Every program area is built and taught by a mix of pro, D1, and national team players - so the curriculum reflects more than one perspective on the game.
Lead Mentors
Own masterclasses, curriculum quality control, and high-level athlete direction.
D1 · Lead Mentor
Tate Christiansen
SFU Red Leafs Guard
Handsworth Secondary School, North Vancouver
6'4" guard for SFU Red Leafs, redshirt junior
Started all 28 games in 2024-25 - 229 points, 107 rebounds, 37 steals
Represented Canada at the FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League 2025
D1 · Lead Mentor
Matthys Van Bylandt
Lead Mentor
Handsworth Secondary School, North Vancouver
Scholarship to Simon Fraser University
3-year captain of SFU men's basketball program
Known for versatility, athleticism, and leadership
Development Mentors
Seminar support and the mentors available for 1-on-1 Axis Select calls. Roster is growing - more names added as they're signed.
Aly Dhanani
UNLV Basketball Staff & NBA Trainer
Pro
Graduate Assistant Manager, UNLV Men's Basketball
Denver Nuggets front office during their 2023 NBA Championship season
Runs Workin It Hoops, a scouting platform followed by 250+ NCAA D1 coaches
Mentor Standards
Screened for technical knowledge and communication quality
Aligned with athlete-first values and professionalism
Trained in accountability and compliance expectations
