About Us
Mission
Our mission is to develop, lead, and inspire youth.
Core Values
Teamwork
Leadership
Growth
Discipline
Welcome to Watson Basketball Academy, where we're dedicated to transforming players into champions. As the #1 most relevant result we help our clients achieve, our athletes gain unparalleled confidence in their skills, while parents experience peace of mind knowing their child is under the guidance of a reputable coach. At the core of our mission lies a deeper commitment: athletes develop not only their basketball abilities but also gain invaluable life skills. Through our programs, athletes cultivate discipline, learn the meaning of pushing themselves to their full potential, and parents can rest assured that their child is mastering the correct fundamentals of basketball. Join us in unlocking your full potential on and off the court.
About Coach Ashley, Owner and Head Trainer
Ashley Watson was born and raised in San Jose, CA. She started playing basketball at 6 years old. She continue to play for various organizations and went to play 4 yearrs of varsity basketall at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose. Her accolades include WCAL Player of the Year, San Jose Mercury News Junior and Sophomore of the Year, first team all-league pick, 3-time All CCS pick, and 3-time WCAL pick. She was named a top 10 point guard by ESPNRise Magazine. During her tenor at Mitty, she has won 3 CCS titles, 1 Norcal Championship, and 1 State Championship.
She graduated from Archbishop Mitty in 2011 and received an athletic scholarship to take her talents to Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Ashley graduated with a B.A. in Business Management in 2015. She continued to attend GSU for her Masters degree and received an M.S. in Sport Administration while being a Graduate Assistant Coach for the women's basketball team.
Ashley has trained all ages from elementary to college age athletes. She has a passion to transfer her knowledge on to the next generation. Her coaching style provides a lot of discipline and accountability in an encouraging and uplifting way. Her goal is to develop young players to not only be better athletes, but also better people by building those character traits that transfer to everyday life.
Ashley is married to her husband David who also played college sports and they have 2 daughters.
Accolades
Played on the Varsity Womenβs Basketball team for Archbishop Mitty High School all 4 years
MVP Award in the State Championship game her freshman year
WCAL Player of the Year
San Jose Mercury News Junior and Sophomore of the Year
1st team all-league pick
3-time All CCS pick
3-time WCAL pick
Named a top 10 point guard by ESPNRise Magazine
Played at D-1 Georgia State University for 4 years
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