose can produce immense impact on young athletes' lives.

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