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  • About
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  • Behind the System

    How Technology and Coaching Strategy Are Shaping the Future of Youth Sports

    A New Era in Youth Coaching Coach Adrian and Assistant Coach AI are transforming youth basketball in Central Florida using real-time decision-making to structured development, transforming how youth programs prepare, perform, and win. The Shift: Where Culture Meets Technology Youth…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    How to Stay Ready When It Matters: The Mental Edge You Can Train

    You can train for weeks. Practice for hours. Prepare for the moment. But when the spotlight hits—when the game’s tight, the pressure’s real, and the moment matters— will you freeze, or will you finish? The answer has nothing to do…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    The Art of Coaching: Building a Winning Mindset Through Language and Belief

    Coaching isn’t just about building strategy—it’s about building belief. Whether you’re leading a basketball team, a startup, or a group of middle schoolers chasing a goal, your words, your energy, and your mindset create the emotional climate your team lives…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    Basketball In-Game Coaching Strategies: How To Win The Game Within The Game

    It’s easy to point to the final shot, the buzzer-beater, or the missed free throw as the defining moment of a close basketball game. That’s the highlight the crowd remembers. That’s the headline. But real coaches know the truth: games…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    Hustle Wins Games, Culture Wins Championships

    Final Score: 26–23 Record: 4–0 There’s a different kind of win that doesn’t show up in the highlight reel. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t come with style points or big margins. It comes with sweat. With grit. With trust. With…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    Prepping for Pressure: How the Hornets Are Ready for Their Toughest Test Yet

    As we head into Game 4 of the season, we know we’re walking into something different. Both teams are undefeated. Both have experience, length, and athleticism. This isn’t just another game—it’s likely to be one of the most challenging of…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    From Red-Eye to Resilience: How AI and One Coach’s Vision Transformed the YMCA Hornets

    In the quiet hours of a red-eye flight, when most passengers were lost in sleep or silence, Adrian “TRUFiT” McKenzie found something rare: clarity. As a performance wellness innovator and founder of BizTech Wellness AI, Adrian was no stranger to…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    How to Run the Fast Break Off a Rebound: A Youth Basketball Strategy That Wins

    In the realm of high-level youth basketball, the difference between chaos and control often comes down to one thing: structure. The Box-Out to Middle Break System isn’t just a transition strategy—it’s a reflection of team identity, personnel strength, and a…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Coaching Corner

    The Power of Planning in Youth Basketball

    In the realm of youth basketball, success often hinges not on grand gestures but on the meticulous attention to detail. As a coach, I’ve come to appreciate that it’s the small, intentional actions that collectively pave the way for a…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
  • Game Stories

    Building a Youth Basketball Program That Lasts: From Near Disqualification to a 52–28 Triumph

    Opponent: Heat Final Score: Hornets 52, Heat 28 Result: Win (3–0) In the ever-shifting world of youth basketball, especially within a league like the YMCA where teams form and reform with each new season, building consistency can be a challenge.…

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    Adrian TRUFIT McKenzie
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Coach Adrian TRUFiT

Coach Adrian is the visionary behind Mind Warriors Basketball, blending old-school discipline with modern mental training to develop complete athletes. With a background in performance wellness, emotional intelligence, and youth mentorship, he’s dedicated to building mentally tough, fundamentally sound players who lead on and off the court. His coaching goes beyond the game—instilling focus, resilience, and the mindset required to succeed in competition and in life.

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