Elevating the Game from the Ground Up
EASL Future Champions isn't just another basketball clinic.It's a structured, high-performance pathway built for young athletes who refuse to settle. Backed by the East Asia Super League (EASL) and rooted in Cebu in collaboration with the Cebu City Sports Commission, we exist to identify, develop, and launch the next generation of Filipino basketball talent.This is where potential meets platform.
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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
The People Behind the Pathway
Future Champions Philippines is led by a team of experienced coaches, basketball professionals, and local partners who share one belief: Filipino talent deserves a global stage.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team consists of seasoned sports executives and coaches 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.
Joel Co
Coach
Professional coach with experience in the PBA, MBA and national teams.
Program Partners
We are proud to be supported by organizations that share our commitment to youth development and athletic innovation.