Weston · Est. 2020

Train with purpose.
Develop with discipline.
Perform with confidence.

South Florida's premier basketball academy. Built by a championship college coach. Trusted by professionals, college athletes, and the next generation of elite players.

Athletes Developed
100+
From youth to professional ranks
Past Partnerships
Miami Heat · Orange Bowl
Premier South Florida organizations
Skill Development Strength & Conditioning College Recruitment Pro Preparation Youth Foundations Girls Basketball Skill Development Strength & Conditioning College Recruitment Pro Preparation Youth Foundations Girls Basketball
Kaseya Center · Miami Heat

"Where the next generation of South Florida basketball gets to stand on the same floor as the pros."

"Sports don't build character.
They reveal it."

The Creation Philosophy

Our Programs

Built for every
level of player.

From the first dribble to the professional court. Three program tiers, each engineered around what an athlete needs at their specific stage of development.

Tier 01 · Foundations

Youth Academy

Ages 5–11 · All skill levels

$225/month

$30 / day · $35 non-member daily drop-in

  • Mon & Wed evening group sessions
  • Friday Gameday at Indian Trace Park
  • Weekend individual session access
  • Foundational skill development
  • Structured progression tracking
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Tier 03 · Elite

Pro 1-on-1
Training

High school · College · Pro athletes

$125+ /session

Custom packages available · 5 & 10 session bundles

  • Direct work with Coach Mendoza
  • Pre-draft & pre-season preparation
  • Film review & game IQ training
  • Position-specific skill work
  • Recruitment & career strategy
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Coach Josh Mendoza
Coach Mendoza
Meet the Founder

Joshua
Mendoza

Founder & Head Coach · Creation Basketball Academy

A native of South Florida and four-year starter at Johnson & Wales University, Coach Mendoza was named Defensive Player of the Year and led his team to a TSC Final Four appearance. He went on to play professionally across South America, winning championships in Peru's LNB and Copa Crisol leagues — earning LNB Finals MVP honors along the way.

As Head Men's Basketball Coach at Florida Memorial University, he has led the program to a Top 40 RPI national ranking, an 18-11 record in his debut season, and four wins over Top 25 opponents. With an overall college coaching record of 172-87 as assistant, developmental head coach, and varsity head coach, Coach Mendoza founded Creation Basketball Academy in 2020 to bring that same standard of preparation, passion, and performance to South Florida's next generation of athletes.

100+
Athletes
Developed
172-87
College
Coaching Record
5+
Years Building
Creation
Read Coach's Full Story
The Creation Method

Three pillars. One standard.

01 / Skill

Refine the
fundamentals

Every session is built around deliberate skill repetition — ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, finishing. We don't just run drills. We translate them into game habits that show up under pressure.

02 / Strength

Build the
physical base

Through our partnership with Redline Fitness, athletes get pro-level strength, speed, and agility programming alongside their skill work. Two pillars, one location, complete development.

03 / Mind

Instill the
discipline

The difference between high-school talent and college-ready talent is rarely physical. It's preparation, mindset, and accountability. Every Creation athlete is taught to compete the right way — every rep, every day.

Where Our Players Go

Real players. Real outcomes.

From Division I and the G-League to championship-winning college programs and overseas pro leagues — Creation alumni compete at the highest levels of basketball.

