About our Academy

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Adams Sports Academy was originally named Adams Fundamentals Academy (AFA in short) and was founded in the Palouse region due to the lack of year-round developmental opportunities for youth basketball players. Coach Mario Adams (Founder/Owner) has over 20 years of experience coaching/playing the game. A Northern California native, Coach Adams has brought a wealth of knowledge to the area.

Coach Adams saw the talent of players here in the area and wanted to provide them with the tools to compete against their peers. Whether a player is just trying to make their middle school team, or have higher aspirations of playing College Basketball, Coach Adams and his staff are dedicated to helping players reach those goals. Our program has helped many athletes excel in the game and we are proud to have played a small part in their huge success.

Coaching Staff

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Mario Adams Owner/Founder

Coach Adams comes from Northern California (Bay Area) under the coaching tree of Hall of Fame California Coach Frank Allocco. He played 4 years of competitive high school basketball at powerhouse “De La Salle High School” in Concord CA where he won a state championship in 2006 while his team was ranked 3rd in the United States for Division 1 High School Boys Basketball. Coach Adams got his start coaching youth sports with basketball camps across California and Oregon, most notably “Excel in Basketball” located in Walnut Creek California. He has experience coaching AAU programs such as the Advanced Skills Academy and Ultimate Girls Basketball.

He has coached High School sports for the Lake Roosevelt Boys Varsity Basketball Team, St. John Endicott Lacrosse Boys Varsity, and Moscow High School C-Team and Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Coach Adams founded AFA in 2021 and his commitment to youth development is second to none. In 2020, Coach Adams was inducted into the De La Salle Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Adams has a bachelor’s degree in history from Jessup University in Rocklin CA, and WIAA Coaching Certified. Coach Adams resides in Moscow, ID.

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Jeremy Bogle

Elite Group Coach

Jeremy Bogle was a 1st team 2A All State basketball player his senior year of high school and continued his playing career at Big Bend Community College for the next 2 years. He was elected an NWACC all-state player his sophomore year which propelled his career to a division 2 basketball program Coach Bogle was the Varsity Assistant and JV Basketball coach at Colfax High School for 7 amazing seasons.

While there, the varsity boys program went onto the state tournament for 6 straight years! Coach Bogle resides in Pullman, WA. Coach Bogle has brought an unparalleled passion to the game and loves helping athletes improve their game, he holds all our kids to the highest standard and believes in the “process” rather than the “end goal”.

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Sara Cochran

Beginners Group Coach

Sara Cochran has worked closely with Division 1 athletes since 2003 in the athletic departments of University of Idaho, University of Oregon and most recently Washington State University. Sara was the Assistant Women’s Basketball coach for Lower Columbia College back in 2001. She has over 20 years of experience working with college athletics and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience for the kids in our program. She is the founder of “Palouse Women on the Fly” a fly-fishing expedition here in the area. Coach Sara has bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Washington State University. She resides in Pullman, WA.

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William Chipman

1 on 1 Trainer/ 13U AAU Coach

Joining us from Bishop Kelley High School, William Chipman is currently a student manager with the Washington State University Men's Basketball Program, where his strong work ethic and leadership skills led to a promotion as Head Manager. He also has experience coaching youth football and basketball with Pullman Parks and Rec. As a current junior at WSU, William brings valuable insight into the dedication and skills required to compete at the collegiate level. He will be a new coach for our Semi-Private Training Programs, individual sessions, and group training.

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Lucas Chavez

Intermediate Group Trainer

Luke brings an impressive background in basketball, having played for Saint Martin’s under U of I Head Coach, Coach Pribble, and earning numerous accolades, including NABC First Team West Region and GNAC Unanimous First Team All-Conference.

Luke led the Saints to 26 wins and contributed to their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference regular-season championship. He also competed professionally in Panama and holds a bachelor’s degree in educational studies from Saint Martin’s University.

Currently, Luke serves as a Graduate Assistant for the University of Idaho’s Men’s program. AFA is thrilled to welcome him to our training program!