BOYS BASKETBALL

THE ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BASKETBALL PROGRAM

Our basketball program has been structured under the leadership of a staff with experience at the high school, college, and professional levels. Having coached and developed over 30 players who were drafted or have played in the NBA, we have served student-athletes from more than 50 different countries and placed more than 175 student-athletes in Division I universities. We strive to prepare student-athletes to succeed at the collegiate and professional level.

Our teams compete against some of the top programs in the nation, serving a full school-year development program with multiple teams, including Varsity National, Varsity Regional, Junior Varsity National, Junior Varsity Regional, and Postgraduate. We offer a player development program that includes elite-level strength and conditioning, skills development, team practices, and a full season schedule.

The Varsity National Team competes against some of the top programs in the nation. We are members of The Grind Session and an affiliate of the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA). The team also competes in national showcases and nationally televised games and tournaments that provide our athletes with maximum exposure.

Junior National Team

It is aimed at grades 9 and 10, providing the opportunity to compete against high-level junior varsity and varsity teams. The purpose of this team is to prepare and develop student-athletes for the varsity and national teams. The team is also an affiliate of the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA).

Postgraduate Team

Our postgraduate team has the opportunity to gain exposure to college scouts while competing against top postgraduate programs, junior colleges, NAIA programs, and others. This provides the right experience and exposure for the athlete. Participating in our postgraduate program allows student-athletes to maintain their full NCAA eligibility while competing after completing their high school career.

Athletic Program

Sports specific training includes:

At The Academy CFL, our basketball student-athletes receive far more than skill development on the court. They are supported by a dedicated team of coaches and performance specialists committed to developing the complete athlete.

College Level Team Practices
Skill Development Training
Film
Strength and Conditioning
Sports specific competition in-state and out of state schedule. Includes travel and hotel
Physical development staff
Access to Fitness Center
Medical training & recovery sessions available upon reservation (e.g. cryotherapy, compression boots & massage machines available)

THE ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BASKETBALL PROGRAM PERKS

Marketing service with photography & video crew including social media.
Evaluation from National Recruiting services and Scouts.

THE ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BASKETBALL PROGRAM EQUIPMENT

Dr. Dish Shooting Machines
Vertimax
Raptor Training System
Fitlights
Streaming of Games
The Academy Gear Package

Facilities

Discover our state-of-the-art athletic facilities, thoughtfully designed to enhance both performance and overall well-being.

Our spacious fitness center is equipped with modern training equipment and free weights to support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention. Our regulation basketball court provides an elite environment for daily training sessions and competitive play, ensuring a high-level experience for every student-athlete. In addition, we offer outdoor fields and athletic areas ideal for cross-training, conditioning, and multi-sport development.

Every space on campus is designed with athlete safety, performance, and comfort as top priorities.

Housing & Amenities

At The Academy CFL, we also provide a secure and comfortable residential experience. Our student housing includes essential amenities to create a supportive home environment where athletes can rest, recover, and focus on their goals. To make daily commuting seamless, we operate a reliable transportation system with vans that circulate between campus facilities and residential areas, ensuring students arrive at classes, practices, and activities safely and on time.

Director of Basketball Operations

Carlos Morales

GRADUATED AS A VALEDICTORIAN FROM BOONE HIGH SCHOOL
IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
BACHELOR IN MARKETING, MINOR IN SPORTS BUSINESS FROM
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
THE ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MASTERS SPORTS BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
HAS BEEN COACHING BASKETBALL FOR 17 YEARS WITH STATE,
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FINAL FOURS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS.
COACHED PROFESSIONALLY IN PUERTO RICO AND PANAMÁ.
FOUNDER OF INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TRAINING, ONE OF THE TOP
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES IN ALL OF LATIN AMERICA.
HELPED DEVELOP 5 PLAYERS FROM UNRANKED TO TOP 100 IN THE US. TR
WORKED WITH NCAA, FIBA AND NBA ATHLETES IN THEIR
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
SHARED HIS BASKETBALL KNOWLEDGE IN CAMPS AND TOURNAMENTS
IN OVER 15 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.

Varsity National Head Coach

CHris Chaney

HAS 896 WINS IN HIS 29 SEASONS AS A HEAD COACH
COACHED 20 PLAYERS THAT HAVE EITHER PLAYED OR
GOT DRAFTED TO THE NBA AND ANOTHER 70 PLUS
INTERNATIONAL PROS.
IN THE 2006 NBA DRAFT HE COACHED 3 OUT OF THE TOP 31
PICKS IN THE DRAFT
COACHED OVER 180 DIVISION 1 PLAYERS.
WON SEVERAL NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
8 DIFFERENT TEAMS RANKED #1 IN THE COUNTRY.
WON GOLD MEDALS WITH US TEAMS IN ITALY, FRANCE AND ICELAND.

Basketball Head Coach

Richie Dalmau

20 YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER.
PLAYED FOR THE PUERTO RICO NATIONAL TEAM FOR 8 YEARS GOLD MEDALIST.
FORMER FIBA PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COAСH,
INCLUDING PUERTO RICO NATIONAL TEАМ.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ACHIEVEMENTS CAL 2 NATIONALS AND 6 STATE CHAMPS IN MULTIPLE SPORTS.
2 STATE CHAMPS AS A BASKETBALL COACH. OF CENTA
HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN RECRUITING AND ALLOCATING
STUDENT-ATHLETES IN UNIVERSITIES AND AT PROFESSIONAL
LEVELS ON MULTIPLE SPORTS.

Basketball Head Coach

Galo Lara

2023 – 2024 SIAA SEMIFINALS JUNIOR VARSITY
2020 – 2023 COACH TEAM STADIO ITALIANO LNB2 PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
2019 RUNER UP LNB2 TEAM SERGIO CEPPI PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
2018 – FOUNDER OF TRASANDINO BASKET CLUB – CHILE
2017 – 2018 HEAD COACH CHILE NATIONAL TEAM U17 AND U18 – SOUTH
AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP PERÚ AND FIBA AMERICAS CANADÁ
2017 BEST SPORTS COACH OF 2017, CHILE
20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER AND MEMBER OF
CHILE NATIONAL TEAM