Our Directors

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Xavier has been with the program since year 1, he’s a former Junior College product who played at San Bernardino Valley College. He then transferred to La Sierra University, finishing out his collegiate athletic career and earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and later earning his Master’s degree in Education at the University of Redlands. He is also a high school experienced coach and assisted The Vale in winning The Throne National Championship. He continues to service the youth in surrounding communities through coaching, mentoring, and skill development as it pertains to their respective sports or life experiences.

Niko Brooks is the owner and founder of Outwork Everyone Basketball, with experience training players at all levels. He played college basketball at UC Riverside and Westmont College, leading his team to a conference championship. After earning a degree in Social Sciences, he played professionally in Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Niko’s true passion is training players, focusing on building confidence, improving skills, and understanding the game. He is dedicated to developing young athletes both on and off the court, preparing them for success in basketball and life.

JAMM is a former collegiate guard who earned three degrees, 2022-23 CLIFF HAMLOW AWARD WINNER and played professionally in Armenia before becoming a Skill Development Coach and Real Estate Investor. Currently, JAMM is the Founder of Thorough Deposits Enterprises, where he passionately develops the skillset, mentality and mindset of young athletes in the San Diego/Inland Empire area. JAMM has worked with several different athletes at every level, he brings an array of knowledge, IQ and genuinely enjoys giving back everything he’s been taught. 

Coach TJ Evans, 42 years young, has played as a point guard, trained and coached basketball for over 30 years.  Tearing the right ACL, senior year at Moreno Valley High School, playing basketball seemed to be a retired after thought. But contributing to the game in other ways ensued. Becoming a strategist in how to help others understand why and where certain movements is advantageous to players.  TJ develops skill sets, builds confidence, physical strength, agility, mental toughness and game awareness, to be better prepared for court action. Assisting in building a great culture on and off the court. Coach TJ loves the game, but loves helping athletes become the best version of themselves, more!

Joi Duffy, has been apart of the Team DTermined family for as long as any of us can remember. She started as a parent in the program, and has now been our Administrative Director for the last 4 years. Joi keeps the engine running behind the scenes, and does her best to ensure our families from the start are welcomed and kept informed.
Joi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Minor in Human Services from the Cal State University of Fullerton, where she competed at the Division 1 level in Track and Field. She also has a Masters Degree and Teaching credential from the University of Redlands. As a Physical Education Teacher in San Bernardino for 5 years, working with over 200 students every day, she brings her knowledge and experience to our program and helps make everyone’s job easier on all fronts.

John Leggett Jr., a dedicated trainer and basketball coach hailing from Riverside, CA, is not just a coach; he's a transformative force in the world of basketball. In 2023, John's coaching prowess was officially recognized when he received the Coach of the Year award for his remarkable achievements with the San Gabriel Academy Girls Basketball team. And in 2024, It was under his guidance that the San Gabriel Academy girls varsity team secured their first-ever conference championship, marking a historic milestone in the school's sports history.

Beyond the accolades and championships, John's commitment to basketball and skill development extends far beyond himself. He is on a mission to inspire, motivate, and positively impact lives whenever the opportunity arises. With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of sports, John Leggett Jr. continues to be a beacon of inspiration, both on and off the court.