2006
Community beginnings.
We started with One on One Basketball through Rec & Ed in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities, bringing basketball instruction to local athletes.
ABOUT O3 SPORTS / OUR STORY
Shaping
Athletes
For Life.
The game is where it begins.
The impact lasts a lifetime.
01 / WHY WE EXIST
Develop the athlete.
Strengthen the person.
A young athlete walks into the gym to get better. Along the way, they learn to show up, work through frustration, trust their teammates, and believe in themselves. Those moments are at the heart of O3 Sports.
Based in the Saline & Ann Arbor area, we bring basketball, volleyball, and strength training together to help athletes across Southeastern Michigan grow. Whether an athlete is discovering a sport or working toward the next level, our purpose is the same: develop their abilities, strengthen their character, and help them carry both into life.
02 / HOW WE GOT HERE
One-on-one attention.
A growing community.
Built in Ann Arbor.
Rooted in athlete development.
2012
A gym of our own.
We renovated a church gym in downtown Ann Arbor, creating a dedicated home for our growing programs and the athletes who trained with us.
NOV. 2016
Room for the next chapter.
We outgrew the church gym and opened the O3 Sports Complex in November 2016, giving our athletes and programs more space to develop.
TODAY
Building toward what’s next.
We are exploring an expansion that would double the size of our existing building, with the hope of beginning construction in 2027.
THE THREAD THROUGH IT ALL
Every player brings different abilities, ambitions, and challenges. We want each one to have the guidance and encouragement to take their next step.
03 / THE O3 PHILOSOPHY
Built into every practice.
Carried into life.
Helping athletes reach their potential takes more than teaching technique. Our philosophy connects how they train, how they think, and how they treat others.
THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE PROCESS
SHAPING
ATHLETES
FOR LIFE.
Five beliefs that guide the way we coach, the environment we create, and the people we help athletes become.
EVERY SPORT. EVERY STAGE. EVERY ATHLETE.
01LOVE THE GAME
Passion
Start with a love of the game.
We want athletes to look forward to coming back. Our coaches bring energy and enthusiasm to age- and skill-appropriate training, creating an environment where athletes can enjoy learning and want to keep improving.
02DO THE WORK
Hard work, work ethic & dedication
Turn goals into daily habits.
Progress takes purposeful effort. We encourage athletes to break big goals into smaller milestones, write them down, and take responsibility for the work. Following through is a skill they can use everywhere.
03UNDERSTAND WHY
Knowledge
Become a student of the game.
We help athletes understand why a skill works, how to read a situation, and what makes a good decision. Learning to think about their sport helps them become more capable, independent players.
04RESET & RESPOND
Confidence & composure
Make a mistake. Learn. Keep going.
Missed shots, tough losses, and frustrating practices are part of sports. We teach athletes to manage their emotions, regain their focus, and respond with confidence. What they do after a mistake matters.
05LIVE THE LESSON
Character development
Carry the lessons beyond the gym.
Sports create everyday opportunities to practice respect, accountability, teamwork, and humility. We use moments of success and adversity to help athletes become better teammates and prepare for challenges in life.
THE LASTING IMPACT
The confidence to try. The discipline to keep working. The character to lift others.
04 / OUR PHILOSOPHY IN ACTION
Different ways to grow.
One shared purpose.
Athletes need opportunities to learn, practice, compete, and build strength. Our programs give families ways to support that development as their athlete’s interests and goals evolve.
Learn the game. Find your team.
Basketball
Build skills and game understanding through training, lessons, camps, and club teams.
EXPLORE BASKETBALL
Build confidence. Grow together.
Volleyball
Develop technique, confidence, and teamwork through club competition and individual instruction.
EXPLORE VOLLEYBALL
Build a foundation for life.
Strength & Performance
Build a stronger foundation for sport and everyday life through purposeful strength and conditioning.
EXPLORE STRENGTH05 / WHY WE WANT TO EXPAND
More room
to develop.
More athletes
to reach.
We want more athletes to experience a place where they are known, challenged, encouraged, and given the opportunity to grow.
Expanding O3 would create more room for consistent training, team practices, and strength development. It would give us greater flexibility to support athletes at different stages and bring more of their development together in one place.
Our longer-term vision is to bring that same approach to more communities. As we grow, our responsibility is to protect the things that make O3 matter: coaches who care, purposeful instruction, and an environment that values the person as much as the player.
BE PART OF WHAT’S NEXTThe people behind O3
Meet Our Management Team.
SHAPING ATHLETES FOR LIFE
Our time with an athlete is one chapter.
What they take from it can last a lifetime.
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