PURE Academy was founded in 1996 as a bridge between education and basketball. Started

by PE teacher turned elementary principal Dave Meyer and College Basketball Coach John VanDyke.

With their passion for basketball, they would bring camps to kids in their own community throughout the summer to ensure kids

had an opportunity for growth while school was out of session. When their own family and

careers took the forefront, PURE was put on pause.

Now, we are reviving the mission within the new age of competition.

PURE stands for Playing with Understanding Respect and Excellence. Prioritizing the

purpose behind the training. Taking the “ME” out of team. The level of basketball that is

required to be successful in the current climate is high. At PURE the goal is to produce the

best skilled basketball players without losing sight of the impact on the individual off the

court.

Competing at a high level teaches dedication and resilience extending far beyond the court.

At PURE we believe the most well-rounded athletes have sportsmanship that carries with

them years after the training ends. Playing with understanding, growing basketball

knowledge. Respect for themselves, coaches, opponents, teammates and officials.

Excellence within their skills on the court.