Kevin Pazmino
Florida Tech University · Committed
Kevin Pazmino
  • Currently committed to Florida Tech University
  • 2025-26 Season at Nicholls State University
  • 2025 NCAA Division I National Champion (Florida)
  • 2025 SEC Champion
Jonathan Pierre
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (G-League)
Jonathan Pierre
  • Belmont University · MVC Newcomer of the Year
  • MVC 1st Team All-Conference
  • 14.0 PPG / 6.3 RPG / 40% FG
  • NCAA DII Champion (Nova Southeastern)
Jordan Hinds
Ireland Super League · Pro
Jordan Hinds
  • 1st Team All-League · Ireland Super League
  • CIAA Player of the Year (Bluefield State)
  • HBCU D2 Player of the Year · All-American
  • 20.3 PPG / 6.7 RPG / 40% 3PT
Geoff Sprouse Jr.
American University
Geoff Sprouse Jr.
  • 2025 Patriot League Champion
  • Top 5 All-Time 3-Point Made in program history
  • 1st NCAA National Tournament appearance in school history
Latavious Mitchell
Ireland Super League · Pro
Latavious Mitchell
  • 1st Team All-League · Ireland Super League
  • 2025 TSC Conference Player of the Year (FMU)
  • 2025 NAIA All-American
  • 2024 TSC Conference Champion
Jaylen Bernard
Bluefield State University
Jaylen Bernard
  • First NCAA D2 National Tournament appearance in school history
  • Best record in school history
Dylan Canoville
Lander University
Dylan Canoville
  • 2026 First Team All-Conference
  • 2025 NCAA Division II All-American
  • 2025 SWAC Conference Champion Runner-Up (Jackson State)
Jonathan Ocasio
Professional Basketball Player
Jonathan Ocasio
  • 10-year professional player
  • Puerto Rico (BSN), Nicaragua (LSB)
  • Uruguay, Venezuela, Chile (LNB)
Justin Rhodes
NSU University School
Justin Rhodes
  • 2025-26 District Champion
  • 2025-26 Regional Champion
Jason Gilliam-Alexander

"Working with Coach Joshua Mendoza for the last two years has been rewarding. He is a committed student to the craft of basketball. The passion that Joshua brings to preparation, practice and competition is inspiring. He is a results-based basketball mind that has grown into a documented leader."

Jason Gilliam-Alexander
Head Assistant Coach · Florida Memorial University
In Their Own Words

From the players
he's developed.

Jack Anderson

"I've been training with Josh for about 2 years and I saw major improvement in my game from junior to senior year. From averaging around 9 PPG my senior year to almost 20 my freshman year of college. Josh helped me with other aspects of my game — specifically ball handling and making reads."

Jack Anderson
Marquette University
Jonathan Ocasio

"Coach Josh is a hands-on and detailed trainer. As an enthusiast for the game and a former player whom I've played against personally, working with him was a no-brainer. He always makes sure we grow from our training session."

Jonathan Ocasio
10-Year Professional Player
Maxwell Gordon

"Coach Josh helped me tremendously throughout my high school career as a smaller guard. He does a great job finding his players' individual weaknesses and improving them — shooting, ball handling, footwork. Most importantly, Coach Josh cares for his players and builds connections that last outside of basketball."

Maxwell Gordon
Saint Vincent College
Peyton Looky

"By going to trainings, I was able to improve on a multitude of skills that I would have never practiced on my own. We focused down on the small details and flaws in my game that I didn't even notice — and I was able to translate those into real games."

Peyton Looky
Southern Wesleyan University
Alex Williams

"Working with Coach Josh has been a great investment toward my game. He has really helped me make drastic improvement, not only with the physical part but also the IQ portion of the game. Coach Josh is a great trainer who genuinely cares about his players."

Alex Williams
New England College
Jason Looky

"Coach Josh has been a student of the game since I met him. Throughout high school, college, and his professional playing career, he grew his game. Now as a coach and trainer, he has the tools to teach at a high level. He is one of the best."

Jason Looky
Head Coach · Cypress Bay High School
Three Locations

Three locations
across Weston.

Location 01

Bonaventure
Town Center

16690 Saddle Club Rd
Weston, FL 33326

Mon & Wed5:00 – 6:00 PM
ProgramYouth Academy
Location 02

Redline
Fitness Weston

1756 N Commerce Pkwy
Weston, FL 33326

Mon & WedPerformance
Tue & ThuElite
ProgramsPerformance & Elite
Location 03

Indian
Trace Park

400 Indian Trace
Weston, FL 33326

Friday Gameday5:00 – 6:00 PM
WeekendsIndividual Sessions
Coming Soon

Creation Advisory

Strategic career consulting and placement support for college and professional basketball players seeking their next opportunity — at home or abroad. Built on years of relationships across the international game. Launching soon.

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