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🏡 Community partners who move with purpose.

Shoutout to Jamal Jones, Polk County realtor and a true supporter of GTE and our youth! 🙌🏽 If you need someone who knows this community inside and out — Jamal is the one to call.

Support those who support our kids. 💪🏽📲

💼 Interested in becoming a Community Partner? DM us for more info!

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👟🌍 3RD ANNUAL GTE SHOE DRIVE 🌍👟

Every pair tells a story. Every donation changes a life.

This year, God’s Timing Elite and Moknowledge Youth Foundation are once again partnering with Let It Fly Basketball Academy to collect shoes and athletic equipment for children in The Gambia, West Africa.

In many parts of The Gambia, shoes are considered a luxury—not a necessity. Many children walk long distances to school, play sports barefoot, and often share limited resources with their families. A simple pair of shoes can provide protection, confidence, dignity, and the opportunity to participate safely in school and sports.

📅 COLLECTION DATE: June 27, 2026

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Simpson Park Community Center
• Dream Center Lakeland

Can’t make it to a drop-off location? No problem!

🚗 I am happy to coordinate local pick-ups or meet you at a convenient location to collect your donation. Just send me a message and we’ll make it happen!

We’re currently collecting:
👟 New or gently used athletic shoes
📱 Old cell phones
🏀 Deflated basketballs
🎒 Bookbags

🎯 Goal: 200 Pairs of Shoes

Don’t have shoes to donate?

💙 You can still make a difference by donating toward shipping and transportation costs. It costs hundreds of dollars to get these donations safely to West Africa, and every dollar helps us reach more children.

📲 Donate through our Square link

Together, we can help provide opportunities, encouragement, and hope—one pair of shoes at a time.

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40

This past weekend, our middle school boys traveled to Orlando and played up — and every single game came down to the wire. Losses by one and two points. They battled until the final buzzer, every time!!

The individual growth. The collective growth. Watching them come together as one unit, locked in and ready to compete against older, more experienced competition, was encouraging!

But the moment that stood out above all of it had nothing to do with the scoreboard. One of our players pulled aside and asked where he should start his Bible reading journey. That question is exactly what GTE is built for. We are not just developing athletes. We are raising young athletes of faith, character, and purpose.

Wins and losses will come and go. But the winning of souls? That lasts forever. All glory to God. 👏👏👏

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💧 When your friend believes in your mission, it hits different.
We want to take a moment to show love to our friend Matt over at Legacy Water Inc! 🙌🏽

Legacy Water's whole heart is about purifying water and empowering communities — and that's not just a tagline, that's how Matt lives. He's been a genuine friend to GTE Academy and to what Coach Mo and I are building for our youth here in Lakeland. The name says it all: Legacy. That's exactly what we're in this for.

It's not just about clean water — it's about people with clean hearts who pour into the next generation. We are beyond grateful for friends like Matt who show up for kids they believe in. 🏆

If you need water purification services for your home or family, go support a man who supports our community! 👇🏽
🌐 legacywaterinc.com
Interested in becoming a Community Partner? DM us for more info!

🙌🏽 Shoutout to About It All Roofing & Construction for standing with our GTE youth!

Tony Myers and his team have built their business on transparent integrity — and that's exactly the kind of character we're raising up in our students every single day. When community businesses show up for the next generation, it tells our kids that people believe in their future. 🏆

It takes a village, and we're grateful to have supporters who move with excellence and purpose. Together, we're building more than roofs — we're building futures.
If you need roofing services on the Treasure Coast or South Florida, show love back to those who show love to our community! 👇🏽

📞 (772) 292-9595
🌐 aboutitallroofing.com

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The Legacy Team scrimmage against the ISA Development Team was such a great experience for everyone involved!! We’re incredibly thankful to be connected with programs that value development, encouragement, and helping young athletes grow both on and off the court. Iron sharpens iron, and environments like this make everybody better!!

The Legacy Program at GTE is for our 5th–8th grade development program focused on teaching athletes how to compete at a higher level while building confidence, basketball IQ, discipline, and teamwork.

This is more than just games — it’s about building a foundation and creating a legacy through hard work and growth. 🤩🤩

We are a year-round program committed to developing the next generation on and off the court.

DM us for more information on how to join Team Legacy today! 🔥🏀

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing GTE Moms 💙🌸

Thank you for every early morning, every late-night drive, every prayer, every word of encouragement, and every sacrifice made behind the scenes. You are the backbone of so many dreams and the steady support system that keeps our athletes growing both on and off the court!!!!

Today we celebrate your strength, love, patience, and the impact you make every single day. We are grateful for the way you pour into your children and our GTE family ♥️♥️♥️♥️

“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” — Proverbs 31:28 ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our queens, mentors, and role models!

🙏🏾 Happy National Day of Prayer from the GTE AAU family!

Today, May 7, 2026, marks the 75th annual National Day of Prayer! A day where millions of Americans across all 50 states pause together to pray for our nation, our leaders, and the next generation.

✨ A LITTLE HISTORY ✨
The roots of prayer in America go all the way back to 1775, when the Continental Congress called the colonies to pray during the Revolutionary War. President Lincoln did the same in 1863 during the Civil War. But it was in 1952 — after Billy Graham stood on the steps of the Capitol and challenged Congress — that this day became official, signed into law by President Truman. In 1988, President Reagan permanently set the date as the first Thursday of every May.

This year's theme: "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations" — 1 Chronicles 16:24

At GTE, we believe prayer is not a backup plan.... it's the first move. Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or supporter, take a moment today to pray for our families, our schools, our leaders, and the young men and women rising up to lead the next generation!

GTE had a GREAT weekend🤩‼️
Everyone contributed to the success of the overall program but here was some top performers over the weekend at Georgia Peach games & Florida Sunshine Surge!! Thanks for the acknowledgment PrepHoops!! FUTURE IS BRIGHT! let’s keep workinnnnnn! 👏🏽🦾✨ 🔥🔥🔥🔥