Building Champions On And Off The Court
A youth development program building strong athletes, leaders, and young men through competitive basketball, academic accountability, mentorship, and community service.

Who We Are
Team IA Basketball is a youth development program dedicated to building strong athletes, leaders, and young men through competitive basketball, academic accountability, mentorship, and community service.
As a division of The Ivy Amour Foundation, our mission extends beyond wins and championships. We focus on developing character, discipline, confidence, leadership, and life skills that prepare our athletes for success long after the final buzzer sounds.
To empower youth through basketball, mentorship, education, and leadership development while creating opportunities that inspire future success.
To become one of the premier youth basketball programs in Texas by producing student-athletes who excel on the court, in the classroom, and throughout their communities.
Our Five Pillars
Elite skill training, game IQ, player development, and competitive opportunities.
Encouraging strong grades, accountability, and educational success.
Building confidence, communication skills, and future leaders.
Teaching teamwork, integrity, discipline, and respect.
Giving back through service projects, outreach initiatives, and foundation events.

Founder & Program Director
Ivan provides leadership, program oversight, community partnerships, fundraising, and player development direction for Team IA Basketball. His vision drives the program's mission to develop athletes into leaders on and off the court.
Every practice, every game, and every conversation is an opportunity to build character, discipline, and confidence in the next generation of young men.
Why Team IA?
Team IA Standards
The Ivy Amour Foundation
The Ivy Amour Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth through athletics, mentorship, education, leadership development, and scholarship opportunities. Team IA Basketball serves as the foundation's athletic development program, using basketball to build future leaders on and off the court.
Developing Athletes. Building Leaders. Creating Impact.
Join The Team
Ready to develop as an athlete and a leader? Fill out the form below and a Team IA coach or program representative will reach out with next steps.