Competitive
Team Play
PNW Ignite is a competitive basketball program designed for athletes who are determined to improve and eager to put in the work. Our teams emphasize preparation, accountability, and execution, providing players with meaningful competitive experiences against strong opponents.
Being part of an Ignite team means committing to the process, showing up prepared, embracing challenge, and contributing to team success. Competition is approached with purpose and intention, not shortcuts.
Team Commitment
and What’s Included
PNW Ignite teams are built to provide a high level of training, competition, and support throughout the season.
Team participation includes:
Weekly strength, speed, and agility training at Plateau Athletic Club (PAC)
Weekly skills training by elite trainers
Dr. Dish Ct+ Shooting Machines
Two team practices a week
Uniform
1-2 tournaments a month
Discounted access to other Can’t Stop Me Basketball Training
All coaching and administrative support
Travel-related costs are not included and vary by team and tournament schedule.
Coaching Impact
The coaching and training environment has the greatest impact on an athlete’s experience.
At Ignite, we believe who is leading, teaching, and mentoring athletes matters as much as the competition itself.
Our coaches and trainers bring diverse backgrounds in player development, competition, and youth athletics, and are aligned in philosophy, expectations, and approach.
Together, they set the tone for development and culture, challenging athletes to grow while supporting their confidence, accountability, and love for the game.
Coach PAM
Coach B
Coach BEN
Plateau Athletic Club (PAC): Integrated Strength, Speed & Agility Training
The Plateau Athletic Club (PAC) provides PNW Ignite with customized fitness training led by owners and lead trainers Nolan and Vanessa McSheridan.
The program includes weekly training sessions focused on developing strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance. This structured approach supports long-term athletic development by emphasizing proper movement, injury prevention, and consistent performance progress throughout the season.
Through this partnership, PAC and PNW Ignite create a competitive, supportive training environment that enhances individual athletic development, builds motivation, and fosters team cohesion.
Team Standards & CULTURE
IgIgnite operates with a competitive mindset rooted in high expectations and a positive, empowering environment. Roles are earned, preparation is expected, and effort is non-negotiable, while athletes are supported, encouraged, and challenged to grow with confidence.
Players are pushed to improve individually while contributing to team success in an environment that values both accountability and respect.
Our teams emphasize:
Accountability and personal responsibility
Coachability, effort, and a growth mindset
Team-first decision-making
Respect for teammates, coaches, and the game
Competing hard while supporting one another
Ignite is built on the belief that strong habits, clear expectations, and intentional competition, when paired with an enriching and positive culture, create confident, prepared athletes.
How Ignite
Teams Compete
Ignite teams participate in tournaments and games that support player development and competitive growth. Competition is used as a teaching tool, helping athletes build composure, adaptability, and confidence in live game situations.
Players are expected to apply training concepts, execute team principles, and respond to pressure with discipline and awareness. Wins and losses are part of the process, but improvement, consistency, and growth are the focus.