WELCOME TO WARRIOR BASKETBALL
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Strong Academics
All GDPA courses are NCAA Approved and Cognia Accredited. We ensure our studente-athletes are preparing for college and career opportunities with dual enrollement, SAT/ACT Prep as well as leadership development classes/mentorships.
Elite Training
GDPA training is designed to produce disciplined, skilled, and confident student athletes. Our basketball development, strength and conditioning, and in-game IQ, teaching mirrors the expectations of top level college programs.
structured HOusing
GDPA housing provides a safe and disciplined setting that supports accountability, focus, and personal growth. Staff supervision, daily routines, and clear expectations help students build responsibility, independence, & strong character.
college readiness
Greater Destiny Preparatory Academy is not a basketball program. We are a complete development system built to prepare student athletes for life, college, & long term success, while striving for excellence in all we do.
what makes us different
Elite Skill Development That Translates Development is the heartbeat of our program. Every workout is planned with purpose and executed with attention to detail. Athletes receive position focused instruction, situational training, and repeated skill application that prepares them for real game demands. We place strong emphasis on fundamentals, court awareness, and decision making so players grow into confident and disciplined competitors. Improvement is the reason athletes come here. Our program is rooted in teaching, refining, and strengthening the total player. We believe growth happens through daily repetition, accountability, and consistent feedback. From the first day an athlete steps into our program until the final day they leave, our staff is committed to building stronger habits and sharper skills. Progress begins immediately. Whether an athlete trains with us for a short period or remains for an extended season, development takes place from day one. Our system is designed to produce visible growth in skill, confidence, and performance through focused instruction and consistent work. Every session is built to move players forward and elevate their overall game.
Everything we do is designed with the next level in mind. From daily structure to academic planning, we prepare our athletes for college life. Our program develops independence, time management, accountability, and leadership so players are ready when the opportunity comes.
Real Recruiting Exposure and Marketing Exposure is intentional. It is built through relationships, preparation, and consistent visibility. Only a small percentage of players are recruited simply because of who they play for. College coaches travel to see athletes they already know or have heard about, and in most cases they want to evaluate a player multiple times before making a decision. We specialize in identifying the right fit for each player based on size, skill set, experience, and long term potential. Our staff personally connects with college programs to introduce our athletes and present them in the best possible light. Through trusted relationships with college coaches, we create meaningful exposure opportunities that help our players get seen, evaluated, and recruited.
NIL Opportunities and Brand Development Athletes are taught how to build their personal brand and take advantage of Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities. We help players understand how to present themselves, grow their platform, and position themselves for opportunities at the next level.
10+
Years of excellence
Our School has been in operation since 2016. We have helped hundered of players and their families turn dreams into reality
100%
graduation rate
Since 2016 every one of our student-athletes has graduated with their high school diploma
85%
college success rate
85% of our players go on to play at the next level
9.5/10
pARENT satisfaction RATING
Trusted by parents who value our academics, athletics, discipline, structure, accountability, and results.
aCADEMICS ARE OUR 1ST PRIORITY
Greater Destiny Preparatory Academy has developed higher education partnerships with Pitt, Martin, and Beaufort County Community College. Through these partnerships students are able to participate in dual enrollment while still enrolled at GDPA. Dual enrollment allows qualified students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. Many students are able to graduate with substantial college coursework, and some have the opportunity to complete the requirements for a two year associate degree alongside their high school diploma. Students who pursue the vocational preparation pathway may complete workforce training and earn certifications in skilled trades through these partnerships. This pathway prepares students for immediate employment and long term career development.
we love our community
Each year the students of Greater Destiny Preparatory Academy participate in philanthropic efforts that encourage generosity, community service, and leadership through meaningful outreach and support of local needs.
Each week our students pass out meals to the less fortunate while volunteering at our local food bank.
Our students volunteer their time helping to keep our community clean
Each season our players participate in a free basketball camp for the kids in the community
WARRIOR LIFE
warriors at the next level
Many of our players have earned opportunities to compete at the collegiate level, continuing their academic and athletic journeys at colleges and universities across the country.
steven tynes
Paul Quinn University
bernardo moller
Pato Basquete (Pro Brazil)
valentin catt
Lamar University
nicolas schapo
Utah State Eastern Univesity
james bittle
Bluefield State University
the coaching staff
Our staff of dedicated professionals blend skill, effort, encouragement, and personal accountability , to help you reach your goals safely and successfully.
John Lampkins
Assistant Coach
tony peele
Associate Head Coach
jr Guilford
Head Coach/ Athletic Director
Shaneen midgette
Strength and Conditioning
harmony simpkins
Director of Marketing/Branding
housing
We offer two housing options for our athletes. One is a small two bedroom, two bathroom apartment that sleeps 8 and one is a small two bathroom studio apartment that sleeps 8. Videos posted below.
is greater destiny for you?
Players do not come to Greater Destiny Preparatory Academy for glitz or glamour. They come for opportunity. They come because they are serious about their development and committed to becoming the best version of themselves on and off the court. Every athlete who chooses GDPA understands that greatness carries a cost. It requires discipline, sacrifice, and daily commitment to growth. Our players stay focused on the goal, embrace the process, and pursue the next level with purpose, preparation, and relentless effort. If you are serious about your future, serious about your development, and willing to pay the price that greatness demands, then Greater Destiny Preparatory Academy is the place for you. This is where disciplined athletes grow, focused players are developed, and opportunities are earned. Your next level starts with your next decision. Make the choice to pursue greatness.
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