We recruit high-level, hard-working & high-character players. All players receive full-ride scholarships, including travel expenses. We practice in Cobb County, but pull players from all over the Atlanta area.
2026 RESULTS (SO FAR)
Even though this is our first year as a program, we've been able to turn in dominant performances at major events, being listed as one of the best programs in OTR in year one.
We've beaten several EYBL, PUMA, and UA teams in our first season.
Our 15U team has a winning record against shoe teams, with an average margin of victory of 15 points in those wins.
Notable Wins
Atlanta Standard 62 — North Metro Elite 38 (UA Rise)
Atlanta Standard 44 — North Metro Elite 17 (UA Rise)
Atlanta Standard 69 — Team Thad 66 (EYBL / Nike)
Atlanta Standard 59 — TGE 49 (PUMA)
Atlanta Standard 55 — GT Stars 44 (PUMA)
Atlanta Standard 61 — OTP APE 47 (PUMA)
Atlanta Standard 61 — Collin Sexton Elite 40 (PUMA)
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
Coach Les Strech
Co-Founder, 17U Head Coach, Director of Operations
Coach Strech is a dedicated husband of 24 years and father of four. He's the Founder and Principal of Varcity, developing major real estate projects at Power 4 universities such as Texas A&M and Purdue. His business gives him unique connections at major colleges and universities.
Coach Strech has coached high-level basketball for several years. He has coached GHSA Class 6A high school basketball, shoe circuit travel basketball with Under Armour, and more.
Last season, Coach Strech assembled and coached the team that represented Georgia at the US Games and went on to win the championship.
Coach Justin McTeer
Co-Founder, GM, Media/Marketing Director
Coach McTeer has a unique basketball background. He spent several years covering college basketball for Bleacher Report, CBS and other media outlets. He has been a highly sought after shooting coach in the Atlanta area for many years.
His media background gives him a unique perspective on player development and exposure, understanding what scouts and recruiters look for when evaluating talent.
His full time job is being the pastor of His Hands Church in Woodstock, GA and he is a devoted husband and father.
Kyree Torrence
17U Assistant Coach
Kyree Torrence is a basketball coach and former Georgia State Men's Basketball Student Manager with experience across the grassroots, high school, and collegiate levels.
He was part of a Sun Belt Conference Championship program and NCAA March Madness Tournament appearance, formerly coached with Georgia Stars EYBL during a top pool-play finish and Peach Jam qualification, and currently coaches at Lassiter High School, where he contributed to a Region Championship and Sweet 16 appearance.
Fun fact...NBA Champion Khris Middleton is his cousin.
Daniel Garza
15U Head Coach
Coach Garza has been an unbelievably successful coach in year one with our program, leading our 15U team to a 26-7 record (so far) despite having a roster of players with no experience playing together. He currently has a winning record against shoe teams.
Coach Garza played at the collegiate level at Pfeiffer University before joining the Coast Guard. He has continued to play highly competitive basketball ever since, including Pro-Am leagues.
He is a devoted husband and father, and has a successful career in the corporate world.
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