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One of The best decisions I’ve made in my child’s upbringing was having her be a part of Rage Elite. As a single mother, having my daughter in sports to keep busy was my main objective; having her be a part of Rage has been something bigger than that. It definitely takes a village to raise children and Rage became mine.
I will forever be blessed for Coach Dee and his support with my daughter‘s upbringing. Sitting on the bleachers with the parents who have become family, watching our children compete and become the best they can be while building friendships that will last forever.
My daughter has been a part of Rage since the age of 11. She’s turning 17 at the end of summer while competing in her last season of AAU with Coach Dee by her side. I know into the future if my family ever needed anything, I could reach out to any of the families, Coach Dee and they would be there with nothing but support.
Rage is definitely bigger than basketball but also prepares your child in every single way to compete, lead a team and be ready for their high school career which will lead to a brighter future…. Being a part of Rage is an amazing opportunity for your child.
— Sara Dominguez, Mother of Maya Rodriguez
Ventura, CA
Our kids have trained with Coach Dee and his Rage Elite basketball program for the past five years. From the start, we knew they were in great hands.
Coach Dee’s knowledge, professionalism, and high standards both on and off the court have helped shape them into strong leaders, good students, and well-rounded athletes.
We’ve had a great experience with Coach Dee and his program and highly recommend it!
-Irene Leon, Mother of Chris & Alynah Leon
Santa Paula, CA
My daughter started training with Dee when she was in 6th grade and also played on his travel team for several years. Now she’s in 11th grade and still training with him. When I look back at how much she has grown — not just as a basketball player, but in her character and mindset — I can honestly say Dee has played an incredible role in that journey.
From the very beginning, he focused on the fundamentals and fixing the small things before they became bad habits. He would have her repeat the same drill over and over until she truly mastered it. At times it wasn’t easy, but now I see why he did it. He was building her foundation the right way so she wouldn’t have to undo bad habits later.
Dee has a way of pushing his players that builds real confidence. He holds them accountable on and off the court, but he also makes sure they know when they’ve earned praise. He’s honest, sometimes very honest, but it always comes from a place of wanting them to reach their full potential and goals. In a time when expectations can be unrealistic, that honesty is so valuable.
What I appreciate most is how invested he is in each player’s future. He sets goals with them, talks through their dreams, and helps them understand what it will actually take to get there on and off the court. He’s soft-spoken but firm, and the kids respect him because they know he genuinely cares.
My daughter has had a very successful high school career, and I truly believe that the foundation Dee helped build all those years ago is a big reason why. She would not be the player or the competitor she is today without his guidance.
Any family would be lucky to have Dee as their trainer or coach. If my daughter had the opportunity, she would choose to play for him all over again. And as her mom, I would make that same choice in a heartbeat.
We are incredibly grateful for everything he’s poured into her. Dee is not just a great coach and trainer, he is a great person!
— Bethanee Kushner, Mother of Presley Kushner
Ventura, CA