Elevating the Game from the Ground Up
EASL Future Champions Macau isn't just another basketball clinic. It's a structured, high-performance pathway built for young athletes who are determined to reach their potential. Backed by the East Asia Super League (EASL) and rooted in Macau, we exist to identify, develop, and launch the next generation of basketball talent in the city.
DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
Our Vision. Our Mission.
Mission
A youth basketball program dedicated to identifying, developing, and launching Asia's next generation of players, building the game from the courts that matter most.
Vision
To strengthen Asian basketball by creating a clear, proven pathway that transforms driven young athletes into players ready to compete on the international stage.
THE PRINCIPLES THAT GUIDE US
How We Build
Everything EASL Future Champions does is guided by four core principles:
1
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards with consistency, structure, and a relentless work ethic, from curriculum, coaches, to players.
2
Elevation
We uplift the game and empower those who play in it, connecting talent with opportunity and a platform to reach their potential.
3
Community
We create an environment where everyone is included and rise together
4
Passion
We are united by the shared love of basketball, which turns hard work into meaningful play and fuels the journey to the top.
2025 - Mid 2026
Establishing the Foundation
Led by experienced coaches and guest trainers, each day camp provides a comprehensive curriculum—ranging from fundamental skill development to high-intensity drills, and offensive & defensive concepts.
May 2026
The Elite Milestone
The Elite Milestone - This month marks the official transition from grassroots to our elite-level execution. Right after the EASL Finals 2026 in Macau, we are launching the first-ever Elite Program in Macau SAR.
- The top 40 prospects identified from our elite tryout events and grassroots training camps.
- For the first time, these youth athletes are being evaluated directly by B.League, CBA, EASL coaches and scouts in a unified environment.
- All players from Macau SAR will play against each other intensively to prepare to challenge the best teams and players from Hong Kong SAR and Cebu City.
August 2026 & Beyond
Pan-Asian Integration
Our roadmap leads toward a fully integrated Asian youth ecosystem, mirroring the professional footprint of the EASL.
- Establishing a regional hub in Macau SAR to connect Asia's professional youth teams with EASL development pathways.
- Launching elite camps in Macau SAR to sustainably develop regional talent, fostering the high-level discipline and competitiveness needed to compete with Asia's top basketball nations.
- Showcasing Macau SAR's premier basketball talent to EASL professional teams and elite international platforms, including the NCAA.
The People Behind the Pathway
Future Champions Macau is led by a team of experienced coaches, basketball professionals, and local partners.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team consists of seasoned sports executives and retired basketball legends who understand the journey from the playground to the pros.
Henry Kerins
Chief Executive Officer
Founder of East Asia Super League (EASL) and EASL Future Champions.
Sasha Atepolikhin
Program Director
Seasoned international sports event management director with over 20 years in senior positions.
Meet the Coaches
Our coaching faculty is comprised of FIBA-certified instructors and former professional coaches from the PBA, B.LEAGUE, and KBL. They don't just teach skills; they teach the professional mindset required to survive and thrive at the highest levels of the game.
Michael Olson
Head Coach
Led multiple national and professional teams previously, experience in the NBA.
Garrett Kelly
Coach
Led multiple national, professional, and collegiate teams across North America and Asia.