Category: The Team
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DESERT MOUNTAIN GIRLS BASKETBALL: WOLVES OFF TO A 2–0 START AS SAGUARO SHOWDOWN APPROACHES
By Harold Kay – Scottsdale, AZ The Desert Mountain Wolves are only two games into the season, but they already look like a team with something brewing. After a convincing win over Ironwood and a hard-fought victory against Pinnacle, the Wolves have opened their year with a 2 – 0 record and a growing sense…
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The Power of Commitment in Competitive Sports
In competitive athletics, talent gets you noticed, but commitment is what builds champions. At Desert Mountain, our girls basketball program is focused on helping athletes grow not only as players, but as teammates, leaders, and young adults who understand the importance of showing up for something bigger than themselves. Commitment is more than a word.…
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Meet the Coaches – Leading the Pack
Every great team starts with leadership, and at Desert Mountain, that leadership begins with Head Coach Kyle Avvakumovits. Known for his energy, precision, and focus on fundamentals, Coach Kyle has built a reputation for developing players who are as smart as they are skilled. His approach balances accountability with encouragement, expecting the best while teaching…
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The Culture of DM Hoops
Every successful basketball program has a heartbeat, a rhythm that drives everything from practice drills to Friday-night tip-offs. At Desert Mountain, that heartbeat is culture. The Wolves’ program has become known for its focus on three core values: commitment, confidence, and connection. Commitment means showing up early, staying late, and doing the small things right, …