About Us
A youth development and athletic training program built to support young people on and off the court.
A youth development and athletic training program built to support young people on and off the court.
We focus on structure, accountability, and long term growth. Athletics open doors. Guidance keeps them open.
Chevonne J. Barrett is a program manager and youth development professional with more than a decade of experience in public service, leadership, training, and program management. She brings a unique combination of professional management expertise and hands-on youth development experience that strengthens her ability to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality programs for children and adolescents.
For the past ten years, Chevonne has worked with the New York State Department of Health, where she has progressed through increasingly responsible roles including call center representative, team lead, supervisor, and manager. Throughout her tenure, she has led staff training and development initiatives, created operational manuals and workflows, and supported large-scale service delivery in highly regulated environments.
Prior to her work with the Department of Health, Chevonne served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for over five years, an experience that shaped her leadership style and commitment to service, accountability, and calm decision-making under pressure.
In her youth development work, Chevonne applies the same principles she has used throughout her professional career—intentional planning, clear expectations, training, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Her programs emphasize leadership development, confidence building, teamwork, and social-emotional learning.
Widely known as Coach P, is a Bronx native and a respected pillar in the New York youth basketball community with over 20 years of coaching experience. As the Program Director and Head Coach of Dream Team Academy and one of the Head Coaches for City Rocks, Coach P has dedicated his life to developing athletes from their earliest introduction to the game through high school and into collegiate opportunities.
Coach P coaches players at every stage — from toddlers learning coordination and basic fundamentals to high school athletes preparing for competitive varsity and college-level play. His developmental philosophy is rooted in progression: building strong fundamentals in the early years and strategically advancing skill sets, basketball IQ, and confidence as athletes mature.
Throughout his career, Coach P has helped numerous players earn college scholarships, using basketball as a gateway to higher education and expanded life opportunities. He emphasizes organic learning — helping athletes understand the "why" behind every action — and develops basketball IQ both in structured practice and in real-time game situations.
Known for his ability to balance tough love with genuine mentorship, Coach P understands when to challenge athletes and when to provide a listening ear. Parents value his transparency, consistency, and unwavering commitment — he shows up for the kids, not just as a coach, but as a steady presence in their development.
His impact is generational. Coach P has trained many of the community's children — including the sons and daughters of local coaches — guiding them through their basketball journeys and helping position them for collegiate success. Today, many of those young athletes are college students and graduates, reflecting the long-term influence of his leadership.
"We all we got. We all we need."
— Coach P
One on one and small group athletic training
Programs built specifically for youth athletes
Health education you can use daily
Focused on skill building and discipline
Skills and drills with measurable progress goals
Practices and tournament competition
Guest speakers from athletics, education, and business
You are matched with mentors who understand athletics, education, and career paths. We track attendance, performance, and progress so growth is visible and real.
Regular monitoring of participation and growth
Measurable goals and performance standards
Regular check ins on education and development
Dream Team Academy supports you beyond the game.
Graduation is not the end. It is the start.
Access to our alumni network for continued connections
Ongoing guidance beyond program completion
Celebrating graduations, placements, and achievements
Structure, accountability, and athletic excellence
Academic support and life skills training
Ready for college, career, and life