Welcome to
Felton Skills Academy
Designed specifically for youth basketball player development, training, and life coaching.
Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.
Tim Fargo
Who We Are at Felton Skills Academy
Raymond Felton, Founder
Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. (born June 26, 1984) is a retired American professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Felton began his basketball career at Latta High School in Latta, South Carolina. He led his high school to two state championships and a career record of 104–9. In the process, Felton set state scoring records with 2,992 points and 117 three-pointers. Felton was listed as the No. 1 point guard and the No. 3 player in his high school class in 2002.[1]Felton won the South Carolina Mr. Basketball award as both a junior and senior, and was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year in 2002. He was the MVP of the 2002 Roundball Classic at the United Center in Chicago, and was selected for the 2002 McDonald's All-American Game.
Felton played college basketball for the University of North Carolina under head coach Roy Williams. In his freshman year, he was voted Carolina Player of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Week three times. He had 236 assists, and averaged 12.0 points a game. During his sophomore year, he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award. In his third and final season at North Carolina, Felton led the Tar Heels to the 2005 national championship. This was the fifth men's basketball championship in UNC's history. Following his junior campaign, EA Sports put Felton on the cover of NCAA March Madness 06.
Felton was drafted fifth overall in the 2005 NBA draft. Over his 14 year basketball career, Felton was a member of the Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks(twice), Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder. He played the point guard position.
Our Philosophy: GBMS
GBMS is an acronym that is formed from the meaning: GOD BLESS MY SUCCESS.
Philippians 4:13 states "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." And Felton Skills Academy was founded on the belief that with God all things are possible. Felton Skills Academy strives to teach each player the importance of faith, character and hard work both on and off the court. Our mission is to help young athletes find their love for the game of basketball while learning essential fundamentals. We believe in teaching young athletes to respect themselves and their peers by instilling a code of ethics built on responsibility, coachability and team work so that every child can reach their full potential in the game of basketball and more importantly, in life.
The sport is the game, and we are all in it together.
Our Team
Our team at Felton Skills Academy is made up of sports enthusiasts who are passionate about helping athletes succeed. We are dedicated to providing exceptional trainig services and helping our clients reach their goals. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, we're here to help you achieve your full potential.
Felton Skills Academy, we believe that sports have the power to change lives. We are committed to providing high-quality and affordable training to athletes of all levels, so they can perform at their best. We believe in hard work, dedication, and a never-give-up attitude, and we strive to embody these values in everything we do.
Support My Dreams
Your support and contributions make it possible for me to continue my training. Your donation goes directly to my training and competition costs and helps me achieve my dreams.
